The Nevins 40 is a 40.0ft masthead yawl designed by Sparkman & Stephens and built in wood by Nevins Inc. between 1955 and 1960.
12 units have been built.
The Nevins 40 is a very heavy sailboat which is slightly under powered. It is not stiff and has an excellent righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a heavy bluewater cruising boat.
Main features
| Model | Nevins 40 | ||
| Length | 40 ft | ||
| Beam | 11.25 ft | ||
| Draft | 3.92 ft | ||
| Country | United states (North America) | ||
| Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
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Ratios
| Sail area / displ. | 15.12 | ||
| Ballast / displ. | 23.18 % | ||
| Displ. / length | 472.26 | ||
| Comfort ratio | 43.31 | ||
| Capsize | 1.61 |
Hull
| Hull type | Monohull keel with centerboard | ||
| Construction | Wood | ||
| Waterline length | 27.50 ft | ||
| Maximum draft | 7.58 ft | ||
| Displacement | 22000 lbs | ||
| Ballast | 5100 lbs | ||
| Hull speed | 7.03 knots |
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Rigging
| Rigging | Masthead Yawl | ||
| Sail area (100%) | 739 sq.ft | ||
| Air draft | 0 ft | ?? | |
| Sail area fore | 351.68 sq.ft | ||
| Sail area main | 337.88 sq.ft | ||
| I | 44.80 ft | ||
| J | 15.70 ft | ||
| P | 39.75 ft | ||
| E | 17 ft |
Engine
| Nb engines | 1 | ||
| Total power | 16 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 | Nevins Inc. | ||
| Designer | Sparkman & Stephens | ||
| First built | 1955 | ||
| Last built | 1960 | ||
| Number built | 12 |
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