Hughes 40
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.
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Main features
Model | Hughes 40 | ||
Length | 40 ft | ||
Beam | 13.25 ft | ||
Draft | 4.67 ft | ||
Country | Canada (North America) | ||
Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
Ratios
Sail area / displ. | 13.69 | ||
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 |
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 | ?? |