Fin with rudder on skeg
Specifications NORDIC 40
1982 - 39.70 ft / 12.10 m - Nordic - Robert Perry
NORDIC 40 Sailboat Data
Hull Type: Fin with rudder on skeg Rigging Type: Masthead Sloop LOA: 39.70 ft / 12.10 m LWL: 32.50 ft / 9.91 m S.A. (reported): 756.00 ft² / 70.23 m² Beam: 12.43 ft / 3.79 m Displacement: 18,000.00 lb / 8,165 kg Ballast: 7,091.00 lb / 3,216 kg Max Draft: 6.50 ft / 1.98 m Construction: FG single laminate Ballast Type: Lead First Built: 1982 Last Built: 1991 # Built: 32 Builder: Nordic Designer: Robert Perry
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Type Engine: Diesel HP: 44 Fuel: 55 gals / 208 L Water: 140 gals / 530 L Hull Speed: 7.64 kn
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The Norstar 40 might just as well have been named the Phoenix 40 because, after an 18-year hiatus, this Robert H. Perry design has risen from the ashes of financial ruin and been given a new lease on life.
The Nordic 40 was a popular cruising design known for its stylish looks, peppy performance, and robust construction. Between 1978 and 1991, 32 Nordic 40s and 39 of the very similar Nordic 44s were built, and to this day they boast a loyal following of owners.
It isn’t surprising that such a pedigree design would stand the test of time. What didn’t stand the test of time was Nordic Yachts, for it, like many American boatbuilding concerns, fell victim to the 1990 luxury tax imposed on the industry.
Steve Nordvedt, the founder of Nordic Yachts, remembers those convulsive times well. “Within nine months of that tax legislation” he says, “we were forced to auction off all of our tooling and close our doors.”
But Steve and his brother, Gary, come from a family of boatbuilding. They are sons of Art Nordvedt, who founded Uniflite in Bellingham, Washington, and designed and built powerboats there for many years. So, with a lifetime in the boatbuilding industry themselves, they couldn’t help but jump back into the fray.
In 1994, Gary established Norstar Yachts in Bellingham and began producing a line of powerboats ranging from 30 to 36 feet. With Gary as president and builder, and later the addition of Steve as director of business development, Norstar has thrived. But when the price of diesel fuel recently approached the symbolic US$5 per gallon mark, they decided it was time to get back into the sailboat genre.
They could’ve gone with an entirely new design, but on reflection, they felt that the old range of Nordics stood their ground well against even the most modern of yachts.
When they first located their old molds, they almost despaired because from the outside, they looked the worse for wear. But fortunately, they’d been stored in such a way as to keep the all-important interior surfaces free of ultraviolet degradation and other damage. They purchased the molds, and the exclusive rights to build the boats, from their then owner.
They didn’t trot out the Norstar 40 like mutton dressed as lamb. They proudly advertised that the Nordic 40 was back with barely more than a change in name. In fact, the only physical alteration is a new drop-down transom designed by Gary that allows ease of access aft.
The hull is made of solid glass. After the ISO/NPG gelcoat is sprayed into the molds, an epoxy barrier coat of Interlux 2000E is applied, followed by two layers of mat with vinylester resin. Gary then switches to hand-laid woven mat and roving layers with polyester resin.
The balsa-cored deck is fastened to the hull’s 3.5-inch inward-turning flange with 5200 adhesive, then through-bolted on 4.25-inch centers.
An enormous T-shaped cockpit with high seatbacks and wide coamings offers comfortable seating separated from the 36-inch destroyer wheel and helm station. Both mainsheet and the jib sheet are handy to the helm, and all halyards, the traveller, and reefing lines are centralized on the cabin top. A semi-hard dodger provides ample protection and well-placed handholds.
The bridgedeck is a commendable 20 inches high, preventing any chance of downflooding. The Goïot companionway hatch is simply the best that I’ve ever seen in terms of strength, watertightness, and access to the latches from above or below.
Polygrip, a dimpled rubber matting, is recessed into the decks to make an effective and attractive nonskid system. Stout stern and bow pulpits, 28-inch-tall coated lifelines, and numerous handholds assure safe movement on deck.
