Storebro Bruks AB Carter 40
Sailboat
39′ 4″
Since 1970
Overview
- Builder
- Storebro Bruks AB
- Model
- Carter 40
- Type
- Sailboat
- Built
- 1970–1974
- Designer
- Richard Carter
- Hull
- Fin with rudder on skeg
- Hull material
- Fiberglass
- Rig
- Masthead Sloop
Dimensions
- Length overall
- 39′ 4″ (11.98 m)
- Waterline length
- 28′ 4″ (8.63 m)
- Beam
- 11′ 2″ (3.41 m)
- Displacement
- 16,800 lb (7,620 kg)
Sails and rig
- Sail area
- 586 sq ft (54.4 m²)
- I (foretriangle height)
- 44′ 6″ (13.56 m)
- J (foretriangle base)
- 15′ 2″ (4.63 m)
- P (mainsail luff)
- 39′ 6″ (12.04 m)
- E (mainsail foot)
- 11′ 7″ (3.54 m)
Design ratios
- Sail area / displacement
- 14.3
- Displacement / length
- 331
- Capsize screening
- 1.75
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.