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1979 Islander Peterson 40

Year
1979
Location
Ventura, California
LOA
40 ft

$24,999

Listed 45 days ago — fresh inventory
$34,999 $24,999 28.6%

Most recent price change: May 23, 2026

$625/ftvs $3,049/ft median
80% below

Segment: Monohulls 40-49 ft · 3,114 comparable boats on OnlyHulls.

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Listing Description

This is a fantastic opportunity to get into a great boat at a fantastic price. The sellers hope to pass the boat on to new or eager sailors who can take her on her next round of adventures. The boat has been lovingly cared for and is ready for its next chapter.

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Quick read on the setup: 40ft LOA, Monohull, Cruiser (Sail), with 1 cabin and 1 head.

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  • Priced 80% below the median for monohulls 40-49 ft on OnlyHulls — $625/ft vs $3,049/ft median across 3,114 comparable listings.
  • Asking price has dropped 28.6% since first observed — seller may be motivated to negotiate further.
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Specifications

Year1979
LOA40ft
Boat Typemonohull
Rig TypeCruiser (Sail)
HullFiberglass
EnginePathfinder 50MF 42 hp Inboard
Cabins1
Heads1
Displacement17,000 kg
FuelDiesel

Character

budget-friendly

Listing trust

SourceImported from Boats Com
Photos1 image
VideoNone attached
Location confidenceSpecific location provided
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