Pearson 40 Sailboats for Sale

William Shaw·1979 – 1981·~71 hulls·Pearson Yachts
Pearson 40 drawingBuilder drawing
Hull Type
Monohull · centerboard
Rig
Masthead Sloop
LOA
39.92' · 12.17 m
Disp.
22,800 lbs · 10,342 kg
First year
1979

Introduced in 1977, the Pearson 40 represents a significant departure from the traditional aesthetics and engineering norms established by Pearson Yachts under the earlier Alberg era. Designed by William Shaw during his tenure as General Manager and Chief Naval Architect, this model was conceived as a "dualpurpose" yacht—a vessel capable of competing in emerging performance handicaps like the MHS (Measurement Health System) and PHRF while remaining a luxurious, seakindly cruiser. Distinctive for its racy, flushdeck profile and unique "whaleshaped" underbody, only 71 hulls were produced before production ceased in 1981. According to Sailing Magazine, the model remains a "terrific value" for offshorecapable cruising, despite a polarizing aesthetic that initially divided the sailing public.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 55,000
Asking price · 8 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
0
8 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
Not enough data yet
Countries with listings
2
United States (85.7%) · Mexico (14.3%)

Recent Listings

5 for sale · showing 10 newest

Where they're listed

Pearson 40 listings appear across 2 countries. United States has the most listings with 6 (85.7%), followed by Mexico.

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

Country view

7 listings · 2 countries
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
United States$ 51,0006085.7%
Mexico$ 65,0001014.3%

Comparable models

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Similar boats to compare

5 similar designs
ModelLOAMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 d
Hinckley Yachts Bermuda 40-140.75'$ 119,5004521
Little Harbor 4040.16'$ 42,500252
Islander 4039.54'$ 32,5001510
Tartan 4040.25'$ 89,900131
Pearson 40You are here$ 55,00080

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used Pearson 40 cost?+
The median asking price for a used Pearson 40 over the past 12 months is $55,000. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Pearson 40 sailboats are for sale?+
8 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Where are Pearson 40 sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used Pearson 40 listings over the past 12 months are United States (85.7%), Mexico (14.3%).
04What should I look at instead of a Pearson 40?+
Comparable models include Hinckley Yachts Bermuda 40-1, Little Harbor 40, Islander 40. Use the comparison table above to check pricing and availability.