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BABA 40

Cutter • Long Keel • Built 1980–1982

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Dimensions

LOA
39.83 ft
LWL
34.5 ft
Beam
12.83 ft
Max Draft
6 ft
Displacement
29,000 lbs
Ballast
12,000 lbs

Performance Ratios

Capsize Ratio ⓘ
1.67 (offshore safe)
SA/D Ratio ⓘ
14.6
D/L Ratio ⓘ
315
Ballast Ratio ⓘ
41.4%

Sail Plan

Sail Area
864 sq ft
I
50 ft
J
21 ft
P
46 ft
E
14.75 ft

Construction

Hull Type
Long Keel
Rig Type
Cutter
Hull Material
FG
Ballast Type

Production

First Built
1980
Last Built
1982
Number Built
115

Engine & Accommodations

Engine Make
Volvo
Engine Model
MD21A
Power
45 hp
Engine Type
Diesel
Water
150 gal
Fuel
100 gal
Notes: Same design as the PANDA 40, and TASHIBA 40. \nA pilot house version was also available, as was a ketch rig.\nFor the complete history of this design see Bob Perry's blog: perryboat.sail2live.com\n(In part, from original sales brochure.)

Related Boats

Name LOA (ft) Year Rig
BABA 40 PILOT HOUSE 39.83 1980 Cutter
PANDA 40 39.89 1983 Cutter