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🏆Editorial Pick

Best 35–40ft Sailboats of 2024

Our top 42 sailboats between 35 and 40 feet for 2024. This is where cruising gets serious — with generous accommodation, solid offshore capability, and performance that keeps experienced sailors engaged. We assess build quality, sail plans, and liveaboard comfort.

⛵42 yachts reviewed · 10 manufacturers

Sizes

  • Under 30ft16
  • 30–35ft36
  • 40–45ft44
  • 45–50ft37
  • Over 50ft68

Years

  • 202518
  • 202614

Top Manufacturers

  • Swan (Nautor)4
  • Bavaria Yachts3
  • Elan Yachts3
  • Dufour Yachts2
  • Tartan Yachts2
  • Island Packet2
  • Dehler2
  • Catalina Yachts2

See Also

  • All 35–40ft Sailboats

42 yachts reviewed

1

Hatteland Hatteland 40

2024
LOA: 12.0m (39′)
Beam: 3.70m
Cabins: 2
Berths: 6
Displacement: 7.8t
SloopFin keelFiberglass
2

J/Boats J/121

2024
LOA: 12.1m (40′)
Beam: 3.78m
Cabins: 2
Berths: 6
Displacement: 6.3t
SloopFin keel with bulbFiberglass
3

Bavaria Yachts R40

2024
LOA: 12.0m (39′)
Beam: 3.99m
Cabins: 3
Berths: 6
Displacement: 7.6t
SloopFin keel with bulbFiberglass
4

Saffier Yachts Saffier SC 37

2024
LOA: 11.3m (37′)
Beam: 3.50m
Cabins: 1
Berths: 2
Displacement: 6.8t
SloopEpoxy/GRP
5

Sirius Yachts Sirius 40DS

2024
LOA: 12.1m (40′)
Beam: 3.80m
Cabins: 2
Berths: 4
Displacement: 7.8t
SloopFin keelFiberglass
6

Swan (Nautor) Swan 36

2024
LOA: 11.1m (36′)
Beam: 3.50m
Cabins: 1
Berths: 5
Displacement: 6.8t
SloopGRP
7

Bowman Yachts Bowman 36

2023
LOA: 11.0m (36′)
Beam: 3.35m
Cabins: 1
Berths: 4
Displacement: 6.5t
CutterFin keelFiberglass
8

Swan (Nautor) ClubSwan 36

2023
LOA: 10.8m (35′)
Beam: 3.39m
Cabins: 1
Berths: 4
Displacement: 5.4t
SloopCarbon/Epoxy
9

J/Boats J/112E

2023
LOA: 11.2m (37′)
Beam: 3.55m
Cabins: 2
Berths: 6
Displacement: 5.9t
SloopFin keel with bulbFiberglass
10

Najad Najad 390

2023
LOA: 11.8m (39′)
Beam: 3.75m
Cabins: 2
Berths: 6
Displacement: 7.8t
SloopFin keelFiberglass
11

RM Yachts RM 1200

2023
LOA: 12.0m (39′)
Beam: 3.90m
Cabins: 2
Berths: 6
Displacement: 6.5t
SloopFin keel with bulbPlywood-Epoxy
12

Sunbeam Yachts Sunbeam 36.1

2023
LOA: 10.8m (35′)
Beam: 3.50m
Cabins: 2
Berths: 6
Displacement: 5.8t
SloopFin keelFiberglass
13

Swan (Nautor) Swan 37

2023
LOA: 11.3m (37′)
Beam: 3.60m
Cabins: 2
Berths: 5
Displacement: 7.2t
SloopGRP
14

Swan (Nautor) Swan 38

2023
LOA: 11.6m (38′)
Beam: 3.60m
Cabins: 2
Berths: 4
Displacement: 6.5t
SloopFin keel with bulbFiberglass
15

Arcona Yachts Arcona 380

2022
LOA: 11.4m (38′)
Beam: 3.75m
Cabins: 3
Berths: 6
Displacement: 7.2t
SloopEpoxy/GRP
16

Dufour Yachts Dufour 37

2022
LOA: 10.8m (36′)
Beam: 3.55m
Cabins: 2
Berths: 6
Displacement: 5.6t
SloopFin keelFiberglass
17

Beneteau First 36

2022
LOA: 10.8m (35′)
Beam: 3.55m
Cabins: 2
Berths: 6
Displacement: 5.1t
SloopFin keel with bulbFiberglass
18

Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 380

2022
LOA: 11.2m (37′)
Beam: 3.76m
Cabins: 2
Berths: 6
Displacement: 5.8t
SloopFin keelFiberglass
19

Dehler Dehler 38 SQ

2020
LOA: 11.3m (37′)
Beam: 3.65m
Cabins: 2
Berths: 6
Displacement: 6.8t
SloopFin keel with bulbFiberglass
20

Solaris Yachts Solaris 40

2020
LOA: 12.0m (39′)
Beam: 3.85m
Cabins: 2
Berths: 6
Displacement: 7.0t
SloopFin keel with bulbFiberglass
21

Tartan Yachts Tartan 365

2020
