North american 40
5 / 171 - score 86%
The North american 40 is a 39.73ft masthead sloop designed by Richard (Dick) Carter and built in fiberglass by Morgan Yachts between 1978 and 1981.
45 units have been built.
The North american 40 is a moderate weight sailboat which is a good performer. It is very stable / stiff and has a good righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a coastal cruiser.
This boat has a good score and ranks in the top quarter. It is an excellent choice.
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Main features 88%
| Model | North american 40 | ||
| Length | 39.73 ft (88%) | the closest to 39.25 ft | |
| Beam | 12.58 ft (87%) | the closest to 12.42 ft | |
| Draft | 7.08 ft | ||
| Country | United states (North America) | ||
| Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
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Ratios 89%
| Sail area / displ. | 18.51 (81%) | the closest to 18.17 | |
| Ballast / displ. | 45.20 % | ||
| Displ. / length | 238.11 | ||
| Comfort ratio | 27 (97%) | the closest to 26.93 | |
| Capsize | 1.94 |
Hull 76%
| Hull type | Monohull fin keel with rudder on skeg | ||
| Construction | Fiberglass | ||
| Waterline length | 32 ft (76%) | the closest to 31.25 ft | |
| Maximum draft | 7.08 ft | ||
| Displacement | 17477 lbs | ||
| Ballast | 7900 lbs | ||
| Hull speed | 7.58 knots |
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Rigging
| Rigging | Masthead Sloop | ||
| Sail area (100%) | 776 sq.ft | ||
| Air draft | 0 ft | ?? | |
| Sail area fore | 459 sq.ft | ||
| Sail area main | 317.25 sq.ft | ||
| I | 54 ft | ||
| J | 17 ft | ||
| P | 47 ft | ||
| E | 13.50 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 | Morgan Yachts | ||
| Designer | Richard (Dick) Carter | ||
| First built | 1978 | ||
| Last built | 1981 | ||
| Number built | 45 |