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GULFSTAR 40 (HOOD)

Masthead Sloop • Keel/CB & spade rudder • Built 1976–1978

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Dimensions

LOA
40.17 ft
LWL
32.33 ft
Beam
11.33 ft
Max Draft
11.33 ft
Min Draft
3.92 ft
Displacement
24,000 lbs
Ballast
12,500 lbs

Performance Ratios

Capsize Ratio ⓘ
1.57 (offshore safe)
SA/D Ratio ⓘ
14.7
D/L Ratio ⓘ
317
Ballast Ratio ⓘ
52.1%

Sail Plan

Sail Area
766 sq ft
I
53 ft
J
16.8 ft
P
46.5 ft
E
13.75 ft

Construction

Hull Type
Keel/CB & spade rudder
Rig Type
Masthead Sloop
Hull Material
FG
Ballast Type
Lead

Production

First Built
1976
Last Built
1978
Number Built
19

Engine & Accommodations

Engine Make
Perkins
Engine Model
4.108
Power
50 hp
Engine Type
Diesel
Water
125 gal
Fuel
65 gal
Notes: Not the same as the later GULFSTAR 39/40 designed by Lazarra.

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