Taylor 40
6 / 53 - score 69%
The Taylor 40 is a 40.0ft masthead sloop designed by Jim Taylor and built in fiberglass since 1988.
7 units have been built.
The Taylor 40 is a moderate weight sailboat which is a high performer. It is very stable / stiff and has a low righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a fast cruiser.
This boat has a reasonable score and ranks in the top quarter. It is a good choice.
Taylor 40 for sale elsewhere on the web:
Main features 77%
| Model | Taylor 40 | ||
| Length | 40 ft (100%) | the closest to 40 ft | |
| Beam | 12.42 ft (54%) | the closest to 13 ft | |
| Draft | 7.50 ft | ||
| Country | ?? | ||
| Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
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Ratios 56%
| Sail area / displ. | 21.46 (89%) | the closest to 21.69 | |
| Ballast / displ. | 59.67 % | ||
| Displ. / length | 212.77 | ||
| Comfort ratio | 22.16 (24%) | the closest to 20.62 | |
| Capsize | 2.08 |
Hull 76%
| Hull type | Monohull fin keel with spade rudder | ||
| Construction | Fiberglass | ||
| Waterline length | 30.67 ft (76%) | the closest to 31.40 ft | |
| Maximum draft | 7.50 ft | ||
| Displacement | 13750 lbs | ||
| Ballast | 8205 lbs | ||
| Hull speed | 7.42 knots |
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Rigging
| Rigging | Masthead Sloop | ||
| Sail area (100%) | 767 sq.ft | ||
| Air draft | 0 ft | ?? | |
| Sail area fore | 401.63 sq.ft | ||
| Sail area main | 364.98 sq.ft | ||
| I | 52.50 ft | ||
| J | 15.30 ft | ||
| P | 46.20 ft | ||
| E | 15.80 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 | ?? | ||
| Designer | Jim Taylor | ||
| First built | 1988 | ||
| Last built | 0 | ?? | |
| Number built | 7 |