⛵ Sailboat DB

CARTER 40

Masthead Sloop • Fin with rudder on skeg • Built 1970–1974

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Dimensions

LOA
39.53 ft
LWL
30.35 ft
Beam
11.25 ft
Max Draft
6.46 ft
Displacement
16,535 lbs
Ballast
5,952 lbs

Performance Ratios

Capsize Ratio ⓘ
1.77 (offshore safe)
SA/D Ratio ⓘ
14.1
D/L Ratio ⓘ
264
Ballast Ratio ⓘ
36.0%

Sail Plan

Sail Area
570.49 sq ft
I
44.6 ft
J
15.6 ft
P
37.6 ft
E
11.7 ft

Construction

Hull Type
Fin with rudder on skeg
Rig Type
Masthead Sloop
Hull Material
FG
Ballast Type
Lead

Production

First Built
1970
Last Built
1974
Number Built
20

Engine & Accommodations

Engine Make
Volvo Penta
Engine Model
MD 2
Power
25 hp
Engine Type
Diesel
Fuel
13 gal
Notes: Also called the Sea Eagle 40 and the Havsörnen 40.

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