Warrior 40 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

The Warrior 40 stands as a pinnacle of British blue-water yacht design, representing a refined evolution of Trident Marine’s earlier Angus Primrose-penned successes. Introduced in the late 1980s, the Warrior 40 was designed by Bill Dixon, who sought to marry the legendary sea-kindliness of the earlier 35-footers with modern performance expectations and increased internal volume. While the smaller 35s were characterized by traditional long keels, the Warrior 40 transitioned to a more contemporary long-fin keel and a substantial skeg-hung rudder. This configuration maintained the directional stability required for ocean crossings while significantly improving maneuverability and windward performance. Built to Lloyd’s specifications, these vessels were marketed to serious long-distance cruisers who demanded a "belt and braces" approach to construction. The hull is a thick, solid laminate of GRP, and the deck is typically a balsa-cored sandwich, though high-load areas are reinforced with solid glass.