The foredeck has efficient working spaces, and the recessed windlass, rollers, chalks and cleats are well designed and installed. My only criticism regards the lack of access to the chain locker.
A 50-pound-capacity propane locker, 120 gallons of fresh water, and a 54-gallon fuel tank attest to the long-legged nature of this cruiser.
The Ballinger spars sport a fully battened main and a Harken furled headsail. The fairlead tracks are placed well inboard, tightening the sheeting angles. A sail area-to-displacement ratio of 17.61 places the Norstar in the cruiser/racer category, but that number alone doesn’t tell the whole story.
A 6-foot-6-inch fin keel with over 7,000 pounds of lead concentrated in its forefoot makes this one stiff boat and protects the hull in the event of a grounding. Fine entry and efficient exit lines aft make this one slippery sailer. However, the full skeg and rudder create sufficient lateral resistance aft to eliminate any skittish behavior. In just 10 knots of breeze, we had the Norstar 40 sailing happily at 6.75 knots on the beam and 7 knots when closehauled. The boat tracked well, tacked quickly, and generally showed superb manners while under way.
With the 55-horsepower Yanmar diesel and a three-bladed Max-Prop, we motored at a brisk 6.5 at a cruising rpm of 2,400. Good access is provided to the engine, and I found it and all other systems installations to be of professional quality.
Norstar offers either a Traditional or a Special Edition interior with two different finishes possible. The “Herreshoff” is whitewall and wood; the other is teak. I viewed the traditional teak layout and found it to be of fine fit and finish.
The large galley has spacious counter space, a large fridge/freezer, a three-burner stainless-steel stove, and twin sinks. A drop-down saloon table uncovers an elegant wine and glass locker. A usable navigation station, one roomy head/shower, a double pilot berth aft, and a comfortable V-berth forward are other highlights of this simple yet efficient living space. Four dorades and six opening hatches provide breezy ventilation.
Overall, I concur with the Nordvedt brothers. The boat that Bob Perry drew way back in the 1970s was a very good design then and is a very good design now. If one is looking for a still stylish, sprightly, and fully capable ocean cruiser, they needn’t look much farther than Bellingham, Washington.
Alvah Simon is a CW contributing editor and veteran Boat of the Year judge.
LOA 39′ 8″ (12.09 m.) LWL 32′ 6″ (9.91 m.) Beam 12′ 5″ (3.78 m.) Draft 6′ 6″ (1.98 m.) Sail Area (100%) 756 sq. ft. (70.2 sq. m.) Ballast 7,091 lb. (3,216 kg.) Displacement 18,000 lb. (8,165 kg.) Ballast/D .39 D/L 234 SA/D 17.6 Water 120 gal. (454 l.) Fuel 54 gal. (204 l.) Holding 44 gal. (167 l.) Mast Height 57′ 4″ (17.48 m.) Engine 55-hp. Yanmar Designer Robert H. Perry Sailaway Price $425,000 Norstar Yachts (360) 223-2399 www.norstaryachts.com
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Review of Nordic 40
Basic specs..
The boat is typically equipped with a Westerbeke diesel engine.
Sailing characteristics
This section covers widely used rules of thumb to describe the sailing characteristics. Please note that even though the calculations are correct, the interpretation of the results might not be valid for extreme boats.
What is Theoretical Maximum Hull Speed?
The theoretical maximal speed of a displacement boat of this length is 7.6 knots. The term "Theoretical Maximum Hull Speed" is widely used even though a boat can sail faster. The term shall be interpreted as above the theoretical speed a great additional power is necessary for a small gain in speed.
The immersion rate is defined as the weight required to sink the boat a certain level. The immersion rate for Nordic 40 is about 250 kg/cm, alternatively 1405 lbs/inch. Meaning: if you load 250 kg cargo on the boat then it will sink 1 cm. Alternatively, if you load 1405 lbs cargo on the boat it will sink 1 inch.
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NORDIC 40 Detailed Review
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 NORDIC 40. Built by Nordic Yachts and designed by Robert Perry, the boat was first built in 1982. It has a hull type of Fin with rudder on skeg and LOA is 12.1. Its sail area/displacement ratio 17.68. Its auxiliary power tank, manufactured by Universal, runs on Diesel.
