The Pt 40 plas trend 40 is a 39.65ft masthead sloop designed by Robert Derecktor and built in fiberglass by Plastrend / Composite Technologies between 1967 and 1968.
3 units have been built.
The Pt 40 plas trend 40 is a moderate weight sailboat which is a reasonably good performer. It is not stiff and has an excellent righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a bluewater cruising boat.
Main features
| Model | Pt 40 plas trend 40 | ||
| Length | 39.65 ft | ||
| Beam | 11 ft | ||
| Draft | 6.16 ft | ||
| Country | United states (North America) | ||
| Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
Ratios
| Sail area / displ. | 16.67 | ||
| Ballast / displ. | 0 % | ||
| Displ. / length | 253.54 | ||
| Comfort ratio | 32.02 | ||
| Capsize | 1.71 |
Hull
| Hull type | Monohull fin keel with rudder on skeg | ||
| Construction | Fiberglass | ||
| Waterline length | 31.04 ft | ||
| Maximum draft | 6.16 ft | ||
| Displacement | 16985 lbs | ||
| Ballast | 0 lbs | ||
| Hull speed | 7.47 knots |
Rigging
| Rigging | Masthead Sloop | ||
| Sail area (100%) | 686 sq.ft | ||
| Air draft | 0 ft | ?? | |
| Sail area fore | 363.20 sq.ft | ||
| Sail area main | 321.75 sq.ft | ||
| I | 45.40 ft | ||
| J | 16 ft | ||
| P | 39 ft | ||
| E | 16.50 ft |
Engine
| Nb engines | 1 | ||
| Total power | 25 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 | Plastrend / Composite Technologies | ||
| Designer | Robert Derecktor | ||
| First built | 1967 | ||
| Last built | 1968 | ||
| Number built | 3 |