Joshua 40


3 / 96 - score 86%

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

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.

Main features - score 100%


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

Sur les routes de Moitessier par le Chasse Marée

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Ratios - score 62%


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

Hull - score 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 - score 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 - score 100%


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

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