Melges 40 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Botin Partners·2017·Melges Performance Sailboats
Melges 40 drawingBuilder drawing
Hull type
Monohull · bulb
Rig
Fractional Sloop
LOA
39.35' · 11.99 m
Displ.
7,165 lbs · 3,250 kg
First year
2017

The Melges 40 represents the absolute zenith of the Melges Performance Sailboats lineage, marking a bold transition from traditional fixedkeel sportboats to the complex world of cantingkeel grand prix racing. Launched in 2016, this carbonfiber thoroughbred was the result of an ambitious collaboration between Melges and Botin Partners Naval Architecture, a design firm renowned for their dominance in the TP52 and America’s Cup circuits. Unlike its predecessors, which focused on accessible highspeed sailing for a broad demographic, the Melges 40 was engineered specifically for a professionallevel ownerdriver circuit, pushing the boundaries of what a 40foot onedesign could achieve. The design is characterized by its ultralight displacement, twin rudders, and a canting keel capable of swinging 45 degrees to either side, providing immense righting moment without the weight of a massive crew. This vessel was built to be the "fastest onedesign keelboat in the world" for its size, utilizing a hull shape that is narrow at the waterline but gains significant form stability through its flared topsides and chined hull.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 204,190
Ask, not sold · 1 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
0
1 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
Insufficient data
Countries with listings
1
Australia (100.0%)

Recent Listings

1 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Where they're listed

Melges 40 listings span 1 country. Australia leads with 1 listings.

Median ask by country
USD · past 12 months
Share of listings
Count · past 12 months

Country breakdown

1 listings · 1 country
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
Australia$ 204,19010100.0%

Comparable models

Similar length overall, displacement, and era. Click a row to jump to that model's market page.

Peer cross-shop

11 designs · same segment
ModelLOAMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 d
Performance 40 Performance40.42'$ 122,5344621
J-Boats J/7022.74'$ 45,0002914
Beneteau First 3639.33'$ 399,0002514
Melges 3231.83'$ 61,498164
X-Yachts XP 4445.54'$ 558,565156
Pogo 4039.96'$ 171,043149
One Design 3131.36'$ 222,0801310
Swan ClubSwan 5054.92'$ 872,666115
Farr Class 40$ 65,15993
Melges 40You are here$ 204,19010
Beneteau First 44 Performance48.06'$ 580,38110

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used Melges 40 cost?+
The median asking price for a used Melges 40 over the past 12 months is $204,190. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Melges 40 sailboats are for sale?+
1 has been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Where are Melges 40 sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used Melges 40 listings over the past 12 months are Australia (100.0%).
04What should I look at instead of a Melges 40?+
Comparable models include Performance 40 Performance, J-Boats J/70, Beneteau First 36. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.