Admiral 40 Catamarans For Sale

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median sold price
$335,000
sales on record
9
years built
2007–present
length range
40–43 ft
for sale now
2

Evolving from the hugely popular and successful Admiral 38, the Admiral 40 boasts substantially increased internal volume, headroom and convenient and functional flat decks. Her increased forward vision, wider hulls, luxurious interior make for a comfort and functionality level that is unsurpassed and ready to take you anywhere in the world. 2007 Boat of the Year at the Cape Town boat show.

A mast height of 63.5 FT allows for bridge clearance on the ICW for those occasional times when the crew is not interested in the roughest of seas. In the spacious cockpit, the helmsman’s station and comfortable double bench are to starboard and are well protected from spray peeling off the bows at higher speeds. These boats have the ability to handle long passages and ocean crossings in safely and comfortably.

Celtic Yachts bought the molds and rights to manufacture the Admiral 38 and 40 in 2011.  The new owner, Tim Duncan, has had a life-long interest in sailing and mucking about in boats. In 2001, he purchased an Admiral 38 hull, deck and bulkheads from then Admiral Yachts and fulfilling a lifelong dream, launched Songbird in 2001. Since then Tim continues to be inspired to build solid, beautiful boats. While completing Songbird, Tim saw the opportunity to build quality interiors for boats. This earned him a reputation for producing excellent workmanship and service within the yachting industry.

Specifications

TypeMultihull
Years Built2007 – present
BuilderAdmiral (2007-2011) / Celtic Yacht Mfg. (2011- ) (All in Cape Town, South Africa)
DesignerAngelo Lavranos
AccommodationsThe Admiral 40 is usually found as an owner’s version. The “Owners Version” features three cabins instead of the typical four berths found in charter boats, with the extra space in the owner’s hull for the larger head with separate shower forward, an office/vanity area amidships, and additional storage as well as has both queen and double berths. She has 2 large heads with separate enclosed showers in the guest hull. The “Charter Version” features four cabins and two heads.

Dimensions

LOA40 ft 0 in / 12.2m
Beam24 ft 1 in / 7.35m
Draft3 ft 3 in / 1.0m
Mast Height63.5 ft

Performance

Displacement18,078 lbs / 8200kg
Engines2 x Yanmar 29hp 3YM30 diesel engines coupled to saildrives

Admiral 40 Layouts

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Admiral 40 Yachts For Sale

Admiral 40 Executive (Grenada)

Price $275,000 (USD)
Location Saint George, GD (Grenada)
S/V Only Sand — a 2008 Admiral 40 Executive, for sale by broker.
2008 Admiral 40 Catamaran — Executive Owner’s Version 3 Cabin / 2 Head Turn heads before you even leave the dock. This 2008 Admiral 40 Catamaran in its bold, unmistakable yellow isn’t just a boat; it’s a statement. Bright, energetic, and impossible to ignore, her color captures the spirit of adventure and freedom the moment you see her. If you’re looking for something that stands out in every marina and anchorage, this is it. Even better — she is a true turnkey opportunity.…
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Admiral 40 (Florida)

Price $445,000 (USD) Duty Paid Reduced!
Location St Augustine, FL (Florida)
S/V BLUE TORTUGA — a 2023 Admiral 40 Celtic, for sale by owner.

BLUE TORTUGA is a 2023 Admiral 40 built by Celtic Yachts in Cape Town, South Africa.

This bluewater catamaran is designed to be truly off-grid and has everything you need to go cruising tomorrow.

​This is a one-owner vessel and has never been chartered.

A recent valuation done June 2025 has valued this vessel at over $500,000.

US import taxes have been paid.

This is a newer model that features an extended bimini, and provides more room in the cockpit including a large sunpad.…

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Educational Articles

2008 Admiral 40 Executive ‘Only Sand’: A Turnkey Caribbean Cat

Tied up in Prickly Bay, Grenada, the 2008 Admiral 40 Executive S/V Only Sand is the kind of catamaran that quietly makes its case the moment you step aboard. Chris Rundlett of LTD Sailing School & Yacht Brokerage, in partnership with The Multihull Company, walks through her alongside co-host Chrystal — and what emerges is a picture of a well-built South African cat that’s been genuinely improved by an owner who lives on her. The Executive designation refers to Admiral’s owner’s-version layout: the entire starboard hull is dedicated to the owner, with a generous aft cabin, a real mattress tucked into the berth, and a large forward head with a separate stall shower.…

“S/V Dora’s Dream” – Admiral 40 For Sale By Owner Interview

Today we have a special interview with Sean of S/V Dora’s Dream who is selling his Admiral 40 on CatamaranSite.com and agreed to talk about the benefits of the model. Sean discusses the strengths of the Admiral 40 model, why he choose to purchase it, and what a buyer and new owner would need to update on Dora’s Dream. Please click on the for sale by owner link above for more information and to inquire to Sean directly. For additional owner, designer, and catamaran builder interviews, please go to our interviews page.…