Whitewater Yachts Burns 40

Sailboat 39′ 7″ Since 1984

Overview

Builder
Whitewater Yachts
Model
Burns 40
Type
Sailboat
Built
1984 on
Designer
Chuck Burns
Hull
Fin w/spade rudder
Hull material
Fiberglass
Rig
Masthead Sloop

Dimensions

Length overall
39′ 7″ (12.07 m)
Waterline length
33′ 10″ (10.30 m)
Beam
11′ 4″ (3.44 m)
Displacement
10,500 lb (4,763 kg)
Ballast
5,000 lb (2,268 kg)

Sails and rig

Sail area
724 sq ft (67.3 m²)
I (foretriangle height)
50′ (15.24 m)
J (foretriangle base)
15′ 6″ (4.72 m)
P (mainsail luff)
44′ 6″ (13.56 m)
E (mainsail foot)
14′ (4.27 m)

Design ratios

Sail area / displacement
24.2

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

Displacement / length
121

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

Ballast ratio
48%

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

Capsize screening
2.06

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.