S&S PJ-40 Sailboats for Sale

Sparkman & Stephens·1970·Nautor/Palmer Johnson
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Hull Type
Monohull · fin
Rig
Masthead Sloop
LOA
39.3' · 11.98 m
Disp.
19,000 lbs · 8,618 kg
First year
1970

The Palmer Johnson 40 (often designated as the PJ40) represents a hallmark era of transatlantic collaboration, born from the board of Sparkman & Stephens (Design No. 2025) and constructed by the renowned Nautor’s Swan shipyard in Finland. During the late 1960s and early 1970s, Palmer Johnson acted as the primary United States distributor for Nautor, branding these hulls as Palmer Johnsons to appeal to the American racing and offshore cruising market. Consequently, the PJ40 is essentially the S&Sdesigned Swan 40, a vessel that solidified the reputation of both the builder and the designer for producing "indestructible" oceangoing yachts. With only 51 hulls produced between 1970 and 1972, the model remains a rare and highly soughtafter specimen of the International Offshore Rule (IOR) era, characterized by its distinctive "tumblehome" hull shape and uncompromising scantlings.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 39,500
Asking price · 2 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
0
2 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
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Countries with listings
1
United States (100.0%)

Recent Listings

2 for sale · showing 10 newest

Where they're listed

S&S PJ-40 listings appear across 1 country. United States has the most listings with 2.

Median ask by country
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Country view

2 listings · 1 country
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
United States$ 39,50020100.0%

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Palmer Johnson PJ-40You are here$ 39,50020

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used S&S PJ-40 cost?+
The median asking price for a used S&S PJ-40 over the past 12 months is $39,500. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many S&S PJ-40 sailboats are for sale?+
2 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Where are S&S PJ-40 sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used S&S PJ-40 listings over the past 12 months are United States (100.0%).
04What should I look at instead of a S&S PJ-40?+
Comparable models include Najad 390, Wauquiez Pilot Saloon 40, J/BOATS J/40. Use the comparison table above to check pricing and availability.