Cape Dory Yachts Dory 40
Sailboat
40′ 2″
Since 1984
Overview
- Builder
- Cape Dory Yachts
- Model
- Dory 40
- Type
- Sailboat
- Built
- 1984–1990
- Designer
- Carl Alberg
- Hull
- Long Keel
- Hull material
- Fiberglass
- Rig
- Cutter
Dimensions
- Length overall
- 40′ 2″ (12.25 m)
- Waterline length
- 30′ (9.14 m)
- Beam
- 11′ 8″ (3.57 m)
- Displacement
- 19,500 lb (8,845 kg)
Sails and rig
- Sail area
- 807 sq ft (75.0 m²)
- I (foretriangle height)
- 48′ 10″ (14.87 m)
- J (foretriangle base)
- 17′ 6″ (5.32 m)
- P (mainsail luff)
- 43′ 4″ (13.20 m)
- E (mainsail foot)
- 16′ 3″ (4.97 m)
Design ratios
- Sail area / displacement
- 17.8
- Displacement / length
- 322
- Capsize screening
- 1.74
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.