BABA 40
Cutter • Long Keel • Built 1980–1982
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.
A pilot house version was also available, as was a ketch rig.
For the complete history of this design see Bob Perry's blog: perryboat.sail2live.com
(In part, from original sales brochure.)
Designer
Builder
- Ta Shing Yacht Building Ltd. (1947)
Related Boats
| Name | LOA (ft) | Year | Rig |
|---|---|---|---|
| BABA 40 PILOT HOUSE | 39.83 | 1980 | Cutter |
| PANDA 40 | 39.89 | 1983 | Cutter |