Taylor 40 2
11 / 135 - score 76%
The Taylor 40 2 is a 40.0ft masthead sloop designed by Jim Taylor and built in fiberglass since 1989.
7 units have been built.
The Taylor 40 2 is a moderate weight sailboat which is a good performer. It is reasonably stable / stiff and has a low righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a coastal cruiser.
This boat has a good score and ranks in the top quarter. It is an excellent choice.
Taylor 40 2 for sale elsewhere on the web:
Main features 88%
| Model | Taylor 40 2 | ||
| Length | 40 ft (87%) | the closest to 39.50 ft | |
| Beam | 12.43 ft (88%) | the closest to 12.58 ft | |
| Draft | 7.50 ft | ||
| Country | ?? | ||
| Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
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Ratios 72%
| Sail area / displ. | 19.45 (56%) | the closest to 20.34 | |
| Ballast / displ. | 0 % | ||
| Displ. / length | 231.34 | ||
| Comfort ratio | 24.07 (87%) | the closest to 24.39 | |
| Capsize | 2.02 |
Hull 63%
| Hull type | Monohull fin keel with spade rudder | ||
| Construction | Fiberglass | ||
| Waterline length | 30.67 ft (63%) | the closest to 31.83 ft | |
| Maximum draft | 7.50 ft | ||
| Displacement | 14950 lbs | ||
| Ballast | 0 lbs | ||
| Hull speed | 7.42 knots |
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Rigging
| Rigging | Masthead Sloop | ||
| Sail area (100%) | 735 sq.ft | ||
| Air draft | 0 ft | ?? | |
| Sail area fore | 397.80 sq.ft | ||
| Sail area main | 337.13 sq.ft | ||
| I | 52 ft | ||
| J | 15.30 ft | ||
| P | 46.50 ft | ||
| E | 14.50 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 | 1989 | ||
| Last built | 0 | ?? | |
| Number built | 7 |