The Olson 40 is a 40.33ft masthead sloop designed by George Olson and built in fiberglass by Pacific Boat Works between 1982 and 1986.
30 units have been built.
The Olson 40 is an ultralight sailboat which is a very high performer. It is very stable / stiff and has a low righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a racing boat.
Main features
| Model | Olson 40 | ||
| Length | 40.33 ft | ||
| Beam | 11.33 ft | ||
| Draft | 6.50 ft | ||
| Country | United states (North America) | ||
| Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
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Ratios
| Sail area / displ. | 24.34 | ||
| Ballast / displ. | 53.14 % | ||
| Displ. / length | 99.03 | ||
| Comfort ratio | 16.91 | ||
| Capsize | 2.08 |
Hull
| Hull type | Monohull fin keel with spade rudder | ||
| Construction | Fiberglass | ||
| Waterline length | 36 ft | ||
| Maximum draft | 6.50 ft | ||
| Displacement | 10350 lbs | ||
| Ballast | 5500 lbs | ||
| Hull speed | 8.04 knots |
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Rigging
| Rigging | Masthead Sloop | ||
| Sail area (100%) | 720 sq.ft | ||
| Air draft | 0 ft | ?? | |
| Sail area fore | 403.59 sq.ft | ||
| Sail area main | 316.10 sq.ft | ||
| I | 51.25 ft | ||
| J | 15.75 ft | ||
| P | 44.21 ft | ||
| E | 14.30 ft |
Engine
| Nb engines | 1 | ||
| Total power | 30 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 | Pacific Boat Works | ||
| Designer | George Olson | ||
| First built | 1982 | ||
| Last built | 1986 | ||
| Number built | 30 |
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