CarterMasthead Sloop1970-1974

Carter 40 Parts

Lines here are cut for this rig

Rig
Masthead Sloop
I
44.5 ft
J
15.2 ft
P
39.5 ft
E
11.6 ft
Full specifications
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Feet, from MAURIPRO Sailboat Data. If your mast or boom differs from every row, send us your measurements before ordering.

Line type
Grade
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Halyards 12

  • Cruising

    Mainsail Halyard

    Diameter
    12 mm (1/2 in)
    Length
    93 ft (28.3 m)
    Hardware
    Shackle
    List Price:  $362.25 USD
    $268.00 USD

    Available to order · 5 options

  • Performance Cruise

    Mainsail Halyard

    Diameter
    12 mm (1/2 in)
    Length
    93 ft (28.3 m)
    Hardware
    Shackle
    List Price:  $902.80 USD
    $670.00 USD

    Available to order · 4 options

  • Club Racing

    Mainsail Halyard

    Diameter
    10 mm (3/8 in)
    Length
    93 ft (28.3 m)
    Hardware
    Shackle
    List Price:  $792.50 USD
    $588.00 USD

    Available to order · 14 options

  • Grand Prix Racing

    Mainsail Halyard

    Diameter
    10 mm (3/8 in)
    Length
    93 ft (28.3 m)
    Hardware
    Shackle
    List Price:  $975.37 USD
    $724.00 USD

    Available to order · 10 options

  • Cruising

    Genoa Halyard

    Diameter
    12 mm (1/2 in)
    Length
    99 ft (30.2 m)
    Hardware
    Shackle
    List Price:  $573.93 USD
    $426.00 USD

    Available to order · 5 options

  • Performance Cruise

    Genoa Halyard

    Diameter
    12 mm (1/2 in)
    Length
    99 ft (30.2 m)
    Hardware
    Shackle
    List Price:  $760.62 USD
    $564.00 USD

    Available to order · 4 options

  • Club Racing

    Genoa Halyard

    Diameter
    10 mm (3/8 in)
    Length
    99 ft (30.2 m)
    Hardware
    Shackle
    List Price:  $975.35 USD
    $724.00 USD

    Available to order · 14 options

  • Grand Prix Racing

    Genoa Halyard

    Diameter
    10 mm (3/8 in)
    Length
    99 ft (30.2 m)
    Hardware
    Shackle
    List Price:  $1,169.76 USD
    $868.00 USD

    Available to order · 10 options

  • Cruising

    Spinnaker Halyard

    Diameter
    12 mm (1/2 in)
    Length
    105 ft (32.0 m)
    Hardware
    Shackle
    List Price:  $586.47 USD
    $435.00 USD

    Available to order · 5 options

  • Performance Cruise

    Spinnaker Halyard

    Diameter
    12 mm (1/2 in)
    Length
    105 ft (32.0 m)
    Hardware
    Shackle
    List Price:  $794.48 USD
    $589.00 USD

    Available to order · 4 options

  • Club Racing

    Spinnaker Halyard

    Diameter
    10 mm (3/8 in)
    Length
    105 ft (32.0 m)
    Hardware
    Shackle
    List Price:  $1,005.07 USD
    $746.00 USD

    Available to order · 14 options

  • Grand Prix Racing

    Spinnaker Halyard

    Diameter
    10 mm (3/8 in)
    Length
    105 ft (32.0 m)
    Hardware
    Shackle
    List Price:  $1,211.05 USD
    $899.00 USD

    Available to order · 10 options

  • View moreAll Carter 40 halyards & sheets

Made up to the lengths computed from the Carter 40's rig dimensions above. Colour and taper are chosen when you add to cart.

