Hughes 40
9 / 58 - score 69%
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 reasonable score and ranks in the top quarter. It is a good choice.
Hughes 40 for sale elsewhere on the web:
Main features 78%
| Model | Hughes 40 | ||
| Length | 40 ft (96%) | the closest to 39.83 ft | |
| Beam | 13.25 ft (61%) | the closest to 12.83 ft | |
| Draft | 4.67 ft | ||
| Country | Canada (North America) | ||
| Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
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Ratios 60%
| Sail area / displ. | 13.69 (29%) | the closest to 14.71 | |
| Ballast / displ. | 32.86 % | ||
| Displ. / length | 419.59 | ||
| Comfort ratio | 41.12 (91%) | the closest to 41.50 | |
| 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 | ?? |