LOA: 11.1m (36′)
Beam: 3.58m
Cabins: 2
Berths: 6
Displacement: 6.2t
SloopFin keelFiberglass
22

Dufour Yachts Dufour 390 Grand Large

2018
LOA: 11.3m (37′)
Beam: 3.90m
Cabins: 3
Berths: 6
Displacement: 6.2t
SloopFin keelFiberglass
23

Hallberg-Rassy Hallberg-Rassy 40C

2018
LOA: 12.1m (40′)
Beam: 3.82m
Cabins: 2
Berths: 6
Displacement: 9.0t
SloopFin keel with bulbFiberglass
24

Elan Yachts Elan GT5

2017
LOA: 10.8m (35′)
Beam: 3.49m
Cabins: 2
Berths: 6
Displacement: 5.4t
SloopFin keelFiberglass
25

Hanse Yachts Hanse 388

2017
LOA: 11.4m (37′)
Beam: 3.80m
Cabins: 3
Berths: 6
Displacement: 7.0t
SloopFin keel with bulbFiberglass
26

Lagoon Lagoon 40

2017
LOA: 11.7m (39′)
Beam: 6.76m
Cabins: 4
Berths: 8
Displacement: 9.2t
SloopDaggerboardsFiberglass
27

Bavaria Yachts Cruiser 37

2013
LOA: 10.8m (36′)
Beam: 3.60m
Cabins: 2
Berths: 6
Displacement: 6.2t
SloopFin keelFiberglass
28

Elan Yachts Elan E5

2013
LOA: 11.5m (38′)
Beam: 3.75m
Cabins: 3
Berths: 6
Displacement: 6.2t
SloopFin keel with bulbFiberglass
29

Elan Yachts Elan Impression 40.1

2013
LOA: 12.0m (39′)
Beam: 3.91m
Cabins: 3
Berths: 6
Displacement: 8.4t
Sloop Marconi 9/10L-shaped keel (with bulb)GRP
30

Wauquiez Wauquiez Centurion 40

2013
LOA: 11.9m (39′)
Beam: 3.80m
Cabins: 3
Berths: 6
Displacement: 7.2t
SloopFin keel with bulbFiberglass
31

Bavaria Yachts Cruiser 40

2011
LOA: 12.0m (39′)
Beam: 3.99m
Cabins: 3
Berths: 8
Displacement: 7.8t
SloopFin keel with bulbFiberglass
32

Delphia Yachts Delphia 37

2010
LOA: 10.8m (35′)
Beam: 3.50m
Cabins: 2
Berths: 6
Displacement: 5.5t
SloopFin keelFiberglass
33

Tartan Yachts Tartan 4000

2010
LOA: 12.0m (40′)
Beam: 3.76m
Cabins: 2
Berths: 6
Displacement: 7.8t
SloopFin keel with bulbFiberglass
34

Catalina Yachts Catalina 355

2008
LOA: 10.7m (35′)
Beam: 3.58m
Cabins: 2
Berths: 6
Displacement: 6.0t
SloopFin keelFiberglass
35

Catalina Yachts Catalina 375

2008
LOA: 11.3m (37′)
Beam: 3.73m
Cabins: 2
Berths: 6
Displacement: 6.5t
SloopFin keelFiberglass
36

Island Packet Island Packet SP Cruiser

2007
LOA: 11.6m (38′)
Beam: 3.96m
Cabins: 2
Berths: 4
Displacement: 7.2t
CutterFull keelFiberglass
37

Island Packet Island Packet 370

2003
LOA: 11.1m (37′)
Beam: 3.81m
Cabins: 2
Berths: 6
Displacement: 6.8t
CutterFull keelFiberglass
38

Lagoon Lagoon 38

2000
LOA: 11.6m (38′)
Beam: 6.50m
Cabins: 4
Berths: 8
Displacement: 8.5t
SloopDaggerboardsFiberglass
39

Feeling Feeling 39

1998
LOA: 11.8m (39′)
Beam: 3.80m
Cabins: 2
Berths: 6
Displacement: 6.0t
SloopFin keelFiberglass
40

Beneteau Oceanis 38.1

1996
LOA: 11.5m (38′)
Beam: 3.76m
Cabins: 2
Berths: 6
Displacement: 6.2t
SloopFin keel with bulbFiberglass
41

Dehler Dehler 38

1987
LOA: 11.3m (37′)
Beam: 3.65m
Cabins: 2
Berths: 6
Displacement: 6.5t
SloopFin keelFiberglass
42

Hunter Yachts Hunter 37

1978
LOA: 11.3m (37′)
Beam: 3.73m
Cabins: 2
Berths: 6
Displacement: 6.5t
SloopWing keelFiberglass
Rankings are based on editorial review of 2024 models. Specifications may vary by year and region.

Our Editorial Take

Mid-size cruisers in the 35-40 foot range offer an exceptional blend of performance and comfort. Whether crossing oceans or exploring the Mediterranean, these yachts deliver confidence-inspiring sailing characteristics with genuine liveaboard potential.

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