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🏆Editorial Pick

Best 40–45ft Sailboats of 2026

The 44 best sailboats between 40 and 45 feet for 2026. Premium bluewater-capable cruisers with generous accommodation, advanced sail plans, and serious offshore capability. Our editors evaluate each model on construction quality, systems integration, and long-distance cruising potential.

⛵44 yachts reviewed · 10 manufacturers

Sizes

  • Under 30ft16
  • 30–35ft36
  • 35–40ft42
  • 45–50ft37
  • Over 50ft68

Years

  • 202415
  • 202515

Top Manufacturers

  • X-Yachts4
  • Dufour Yachts3
  • Hanse Yachts2
  • Elan Yachts2
  • Jeanneau2
  • Moody Yachts2
  • Arcona Yachts2
  • Grand Soleil2

See Also

  • All 40–45ft Sailboats

44 yachts reviewed

1

Arcona Yachts Arcona 435

2024
LOA: 13.2m (43′)
Beam: 3.95m
Cabins: 3
Berths: 8
Displacement: 8.2t
SloopFin keel with bulbFiberglass
2

Bowman Yachts Bowman 40

2024
LOA: 12.2m (40′)
Beam: 3.66m
Cabins: 2
Berths: 4
Displacement: 8.2t
CutterFin keelFiberglass
3

Moody Yachts Moody 41 AC

2024
LOA: 12.5m (41′)
Beam: 3.95m
Cabins: 2
Berths: 4
Displacement: 8.5t
SloopFin keelFiberglass
4

Sunbeam Yachts Sunbeam 44.1

2024
LOA: 13.2m (43′)
Beam: 4.10m
Cabins: 3
Berths: 8
Displacement: 9.0t
SloopFin keel with bulbFiberglass
5

Allures Yachting Allures 40.9

2023
LOA: 12.3m (40′)
Beam: 3.95m
Cabins: 2
Berths: 4
Displacement: 8.8t
CutterLifting keelAluminium
6

Dragonfly Trimarans Dragonfly 40

2023
LOA: 12.2m (40′)
Beam: 8.50m
Cabins: 2
Berths: 6
Displacement: 3.5t
SloopDaggerboardFiberglass
7

Dufour Yachts Dufour 41

2023
LOA: 12.5m (41′)
Beam: 4.00m
Cabins: 3
Berths: 8
Displacement: 7.4t
SloopFin keel with bulbFiberglass
8

Beneteau First 44

2023
LOA: 13.3m (44′)
Beam: 4.14m
Cabins: 3
Berths: 8
Displacement: 8.5t
SloopFin keel with bulbFiberglass
9

Garcia Yachting Garcia Exploration 45

2023
LOA: 13.7m (45′)
Beam: 4.20m
Cabins: 2
Berths: 4
Displacement: 11.0t
CutterLong keel with centerboardAluminium
10

J/Boats J/45

2023
LOA: 13.7m (45′)
Beam: 4.15m
Cabins: 3
Berths: 8
Displacement: 9.0t
SloopFin keel with bulbFiberglass
11

Neel Trimarans Neel 43

2023
LOA: 13.1m (43′)
Beam: 7.80m
Cabins: 3
Berths: 6
Displacement: 6.5t
SloopDaggerboardsFiberglass
12

Vancouver (Northshore) Vancouver 42

2023
LOA: 12.8m (42′)
Beam: 3.70m
Cabins: 2
Berths: 4
Displacement: 9.0t
CutterLong keelFiberglass
13

Wally Wally 45

2023
LOA: 13.7m (45′)
Beam: 4.20m
Cabins: 2
Berths: 4
Displacement: 8.5t
SloopFin keel with bulbFiberglass
14

Arcona Yachts Arcona 410

2022
LOA: 12.3m (40′)
Beam: 3.98m
Cabins: 3
Berths: 6
Displacement: 8.5t
SloopEpoxy/GRP
15

Swan (Nautor) Swan 43

2022
LOA: 13.1m (43′)
Beam: 3.95m
Cabins: 2
Berths: 6
Displacement: 8.8t
SloopFin keel with bulbFiberglass
16

Bavaria Yachts C42

2020
LOA: 12.4m (41′)
Beam: 4.01m
Cabins: 3
Berths: 8
Displacement: 8.1t
SloopFin keel with L-shapeFiberglass
17

Beneteau Oceanis 40.1

2020
LOA: 12.4m (41′)
Beam: 3.92m
Cabins: 3
Berths: 8
Displacement: 7.4t
SloopFin keelFiberglass
18

Dufour Yachts Dufour 430 Grand Large

2019
LOA: 12.8m (42′)
Beam: 4.20m
Cabins: 3
Berths: 8
Displacement: 8.4t
SloopFin keel with bulbFiberglass
19

Elan Yachts Elan Impression 45.1

2019
LOA: 13.5m (44′)
Beam: 4.22m
Cabins: 3
Berths: 8
Displacement: 9.2t
SloopFin keelFiberglass
20

Hanse Yachts Hanse 458

2018
LOA: 13.6m (45′)
Beam: 4.30m
Cabins: 3
Berths: 8
Displacement: 10.2t
SloopFin keel with bulbFiberglass
21

Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 410

2018
LOA: 12.4m (41′)
Beam: 4.05m
Cabins: 3
Berths: 8
Displacement: 7.6t
