Nautical Development Offshore 40 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Raymond Creekmore/Steve Lippincott·1983 – 1985·~14 hulls·Nautical Development Corp.
Approximate drawing

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Hull type
Monohull · fin
Rig
Masthead Sloop
LOA
39.58' · 12.06 m
Displ.
21,500 lbs · 9,752 kg
First year
1983

The Nautical Development Offshore 40 represents a fascinating chapter in the late 1970s and early 1980s Florida boatbuilding scene. Produced by Nautical Development Corp. (NDC) in Largo, Florida, this vessel was positioned as a serious bluewater cruiser during an era when the industry was shifting toward productionline efficiencies. The Offshore 40, however, maintained a focus on structural robustness, utilizing a modified hull mold originally designed by the legendary Raymond Creekmore. This pedigree gave the boat a foundation rooted in traditional seakindliness, while NDC updated the design with what they marketed as "stateoftheart grid construction" to enhance hull stiffness and longevity.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
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Recent listings · 90 d
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Recent Listings

1 for sale · sampled 10 newest

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
Island Packet 4040'$ 159,0004116
Pacific Seacraft 40$ 242,500276
Little Harbor 4040.16'$ 40,750263
Hughes 4040'$ 69,9001611
Tartan 4040.25'$ 89,900142
Moody 4039.5'$ 87,261104
Cheoy Lee Offshore 4746.75'$ 124,950105
Morgan 40 Cruising Ketch40.16'$ 26,00099
Cheoy Lee Offshore 4140.92'$ 54,50061
Delphia 4039.21'$ 93,07951

Frequently asked questions

01What should I look at instead of a Nautical Development Offshore 40?+
Comparable models include Island Packet 40, Pacific Seacraft 40, Little Harbor 40. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.