Hunter 40
Hunter Marine · designed by Cortland Steck · 1984
fin keelBermuda rigUnited States
The Hunter 40 is a 40-foot bermuda rig sailboat designed by Cortland Steck and built by Hunter Marine, first launched in 1984.
General
| Builder | Hunter Marine |
|---|---|
| Designer | Cortland Steck |
| Years built | 1984 |
| Hull type | fin keel |
| Rig type | Bermuda rig |
| Construction | fiberglass |
| Origin | United States |
Dimensions
| LOA | 39.58 ft12.06 m |
|---|---|
| LWL | 32.50 ft9.91 m |
| Beam | 13.42 ft4.09 m |
| Draft (max) | 6.50 ft1.98 m |
| Displacement | 17,400 lb7,893 kg |
| Ballast | 7,900 lb3,583 kg |
| Sail Area | 787 ft²73.1 m² |
Design ratios
Computed from the specs above using the standard formulas. Try the sailboat calculators with your own numbers.
SA / Displacement 18.75 Cruiser — good all-round performance
Ballast / Displacement 45.4 % Higher = stiffer / more sail-carrying power
Displacement / Length 226 Moderate
Comfort Ratio 24.5 Coastal cruiser
Capsize Screening 2.07 Better suited to coastal use (> 2.0)
Hull Speed 7.6 kn Theoretical max displacement speed
How these numbers are calculated
- SA / Displacement
SA ÷ (Disp ÷ 64)^(2/3)— Power-to-weight. < 16 under-canvassed, 16–20 cruiser, > 20 racer.- Ballast / Displacement
Ballast ÷ Disp × 100— Stability/stiffness. Higher carries sail better.- Displacement / Length
Disp(lt) ÷ (0.01 · LWL)³— < 100 ultralight, 100–200 light, 200–300 moderate, > 300 heavy.- Comfort Ratio (Brewer)
Disp ÷ (0.65 · (0.7·LWL + 0.3·LOA) · Beam^1.33)— Motion in a seaway. Higher = more comfortable offshore.- Capsize Screening
Beam ÷ (Disp ÷ 64)^(1/3)— ≤ 2.0 favored for offshore; > 2.0 better for coastal use.- Hull Speed
1.34 · √LWL— Theoretical max displacement speed in knots.
Estimated price
$45,500 typical range $36,500 – $54,500
⚠ Rough estimate only — not market data. Derived from a simple model based on length and hull age; actual asking prices vary widely with condition, equipment, engine hours and location.