Used North Wind 40 Sailboats for Sale

The North Wind 40 stands as a quintessential example of the Spanish shipyard's mid-century commitment to overbuilt, ocean-ready 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 "blue-water 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 high-end 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 mass-produced French cruisers of the same period.