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SWIFT 40

Masthead Ketch • Fin with rudder on skeg • Built 1979–1984

drawing

Dimensions

LOA
39.12 ft
LWL
31 ft
Beam
13.33 ft
Max Draft
5.25 ft
Displacement
24,300 lbs
Ballast
8,937 lbs

Performance Ratios

Capsize Ratio ⓘ
1.84 (offshore safe)
SA/D Ratio ⓘ
15.0
D/L Ratio ⓘ
364
Ballast Ratio ⓘ
36.8%

Sail Plan

Sail Area
786 sq ft

Construction

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

Production

First Built
1979
Last Built
1984
Number Built

Engine & Accommodations

Engine Make
Perkins
Engine Type
Diesel
Water
164 gal
Fuel
50 gal
Notes: S&S #2134.2. One of a number of boats built to this design around the world including the NORTH STAR 80/20(HUGHES 40). Others were based on this hull with various modifications to the deck and coachroof. \nThanks to SWIFT 40 owner Norm Owens for supplying this information.

Related Boats

Name LOA (ft) Year Rig
NORTH STAR 80/20 40 1973 Masthead Ketch