Allen Boat Co. Borsaw 40
Sailboat
40′
Since 1968
Overview
- Builder
- Allen Boat Co.
- Model
- Borsaw 40
- Type
- Sailboat
- Built
- 1968 on
- Designer
- Owens
- Hull
- Long Keel
- Hull material
- Fiberglass
- Rig
- Masthead Sloop
Dimensions
- Length overall
- 40′ (12.19 m)
- Waterline length
- 29′ (8.84 m)
- Beam
- 10′ 6″ (3.20 m)
- Displacement
- 17,000 lb (7,711 kg)
Sails and rig
- Sail area
- 659 sq ft (61.3 m²)
- I (foretriangle height)
- 43′ 6″ (13.26 m)
- J (foretriangle base)
- 15′ 6″ (4.72 m)
- P (mainsail luff)
- 38′ 6″ (11.73 m)
- E (mainsail foot)
- 15′ 6″ (4.72 m)
Design ratios
- Sail area / displacement
- 16.0
- Displacement / length
- 311
- Capsize screening
- 1.63
Power from the sails for the boat's weight. Under 16 is modest, 16–20 a typical cruiser, over 20 lively.
How heavy the boat is for its waterline. Under 200 is light, 200–300 moderate, over 300 heavy.
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.