New York Yacht Club 40 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Nathanael G. Herreshoff·1916 – 1926·~14 hulls·Herreshoff Mfg. Co.
Approximate drawing

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Hull type
Monohull · fin
Rig
Gaffhead Sloop
LOA
59' · 17.98 m
Displ.
48,200 lbs · 21,863 kg
First year
1916

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 onedesign 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 paintswapping competition that defined its early years on the racing circuit.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 173,359
Ask, not sold · 7 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
7
7 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
0.0%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
4
Netherlands (50.0%) · Belgium (16.7%) · Greece (16.7%)

Recent Listings

7 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Where they're listed

New York Yacht Club 40 listings span 4 countries. Netherlands leads with 3 listings (50.0%), followed by Belgium and Greece.

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

Country breakdown

6 listings · 4 countries
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
Netherlands$ 173,3593350.0%
Belgium$ 319,9581116.7%
Greece$ 40,7221116.7%
Turkey$ 29,0871116.7%

Comparable models

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

Peer cross-shop

9 designs · same segment
ModelLOAMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 d
Hinckley Yachts Bermuda 40-140.75'$ 128,0004320
Wauquiez Pilot Saloon 4041.67'$ 159,900173
Hinckley Sou'wester 42/4342.75'$ 259,000122
Alajuela 3846'$ 37,000105
Cabo Rico 40/4246.5'$ 245,000102
Classic York Yacht Club 40You are here$ 173,35977
Standfast 4040'$ 36,35574
Rhodes Bounty38.75'$ 15,00063
Hinckley Sou'wester 5959.25'$ 514,50063

Frequently asked questions

01How 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 $173,359. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many New York Yacht Club 40 sailboats are for sale?+
7 New York Yacht Club 40 listings have gone live in the last 90 days, and 7 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Are 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 median.
04Where are New York Yacht Club 40 sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used New York Yacht Club 40 listings over the past 12 months are Netherlands (50.0%), Belgium (16.7%), Greece (16.7%).
05What should I look at instead of a New York Yacht Club 40?+
Comparable models include Hinckley Yachts Bermuda 40-1, Wauquiez Pilot Saloon 40, Hinckley Sou'wester 42/43. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.