Pacific Seacraft 40 Buyer's Guide
The Pacific Seacraft 40 on the brokerage market is the same boat some sailors call the Crealock 40, a canoe-sterned heavy-displacement cutter introduced in 1997 as a larger, modernized sister to the Crealock 37 and built for long-distance voyaging. Shopping one means weighing a well-regarded bluewater hull against the realities of owner-configured equipment and the wear that comes with offshore use.
Layouts on the Used Market
Owner three-cabin layouts are the more common on the used market, but both are available, and ex-charter examples are common. The standard interior sleeps up to six with a forward cabin offered as an island double or conventional V-berth, a seagoing quarter berth, and a convertible dinette. A U-shaped galley, large head with separate shower, and good stowage define the accommodation plan regardless of which forward layout a given boat carries.
Equipment and Common Upgrades
Most boats you will look at are commonly fitted with heating, inverter, autopilot, radar, solar, dodger, chartplotter, electric winches, and bimini — a cluster that means a buyer can expect self-sufficient power and navigation without immediate outlay. Often-seen additions include air conditioning, AIS, life raft, watermaker, cockpit shower, and wind generator, pointing to boats set up for extended liveaboard or tropical cruising. A furling main and asymmetric spinnaker are less common, usually a specific owner upgrade rather than standard inventory.
What to Inspect
The aft-placed mast — with its leading edge sitting at 43.2 percent of the waterline from the bow anchor — can make the boat difficult to balance; confirm sail trim and reefing systems are sound so a small crew can manage that tendency. Otherwise, verify the Yanmar 4JH2E 50-horsepower auxiliary, good engine access, and the 70-gallon fuel and 150-gallon water tanks as part of any conditional survey.
Availability and Buyer's Takeaway
These boats turn up in the United States, Antigua and Barbuda, Australia, and Guernsey. For a shopper, the takeaway is straightforward:
- Prefer a documented owner three-cabin layout but accept either forward berth plan
- Confirm commonly fitted systems (autopilot, radar, solar, electric winches) are operational
- Budget for often-seen cruising gear if the specific boat lacks it
- Survey the cutter rig and aft-mast balance behavior under sail
Price & volume trends
Monthly asking-price and listing-volume trends for the Pacific Seacraft 40. The line shows the median ask each month; the bars show how many listings appeared.
Monthly breakdown · 10 rows
| Month | Listings | Median ask | Δ vs. last mo. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 25 | 1 | $259,000 | — |
| Apr 25 | 2 | $309,498 | +19.5% |
| Jun 25 | 4 | $275,000 | -11.1% |
| Jul 25 | 6 | $245,750 | -10.6% |
| Sep 25 | 7 | $240,000 | -2.3% |
| Nov 25 | 2 | $223,000 | -7.1% |
| Jan 26 | 1 | $95,000 | -57.4% |
| Apr 26 | 4 | $235,271 | +147.7% |
| May 26 | 2 | $277,000 | +17.7% |
| Aug 26 | 5 | $320,000 | +15.5% |
Where they're listed
Pacific Seacraft 40 listings appear across 3 countries. United States has the most listings with 19 (90.5%), followed by Australia and Guernsey.
Country view
21 listings · 3 countries| Country | Median ask | Listings · 12 mo | Active · 90 d | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | $242,500 | 19 | 5 | 90.5% |
| Australia | $95,000 | 1 | 0 | 4.8% |
| Guernsey | $221,542 | 1 | 0 | 4.8% |
Comparable models
Similar length, displacement, and era. Open a row to compare that model's market page.
Similar boats to compare
5 similar designs| Model | LOA | Median ask | Listings · 12 mo | Active · 90 d |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pacific Seacraft 37 | 36.92' | $ 135,000 | 60 | 17 |
| Island Packet 40 | 40' | $ 159,000 | 53 | 20 |
| Passport 40 | 39.42' | $ 99,000 | 27 | 4 |
| Caliber 40 | 40.92' | $ 169,000 | 26 | 8 |
| Pacific Seacraft 40You are here | — | $ 240,000 | 21 | 5 |