Olson 40 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

George Olson·1982 – 1986·~30 hulls·Pacific Boats Inc.
Olson 40 drawingBuilder drawing
Hull type
Monohull · fin
Rig
Masthead Sloop
LOA
40.33' · 12.29 m
Displ.
10,350 lbs · 4,695 kg
First year
1982

The Olson 40 stands as a definitive benchmark of the UltraLight Displacement Boat (ULDB) movement that revolutionized West Coast sailing in the late 1970s and early 1980s. Designed by George Olson and manufactured by Pacific Boat Works in Santa Cruz, California, the Olson 40 was envisioned as a larger, more offshorecapable evolution of the iconic Olson 30. While the 30 was a "pocket rocket" primarily suited for coastal sprints, the 40foot variant introduced a level of stability and waterline length that allowed it to dominate prestigious longdistance races like the Transpac. The design philosophy centers on a narrow beam, a deep fin keel, and a remarkably light hull—typically displacing approximately 11,000 to 12,000 pounds—which allows the vessel to plane in conditions that would leave traditional cruiserracers displacementlocked.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 30,000
Ask, not sold · 1 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
0
1 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
Insufficient data
Countries with listings
1
Mexico (100.0%)

Recent Listings

1 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Where they're listed

Olson 40 listings span 1 country. Mexico 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
Mexico$ 30,00010100.0%

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
O'Day 4039.58'$ 41,0003019
Elan 4039.04'$ 89,1032813
Pogo 4039.96'$ 171,032149
Jeanneau Sun Fast 4040'$ 112,858119
J Boats J/4040'$ 69,000102
Salona 4039.34'$ 110,531105
Islander 4039.54'$ 34,99998
Farr Class 40$ 65,15593
Ohlson 3837.06'$ 34,78895
C&C 40-239.58'$ 39,50075
Olson 40You are here$ 30,00010

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used Olson 40 cost?+
The median asking price for a used Olson 40 over the past 12 months is $30,000. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Olson 40 sailboats are for sale?+
1 has been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Where are Olson 40 sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used Olson 40 listings over the past 12 months are Mexico (100.0%).
04What should I look at instead of a Olson 40?+
Comparable models include O'Day 40, Elan 40, Pogo 40. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.