Hinterhoeller Ltd. Aurora 40

Sailboat 40′ 11″ Since 1976

Overview

Builder
Hinterhoeller Ltd.
Model
Aurora 40
Type
Sailboat
Built
1976 on
Designer
Mark Ellis/Hinterhoeller
Hull
Keel/Cbrd.
Hull material
Fiberglass
Rig
Cutter

Dimensions

Length overall
40′ 11″ (12.47 m)
Waterline length
31′ 4″ (9.54 m)
Beam
12′ 6″ (3.81 m)
Draft
4′ 1″ (1.25 m)
Displacement
22,500 lb (10,206 kg)
Ballast
7,400 lb (3,357 kg)

Sails and rig

Sail area
915 sq ft (85.0 m²)
I (foretriangle height)
52′ (15.85 m)
J (foretriangle base)
18′ 4″ (5.58 m)
P (mainsail luff)
47′ (14.33 m)
E (mainsail foot)
17′ 4″ (5.27 m)

Design ratios

Sail area / displacement
18.4

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

Displacement / length
328

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

Ballast ratio
33%

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

Capsize screening
1.77

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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