Baltic 40
Development | |
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Designer | Masthead sloop |
Mainsail area | 385.90 sq ft (35.851 m2) |
Jib/genoa area | 417.36 sq ft (38.774 m2) |
Total sail area | 803.27 sq ft (74.626 m2) |
Racing | |
Rating | IOR 25.7 |
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The Baltic 40 is a Finnish sailboat that was designed by Judel/Vrolijk & Co. as an International Offshore Rule racer-cruiser and first built in 1988.[1][2][3]
Production
The design was built by Baltic Yachts in Finland from 1988 to 1999. The company completed 21 examples, but it is now out of production.[1][3][4]
Design
The Baltic 40 is a recreational
The boat has a draft of 7.17 ft (2.19 m) with the standard keel fitted.[1]
The boat is fitted with a Japanese Yanmar diesel engine of 34 hp (25 kW) for docking and maneuvering. The fuel tank holds 33 U.S. gallons (120 L; 27 imp gal) and the fresh water tank has a capacity of 50 U.S. gallons (190 L; 42 imp gal).[3]
The cruising interior configuration provides sleeping accommodation for four people. There is an aft cabin under the cockpit with a king-sized berth and a bow cabin, with a "V"-berth. The
For sailing there are winches for the mainsail,
The design has an IOR racing handicap of 25.7.[3]
Operational history
In a 1994 review Richard Sherwood wrote, "Baltic is a Finnish builder, and the 40, with its winged keel, is designed for both racing and cruising. The boat looks fast, and is, but notice that sleeping space is limited in the cruising version ... A second layout is available for a crew of nine. The racing intent shows in the narrow water line, with a light, shallow hull, but with a significant amount of ballast making the boat relatively stiff, and allowing for a masthead rig."[3]
In 2003 yacht designer Robert Perry reviewed the design for Sailing Magazine, writing, "once again Tor Hinders, the chief designer at Baltic, has teamed up with a good design team for the hull lines and rig and produced a benchmark yacht. Baltic's quality is right around the top in this industry" and also noting, "we will never see an ugly boat come out of Baltic."[5]
See also
Similar sailboats
- Bayfield 40
- Bermuda 40
- Bristol 39
- Bristol 40
- Cal 39
- Cal 39 Mark II
- Cal 39 (Hunt/O'Day)
- Caliber 40
- Corbin 39
- Dickerson 41
- Endeavour 40
- Freedom 39
- Freedom 39 PH
- Islander 40
- Lord Nelson 41
- Nautical 39
- Nordic 40
References
- ^ a b c d McArthur, Bruce (2020). "Baltic 40 sailboat". sailboatdata.com. Archived from the original on 4 February 2020. Retrieved 31 March 2020.
- ^ McArthur, Bruce (2020). "Judel/Vrolijk & Co". sailboatdata.com. Archived from the original on 13 April 2022. Retrieved 31 March 2020.
- ^ ISBN 0-395-65239-1
- ^ McArthur, Bruce (2020). "Baltic Yachts". sailboatdata.com. Archived from the original on 4 February 2020. Retrieved 31 March 2020.
- ^ Perry, Robert (16 February 2003). "Baltic 40: Perry Design Review". Sailing Magazine. Archived from the original on 12 January 2020. Retrieved 31 March 2020.