The Standfast 40 is a 40.0ft masthead sloop designed by Frans Maas and built in fiberglass by Standfast Yachts between 1972 and 1984.
110 units have been built.
The Standfast 40 is a moderate weight sailboat which is a reasonably 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 average. There is a good water supply range.
Main features
| Model | Standfast 40 | ||
| Length | 40 ft | ||
| Beam | 13.08 ft | ||
| Draft | 7 ft | ||
| Country | The Nederlands (Europe) | ||
| Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
Ratios
| Sail area / displ. | 17.28 | ||
| Ballast / displ. | 41.90 % | ||
| Displ. / length | 273.10 | ||
| Comfort ratio | 30.43 | ||
| Capsize | 1.90 |
Hull
| Hull type | Monohull fin keel with rudder on skeg | ||
| Construction | Fiberglass | ||
| Waterline length | 32.50 ft | ||
| Maximum draft | 7 ft | ||
| Displacement | 21000 lbs | ||
| Ballast | 8800 lbs | ||
| Hull speed | 7.64 knots |
Rigging
| Rigging | Masthead Sloop | ||
| Sail area (100%) | 819 sq.ft | ||
| Air draft | 0 ft | ?? | |
| Sail area fore | 482.67 sq.ft | ||
| Sail area main | 336.38 sq.ft | ||
| I | 55.80 ft | ||
| J | 17.30 ft | ||
| P | 48.40 ft | ||
| E | 13.90 ft |
Engine
| Nb engines | 1 | ||
| Total power | 25 HP | ||
| Fuel capacity | 83 gals |
Accommodations
| Water capacity | 100 gals | ||
| Headroom | 0 ft | ||
| Nb of cabins | 0 | ||
| Nb of berths | 0 | ||
| Nb heads | 0 |
Builder data
| Builder | Standfast Yachts | ||
| Designer | Frans Maas | ||
| First built | 1972 | ||
| Last built | 1984 | ||
| Number built | 110 |