Nevins 40

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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.

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

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Main features 74%

Model	Nevins 40
Length	40 ft (94%)	the closest to 39.75 ft
Beam	11.25 ft (53%)	the closest to 10.75 ft
Draft	3.92 ft
Country	United states (North America)
Estimated price	$ 0		??

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Ratios 72%

Sail area / displ.	15.12 (52%)	the closest to 15.80
Ballast / displ.	23.18 %
Displ. / length	472.26
Comfort ratio	43.31 (92%)	the closest to 42.96
Capsize	1.61

Hull 81%

Hull type	Monohull keel with centerboard
Construction	Wood
Waterline length	27.50 ft (81%)	the closest to 28 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