Belliure Block Island 40

Sailboat 40′ Since 1983

Overview

Builder
Belliure
Model
Block Island 40
Type
Sailboat
Built
1983 on
Designer
Peter Ibold/Vicente Belliure
Hull
Sheel Keel
Hull material
Fiberglass
Rig
Masthead Sloop

Dimensions

Length overall
40′ (12.19 m)
Waterline length
31′ 2″ (9.51 m)
Beam
13′ 2″ (4.02 m)
Displacement
20,700 lb (9,389 kg)
Ballast
7,300 lb (3,311 kg)

Design ratios

Displacement / length
304

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

Ballast ratio
35%

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

Capsize screening
1.92

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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