The Avance 40 is a 40.0ft fractional sloop designed by Sparkman & Stephens and built in fiberglass by Avance Yachts since 1982.
The Avance 40 is a moderate weight sailboat which is a good performer. It is very stable / stiff and has a good righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a bluewater cruising boat. The fuel capacity is originally small. There is a short water supply range.
Main features
| Model | Avance 40 | ||
| Length | 40 ft | ||
| Beam | 12.60 ft | ||
| Draft | 4.92 ft | ||
| Country | Finland (Europe) | ||
| Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
Ratios
| Sail area / displ. | 18.24 | ||
| Ballast / displ. | 42.96 % | ||
| Displ. / length | 267.03 | ||
| Comfort ratio | 30.15 | ||
| Capsize | 1.87 |
Hull
| Hull type | Monohull keel and centerboard with spade rudder | ||
| Construction | Fiberglass | ||
| Waterline length | 32 ft | ||
| Maximum draft | 8.83 ft | ||
| Displacement | 19600 lbs | ||
| Ballast | 8420 lbs | ||
| Hull speed | 7.58 knots |
Rigging
| Rigging | Fractional Sloop | ||
| Sail area (100%) | 827 sq.ft | ||
| Air draft | 0 ft | ?? | |
| Sail area fore | 361.26 sq.ft | ||
| Sail area main | 464.40 sq.ft | ||
| I | 47.07 ft | ||
| J | 15.35 ft | ||
| P | 52.18 ft | ||
| E | 17.80 ft |
Engine
| Nb engines | 1 | ||
| Total power | 35 HP | ||
| Fuel capacity | 35 gals |
Accommodations
| Water capacity | 80 gals | ||
| Headroom | 0 ft | ||
| Nb of cabins | 0 | ||
| Nb of berths | 0 | ||
| Nb heads | 0 |
Builder data
| Builder | Avance Yachts | ||
| Designer | Sparkman & Stephens | ||
| First built | 1982 | ||
| Last built | 0 | ?? | |
| Number built | 0 | ?? |