⛵ Sailboat DB

J/40 CLASSIC

Masthead Sloop • Fin w/spade rudder • Built 1984–1993

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Dimensions

LOA
40 ft
LWL
34 ft
Beam
12.17 ft
Max Draft
6.5 ft
Displacement
18,000 lbs
Ballast
6,500 lbs

Performance Ratios

Capsize Ratio ⓘ
1.86 (offshore safe)
SA/D Ratio ⓘ
17.8
D/L Ratio ⓘ
204
Ballast Ratio ⓘ
36.1%

Sail Plan

Sail Area
765 sq ft
I
50 ft
J
14.7 ft
P
44.2 ft
E
18 ft

Construction

Hull Type
Fin w/spade rudder
Rig Type
Masthead Sloop
Hull Material
FG
Ballast Type
Lead

Production

First Built
1984
Last Built
1993
Number Built
85

Engine & Accommodations

Engine Make
Volvo
Power
43 hp
Engine Type
Diesel
Water
60 gal
Fuel
33 gal
Notes: Draft-wing keel: 5.40'/1.65m\nShallow draft fin: 5.00'/1.52m

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