New York 40
Description
The New York 40 (also known as NY 40 or Peterson New York 40) is a classic American offshore one-design racer-cruiser commissioned by the New York Yacht Club (NYYC) members for club racing and long-distance cruising. Designed by renowned American naval architect Doug Peterson (known for IOR successes like the Ganbare and Contessa 35 influences), it was built by Palmer Johnson (with hulls molded by O.J. Young and keels by New Orleans Marine/Tom Dreyfus) from 1977 to around 1980. Exactly 20 hulls were produced as a strict one-design class (limited to NYYC members initially, with some later sold privately), featuring a masthead sloop rig, fin keel with spade rudder for responsive handling, lightweight yet strong fiberglass (GRP) construction (often cored for stiffness), and a functional cruiser-racer interior (typically 2 cabins with 6–7 berths, galley, heads, nav station, and good tankage/storage for extended passages). It's praised for excellent performance in moderate to strong winds (fast, stable, and seaworthy with proven offshore credentials), balanced lines, and enduring appeal among classic IOR-era enthusiasts—many still race actively in vintage or PHRF fleets today.
Construction Details
| Designer | Doug Peterson |
|---|---|
| Builder | Palmer Johnson |
| Length | 39.500 ft |
| LOA | 39.500 ft |
| LWL | 32.500 ft |
| Beam | 12.670 ft |
| Displacement | 18000 lb |
| Ballast | 8000 lb |
| Max Draft | 7.000 ft |
| Year Built | 1977 |
The standard boat dimensions
| i | 53 ft |
|---|---|
| j | 17 ft |
| p | 47.50 ft |
| e | 12.50 ft |
| p2 | - |
| e2 | - |
| i2 | - |
| j2 | - |
| I | J | P | E | P2 | E2 | I2 | J2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 53 ft | 17 ft | 47.50 ft | 12.50 ft | - | - | - | - |
Sails
New York 40 - MAINSAIL
| Luff | * 47.5 ft - (14478 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 12.5 ft - (3810 mm) |
| Leech | * 48.42 ft - (14758 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 88 ° |
| Diagonal | * 48.69 ft - (14841 mm) |
| Head (inches) | * 6 in - (152 mm) |
| Area | * 306.91 ft² |
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New York 40 - JIBSAIL
| Luff | * 44.53 ft - (13573 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 22.53 ft - (6867 mm) |
| Leech | * 38.64 ft - (11777 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 115 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 19.55 ft - (5959 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 12.03 ° |
| Area | * 435.26 ft² |
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New York 40 - GENOA
| Luff | * 52.88 ft - (16118 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 27.46 ft - (8370 mm) |
| Leech | * 49.73 ft - (15158 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 150 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 25.5 ft - (7772 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 3.99 ° |
| Area | * 674.24 ft² |
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New York 40 - ASYMMETRICAL
| Luff | * 52.88 ft - (16118 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 28.05 ft - (8550 mm) |
| Leech | * 48.65 ft - (14829 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 165 % |
| Area | * 1112 ft² |
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New York 40 - SPINNAKER
| Stays | * 52.88 ft - (16118 mm) |
|---|---|
| MidGirth | * 30.6 ft - (9327 mm) |
| Foot | * 30.6 ft - (9327 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 180 % |
| Area | * 1375 ft² |
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New York 40 - STORMJIB
| Luff | * 30.61 ft - (9330 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 12.74 ft - (3883 mm) |
| Leech | * 25.14 ft - (7663 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 60 % |
| Length Perp | * 10.2 ft - (3109 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 19.02 ° |
| Area | * 156.12 ft² |
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