Passport 40 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Robert Perry·1980 – 1991·~148 hulls·Passport Yachts
Passport 40 drawingBuilder drawing
Hull type
Monohull · fin
Rig
Masthead Sloop
LOA
39.42' · 12.02 m
Displ.
22,771 lbs · 10,329 kg
First year
1980

The Passport 40, designed by the legendary Robert Perry and introduced in 1980, is widely regarded as one of the finest examples of the "Golden Age" of Taiwanese boatbuilding. Conceived during a period when the industry was shifting from heavy, fullkeeled traditionalists to more performanceoriented cruising hulls, the Passport 40 struck a definitive balance between offshore ruggedness and surprising agility. Built primarily at the King Dragon yard in Taiwan, the vessel was intended for couples seeking a bluewater capable home that could be handled without a professional crew. Its aesthetic—characterized by a low profile, subtle spring in the sheer line, and a traditional transom—belies a modern underwater geometry that helped redefine the expectations of a 40foot cruising yacht.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 115,000
Ask, not sold · 27 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
10
27 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
0.0%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
5
United States (40.7%) · Australia (33.3%) · Mexico (14.8%)

Recent Listings

20 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Where they're listed

Passport 40 listings span 5 countries. United States leads with 11 listings (40.7%), followed by Australia and Mexico.

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

Country breakdown

27 listings · 5 countries
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
United States$ 79,00011340.7%
Australia$ 135,4109333.3%
Mexico$ 64,4504214.8%
Guatemala$ 115,000227.4%
Panama$ 79,000103.7%

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
Island Packet 4040'$ 159,0004116
Jeanneau Sun Fizz 4040.35'$ 47,0413517
Passport 40You are here$ 115,0002710
Pacific Seacraft 40$ 242,500276
Valiant 40 (101-199)39.92'$ 69,9002112
Caliber 4040.92'$ 169,000188
Wauquiez Pilot Saloon 4041.67'$ 159,900173
Tartan 4040.25'$ 89,900142
Nauticat 4039.37'$ 131,854147
Moody 4039.5'$ 87,267104
Morgan 40 Cruising Ketch40.16'$ 26,00099

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used Passport 40 cost?+
The median asking price for a used Passport 40 over the past 12 months is $115,000. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Passport 40 sailboats are for sale?+
10 Passport 40 listings have gone live in the last 90 days, and 27 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Are Passport 40 prices going up or down?+
The median asking price for the Passport 40 has remained stable over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month median.
04Where are Passport 40 sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used Passport 40 listings over the past 12 months are United States (40.7%), Australia (33.3%), Mexico (14.8%).
05Do Passport 40 listings get price reductions?+
About 33% of Passport 40 listings have had a price reduction, with an average discount of 25.0% off the original ask. A listing that has been on the market more than 90 days without a reduction usually signals the seller is not motivated.
06What should I look at instead of a Passport 40?+
Comparable models include Island Packet 40, Jeanneau Sun Fizz 40, Pacific Seacraft 40. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.