SWIFT 40
Masthead Ketch • Fin with rudder on skeg • Built 1979–1984
Dimensions
- LOA
- 39.12 ft
- LWL
- 31 ft
- Beam
- 13.33 ft
- Max Draft
- 5.25 ft
- Displacement
- 24,300 lbs
- Ballast
- 8,937 lbs
Performance Ratios
- Capsize Ratio ⓘ
- 1.84 (offshore safe)
- SA/D Ratio ⓘ
- 15.0
- D/L Ratio ⓘ
- 364
- Ballast Ratio ⓘ
- 36.8%
Sail Plan
- Sail Area
- 786 sq ft
Construction
- Hull Type
- Fin with rudder on skeg
- Rig Type
- Masthead Ketch
- Hull Material
- FG
- Ballast Type
- Lead
Production
- First Built
- 1979
- Last Built
- 1984
- Number Built
- —
Engine & Accommodations
- Engine Make
- Perkins
- Engine Type
- Diesel
- Water
- 164 gal
- Fuel
- 50 gal
Notes:
S&S #2134.2. One of a number of boats built to this design around the world including the NORTH STAR 80/20(HUGHES 40). Others were based on this hull with various modifications to the deck and coachroof.
Thanks to SWIFT 40 owner Norm Owens for supplying this information.
Designer
Builder
Related Boats
| Name | LOA (ft) | Year | Rig |
|---|---|---|---|
| NORTH STAR 80/20 | 40 | 1973 | Masthead Ketch |