Motiva 40 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Arne Borghegn·1982·Motiva Yachts
Approximate drawing

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Hull type
Monohull · fin
Rig
Cutter
LOA
40.19' · 12.25 m
Displ.
26,455 lbs · 12,000 kg
First year
1982

The Motiva 40 represents the quintessential Danish approach to bluewater cruising: a heavydisplacement steel vessel designed to prioritize safety and endurance over racing metrics. Built in the tradition of the Lunderskov shipyard, the 40 is often viewed as the balanced sibling in the Motiva range, sitting between the more compact 39 and the expansive 42. It is a vessel defined by its "goanywhere" capability, designed specifically for the unpredictable conditions of the North Sea and beyond. Like most Motiva designs, the 40 features a prominent pilothouse that offers a protected secondary steering station, a feature that has made it a favorite for highlatitude explorers and longterm cruisers who refuse to be deterred by foul weather.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 54,866
Ask, not sold · 2 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
2
2 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
0.0%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
1
Denmark (100.0%)

Recent Listings

1 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Where they're listed

Motiva 40 listings span 1 country. Denmark leads with 2 listings.

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

Country breakdown

2 listings · 1 country
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
Denmark$ 54,86622100.0%

Comparable models

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

Peer cross-shop

10 designs · same segment
ModelLOAMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 d
Pacific Seacraft 40$ 242,500276
Pilothouse 4242.65'$ 267,535218
Caliber 4040.92'$ 169,000188
Rival 4039.92'$ 159,779167
Nauticat 4039.37'$ 131,834147
Moody 3938.58'$ 53,753115
Moody 4039.5'$ 87,240104
Ta Shing 40 Pilot House39.83'$ 100,00075
Delphia 4039.21'$ 93,05651
Motiva 40You are here$ 54,86622

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used Motiva 40 cost?+
The median asking price for a used Motiva 40 over the past 12 months is $54,866. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Motiva 40 sailboats are for sale?+
2 Motiva 40 listings have gone live in the last 90 days, and 2 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Are Motiva 40 prices going up or down?+
The median asking price for the Motiva 40 has remained stable over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month median.
04Where are Motiva 40 sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used Motiva 40 listings over the past 12 months are Denmark (100.0%).
05Do Motiva 40 listings get price reductions?+
About 100% of Motiva 40 listings have had a price reduction, with an average discount of 0.0% off the original ask. A listing that has been on the market more than 90 days without a reduction usually signals the seller is not motivated.
06What should I look at instead of a Motiva 40?+
Comparable models include Pacific Seacraft 40, Pilothouse 42, Caliber 40. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.