SloopFin keelFiberglass
22

Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 440

2018
LOA: 13.2m (43′)
Beam: 4.29m
Cabins: 3
Berths: 8
Displacement: 8.5t
SloopFin keelFiberglass
23

Wauquiez Wauquiez PS 42

2018
LOA: 12.8m (42′)
Beam: 4.10m
Cabins: 3
Berths: 6
Displacement: 8.8t
SloopFin keel with bulbFiberglass
24

Catalina Yachts Catalina 425

2016
LOA: 12.8m (42′)
Beam: 4.11m
Cabins: 3
Berths: 8
Displacement: 9.3t
SloopFin keel with wingFiberglass
25

Dehler Dehler 42

2016
LOA: 12.6m (41′)
Beam: 3.95m
Cabins: 3
Berths: 8
Displacement: 8.2t
SloopFin keel with bulbFiberglass
26

Hallberg-Rassy Hallberg-Rassy 44

2016
LOA: 13.5m (44′)
Beam: 4.02m
Cabins: 3
Berths: 6
Displacement: 10.2t
SloopFin keelFiberglass
27

Bavaria Yachts Vision 42

2014
LOA: 12.6m (41′)
Beam: 4.20m
Cabins: 3
Berths: 8
Displacement: 8.2t
SloopShoal draft keelFiberglass
28

Contest Yachts Contest 42CS

2013
LOA: 12.8m (42′)
Beam: 4.00m
Cabins: 2
Berths: 4
Displacement: 9.0t
SloopFin keel with bulbFiberglass
29

Delphia Yachts Delphia 40.3

2013
LOA: 12.3m (41′)
Beam: 3.94m
Cabins: 3
Berths: 6
Displacement: 8.6t
Sloop Marconi 9/10L-shaped keel (with bulb)GRP
30

Elan Yachts Elan E6

2013
LOA: 13.1m (43′)
Beam: 4.10m
Cabins: 3
Berths: 8
Displacement: 8.2t
SloopFin keel with bulbFiberglass
31

X-Yachts Xc 42

2013
LOA: 12.7m (42′)
Beam: 4.05m
Cabins: 3
Berths: 6
Displacement: 9.5t
SloopEpoxy/GRP
32

X-Yachts Xc 45

2013
LOA: 13.6m (44′)
Beam: 4.15m
Cabins: 3
Berths: 6
Displacement: 9.5t
SloopFin keel with bulbFiberglass
33

Hanse Yachts Hanse 415

2012
LOA: 12.4m (41′)
Beam: 3.95m
Cabins: 3
Berths: 6
Displacement: 8.1t
SloopFin keel with bulbFiberglass
34

Grand Soleil Grand Soleil 40

2010
LOA: 12.2m (40′)
Beam: 3.80m
Cabins: 3
Berths: 6
Displacement: 7.2t
SloopFin keel with bulbFiberglass
35

Catalina Yachts Catalina 445

2009
LOA: 13.4m (44′)
Beam: 4.19m
Cabins: 3
Berths: 8
Displacement: 10.0t
SloopFin keel with wingFiberglass
36

Moody Yachts Moody 41

2009
LOA: 12.5m (41′)
Beam: 4.10m
Cabins: 3
Berths: 6
Displacement: 8.5t
SloopFin keelFiberglass
37

X-Yachts X41

2007
LOA: 12.5m (41′)
Beam: 3.80m
Cabins: 3
Berths: 6
Displacement: 7.2t
SloopFin keel with bulbFiberglass
38

Dufour Yachts Dufour 40E

2006
LOA: 12.3m (41′)
Beam: 3.89m
Cabins: 3
Berths: 8
Displacement: 8.5t
Sloop Marconi 9/10L-shaped keel (with bulb)GRP
39

Hunter Yachts Hunter 41

2004
LOA: 12.5m (41′)
Beam: 4.01m
Cabins: 3
Berths: 8
Displacement: 8.2t
SloopWing keelFiberglass
40

X-Yachts X4³

2003
LOA: 12.8m (42′)
Beam: 3.90m
Cabins: 3
Berths: 6
Displacement: 7.8t
SloopFin keel with bulbFiberglass
41

Grand Soleil Grand Soleil 44

2002
LOA: 13.3m (44′)
Beam: 4.05m
Cabins: 3
Berths: 8
Displacement: 8.2t
SloopFin keel with bulbFiberglass
42

Island Packet Island Packet 420

1999
LOA: 12.8m (42′)
Beam: 4.11m
Cabins: 2
Berths: 6
Displacement: 9.0t
CutterFull keelFiberglass
43

Lagoon Lagoon 42

1990
LOA: 12.8m (42′)
Beam: 7.70m
Cabins: 4
Berths: 10
Displacement: 11.2t
SloopDaggerboardsFiberglass
44

Wauquiez Wauquiez Amphitrite 43

1975
LOA: 13.0m (43′)
Beam: 4.05m
Cabins: 2
Berths: 4
Displacement: 9.5t
CutterFin keelFiberglass
Rankings are based on editorial review of 2026 models. Specifications may vary by year and region.

Our Editorial Take

The 40-45 foot segment represents the pinnacle of production cruiser design. These yachts are built for serious sailing — capable of crossing oceans in comfort while remaining manageable for a couple. Expect premium finishes, advanced navigation systems, and thoughtful storage throughout.

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