North Wind 405
Description
The North Wind 405 is a fiberglass performance cruising sailboat built by the Spanish yard North Wind Yachts (Barcelona) in the mid-1980s, with limited production (exact numbers unknown, but rare with few surviving listings). Designed for bluewater capability with spacious accommodations and excellent seakeeping, it features a lifting keel for variable draft (shallow for coastal access, deep for offshore stability) and a masthead sloop rig with a generous sail plan for strong light-air performance. The center-cockpit layout enhances safety, while the interior sleeps 6-7 comfortably: V-berth forward, U-shaped galley, large saloon with dinette and settees, enclosed head with shower, and aft cabin. Finished in teak, it's a true ocean passage-maker for couples or families. Typical power is a 45 hp diesel (e.g., Beta Marine repower).
Construction Details
| Designer | Unknown |
|---|---|
| Builder | North Wind Yachts (Spain) |
| Length | 40.500 ft |
| LOA | 40.500 ft |
| LWL | 34.380 ft |
| Beam | 13.120 ft |
| Displacement | 18739 lb |
| Ballast | 6000 lb |
| Max Draft | 6.070 ft |
| Year Built | 1985 |
The standard boat dimensions
| i | 53.19 ft |
|---|---|
| j | 15.42 ft |
| p | 46.89 ft |
| e | 15.26 ft |
| p2 | - |
| e2 | - |
| i2 | - |
| j2 | - |
| I | J | P | E | P2 | E2 | I2 | J2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 53.19 ft | 15.42 ft | 46.89 ft | 15.26 ft | - | - | - | - |
Sails
North Wind 405 - MAINSAIL
| Luff | * 46.89 ft - (14292 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 15.26 ft - (4651 mm) |
| Leech | * 48.65 ft - (14829 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 87.99 ° |
| Diagonal | * 48.8 ft - (14874 mm) |
| Head (inches) | * 6 in - (152 mm) |
| Area | 357.4 ft² |
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North Wind 405 - JIBSAIL
| Luff | * 44.3 ft - (13503 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 20.12 ft - (6133 mm) |
| Leech | * 39.06 ft - (11905 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 115 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 17.73 ft - (5404 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 12 ° |
| Area | 392.86 ft² |
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North Wind 405 - GENOA
| Luff | * 52.61 ft - (16036 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 24.64 ft - (7510 mm) |
| Leech | * 49.81 ft - (15182 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 150 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 23.13 ft - (7050 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 4 ° |
| Area | 608.41 ft² |
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North Wind 405 - SPINNAKER
| Stays | * 52.61 ft - (16036 mm) |
|---|---|
| MidGirth | * 27.76 ft - (8461 mm) |
| Foot | * 27.76 ft - (8461 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 180 % |
| Area | 1241.39 ft² |
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