Olson 40
22 / 91 - score 68%
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.
This boat has a reasonable score and ranks in the top quarter. It is a good choice.
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Main features 73%
Model | Olson 40 | ||
Length | 40.33 ft (73%) | the closest to 41.44 ft | |
Beam | 11.33 ft | ||
Draft | 6.50 ft | ||
Country | United states (North America) | ||
Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
Ratios 52%
Sail area / displ. | 24.34 (52%) | the closest to 25.56 | |
Ballast / displ. | 53.14 % | ||
Displ. / length | 99.03 | ||
Comfort ratio | 16.91 | ||
Capsize | 2.08 |
Hull 79%
Hull type | Monohull fin keel with spade rudder | ||
Construction | Fiberglass | ||
Waterline length | 36 ft (79%) | the closest to 35.27 ft | |
Maximum draft | 6.50 ft | ||
Displacement | 10350 lbs | ||
Ballast | 5500 lbs | ||
Hull speed | 8.04 knots |
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 |