The New York Yacht Club 40, immortalized in maritime history as the "Fighting Forty," represents one of Nathanael Greene Herreshoff’s most aggressive and successful forays into one-design racing. Commissioned by members of the New York Yacht Club in 1916, these vessels were designed to bridge the gap between the smaller NYYC 30 and the massive NYYC 50. With twelve hulls produced by the Herreshoff Manufacturing Company, the NYYC 40 was engineered for a specific purpose: to provide a robust, competitive platform that could be raced hard by amateur owners while maintaining enough elegance and seaworthiness for coastal cruising. As documented by the Herreshoff Marine Museum, the class earned its "Fighting" nickname due to the intense, often paint-swapping competition that defined its early years on the racing circuit.
New York Yacht Club 40 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview
- Make
- New
- Model
- York Yacht Club 40
- Builder
- Herreshoff Mfg. Co.
- Designer
- Nathanael G. Herreshoff
- Number Built
- 14
- Production Year(s)
- 1916 - 1926
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| Source | Year | Make | Model | Price | Cabins | Heads | City | Country | Listing Date | |
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Market Overview
Price & Volume Trends
Monthly breakdown
| Month | Listings | Median Asking Price (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 2026 | 3 | $175,533 |
| Apr 2026 | 3 | $41,233 |
Median Price by Country
Listings by Country
| Model | LOA | Median Price (USD) | Listings | Recent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hinckley Bermuda 40-1 | 40.75' | $130,000 | 27 | 8 |
| Hinckley Sou'wester 42/43 | 42.75' | $259,000 | 11 | 1 |
| Alajuela 38 | 46' | $39,000 | 7 | 2 |
| Classic York Yacht Club 40 | $175,533 | 6 | 6 | |
| Kelly Peterson 46 | 46.25' | $114,900 | 6 | 0 |
| Sparkman & Stephens 45 | 45.08' | $67,500 | 6 | 5 |
| Hinckley Bermuda 40-3 | 40' | $185,000 | 5 | 0 |
| Rhodes Bounty | 38.75' | $25,000 | 5 | 2 |
| Valiant 40-2 | 39.88' | $65,789 | 3 | 0 |
| Classic Schooner | 58.5' | $63,569 | 1 | 1 |
| Country | Median Price (USD) | Listings (past 12 months) | Recent (90d) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $175,533 | 4 | 4 |
| Greece | $41,233 | 1 | 1 |
| Turkey | $29,452 | 1 | 1 |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How much does a used New York Yacht Club 40 cost?
- The median asking price for a used New York Yacht Club 40 over the past 12 months is $175,533. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
- How many New York Yacht Club 40 sailboats are for sale?
- We have tracked 6 New York Yacht Club 40 listings over the past 12 months, with 6 listed within the last 90 days.
- Are New York Yacht Club 40 prices going up or down?
- The median asking price for the New York Yacht Club 40 has remained stable over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month average.
- Where is the cheapest place to buy a New York Yacht Club 40?
- Turkey currently has the lowest median asking price at $29,452, while Netherlands is the most expensive at $175,533 — a 496% difference.
- What are similar sailboats to the New York Yacht Club 40?
- Comparable models include the Hinckley Bermuda 40-1, Hinckley Sou'wester 42/43, Alajuela 38. See the comparison table above for pricing and availability.