Sheets & guys 15

  • Cruising

    Genoa Sheet

    Diameter
    12 mm (1/2 in)
    Length
    59 ft (18.0 m)
    Hardware
    None listed
    List Price:  $152.24 USD
    $113.00 USD

    Available to order · 5 options

  • Performance Cruise

    Genoa Sheet

    Diameter
    12 mm (1/2 in)
    Length
    59 ft (18.0 m)
    Hardware
    Soft shackle
    List Price:  $356.75 USD
    $253.00 USD

    Available to order · 4 options

  • Club Racing

    Genoa Sheet

    Diameter
    12 mm (1/2 in)
    Length
    59 ft (18.0 m)
    Hardware
    Soft shackle
    List Price:  $380.38 USD
    $271.00 USD

    Available to order · 14 options

  • Grand Prix Racing

    Genoa Sheet

    Diameter
    10 mm (3/8 in)
    Length
    59 ft (18.0 m)
    Hardware
    Soft shackle
    List Price:  $415.38 USD
    $303.00 USD

    Available to order · 8 options

  • Cruising

    Spinnaker Sheet

    Diameter
    12 mm (1/2 in)
    Length
    79 ft (24.1 m)
    Hardware
    Shackle
    List Price:  $520.17 USD
    $386.00 USD

    Available to order · 5 options

  • Performance Cruise

    Spinnaker Sheet

    Diameter
    10 mm (3/8 in)
    Length
    79 ft (24.1 m)
    Hardware
    Shackle
    List Price:  $464.97 USD
    $345.00 USD

    Available to order · 4 options

  • Club Racing

    Spinnaker Sheet

    Diameter
    10 mm (3/8 in)
    Length
    79 ft (24.1 m)
    Hardware
    Shackle
    List Price:  $900.68 USD
    $668.00 USD

    Available to order · 14 options

  • Grand Prix Racing

    Spinnaker Sheet

    Diameter
    10 mm (3/8 in)
    Length
    79 ft (24.1 m)
    Hardware
    Shackle
    List Price:  $1,056.61 USD
    $784.00 USD

    Available to order · 8 options

  • Cruising

    Spinnaker Guy

    Diameter
    12 mm (1/2 in)
    Length
    59 ft (18.0 m)
    Hardware
    Shackle
    List Price:  $526.22 USD
    $390.00 USD

    Available to order · 5 options

  • Performance Cruise

    Spinnaker Guy

    Diameter
    12 mm (1/2 in)
    Length
    59 ft (18.0 m)
    Hardware
    Shackle
    List Price:  $643.61 USD
    $477.00 USD

    Available to order · 4 options

  • Club Racing

    Spinnaker Guy

    Diameter
    10 mm (3/8 in)
    Length
    59 ft (18.0 m)
    Hardware
    Shackle
    List Price:  $874.37 USD
    $649.00 USD

    Available to order · 14 options

  • Grand Prix Racing

    Spinnaker Guy

    Diameter
    10 mm (3/8 in)
    Length
    59 ft (18.0 m)
    Hardware
    Shackle
    List Price:  $991.78 USD
    $736.00 USD

    Available to order · 8 options

  • Club Racing

    Asymmetrical Spinnaker Sheet

    Diameter
    10 mm (3/8 in)
    Length
    79 ft (24.1 m)
    Hardware
    None listed
    List Price:  $367.65 USD
    $272.00 USD

    Available to order · 14 options

  • Grand Prix Racing

    Asymmetrical Spinnaker Sheet

    Diameter
    10 mm (3/8 in)
    Length
    79 ft (24.1 m)
    Hardware
    None listed
    List Price:  $523.57 USD
    $388.00 USD

    Available to order · 8 options

  • Performance Cruise

    Gennaker Sheet

    Diameter
    10 mm (3/8 in)
    Length
    79 ft (24.1 m)
    Hardware
    Shackle
    List Price:  $825.31 USD
    $612.00 USD

    Available to order · 4 options

  • View moreAll Carter 40 halyards & sheets

Made up to the lengths computed from the Carter 40's rig dimensions above. Colour and taper are chosen when you add to cart.

Compare grades

GradeRope, as described on each productColoursTapered optionFromFilter
Cruising6 lines Cruiser XTS Polyester Double Braid Up to 5 No $113.00
Performance Cruise7 lines DX Performance SK38 with polyester cover Up to 4 No $253.00
Club Racing7 lines S Cup (Stirotec with polyester cover) Up to 7 Yes $271.00
Grand Prix Racing7 lines DX Cup Dyneema SK78 core with polyester coverTN Racing - Stirotex core / Technora Polyester cover Up to 5 Yes $303.00

Rope names are quoted from each product's own description; prices are the lowest option for the Carter 40. Not sure which grade suits your sailing? Ask us.

