The O'Day 40 stands as the flagship of the O'Day Corporation’s storied history, representing the brand's final and most ambitious push into the legitimate offshore cruising market. Launched in the mid-1980s and produced until the company ceased operations in 1989, the model was a departure from the smaller, trailerable daysailers that built the company’s reputation. Designed by the prestigious firm C. Raymond Hunt Associates, the O'Day 40 was engineered to compete with the likes of Hunter, Catalina, and Pearson, offering a sophisticated blend of performance-oriented hull geometry and a voluminous interior. It shares a significant lineage with the Jeanneau Sun Legend 41, as both boats utilized the same hull mold during a period of corporate synergy between O'Day’s parent company and the French builder.
O'Day 40 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview
- Make
- O'Day
- Model
- 40
- Builder
- Lear Siegler Marine
- Designer
- Briand/Raymond Hunt Associates
- Number Built
- 180
- Production Year(s)
- 1986 - ??
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| Source | Year | Make | Model | Price | Cabins | Heads | City | Country | Listing Date | |
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Market Overview
Price & Volume Trends
Monthly breakdown
| Month | Listings | Median Asking Price (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 2025 | 2 | $46,000 |
| Sep 2025 | 1 | $50,000 |
| Oct 2025 | 1 | $44,500 |
| Dec 2025 | 1 | $44,500 |
| Jan 2026 | 3 | $39,000 |
| Feb 2026 | 3 | $33,807 |
| Mar 2026 | 7 | $39,000 |
| Apr 2026 | 4 | $44,750 |
Median Price by Country
Listings by Country
| Model | LOA | Median Price (USD) | Listings | Recent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| O'Day 272 | 26.92' | $9,500 | 25 | 7 |
| Oday 34 | 34' | $19,900 | 23 | 3 |
| O'Day 40 | $43,250 | 22 | 16 | |
| Oday 28 | 28.25' | $9,800 | 21 | 11 |
| Oday 322 | 32.08' | $19,450 | 16 | 5 |
| O'Day 37 | 37' | $34,500 | 12 | 7 |
| O'Day 35 | 35' | $27,500 | 12 | 3 |
| ODay 30 | 29.92' | $12,000 | 8 | 1 |
| O'Day 25 | 24.83' | $7,950 | 5 | 2 |
| O'Day 19 | 19' | $4,448 | 4 | 0 |
| Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 39 | 38.83' | $67,559 | 3 | 1 |
| Country | Median Price (USD) | Listings (past 12 months) | Recent (90d) |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | $44,500 | 19 | 14 |
| Saint Lucia | $36,998 | 2 | 2 |
| Australia | $96,638 | 1 | 0 |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How much does a used O'Day 40 cost?
- The median asking price for a used O'Day 40 over the past 12 months is $43,250. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
- How many O'Day 40 sailboats are for sale?
- We have tracked 22 O'Day 40 listings over the past 12 months, with 16 listed within the last 90 days.
- Are O'Day 40 prices going up or down?
- The median asking price for the O'Day 40 has decreased by 9.83% over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month average.
- Where is the cheapest place to buy a O'Day 40?
- Saint Lucia currently has the lowest median asking price at $36,998, while Australia is the most expensive at $96,638 — a 161% difference.
- What are similar sailboats to the O'Day 40?
- Comparable models include the O'Day 272, Oday 34, Oday 28. See the comparison table above for pricing and availability.