Norseman 400 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Gary Grant·1980·Norseman Yachts Inc.
Norseman 400 drawingBuilder drawing
Hull type
Monohull · fin
Rig
Masthead Sloop
LOA
40' · 12.19 m
Displ.
19,000 lbs · 8,618 kg
First year
1980

The Norseman 400, designed by the prolific naval architect Robert Perry, represents a refined era of performance cruising from the mid1980s. Built by the renowned Ta Shing Yacht Building shipyard in Taiwan—a facility famed for producing highquality vessels such as the Mason and Tashiba lines—the 400 was conceived as a slightly more compact, more manageable alternative to its legendary larger sibling, the Norseman 447. While the 447 gained fame for its sheer offshore power, the Norseman 400 offers a more nimble profile, balancing a moderatedisplacement hull with a sophisticated underbody that reflects Perry’s "performance cruiser" philosophy. The vessel features a distinctive combination of a fine entry for punching through chop and a flatter exit to encourage speed under power or sail, making it a favorite for couples seeking a highquality bluewater platform without the logistical demands of a 45plusfoot yacht.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 97,500
Ask, not sold · 6 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
3
6 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
-2.6%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
1
United States (100.0%)

Recent Listings

6 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Where they're listed

Norseman 400 listings span 1 country. United States leads with 6 listings

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

Country breakdown

6 listings · 1 country
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
United States$ 97,50063100.0%

Comparable models

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

Peer cross-shop

11 designs · same segment
ModelLOAMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 d
Catalina 40040.5'$ 99,0004713
Passport 4039.42'$ 115,0002712
Norseman 44744.58'$ 149,000177
Nordic 4443.83'$ 99,000157
Tartan 440045'$ 349,000158
Tartan 4040.25'$ 89,900142
Northshore 3837.99'$ 56,977113
Nordship 40 DS42.32'$ 324,612119
Cabo Rico 40042'$ 154,90093
Ta Shing 40 Pilot House39.83'$ 100,00075
Norseman 400You are here$ 97,50063

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used Norseman 400 cost?+
The median asking price for a used Norseman 400 over the past 12 months is $97,500. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Norseman 400 sailboats are for sale?+
3 Norseman 400 listings have gone live in the last 90 days, and 6 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Are Norseman 400 prices going up or down?+
The median asking price for the Norseman 400 has decreased by 2.6% over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month median.
04Where are Norseman 400 sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used Norseman 400 listings over the past 12 months are United States (100.0%).
05What should I look at instead of a Norseman 400?+
Comparable models include Catalina 400, Passport 40, Norseman 447. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.