Wright/Allied Yachts Allied Wright 40

Sailboat 40′ 4″ Since 1977

Overview

Builder
Wright/Allied Yachts
Model
Allied Wright 40
Type
Sailboat
Built
1977–1978
Designer
Arthur Edmunds/Sparkman & Stephens
Hull
Keel/Cbrd.
Hull material
Fiberglass
Rig
Masthead Ketch

Dimensions

Length overall
40′ 4″ (12.28 m)
Waterline length
29′ 10″ (9.08 m)
Beam
12′ (3.66 m)
Draft
4′ (1.22 m)
Displacement
19,000 lb (8,618 kg)
Ballast
6,100 lb (2,767 kg)

Sails and rig

Sail area
693 sq ft (64.4 m²)
I (foretriangle height)
44′ (13.41 m)
J (foretriangle base)
17′ 10″ (5.43 m)
P (mainsail luff)
39′ (11.89 m)
E (mainsail foot)
14′ 4″ (4.36 m)

Design ratios

Sail area / displacement
15.6

Power from the sails for the boat's weight. Under 16 is modest, 16–20 a typical cruiser, over 20 lively.

Displacement / length
321

How heavy the boat is for its waterline. Under 200 is light, 200–300 moderate, over 300 heavy.

Ballast ratio
32%

Share of the weight that is ballast. Higher generally means stiffer in a breeze.

Capsize screening
1.80

Under 2 is generally considered better for offshore use.

More details

Construction
FG

Data from Mauri Pro Sailboat Data. Check details with the builder before relying on them.

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