Pearson 40 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

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
Displ.
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
Ask, not sold · 9 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
2
9 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
0.0%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
2
United States (87.5%) · Mexico (12.5%)

Recent Listings

6 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Where they're listed

Pearson 40 listings span 2 countries. United States leads with 7 listings (87.5%), followed by Mexico.

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

Country breakdown

8 listings · 2 countries
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
United States$ 55,0007287.5%
Mexico$ 65,0001012.5%

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
Hinckley Yachts Bermuda 40-140.75'$ 128,0004320
Little Harbor 4040.16'$ 40,750263
Pearson 3636.56'$ 19,900155
Pearson 3535'$ 19,000145
Tartan 4040.25'$ 89,900142
Pearson 3433.79'$ 16,000136
Pearson 36536.42'$ 29,250105
Pearson 40You are here$ 55,00092
Islander 4039.54'$ 34,99998
Pearson 2626.12'$ 5,00092
Pearson Vanguard 3332.58'$ 17,95040

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?+
2 Pearson 40 listings have gone live in the last 90 days, and 9 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Are Pearson 40 prices going up or down?+
The median asking price for the Pearson 40 has remained stable over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month median.
04Where are Pearson 40 sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used Pearson 40 listings over the past 12 months are United States (87.5%), Mexico (12.5%).
05What should I look at instead of a Pearson 40?+
Comparable models include Hinckley Yachts Bermuda 40-1, Little Harbor 40, Pearson 36. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.