Carter 40 - Sailboat Data & Rig Dimensions
| Rig Dimensions | Imperial | Metric |
|---|---|---|
| I | 44.50 | 13.56 |
| J | 15.20 | 4.63 |
| P | 39.50 | 12.04 |
| E | 11.60 | 3.54 |
| PY | - | - |
| EY | - | - |
| ISP | 44.50 | 13.56 |
| JSP | 15.20 | 4.63 |
| Description | Imperial | Metric |
|---|---|---|
| Forestay Length | 15.2 | 4.6 |
| Sail Areas | Imperial | Metric |
|---|---|---|
| 100% Jib Sail Area | 338.2 | 31.4 |
| Mainsail Area (Cruising) | 247.4 | 23 |
| 100% Jib + Main Sail Area | 585.6 | 54.4 |
| Cruising Spinnaker Sail Area (1.7) | 574.9 | 53.5 |
| Dimensions | Imperial | Metric |
|---|---|---|
| LOA | 39.3 | 12.0 |
| LWL | 28.3 | 8.6 |
| Beam | 11.2 | 3.4 |
| Draft | N/A | N/A |
| Displacement | 16800 lbs. | 7620 kgs. |
| Ballast | N/A | N/A |
| Ratios | Imperial | Metric |
|---|---|---|
| Sail Area / Displac. | 0.03 | 0.01 |
| Ballast / Displac. | N/A | N/A |
| Displac. / LOA | 427.48 | 635 |
| Construction | Information |
|---|---|
| Hull Type | Fin with rudder on skeg |
| Rig Type | Masthead Sloop |
| Designer | Richard Carter |
| Builder | Storebro Bruks AB (SWE) |
| Construction | FG |
| Ballast Type | N/A |
| First Build | 1970 |
| Last Build | 1974 |
| # Built | 20 |