NORDIC 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 NORDIC 40 and decide if it is a fit for your boating needs.
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Boat specifications, sail boat calculation, rig and sail specs, auxillary power tank, accomodations, contributions, who designed the nordic 40.
NORDIC 40 was designed by Robert Perry.
Who builds NORDIC 40?
NORDIC 40 is built by Nordic Yachts.
When was NORDIC 40 first built?
NORDIC 40 was first built in 1982.
How long is NORDIC 40?
NORDIC 40 is 9.91 m in length.
What is mast height on NORDIC 40?
NORDIC 40 has a mast height of 14.63 m.
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The responces to the previous post have been wonderful. The tendency of our consumer world to turn a slick sailing boat into a ******** are overwhelming. One has to remember just why we want to take off -- not, I think, to hang out at the mall or local hardware store. Another boat I find interesting is the Perry designed Nordic 40. With about 18,000 disp. and very sweet lines, it has an appeal to me. Although it appears to be Taiwan built, the deck is balsa cored, with no teak overlay, scantlings seem to be sound and one would hope that by the mid 80''s, Bob Perry would have monitored the construction fairly rigorously. Concerns to me would be quality of wiring, construction and attachment of the tanks, in-board chain plate configuration and so on. I have to assume it sails very well. I would appreciate greatly any feedback. BTW, I owned a Perry designed Taiwan built 36 footer in the early to mid 80''s. It was a great sailing vessel and easily handled in a blow, although too much teak on deck for reasonable maintenance. Also, still very interested in the J-40, thanks to all of you on this site.
D: Your query suggests to me that you may be the perfect kind of candidate to subscribe to Perry''s consulting services. Last I read about it, this required a one-time fee or $500 and, in turn, allowed to communicate directly with him on any number of boat choices, build quality on the ones with which he was familiar, get A''s to your Q''s on his own designs, etc. Sounded like a pretty good deal to me, especially when considering how little a % that is relative to the purchase & outfitting cost you''re considering. If you follow thru on that suggestion, I''d sure encourage you to give us feedback on how it went. Jack
See now the Nordic 40 is also attractive to me and presents an interesting point of comparison with the J-40. Though the same length overall, the N-40 is slightly heavier (18,000 vs. 17,300 depending upon who you ask), and has a shorter LWL (32.5 vs. 34.0). Standard draft and maximum beam are within 2-3 inches of matching, but the J is slightly narrower and deeper. Though both boats have sufficient sail area / displacement ratios that are large relative to traditional cruisers, the difference significantly favors the J-boat (18.3 vs. 17.6) and it achieves that sail area in a much different manner. The fore-triangle is comparatively huge on the Nordic and the boom of the J-40 is about the longest I’ve seen on any 40’ sailboat! I have long been puzzled why these relatively subtle differences seem to vastly benefit the sailing speed of the J-40, but I suppose they are compounded to that end. Of course the important mainsail controls are placed more beneficially in the J-Boat. On the other hand, the Nordic 40 only rates 12 seconds / mile slower (depending upon who you ask). It has that protected keel hung rudder and bigger tanks. With variations, they typically have huge galleys and lots of storage cabinets. Given their greater displacement they can carry more gear without deleterious side effects (as has been discussed on other threads). The only structural defect I’ve heard rumored is a weakness in the mast step area (but would like to hear confirmation of that from other owners). Once again and as always, it comes down to preferences, doesn’t it? Carrying capacity, racing ability, ease of handling… Think about it, but not too long. -Phil
ddimaui, Nordics were built in the USA by the same family that built the earliest Valiants and Uniflite PB''s. They never met at drum of resin they didn''t like (except for the experiment with fire retardant additives in the mid-70''s). In the late ''80''s, they would commission Nordics in a slip adjacent to mine. Every morning the riggers would have to wash the drool and fingerprints of my previous nights inspection activities. Very robust construction, and, to this day, the initial owners group has taken exceptional care of these boats. Have never found a project Nordic and the resale prices attest to this fact. Good initial build quality and good design...well worth a look.
