Olson 40
Description
The OLSON 40 is a performance cruiser designed by George Olson. This substantial yacht offers spacious accommodations and excellent seakeeping, Her generous sail plan delivers excellent light-air performance. A true blue water cruiser capable of comfortable ocean passages.
Construction Details
| Designer | George Olson |
|---|---|
| Length | 40.000 ft |
| LOA | 40.330 ft |
| LWL | 36.000 ft |
| Beam | 11.330 ft |
| Displacement | 10350 lb |
| Max Draft | 6.500 ft |
The standard boat dimensions
| i | 50 ft |
|---|---|
| j | 15.50 ft |
| p | 44.50 ft |
| e | 14.25 ft |
| p2 | - |
| e2 | - |
| i2 | - |
| j2 | - |
| I | J | P | E | P2 | E2 | I2 | J2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50 ft | 15.50 ft | 44.50 ft | 14.25 ft | - | - | - | - |
Sails
| Sail Type | MAINSAIL |
|---|---|
| Luff | * 44.5 ft - (13564 mm) |
| Foot | * 14.25 ft - (4343 mm) |
| Leech | * 45.98 ft - (14015 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 88 ° |
| Diagonal | * 46.25 ft - (14097 mm) |
| Head (inches) | * 6 in - (152 mm) |
| Area | * 326.57 ft² |
| Sail Type | JIBSAIL |
|---|---|
| Luff | * 41.88 ft - (12765 mm) |
| Foot | * 20.42 ft - (6224 mm) |
| Leech | * 36.55 ft - (11140 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 114.97 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 17.82 ft - (5432 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 12 ° |
| Area | * 373.18 ft² |
| Sail Type | GENOA |
|---|---|
| Luff | * 49.73 ft - (15158 mm) |
| Foot | * 24.94 ft - (7602 mm) |
| Leech | * 46.88 ft - (14289 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 150 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 23.25 ft - (7087 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 3.98 ° |
| Area | * 578.13 ft² |
| Sail Type | ASYMMETRICAL |
|---|---|
| Luff | * 49.73 ft - (15158 mm) |
| Foot | * 25.58 ft - (7797 mm) |
| Leech | * 45.75 ft - (13945 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 165 % |
| Area | * 954 ft² |
| Sail Type | SPINNAKER |
|---|---|
| Stays | * 49.73 ft - (15158 mm) |
| MidGirth | * 27.9 ft - (8504 mm) |
| Foot | * 27.9 ft - (8504 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 180 % |
| Area | * 1179 ft² |
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