The Kirié fifty 40 is a 40.68ft sloop or ketch designed by Michel Joubert and built in fiberglass by Alliaura marine (Kirie) between 1979 and 1986.
It accomodates 8 people in 2 cabins plus salon.
The Kirié fifty 40 is a moderate weight sailboat which is a reasonably good performer. It is reasonably stable / stiff and has a good righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a coastal cruiser. The fuel capacity is good. There is a good water supply range.
Main features
| Model | Kirié fifty 40 | ||
| Length | 40.68 ft | ||
| Beam | 12.80 ft | ||
| Draft | 5.41 ft | ||
| Country | France (Europe) | ||
| Estimated price | $ 54900 |
Ratios
| Sail area / displ. | 17.09 | ||
| Ballast / displ. | 31.11 % | ||
| Displ. / length | 222.99 | ||
| Comfort ratio | 28.49 | ||
| Capsize | 1.89 |
Hull
| Hull type | Monohull fin keel with rudder on skeg | ||
| Construction | Fiberglass | ||
| Waterline length | 34.12 ft | ||
| Maximum draft | 5.41 ft | ||
| Displacement | 19841.58 lbs | ||
| Ballast | 6172.94 lbs | ||
| Hull speed | 7.83 knots |
Rigging
| Rigging | Sloop or ketch | ||
| Sail area (100%) | 779.95 sq.ft | ||
| Air draft | 0 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 | 82 HP | ||
| Fuel capacity | 103 gals |
Accommodations
| Water capacity | 132 gals | ||
| Headroom | 0 ft | ||
| Nb of cabins | 2 | ||
| Nb of berths | 8 | ||
| Nb heads | 2 |
Builder data
| Builder | Alliaura marine (Kirie) | ||
| Designer | Michel Joubert | ||
| First built | 1979 | ||
| Last built | 1986 | ||
| Number built | 0 | ?? |