Achilles 840 - Sailboat Data & Rig Dimensions
| Rig Dimensions | Imperial | Metric |
|---|---|---|
| I | 35.33 | 10.77 |
| J | 11.46 | 3.49 |
| P | 31.00 | 9.45 |
| E | 9.75 | 2.97 |
| PY | - | - |
| EY | - | - |
| ISP | 35.33 | 10.77 |
| JSP | 11.46 | 3.49 |
| Description | Imperial | Metric |
|---|---|---|
| Forestay Length | 11.5 | 3.5 |
| Sail Areas | Imperial | Metric |
|---|---|---|
| 100% Jib Sail Area | 202.4 | 18.8 |
| Mainsail Area (Cruising) | 163.2 | 15.2 |
| 100% Jib + Main Sail Area | 365.7 | 34 |
| Cruising Spinnaker Sail Area (1.7) | 344.1 | 32.1 |
| Dimensions | Imperial | Metric |
|---|---|---|
| LOA | 27.8 | 8.5 |
| LWL | 24.3 | 7.4 |
| Beam | 9.0 | 2.7 |
| Draft | N/A | N/A |
| Displacement | 5500 lbs. | 2495 kgs. |
| Ballast | 2505 lbs. | 1136 kgs. |
| Ratios | Imperial | Metric |
|---|---|---|
| Sail Area / Displac. | 0.07 | 0.01 |
| Ballast / Displac. | 0.46 | 0.46 |
| Displac. / LOA | 197.84 | 293.53 |
| Construction | Information |
|---|---|
| Hull Type | Fin with rudder on skeg |
| Rig Type | Masthead Sloop |
| Designer | Chris Butler |
| Builder | Butler Achilles Ltd (UK) |
| Construction | FG/balsa core deck |
| Ballast Type | Iron |
| First Build | 1979 |
| Last Build | N/A |
| # Built | N/A |