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Motiva 40 Sailboats for Sale

Arne Borghegn·1982·Motiva Yachts
Approximate drawing

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Hull Type
Monohull · fin
Rig
Cutter
LOA
40.19' · 12.25 m
Disp.
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.

Specs & Review

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 51,671
Asking price · 2 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
1
2 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
-91.1%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
1
Denmark (100.0%)

Recent Listings

1 for sale · showing 10 newest

View all Motiva 40 listings →Aggregated from multiple (unaffiliated) sources · refreshed hourly.

Where they're listed

Motiva 40 listings appear across 1 country. Denmark has the most listings with 2.

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

Country view

2 listings · 1 country
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
Denmark$ 51,67121100.0%

Comparable models

Similar length, displacement, and era. Open a row to compare that model's market page.

Similar boats to compare

3 similar designs
ModelLOAMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 d
Siltala 4039.37'$ 129,900162
Olsen 4031.33'$ 296,510120
Motiva 40You are here—$ 51,67121

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 $51,671. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Motiva 40 sailboats are for sale?+
1 Motiva 40 listing has 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 is down 91.1% over the last 3 months compared with 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 1.7% off the original ask. If a listing has been on the market for more than 90 days without a cut, the seller may not be in a hurry.
06What should I look at instead of a Motiva 40?+
Comparable models include Siltala 40, Olsen 40. Use the comparison table above to check pricing and availability.