/D. Le Compte ALC 40 Le Comte

Sailboat 39′ 6″ Since 1971

Overview

Builder
/D. Le Compte
Model
ALC 40 Le Comte
Type
Sailboat
Built
1971–1990
Designer
S&S
Hull
Fin with rudder on skeg
Hull material
Le Comte (NL)
Rig
Masthead Sloop

Dimensions

Length overall
39′ 6″ (12.04 m)
Waterline length
30′ 2″ (9.20 m)
Beam
11′ 8″ (3.57 m)
Displacement
15,400 lb (6,985 kg)
Ballast
7,000 lb (3,175 kg)

Sails and rig

Sail area
616 sq ft (57.2 m²)
I (foretriangle height)
46′ 7″ (14.20 m)
J (foretriangle base)
15′ 7″ (4.75 m)
P (mainsail luff)
40′ 10″ (12.44 m)
E (mainsail foot)
11′ 5″ (3.49 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
250

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
1.88

Under 2 is generally considered better for offshore use.

More details

Ballast Type
Lead
Construction
Le Comte (NL)

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