Kettenburg 40

11 / 39 - score 58%

The Kettenburg 40 is a 39.83ft masthead sloop designed by Paul Kettenburg and built in wood mahogany by Kettenburg Boats since 1959.

40 units have been built.

The Kettenburg 40 is a heavy sailboat which is a reasonably good performer. It is stable / stiff and has an excellent righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a bluewater cruising boat.

This boat has an average score but ranks in the top half. It might be a good tradeoff.

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Main features 88%

Model	Kettenburg 40
Length	39.83 ft (85%)	the closest to 39.34 ft
Beam	10.33 ft (90%)	the closest to 10.43 ft
Draft	5.33 ft
Country	United states (North America)
Estimated price	$ 0		??

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Ratios 28%

Sail area / displ.	17.24 (11%)	the closest to 18.78
Ballast / displ.	35.09 %
Displ. / length	311.64
Comfort ratio	31.60 (45%)	the closest to 33.39
Capsize	1.71

Hull

Hull type	Monohull fin keel
Construction	Wood mahogany
Waterline length	27.33 ft
Maximum draft	5.33 ft
Displacement	14250 lbs
Ballast	5000 lbs
Hull speed	7.01 knots

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Rigging

Rigging	Masthead Sloop
Sail area (100%)	631 sq.ft
Air draft	0 ft	??
Sail area fore	315.41 sq.ft
Sail area main	315.98 sq.ft
I	43 ft
J	14.67 ft
P	37 ft
E	17.08 ft

Engine

Nb engines	1
Total power	0 HP
Fuel capacity	0 gals

Accommodations

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

Builder data

Builder	Kettenburg Boats
Designer	Paul Kettenburg
First built	1959
Last built	0	??
Number built	40