The North wind 40 is a 40.49ft masthead ketch designed by Angus Primrose and built in fiberglass by North Wind Yachts (ESP) since 1981.
The North wind 40 is a moderate weight sailboat which is a high performer. It is very stable / stiff and has a good righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a fast cruiser. The fuel capacity is average. There is a good water supply range.
Main features
| Model | North wind 40 | ||
| Length | 40.49 ft | ||
| Beam | 13.12 ft | ||
| Draft | 6.07 ft | ||
| Country | Spain (Europe) | ||
| Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
Ratios
| Sail area / displ. | 20.83 | ||
| Ballast / displ. | 40 % | ||
| Displ. / length | 205.86 | ||
| Comfort ratio | 25.95 | ||
| Capsize | 1.98 |
Hull
| Hull type | Monohull fin keel with rudder on skeg | ||
| Construction | Fiberglass | ||
| Waterline length | 34.38 ft | ||
| Maximum draft | 6.07 ft | ||
| Displacement | 18739 lbs | ||
| Ballast | 7496 lbs | ||
| Hull speed | 7.86 knots |
Rigging
| Rigging | Masthead Ketch | ||
| Sail area (100%) | 914.93 sq.ft | ||
| Air draft | 0 ft | ?? | |
| Sail area fore | 369.31 sq.ft | ||
| Sail area main | 246.51 sq.ft | ||
| I | 47.90 ft | ||
| J | 15.42 ft | ||
| P | 42.32 ft | ||
| E | 11.65 ft |
Engine
| Nb engines | 1 | ||
| Total power | 45 HP | ||
| Fuel capacity | 79 gals |
Accommodations
| Water capacity | 159 gals | ||
| Headroom | 0 ft | ||
| Nb of cabins | 0 | ||
| Nb of berths | 0 | ||
| Nb heads | 0 |
Builder data
| Builder | North Wind Yachts (ESP) | ||
| Designer | Angus Primrose | ||
| First built | 1981 | ||
| Last built | 0 | ?? | |
| Number built | 0 | ?? |