🏆Editorial Pick
Best 35–40ft Sailboats of 2025
Our top 42 sailboats between 35 and 40 feet for 2025. 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
42 yachts reviewed
1
Dehler Dehler 38 SQ
2024LOA: 11.3m (37′)
Beam: 3.65m
Cabins: 2
Berths: 6
Displacement: 6.8t
SloopFin keel with bulbFiberglass
2
Dufour Yachts Dufour 37
2024LOA: 10.8m (36′)
Beam: 3.55m
Cabins: 2
Berths: 6
Displacement: 5.6t
SloopFin keelFiberglass
3
Elan Yachts Elan E5
2024LOA: 11.5m (38′)
Beam: 3.75m
Cabins: 3
Berths: 6
Displacement: 6.2t
SloopFin keel with bulbFiberglass
4
Feeling Feeling 39
2024LOA: 11.8m (39′)
Beam: 3.80m
Cabins: 2
Berths: 6
Displacement: 6.0t
SloopFin keelFiberglass
5
Beneteau First 36
2024LOA: 10.8m (35′)
Beam: 3.55m
Cabins: 2
Berths: 6
Displacement: 5.1t
SloopFin keel with bulbFiberglass
6
Hatteland Hatteland 40
2024LOA: 12.0m (39′)
Beam: 3.70m
Cabins: 2
Berths: 6
Displacement: 7.8t
SloopFin keelFiberglass
7
Hunter Yachts Hunter 37
2024LOA: 11.3m (37′)
Beam: 3.73m
Cabins: 2
Berths: 6
Displacement: 6.5t
SloopWing keelFiberglass
8
J/Boats J/121
2024LOA: 12.1m (40′)
Beam: 3.78m
Cabins: 2
Berths: 6
Displacement: 6.3t
SloopFin keel with bulbFiberglass
9
Beneteau Oceanis 38.1
2024LOA: 11.5m (38′)
Beam: 3.76m
Cabins: 2
Berths: 6
Displacement: 6.2t
SloopFin keel with bulbFiberglass
10
Bavaria Yachts R40
2024LOA: 12.0m (39′)
Beam: 3.99m
Cabins: 3
Berths: 6
Displacement: 7.6t
SloopFin keel with bulbFiberglass
11
Saffier Yachts Saffier SC 37
2024LOA: 11.3m (37′)
Beam: 3.50m
Displacement: 0.0t
SloopEpoxy/GRP
12
Sirius Yachts Sirius 40DS
2024LOA: 12.1m (40′)
Beam: 3.80m
Cabins: 2
Berths: 4
Displacement: 7.8t
SloopFin keelFiberglass
13
Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 380
2024LOA: 11.2m (37′)
Beam: 3.76m
Cabins: 2
Berths: 6
Displacement: 5.8t
SloopFin keelFiberglass
14
Swan (Nautor) Swan 36
2024LOA: 11.1m (36′)
Beam: 3.50m
Displacement: 0.0t
SloopGRP
15
Tartan Yachts Tartan 4000
2024LOA: 12.0m (40′)
Beam: 3.76m
Cabins: 2
Berths: 6
Displacement: 7.8t
SloopFin keel with bulbFiberglass
16
Wauquiez Wauquiez Centurion 40
2024LOA: 11.9m (39′)
Beam: 3.80m
Cabins: 3
Berths: 6
Displacement: 7.2t
SloopFin keel with bulbFiberglass
17
Bowman Yachts Bowman 36
2023LOA: 11.0m (36′)
Beam: 3.35m
Cabins: 1
Berths: 4
Displacement: 6.5t
CutterFin keelFiberglass
18
Catalina Yachts Catalina 375
2023LOA: 11.3m (37′)
Beam: 3.73m
Cabins: 2
Berths: 6
Displacement: 6.5t
SloopFin keelFiberglass
19
Swan (Nautor) ClubSwan 36
2023LOA: 10.8m (35′)
Beam: 3.39m
Displacement: 0.0t
SloopCarbon/Epoxy
20
Delphia Yachts Delphia 37
2023LOA: 10.8m (35′)
Beam: 3.50m
Cabins: 2
Berths: 6
Displacement: 5.5t
SloopFin keelFiberglass
21
Dufour Yachts Dufour 390 Grand Large
2023LOA: 11.3m (37′)
Beam: 3.90m
Cabins: 3
Berths: 6
Displacement: 6.2t
SloopFin keelFiberglass
