Northstar 80/20 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Sparkman & Stephens·1973·North Star Yachts Ltd.
Northstar 80/20 drawingBuilder drawing
Hull type
Monohull · full
Rig
Ketch
LOA
40' · 12.19 m
Displ.
24,600 lbs · 11,158 kg
First year
1973

The Northstar 80/20 stands as a definitive example of the "motorsailer" evolution that took place in the mid1970s, blending the heavyweather capabilities of a dedicated cruising yacht with the interior volume and mechanical reliability of a powerboat. Designed by the prestigious firm of Sparkman & Stephens (Design 2134), the 80/20 was commissioned by Hughes Boat Works during their tenure under US Steel’s Northstar Yachts brand. The model’s name famously reflects its design philosophy: a vessel intended to provide 80% of the sailing performance of a dedicated yacht and 20% more living space and powering capability than the average cruiser of its era. When Howard Hughes repurchased the company in 1977, the model was rebranded and slightly refined as the Hughes 40.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 40,722
Ask, not sold · 1 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
1
1 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
0.0%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
1
Greece (100.0%)

Recent Listings

2 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Where they're listed

Northstar 80/20 listings span 1 country. Greece leads with 1 listings

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

Country breakdown

1 listings · 1 country
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
Greece$ 40,72211100.0%

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
Amel Mango 5253'$ 179,000199
Hughes 4040'$ 69,9001611
Gulfstar 5050'$ 115,000167
Gulfstar 47 Sailmaster47.42'$ 109,999144
Gulfstar 44 Kth44.67'$ 44,500138
Gulfstar 6060.5'$ 325,000114
Gulfstar 3737'$ 25,000105
Gulfstar 41 Kth41'$ 35,00095
Gulfstar 4343.33'$ 44,90073
Gulfstar 54 Sailcruiser54.5'$ 254,80365
Sparkman & Stephens 80/20You are here$ 40,72211

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used Northstar 80/20 cost?+
The median asking price for a used Northstar 80/20 over the past 12 months is $40,722. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Northstar 80/20 sailboats are for sale?+
1 Northstar 80/20 listing has gone live in the last 90 days, and 1 has been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Are Northstar 80/20 prices going up or down?+
The median asking price for the Northstar 80/20 has remained stable over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month median.
04Where are Northstar 80/20 sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used Northstar 80/20 listings over the past 12 months are Greece (100.0%).
05What should I look at instead of a Northstar 80/20?+
Comparable models include Amel Mango 52, Hughes 40, Gulfstar 50. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.