Ross 40 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Murray Ross·1981
Approximate drawing

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Hull type
Monohull · fin
Rig
Fractional Sloop
LOA
40.67' · 12.4 m
Displ.
10,600 lbs · 4,808 kg
First year
1981

The Ross 40, designed by the late New Zealand yachting legend Murray Ross, is a quintessential example of the "performancecruiser" ethos that emerged from the Southern Hemisphere in the late 1980s and 1990s. Born from a design philosophy rooted in highperformance skiff racing, the Ross 40 was intended to provide a significant step up in power and offshore capability from the iconic Ross 930 and Ross 10.66. While Murray Ross is perhaps most famous for his "dinghyonsteroids" approach to keelboat design, the 40footer reflects a more mature balance of raw speed and liveaboard utility. These vessels were typically built in New Zealand by premier composite yards like Marten Marine or McDell Marine, often utilizing advanced materials for the era to maintain the light displacement necessary for their highaspect rigs.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
Ask, not sold
Recent listings · 90 d
Listed for sale
3-month price trend
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Countries with listings
Global market

Recent Listings

3 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Comparable models

Similar length overall, displacement, and era. Click a row to jump to that model's market page.

Peer cross-shop

10 designs · same segment
ModelLOAMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 d
Beneteau First 40.739.25'$ 91,9157429
Performance 40 Performance40.42'$ 122,5384621
Performance 4040.42'$ 123,5003118
Pogo 4039.96'$ 171,032149
X-Yachts X-4040'$ 180,1691410
Jeanneau Sun Fast 4040'$ 112,858119
Farr Class 40$ 65,15593
C&C 40-239.58'$ 39,50075
Bavaria Yachts Cruiser 40 S (Farr)40.52'$ 98,28863
Solaris 4040.55'$ 523,56842

Frequently asked questions

01What should I look at instead of a Ross 40?+
Comparable models include Beneteau First 40.7, Performance 40 Performance, Performance 40. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.