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Six Things We Love About Our Norseman 447
Ben Eriksen Carey February 7, 2016 Words 15 Comments
We are just about 2 years into ownership of Rocinante our Norseman 447. In that time we’ve sailed her just about 8,000 nm and we’ve gotten to know her a bit better. She’s a lot different than our previous boats, but still considered a classic… one of Bob Perry’s best designs. She sails and handles wonderfully in all conditions we’ve experienced so far. The following is a list of features that are either part of Bob’s design or came with the boat when we purchased her… things we didn’t have or know of before owning this fine vessel, but things we have come to love. In the next post I’ll write about a few things we’ve added to Rocinante that we felt were worthwhile.
Granny Bars
We prefer our lines left at the mast rather than led to the cockpit. I have discussed why in greater detail here . But the way I like to think of it is… if lines at the mast are the chocolate, then the granny bars are the peanut butter. And in my opinion, you really shouldn’t have one without the other. They just work so well together. Once you make the effort to get to the mast, let’s make sure you stay there, and get the job done safely and efficiently. Granny Bars help you do that. But they need to be stout. On our Norseman 447, we’ve got a three legged 2” OD granny bar with a slight curve to hold you in tight even when the bucking bronco gets-a-buckin’. We lean on them, we stand on them, and we secure our tethers to them. My thoughts…take the money you would spend on leading lines aft and put it towards granny bars.
Continuous Main Traveler
Funnily enough, my two previous boats didn’t have mainsheet travelers. Both were Lyle Hess designs, based on a more traditional lines and systems. They were definitely nothing like this Bob Perry performance-cruiser. So mains’l travelers, although familiar were never something I owned, and most of my previous interactions with them reminded me of something called spaghetti. Lots of line… “You pull, I’ll ease” is how it usually goes I think. But not with our continuous line traveler that leaves our cockpit clean and free of extra line piles. I love this idea. A two-way winch with a locking position in the middle makes tending and adjusting the traveller a simple, clean operation for one… even a tired one. This design allows you to easily winch the traveler to windward if necessary. A major bonus.
Accessible Chainplates
This terminology I saw in the Yachtworld listing, but couldn’t wrap my head around. “Accessible”? Are they kidding me? What could be more accessible than external mounted chainplates like the BCC or the Nor’sea? This Norseman has internal chainplates, that run right through the deck. What the dickens are these people taking about? Well it took me a little while to fully understand the “accessibility” of these chainplates. While they are hidden behind some paneling inside the salon lockers… they are at the same time accessible. What that means is that you don’t have to grind out fiberglass to get to them! Yikes, I had no idea that some boats actually glassed in the chainplates… sandwiched between layers of cloth and resin… where any water intrusion will surely corrode them! Many other Taiwanese boats suffer from this problem… I know of a few like the Kelly Peterson, and the Hans Christian knock offs… like Young Sun (edit: comment below revealed many more Taiwanese boats suffered including Hans Christian, Tayana, and CT). I’m sure there are more… It was a crazy boat building frenzy in Taiwan during the 80’s.
This is a pretty rad Bobby P. design idea. Fold up a seat back, hang some support bars from the ceiling and voila you’ve got a bunk bed. Yes, it makes accessing the lockers behind a bit more challenging, but the benefits far outweigh the annoyances. This bunk bed without the mattress (backrest) make for an awesome work bench when it’s project time. It’s a place to put the epoxy, the tools, mix paint, rebuild pumps, set up jigs, etc, etc, etc. But back to the bunk part… it’s Teresa’s favorite place to sleep! I think it reminds her of being a little kid again. We use it anchor often. It requires a lee cloth underway on a starboard tack, and the bars help you feel secure too.
This has always been an important feature of a boat for me. I think it’s because of all the time I spent sailing on schooners that had lots of flat deck space to walk about, line up and pull on lines. I wrote about it here with regards to the BCC . You can’t beat a low flat stable platform for working. While the Norseman 447 is considered a flush deck boat, it does have a small raised section to be stepped over, but not up onto like a cabin house. If you work the mast from deck level, than for me that counts as flush deck. And once that dinghy is off the foredeck… wow it’s big up there, and pretty flat… flat enough for some yoga at least.
