Buzzards Bay Boats Inc. Cartwright 40

Sailboat 40′ Since 1975

Overview

Builder
Buzzards Bay Boats Inc.
Model
Cartwright 40
Type
Sailboat
Built
1975 on
Designer
Jerry Cartwright
Hull
Long Keel
Hull material
Fiberglass
Rig
Cutter

Dimensions

Length overall
40′ (12.19 m)
Waterline length
30′ 8″ (9.36 m)
Beam
11′ 4″ (3.44 m)
Displacement
23,500 lb (10,659 kg)
Ballast
10,500 lb (4,763 kg)

Sails and rig

Sail area
817 sq ft (75.9 m²)
I (foretriangle height)
48′ 10″ (14.88 m)
J (foretriangle base)
17′ 9″ (5.41 m)
P (mainsail luff)
43′ 6″ (13.26 m)
E (mainsail foot)
16′ 4″ (4.98 m)

Design ratios

Sail area / displacement
15.9

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

Displacement / length
363

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

Ballast ratio
45%

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

Capsize screening
1.58

Under 2 is generally considered better for offshore use.

More details

Ballast Type
Lead
Construction
FG

Data from Mauri Pro Sailboat Data. Check details with the builder before relying on them.