3 active listings — asking prices, years and locations, pulled live from Craigslist.
+ Add to Compare3 Bristol 40s for sale right now on Craigslist, aggregated across every U.S. market. Prices below are seller asking prices, not final sale prices. Click any row to open the original listing in a new tab.
| Year | Asking Price | Location | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | $19,000 | Chicago · East Coast / South | Craigslist → |
| — | $33,000 | Eastern Shore · East Coast / South | Craigslist → |
| 1982 | $42,000 | Long Island · East Coast / South | Craigslist → |
How much does a used Bristol 40 cost?
Based on 3 currently active listings aggregated from Craigslist, used Bristol 40 sailboats typically ask between $19,000 and $42,000, with a median asking price of $33,000. Final sale prices generally run 5–15% below asking.
Where is the best place to buy a used Bristol 40?
Craigslist, YachtWorld, SailingTexas, and Facebook Marketplace are the four main places used Bristol 40s change hands. Craigslist typically has the lowest prices (private sellers, trailer-pickup only) while YachtWorld lists broker boats with cleaner paperwork. The table above pulls every active Craigslist Bristol 40 listing in the U.S. so you can compare across markets in one place.
What should I look for when buying a used Bristol 40?
Before paying a deposit, verify hull and deck integrity (soft spots, delamination), check the standing rigging age (most insurers require replacement every 10–15 years), inspect the engine hours and service history, and confirm the sails have usable life left. A pre-purchase survey by a SAMS or NAMS-accredited surveyor is the single best $500–$900 you will spend.
How often do Bristol 40 listings turn over?
Craigslist ads expire after 30 days, and active Bristol 40 listings are typically re-posted or sold within 2–8 weeks. This page updates daily — listings that haven't been seen in 30 days drop off automatically so the links stay live.
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