Simple Reefing & Outhaul Winch on Mast
A good reefing system is paramount. Keep it simple and make it easy. We teach so many students how easy it can be to reef. How often we see boats totally overpowered and the helmsman struggling to keep control of his vessel. Even I have been guilty of not knowing I should have reefed. In my very early days of sailing, I borrowed a friends Catalina 22 and sailed my girlfriend of the time to a nearby anchorage for a seemingly romantic sailing adventure. The wind was a steady 15, gusting to 20. I didn’t know why it was so hard to steer and I thought I was going to break that little tiller. Thinking back on it now, I’m not even sure the sail had any reef points! But it didn’t matter I would have had no idea how to use them anyway! Maybe I was the fool and not the superstar I thought I was ! But back to our current set up. I never knew how sweet a winch on the back of mast could be. Elizabeth had her reef outhaul winch on the boom. Not a bad place, but sometimes I’d find myself leaning precariously over the side to tuck a reef, or worse yet, on the leeward side, drowning under a pile of sail as I tried to tug on that outhaul. Now, moving that winch to the mast amidships eliminates all those issues and we like that!
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Good read, thanks!
I too love Perry’s designs, the lines always look “right”…
One quibble. Hans Christian and Tayana and CTs were Taiwanese built and also very much victims of internal, glassed-in chainplates. That practice was not reserved to so-called “knock-offs”
Fair winds & a following sea.
Cheers, Allan SV “Macubah”
Good to know about the HCs, Tayanas and CTs … didn’t realize it was so prevalent!
Those are some good points and a lot of these features you talk about make it safer and easier to get the job done to further enjoy your sailing. You are correct and there were a ton of Taiwanese boats built back in the day. Some had stainless steel issues, others electrical, welding problems, or the use of steel fuel tanks, but overall these boats have a ton of miles on them and for the owners that own them most have corrected those issues. These boats are good heavy blue water cruising boats that can probably take more punishment than the crew and they’ll still keep going as long as they are maintained well. As for chainplates some manufactures probably did glass them in, which makes no sense at all, but on our Tayana they are not glassed in and are very easily accessible for rebedding or replacement.
Great info from a Tayana owner that the chainplates aren’t glassed in. Good to know! I’ll agree with you that most boats will out perform their crew 😉
Great article and I enjoy following your writings. My current boat (since 2000) is a Bob Perry Nordic 40 and I agree completely about the quality of his designs. One small disagreement – my boat also came with the back rests that turn into bunk beds. They are great for a Bermuda Race where you have a bunch of crew. But for regular cruising, easy access to the spacious lockers behind the backrest trumps the bunks. I removed them and am am glad I did – we probably go into those lockers a dozen times a day. Keep up the great sailing and writing!
Hmmm…I actually disagree with Ben’s comment about locker access. We haven’t had any trouble with the bunk bed getting in the way of locker access. Maybe its a different design? Or – maybe we just have so much empty locker space (because we keep room for 5 students and all their gear) that we never need to get into those lockers!
If it works better for you with them removed – then go for it! I could see how that might be an advantage.
Hey Max – good to find you here and agree, Teresa does a great job with stories of the sailing life. Sailing San Francisco Bay still fun but the ocean is always beckoning.
The one draw I still see to a bigger boat (bigger than our Triangle 32) would be the deck space Ben mentions. Sionna still seems ample in all regards until we bring the dinghy aboard for passages and the foredeck disappears! Still trying to figure a way out of that quandary…
Agreed! A 32 ft boat is awesome for a full time couple with occasional guests. We needed 44ft because we take students aboard – thats the only reason we went bigger.
Ben’s Bristol Channel Cutter 28 had space on deck even with the hard dinghy.
My Nor’sea 27 ….well, I had an inflatable kayak!
The mast mounted winch for reefing is a great feature. What do you think about a single line reefing system? I’m considering putting together such a system on my boat.
Benji had it on his first boat and thought it was the worst system ever. It never produced a great reef. And it was cumbersome because there is too much friction in the system because of all the turns.
We don’t understand how it would be ideal – you have to pull two things in two separate directions (the tack and the clew) – all with one line. I’ve tried it on other boats and never had as much success as the reefing system we currently have.
I suppose it is possible. I would like to try it again because it has been a long time since I’ve really checked it out. If you do decide to do single line reefing – let me know how it works out!
