Sandstream 540
8 / 26 - score 50%
The Sandstream 540 is a 17.71ft fractional sloop designed by Maurice Edel and built in fiberglass by Sandstream Yachts (CAN) since 1974.
2500 units have been built.
The Sandstream 540 is a moderate weight sailboat which is a good performer. It is very stable / stiff and has a low righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a day-boat.
This boat has an average score but ranks in the top half. It might be a good tradeoff.
Sandstream 540 for sale elsewhere on the web:
Main features 59%
| Model | Sandstream 540 | ||
| Length | 17.71 ft (80%) | the closest to 18.04 ft | |
| Beam | 8 ft (38%) | the closest to 7.55 ft | |
| Draft | 2.29 ft | ||
| Country | Canada (North America) | ||
| Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
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Ratios 3%
| Sail area / displ. | 18.16 | ||
| Ballast / displ. | 19.35 % | ||
| Displ. / length | 238.03 | ||
| Comfort ratio | 10.59 (3%) | the closest to 9.66 | |
| Capsize | 2.68 |
Hull 78%
| Hull type | Monohull fin keel with transom hung rudder | ||
| Construction | Fiberglass | ||
| Waterline length | 14.75 ft (78%) | the closest to 14.44 ft | |
| Maximum draft | 2.29 ft | ||
| Displacement | 1711 lbs | ||
| Ballast | 331 lbs | ||
| Hull speed | 5.15 knots |
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Rigging
| Rigging | Fractional Sloop | ||
| Sail area (100%) | 162 sq.ft | ||
| Air draft | 26.08 ft | ||
| Sail area fore | 0 sq.ft | ?? | |
| Sail area main | 0 sq.ft | ?? | |
| I | 0 ft | ?? | |
| J | 0 ft | ?? | |
| P | 0 ft | ?? | |
| E | 0 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 | Sandstream Yachts (CAN) | ||
| Designer | Maurice Edel | ||
| First built | 1974 | ||
| Last built | 0 | ?? | |
| Number built | 2500 |