North Wind 40 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Angus Primrose·1981·North Wind Yachts
North Wind 40 drawingBuilder drawing
Hull Type
Monohull · fin
Rig
Ketch
LOA
40.49' · 12.34 m
Disp.
18,739 lbs · 8,500 kg
First year
1981

The North Wind 40 stands as a quintessential example of the Spanish shipyard's midcentury commitment to overbuilt, oceanready cruisers. Designed primarily by the renowned naval architect Angus Primrose, who also shaped many of the early Moodys and Sigmas, the North Wind 40 was conceived during an era when "bluewater capable" meant heavy scantlings and a forgiving motion in a seaway. Built at the Sant Andreu de la Barca facility near Barcelona, the vessel benefitted from the region’s deep pool of artisanal cabinetmakers and shipwrights, many of whom migrated from the highend custom yard Astilleros Viudes. This heritage is evident in the hull’s robust fiberglass layup and the extensive use of solid hardwoods throughout the accommodation, marking the model as a more stout alternative to the massproduced French cruisers of the same period.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 78,700
Ask, not sold · 3 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
2
3 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
0.0%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
Global market

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

6 designs · same segment
ModelLOAMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 d
Caliber 4040.92'$ 169,000199
Swan 4039.3'$ 101,847153
Nauticat 4039.37'$ 131,498147
Jonmeri 4039.69'$ 75,00063
Delphia 4039.21'$ 92,58851
North Wind 40You are here$ 78,70032

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used North Wind 40 cost?+
The median asking price for a used North Wind 40 over the past 12 months is $78,700. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many North Wind 40 sailboats are for sale?+
2 North Wind 40 listings have gone live in the last 90 days, and 3 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Are North Wind 40 prices going up or down?+
The median asking price for the North Wind 40 has remained stable over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month median.
04Do North Wind 40 listings get price reductions?+
About 100% of North Wind 40 listings have had a price reduction, with an average discount of 0.5% off the original ask. A listing that has been on the market more than 90 days without a reduction usually signals the seller is not motivated.
05What should I look at instead of a North Wind 40?+
Comparable models include Caliber 40, Swan 40, Nauticat 40. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.