The Cenit 40 is a 39.7ft masthead sloop designed by Leif Ängermark and built in fiberglass by Cenit between 1987 and 1992.
15 units have been built.
The Cenit 40 is a moderate weight sailboat which is a good performer. It is very stable / stiff and has a good righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a coastal cruiser. The fuel capacity is originally small.
Main features
| Model | Cenit 40 | ||
| Length | 39.70 ft | ||
| Beam | 12.30 ft | ||
| Draft | 6.89 ft | ||
| Country | Germany (Europe) | ||
| Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
Ratios
| Sail area / displ. | 19.47 | ||
| Ballast / displ. | 45.20 % | ||
| Displ. / length | 229.87 | ||
| Comfort ratio | 25.89 | ||
| Capsize | 1.95 |
Hull
| Hull type | Monohull fin keel with spade rudder | ||
| Construction | Fiberglass | ||
| Waterline length | 31.50 ft | ||
| Maximum draft | 6.89 ft | ||
| Displacement | 16094 lbs | ||
| Ballast | 7275 lbs | ||
| Hull speed | 7.52 knots |
Rigging
| Rigging | Masthead Sloop | ||
| Sail area (100%) | 773 sq.ft | ||
| Air draft | 0 ft | ?? | |
| Sail area fore | 407.65 sq.ft | ||
| Sail area main | 365.51 sq.ft | ||
| I | 52.33 ft | ||
| J | 15.58 ft | ||
| P | 46.92 ft | ||
| E | 15.58 ft |
Engine
| Nb engines | 1 | ||
| Total power | 0 HP | ||
| Fuel capacity | 37 gals |
Accommodations
| Water capacity | 0 gals | ||
| Headroom | 0 ft | ||
| Nb of cabins | 0 | ||
| Nb of berths | 0 | ||
| Nb heads | 0 |
Builder data
| Builder | Cenit | ||
| Designer | Leif Ängermark | ||
| First built | 1987 | ||
| Last built | 1992 | ||
| Number built | 15 |