The Beneteau 40 is a 39.83ft fractional sloop designed by Berret Racoupeau Yacht Design and built in fiberglass by Beneteau since 2007.
It accomodates 6 people in 3 cabins plus salon.
The Beneteau 40 is a moderate weight sailboat which is slightly under powered. It is reasonably 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.
Main features
| Model | Beneteau 40 | ||
| Length | 39.83 ft | ||
| Beam | 12.83 ft | ||
| Draft | 5.08 ft | ||
| Country | France (Europe) | ||
| Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
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Ratios
| Sail area / displ. | 15.73 | ||
| Ballast / displ. | 28.54 % | ||
| Displ. / length | 208.30 | ||
| Comfort ratio | 26.36 | ||
| Capsize | 1.95 |
Hull
| Hull type | Monohull fin keel with bulb and spade rudder | ||
| Construction | Fiberglass | ||
| Waterline length | 33.92 ft | ||
| Maximum draft | 5.08 ft | ||
| Displacement | 18210 lbs | ||
| Ballast | 5198 lbs | ||
| Hull speed | 7.80 knots |
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Rigging
| Rigging | Fractional Sloop | ||
| Sail area (100%) | 678 sq.ft | ||
| Air draft | 0 ft | ?? | |
| Sail area fore | 318.16 sq.ft | ||
| Sail area main | 359.65 sq.ft | ||
| I | 49.25 ft | ||
| J | 12.92 ft | ||
| P | 45.67 ft | ||
| E | 15.75 ft |
Engine
| Nb engines | 1 | ||
| Total power | 40 HP | ||
| Fuel capacity | 53 gals |
Accommodations
| Water capacity | 100 gals | ||
| Headroom | 0 ft | ||
| Nb of cabins | 3 | ||
| Nb of berths | 6 | ||
| Nb heads | 0 |
Builder data
| Builder | Beneteau | ||
| Designer | Berret Racoupeau Yacht Design | ||
| First built | 2007 | ||
| Last built | 0 | ?? | |
| Number built | 0 | ?? |
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