Hughes 40


11 / 248 - score 89%

The Hughes 40 is a 40.0ft masthead ketch designed by Sparkman & Stephens and built in fiberglass by Hughes Boat Works since 1975.

The Hughes 40 is a very heavy sailboat which is under powered. It is reasonably stable / stiff and has an excellent righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a heavy bluewater cruising boat. The fuel capacity is average. There is a good water supply range.

This boat has a good score and ranks in the top quarter. It is an excellent choice.

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Main features 88%


Model Hughes 40
Length 40 ft
Beam 13.25 ft (88%) the closest to 13.09 ft
Draft 4.67 ft
Country Canada (North America)
Estimated price $ 0 ??

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Ratios 91%


Sail area / displ. 13.69 (91%) the closest to 13.82
Ballast / displ. 32.86 %
Displ. / length 419.59
Comfort ratio 41.12
Capsize 1.75

Hull


Hull type Monohull fin keel with rudder on skeg
Construction Fiberglass
Waterline length 31 ft
Maximum draft 4.67 ft
Displacement 28000 lbs
Ballast 9200 lbs
Hull speed 7.46 knots

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Rigging


Rigging Masthead Ketch
Sail area (100%) 786 sq.ft
Air draft 0 ft ??
Sail area fore 344.75 sq.ft
Sail area main 302.75 sq.ft
I 49.25 ft
J 14 ft
P 43.25 ft
E 14 ft

Engine


Nb engines 1
Total power 0 HP
Fuel capacity 75 gals

Accommodations


Water capacity 180 gals
Headroom 0 ft
Nb of cabins 0
Nb of berths 0
Nb heads 0

Builder data


Builder Hughes Boat Works
Designer Sparkman & Stephens
First built 1975
Last built 0 ??
Number built 0 ??