Swan 40 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Sparkman & Stephens·1970 – 1972·~51 hulls·Nautor
Swan 40 drawingBuilder drawing
Hull type
Monohull · fin
Rig
Masthead Sloop
LOA
39.3' · 11.98 m
Displ.
19,000 lbs · 8,618 kg
First year
1970

The Swan 40, designed by the legendary firm Sparkman & Stephens (S&S), stands as a definitive pillar of Nautor’s early success and remains one of the most soughtafter vintage performance cruisers in the secondary market. Produced between 1970 and 1972, with 51 hulls launched, it was the successor to the groundbreaking Swan 36. This model solidified Nautor’s reputation for building "unbreakable" offshore yachts that balanced the rigorous demands of the IOR (International Offshore Rule) racing era with the elegance of a luxury cruiser. While later models moved toward more voluminous hulls, the Swan 40 S&S is characterized by its narrow beam, graceful overhangs, and a deepV section that allows it to slice through heavy chop with a level of grace rarely found in modern, flatbottomed designs. According to the Nautor Swan Heritage records, this model represents a specific era of Finnish craftsmanship where structural integrity was prioritized above all else.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 102,387
Ask, not sold · 15 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
3
15 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
0.0%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
6
United Kingdom (33.3%) · United States (20.0%) · Australia (13.3%)

Recent Listings

11 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Where they're listed

Swan 40 listings span 6 countries. United Kingdom leads with 5 listings (33.3%), followed by United States and Australia.

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

Country breakdown

15 listings · 6 countries
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
United Kingdom$ 80,6575233.3%
United States$ 50,0003020.0%
Australia$ 114,3132013.3%
Germany$ 226,9122013.3%
Guernsey$ 201,8932013.3%
France$ 102,387116.7%

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
Swan 4647.08'$ 150,0002110
Swan 40You are here$ 102,387153
Swan 4342.78'$ 93,079154
Tartan 4040.25'$ 89,900142
Swanson 3635.73'$ 98,314123
Swan 5353'$ 366,49893
Scanmar 4040.16'$ 90,88884
Sparkman & Stephens Swan 38$ 64,50372
Swan 4444'$ 174,52363
Jonmeri 4039.69'$ 75,00063

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used Swan 40 cost?+
The median asking price for a used Swan 40 over the past 12 months is $102,387. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Swan 40 sailboats are for sale?+
3 Swan 40 listings have gone live in the last 90 days, and 15 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Are Swan 40 prices going up or down?+
The median asking price for the Swan 40 has remained stable over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month median.
04Where are Swan 40 sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used Swan 40 listings over the past 12 months are United Kingdom (33.3%), United States (20.0%), Australia (13.3%).
05What should I look at instead of a Swan 40?+
Comparable models include Swan 46, Swan 43, Tartan 40. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.