I’m relatively new to reading your blog, and I must say how much enjoyment I get from it. Great stories and advice and fun relaxed videos. Land locked at the moment and we’re looking at selling our house later this year and moving aboard, so checking in with you guys keeps me inspired to cast off and follow your lead. Keep up the great work guys. All the best.
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We loved our 447. The biggest problem we had was with the outside chain plates. They were prone to leaking and required frequent repair. I can only saw we sailed her for apx. 50k miles in comfort. We did a circumnavigation from ’90 to ’94. She was a fantastic boat!
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The Nordic 44 is a 43.83ft masthead sloop designed by Robert Perry and built in fiberglass by Nordic Yachts between 1980 and 1989.
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The Nordic 44 is a moderate weight sailboat which is a good performer. It is very stable / stiff and has a good righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a bluewater cruising boat. The fuel capacity is average. There is a good water supply range.
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Hull Speed = 1.34 x √LWL
Max Speed/Length ratio = 8.26 ÷ Displacement/Length ratio .311 Hull Speed = Max Speed/Length ratio x √LWL
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SA/D = SA ÷ (D ÷ 64) 2/3
- SA : Sail area in square feet, derived by adding the mainsail area to 100% of the foretriangle area (the lateral area above the deck between the mast and the forestay).
- D : Displacement in pounds.
Ballast / Displacement Ratio
A measure of the stability of a boat's hull that suggests how well a monohull will stand up to its sails. The ballast displacement ratio indicates how much of the weight of a boat is placed for maximum stability against capsizing and is an indicator of stiffness and resistance to capsize.
Ballast / Displacement * 100
Displacement / Length Ratio
A measure of the weight of the boat relative to it's length at the waterline. The higher a boat’s D/L ratio, the more easily it will carry a load and the more comfortable its motion will be. The lower a boat's ratio is, the less power it takes to drive the boat to its nominal hull speed or beyond. Read more.
D/L = (D ÷ 2240) ÷ (0.01 x LWL)³
- D: Displacement of the boat in pounds.
- LWL: Waterline length in feet
Comfort Ratio
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Comfort ratio = D ÷ (.65 x (.7 LWL + .3 LOA) x Beam 1.33 )
- D: Displacement of the boat in pounds
- LOA: Length overall in feet
- Beam: Width of boat at the widest point in feet
Capsize Screening Formula
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CSV = Beam ÷ ³√(D / 64)
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Waste discharge macerator installed (2010) Macerator installed at galley sink (2010) Solar panel installed (2010) TV & WI-FI booster antenna installed (2010) Winches – removed, re-chromed and serviced (2009) Halyards – replaced (2009) Raymarine E-80 pedestal mount, multi-function navigation display (2007) Plotter, fishfinder w/ 3D charts (2007)
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A Ballast/Displacement ratio of 40 or more translates into a stiffer, more powerful boat that will be better able to stand up to the wind. Bal./Disp = ballast (lbs)/ displacement (lbs)*100 Disp./Len.: The lower a boat's Displacement/Length (LWL) ratio, the less power it takes to drive the boat to its nominal hull speed. less than 100 ...
Nordic 40. Fast, weatherly, and comfortable, this fine cruiser still lives up to its billing. From "Classic Plastic" in our March 2009 issue. When, in the early 1980s, Nordic Yachts launched the Robert H. Perry-designed Nordic 44 and, shortly thereafter, the Nordic 40, the boats caught my eye. Ten years later, I began my quest for a new ...
The Nordic 40 is a 39.7ft masthead sloop designed by Robert Perry and built in fiberglass by Nordic Yachts between 1982 and 1991. 32 units have been built. The Nordic 40 is a moderate weight sailboat which is a reasonably good performer. It is stable / stiff and has a good righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a coastal cruiser.
The Nordic 40 is a recreational keelboat, built predominantly of single laminate fiberglass, with a balsa-cored deck and teak wood trim. It has a masthead sloop rig with painted aluminum spars, a raked stem, a reverse transom, a skeg -mounted rudder controlled by a wheel and a fixed fin keel. It displaces 18,000 lb (8,165 kg) and carries 7,091 ...
