Ta Shing Shipyards Baba 40 Pilot House

Sailboat 39′ 10″ Since 1980

Overview

Builder
Ta Shing Shipyards
Model
Baba 40 Pilot House
Type
Sailboat
Built
1980 on
Designer
Robert Perry
Hull
Long Keel
Hull material
Fiberglass
Rig
Cutter

Dimensions

Length overall
39′ 10″ (12.13 m)
Waterline length
34′ 6″ (10.52 m)
Beam
12′ 10″ (3.90 m)
Displacement
29,000 lb (13,154 kg)
Ballast
12,000 lb (5,443 kg)

Sails and rig

Sail area
891 sq ft (82.8 m²)
I (foretriangle height)
50′ (15.24 m)
J (foretriangle base)
21′ (6.40 m)
P (mainsail luff)
46′ (14.02 m)
E (mainsail foot)
14′ 9″ (4.50 m)

Design ratios

Sail area / displacement
15.1

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

Displacement / length
315

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

Ballast ratio
41%

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

Capsize screening
1.67

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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