Joshua 40


3 / 96 - score 86%

The Joshua 40 is a 39.63ft masthead ketch designed by Jean Knocker and built in steel by META Yachts between 1962 and 1980.

70 units have been built.
It accomodates 6 people in 2 cabins plus salon.

The Joshua 40 is a heavy sailboat which is slightly under powered. It is reasonably stable / stiff and has an excellent righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a heavy bluewater cruising boat. The fuel capacity is average. There is a good water supply range.

This boat has a good score and ranks in the top quarter. It is an excellent choice.

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Main features 100%


Model Joshua 40
Length 39.63 ft (100%) under 41 ft
Beam 12.07 ft
Draft 5.25 ft
Country France (Europe)
Estimated price $ 50000

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Ratios 62%


Sail area / displ. 15.49 (23%) highest above 14
Ballast / displ. 28.57 %
Displ. / length 343.85
Comfort ratio 48.25 (100%) highest
Capsize 1.54 (64%) lowest under 2

Hull 100%


Hull type Monohull long keel with transom hung rudder long
Construction Steel
Waterline length 34.22 ft
Maximum draft 5.25 ft
Displacement 30864.68 lbs
Ballast 8818.48 lbs
Hull speed 7.84 knots (100%) highest

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Rigging


Rigging Masthead Ketch
Sail area (100%) 952.28 sq.ft
Air draft 0 ft ??
Sail area fore 495.14 sq.ft
Sail area main 378.89 sq.ft
I 0 ft ??
J 0 ft ??
P 0 ft ??
E 0 ft ??

Engine


Nb engines 1
Total power 50 HP
Fuel capacity 79.25 gals

Accommodations


Water capacity 158.50 gals
Headroom 0 ft
Nb of cabins 2
Nb of berths 6
Nb heads 1

Builder data 100%


Builder META Yachts
Designer Jean Knocker
First built 1962 (100%) before 1980
Last built 1980
Number built 70 (100%) above 50