Winches 2

Spinnaker poles 1

Blocks 4

  • Harken Block

    Classic Midrange HexaRatchet 76mm Single

    Fiddle - 280 Cam-Matic / Becket

    Sized for this boat · Mainsheet block B (4:1 fiddle)

    List Price:  $589.05 USD
    $518.95 USD

    Available to order

  • Harken Block

    Wire High Strength 51mm

    Wire

    Sized for this boat · Boom vang cascade block (8:1)

    $119.95 USD

    Available to order

  • Harken Block

    Classic Midrange Standard 76mm Single

    Fiddle - 280 Cam-Matic / Becket

    Sized for this boat · Boom vang fiddle block with cam (8:1 cascade)

    List Price:  $481.35 USD
    $423.95 USD

    Available to order

  • View moreAll blocks

Traveler & genoa cars 4

  • Harken

    Harken Traveler Car 1 1/4 in (32.0 mm)

    Stand-Up Toggle - Purchase: 4:1

    Sized for this boat · Traveler car (Standard 4:1)

    List Price:  $561.95 USD
    $494.95 USD

    Available to order

  • Harken

    Harken ESP End Controls

    For Travelers: 6 1/4 in (32.0 mm) - Double Sheave and Cam Cleat (Pair)

    Sized for this boat · Traveler end controls

    List Price:  $649.85 USD
    $571.95 USD

    Available to order

  • Harken Genoa Car

    Slider Pinstop

    For Tracks: 1 1/4 in (32.0 mm)

    Sized for this boat · Genoa lead car (pinstop slider)

    List Price:  $1,378.50 USD
    $1,212.95 USD

    Available to order

  • Harken Block

    Cruising ESP Aluminum 100mm Single

    Footblock

    Sized for this boat · Genoa sheet footblock

    List Price:  $319.75 USD
    $230.00 USD

    Available to order

  • View moreAll travelers, tracks & genoa cars

Tracks are sold by length and are not included. Ask us for the track to suit your boat.

Mainsail covers 3

Parts marked "Sized for this boat" are chosen from the manufacturers' sizing guides (Harken, Forespar, Schaefer) using this boat's published dimensions. Check your boat's equipment before ordering.

Specifications

BuilderCarter
DesignerRichard Carter
Years built1970-1974
Number built20
RigMasthead Sloop
HullFin with rudder on skeg
ConstructionFG
Length overall39.3 ft 12 m
Waterline length28.3 ft 8.6 m
Beam11.2 ft 3.4 m
Displacement16,800 lb 7,620 kg
I · foretriangle height44.5 ft 13.56 m
J · foretriangle base15.2 ft 4.63 m
P · mainsail luff39.5 ft 12.04 m
E · mainsail foot11.6 ft 3.54 m
Forestay length15.2 ft 4.6 m
100% jib area338.2 sq ft 31.4 m²
Mainsail area247.4 sq ft 23 m²
Jib + mainsail area585.6 sq ft 54.4 m²
Cruising spinnaker area574.9 sq ft 53.5 m²
I 44.5 J 15.2 E 11.6 P 39.5
Sail plan drawn to scale from the rig dimensions above, in feet. Hull and keel are schematic.

Source: MAURIPRO Sailboat Data, updated 2026-07-01. Always confirm against your own boat.

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Questions

What Carter 40 parts does MAURIPRO carry?

The Carter 40 page lists halyards and sheets made up to this boat's rig lengths, mainsail covers, sails, winches, blocks, travelers, genoa cars, boom vangs and spinnaker poles sized with manufacturer guides where the boat size allows. Prices and availability shown are live from our catalogue.

How do I know a part fits my Carter 40?

Halyards and sheets are made up to lengths computed from the Carter 40's published rig dimensions (I, J, P, E). Other parts are matched with manufacturer sizing guides and are labelled as sized for this boat. Fit can still depend on your boat's year, builder and rig, so check the product details or ask our technical team before you order.

Where can I find the Carter 40 rig dimensions?

Our Carter 40 Sailboat Data page lists the rig dimensions (I, J, P, E) and other published data we hold for this boat. Figures come from a sailboat database and may differ from your boat as built.