Nordic 40
17 / 286 - score 81%
The Nordic 40 is a 39.7ft masthead sloop designed by Robert Perry and built in fiberglass by Nordic Yachts between 1982 and 1991.
32 units have been built.
The Nordic 40 is a moderate weight sailboat which is a reasonably good performer. It is stable / stiff and has a good righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a coastal cruiser. The fuel capacity is average. There is a good water supply range.
This boat has a good score and ranks in the top quarter. It is an excellent choice.
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Main features 95%
| Model | Nordic 40 | ||
| Length | 39.70 ft (97%) | the closest to 39.83 ft | |
| Beam | 12.43 ft (93%) | the closest to 12.34 ft | |
| Draft | 6.50 ft | ||
| Country | Sweden (Europe) | ||
| Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
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Ratios 38%
| Sail area / displ. | 17.68 | ||
| Ballast / displ. | 39.39 % | ||
| Displ. / length | 234.09 | ||
| Comfort ratio | 27.98 (38%) | the closest to 29.84 | |
| Capsize | 1.90 |
Hull 98%
| Hull type | Monohull fin keel with rudder on skeg | ||
| Construction | Fiberglass | ||
| Waterline length | 32.50 ft (98%) | the closest to 32.42 ft | |
| Maximum draft | 6.50 ft | ||
| Displacement | 18000 lbs | ||
| Ballast | 7091 lbs | ||
| Hull speed | 7.64 knots |
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Rigging
| Rigging | Masthead Sloop | ||
| Sail area (100%) | 756 sq.ft | ||
| Air draft | 0 ft | ?? | |
| Sail area fore | 420 sq.ft | ||
| Sail area main | 336 sq.ft | ||
| I | 52.50 ft | ||
| J | 16 ft | ||
| P | 48 ft | ||
| E | 14 ft |
Engine
| Nb engines | 1 | ||
| Total power | 44 HP | ||
| Fuel capacity | 55 gals |
Accommodations
| Water capacity | 140 gals | ||
| Headroom | 0 ft | ||
| Nb of cabins | 0 | ||
| Nb of berths | 0 | ||
| Nb heads | 0 |
Builder data
| Builder | Nordic Yachts | ||
| Designer | Robert Perry | ||
| First built | 1982 | ||
| Last built | 1991 | ||
| Number built | 32 |