Nordic 40 is a 39′ 8″ / 12.1 m monohull sailboat designed by Robert Perry and built by Nordic starting in 1982. Great choice! Your favorites are temporarily saved for this session. ... sailboatdata.com / CC BY. Embed Embed. View Demo.
NORDIC 40 Sailboat Data. Hull Type: Fin with rudder on skeg Rigging Type: Masthead Sloop LOA: 39.70 ft / 12.10 m LWL: 32.50 ft / 9.91 m S.A. (reported): 756.00 ft² / 70.23 m² Beam: 12.43 ft / 3.79 m Displacement: 18,000.00 lb / 8,165 kg Ballast: 7,091.00 lb / 3,216 kg Max Draft: 6.50 ft / 1.98 m Construction: FG single laminate Ballast Type: Lead First Built: 1982 Last Built: 1991 # Built ...
A boat review from our August 2010 issue. The Norstar 40 might just as well have been named the Phoenix 40 because, after an 18-year hiatus, this Robert H. Perry design has risen from the ashes of financial ruin and been given a new lease on life. The Nordic 40 was a popular cruising design known for its stylish looks, peppy performance, and ...
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The l/b ratio for Nordic 40 is 3.20. Slim Wide 62% 0 50 100. Compared with other similar sailboats it is more spacy than 62% of all other designs. It seems that the designer has chosen a slightly more spacy hull design.
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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 NORDIC 40. Built by Nordic Yachts and designed by Robert Perry, the boat was first built in 1982.
87689 posts · Joined 1999. #3 · Dec 1, 2004. See now the Nordic 40 is also attractive to me and presents an interesting point of comparison with the J-40. Though the same length overall, the N-40 is slightly heavier (18,000 vs. 17,300 depending upon who you ask), and has a shorter LWL (32.5 vs. 34.0). Standard draft and maximum beam are ...
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My current boat (since 2000) is a Bob Perry Nordic 40 and I agree completely about the quality of his designs. One small disagreement - my boat also came with the back rests that turn into bunk beds. They are great for a Bermuda Race where you have a bunch of crew. But for regular cruising, easy access to the spacious lockers behind the ...
The Nordic 44 is a 43.83ft masthead sloop designed by Robert Perry and built in fiberglass by Nordic Yachts between 1980 and 1989. ... 40.17 % Displ. / length: 233.58 ... The data on this page has been derived from different sources but a significant part is attributed to sailboatdata.com.
Nordic 44. This model was introduced in 1980 and produced until 1989, with 39 boats built by Nordic Yachts. It has a length overall of 43.83 ft (13.4 m), a waterline length of 35.42 ft (10.8 m). The boat has a draft of 7.00 ft (2.13 m) with the standard keel and 5.5 ft (1.7 m) with the optional shoal draft keel.
Nordic Yachts, founded Steve Nordtvedt, was in business from 1977 - 1991. Steve later joined his brother Gary at Norstar Yachts. Years in Business: 1977 - 1991.
Nordic 44 is a 43′ 9″ / 13.4 m monohull sailboat designed by Robert Perry and built by Nordic Yachts Inc. between 1980 and 1989. ... <40: less stiff, less powerful >40: stiffer, more powerful. Displacement/Length 233.3. ... sailboatdata.com / CC BY. Embed Embed. View Demo.
Nordic 45 RS is a 45′ 4″ / 13.8 m monohull sailboat designed by Robert Perry and built by Nordic Yachts (USA) starting in 1988. ... <40: less stiff, less powerful ... Source: sailboatdata.com / CC BY. Embed Embed. View Demo.
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30 to 40 indicates a moderate bluewater cruising boat; 40 to 50 indicates a heavy bluewater boat; over 50 indicates an extremely heavy bluewater boat. Comfort ratio = D ÷ (.65 x (.7 LWL + .3 LOA) x Beam^1.33), where displacement is expressed in pounds, and length is expressed in feet. Capsize Screening Formula (CSF):
30-40: moderate bluewater cruising boat. 40-50: heavy bluewater boat >50: extremely heavy bluewater boat. Capsize Screening 1.7 <2.0: better suited for ocean passages. ... Source: sailboatdata.com / CC BY. Embed Embed. View Demo. Embed this page on your own website by copying and pasting this code.
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