22
Elan Yachts Elan GT5
2023LOA: 10.8m (35′)
Beam: 3.49m
Cabins: 2
Berths: 6
Displacement: 5.4t
SloopFin keelFiberglass
23
Hallberg-Rassy Hallberg-Rassy 40C
2023LOA: 12.1m (40′)
Beam: 3.82m
Cabins: 2
Berths: 6
Displacement: 9.0t
SloopFin keel with bulbFiberglass
24
Hanse Yachts Hanse 388
2023LOA: 11.4m (37′)
Beam: 3.80m
Cabins: 3
Berths: 6
Displacement: 7.0t
SloopFin keel with bulbFiberglass
25
Island Packet Island Packet 370
2023LOA: 11.1m (37′)
Beam: 3.81m
Cabins: 2
Berths: 6
Displacement: 6.8t
CutterFull keelFiberglass
26
J/Boats J/112E
2023LOA: 11.2m (37′)
Beam: 3.55m
Cabins: 2
Berths: 6
Displacement: 5.9t
SloopFin keel with bulbFiberglass
27
Lagoon Lagoon 40
2023LOA: 11.7m (39′)
Beam: 6.76m
Cabins: 4
Berths: 8
Displacement: 9.2t
SloopDaggerboardsFiberglass
28
Najad Najad 390
2023LOA: 11.8m (39′)
Beam: 3.75m
Cabins: 2
Berths: 6
Displacement: 7.8t
SloopFin keelFiberglass
29
RM Yachts RM 1200
2023LOA: 12.0m (39′)
Beam: 3.90m
Cabins: 2
Berths: 6
Displacement: 6.5t
SloopFin keel with bulbPlywood-Epoxy
30
Solaris Yachts Solaris 40
2023LOA: 12.0m (39′)
Beam: 3.85m
Cabins: 2
Berths: 6
Displacement: 7.0t
SloopFin keel with bulbFiberglass
31
Sunbeam Yachts Sunbeam 36.1
2023LOA: 10.8m (35′)
Beam: 3.50m
Cabins: 2
Berths: 6
Displacement: 5.8t
SloopFin keelFiberglass
32
Swan (Nautor) Swan 37
2023LOA: 11.3m (37′)
Beam: 3.60m
Displacement: 0.0t
SloopGRP
33
Swan (Nautor) Swan 38
2023LOA: 11.6m (38′)
Beam: 3.60m
Cabins: 2
Berths: 4
Displacement: 6.5t
SloopFin keel with bulbFiberglass
34
Tartan Yachts Tartan 365
2023LOA: 11.1m (36′)
Beam: 3.58m
Cabins: 2
Berths: 6
Displacement: 6.2t
SloopFin keelFiberglass
35
Arcona Yachts Arcona 380
2022LOA: 11.4m (38′)
Beam: 3.75m
Displacement: 0.0t
SloopEpoxy/GRP
36
Catalina Yachts Catalina 355
2022LOA: 10.7m (35′)
Beam: 3.58m
Cabins: 2
Berths: 6
Displacement: 6.0t
SloopFin keelFiberglass
37
Bavaria Yachts Cruiser 37
2022LOA: 10.8m (36′)
Beam: 3.60m
Cabins: 2
Berths: 6
Displacement: 6.2t
SloopFin keelFiberglass
38
Bavaria Yachts Cruiser 40
2022LOA: 12.0m (39′)
Beam: 3.99m
Cabins: 3
Berths: 8
Displacement: 7.8t
SloopFin keel with bulbFiberglass
39
Dehler Dehler 38
2022LOA: 11.3m (37′)
Beam: 3.65m
Cabins: 2
Berths: 6
Displacement: 6.5t
SloopFin keelFiberglass
40
Elan Yachts Elan Impression 40.1
2022LOA: 12.0m (39′)
Beam: 3.91m
Displacement: 0.0t
Sloop Marconi 9/10L-shaped keel (with bulb)GRP
41
Island Packet Island Packet SP Cruiser
2022LOA: 11.6m (38′)
Beam: 3.96m
Cabins: 2
Berths: 4
Displacement: 7.2t
CutterFull keelFiberglass
42
Lagoon Lagoon 38
2022LOA: 11.6m (38′)
Beam: 6.50m
Cabins: 4
Berths: 8
Displacement: 8.5t
SloopDaggerboardsFiberglass
Rankings are based on editorial review of 2025 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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