If you are a boat enthusiast looking to get more information on specs, built, make, etc. of different boats,
then here is a complete review of OLSON 40. Built by Pacific Boat Works and designed by George Olson, the boat
was first built in 1982. It has a hull type of Fin w/spade rudder and LOA is 12.29. Its sail area/displacement
ratio 24.34. Its auxiliary power tank, manufactured by Yanmar, runs on Diesel.
OLSON 40 has retained its value as a result of superior building, a solid reputation, and a devoted owner base.
Read on to find out more about OLSON 40 and decide if it is a fit for your boating needs.
Boat Information
Boat Specifications
LOA:12.29 m / 40.32 ft
Rigging Type:Masthead Sloop
Hull Type:Fin w/spade rudder
S.A. (reported):66.89 m2 / 720.00 ft2
Draft (max):1.98 m / 6.50 ft
Displacement:4695 kg / 10350.69 lbs
Ballast:2495 kg / 5500.53 lbs
S.A./Disp.:24.34
Bal./Disp.:53.14
Disp./Len.:99.03
Construction:FG
Ballast Type:Lead
Last Built:1986
Designers:George Olson
LWL:10.97 m / 35.99 ft
Sail Boat Calculation
Definitions
Comfort Ratio:16.91
Capsize Screening Formula:2.08
Rig And Sail Specs
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I:15.62 m / 51.25 ft
S.A. Fore:13.48 m / 44.23 ft
E:4.36 m / 14.30 ft
S.A. Fore:37.5 m2 / 403.65 ft2
S.A. Main:29.37 m2 / 316.14 ft2
S.A. Total (100% Fore + Main Triangles)66.86 m2 / 719.68 ft2