Schumacher 40
Description
The Schumacher 40 is a custom or semi-custom performance-oriented sailboat designed by renowned American naval architect Carl Schumacher (1949–2002), known for his influential work on light, fast, and well-balanced designs like the Express series (27/34/37), Alerion Express line, and various IMS/CCA-era racers/cruisers. This particular 40-footer dates to around the late 1990s/early 2000s (review published 2000), exemplifying Schumacher's trend toward narrower, sleeker hulls for reduced wetted surface, better light-air speed, and efficient short-handed sailing—contrasting with broader, heavier contemporaries. It was highlighted as an "ideal sailplan for the short-handed sailor," with a powerful yet manageable rig emphasizing performance without excessive overlap or complexity. Production was limited (likely a one-off or very small run, as Schumacher's yard focused on customs and select production molds), making examples rare today.
Construction Details
| Designer | Carl Schumacher |
|---|---|
| Length | 40.500 ft |
| LOA | 40.500 ft |
| LWL | 31.980 ft |
| Beam | 10.667 ft |
| Displacement | 12246 lb |
| Ballast | 5500 lb |
| Max Draft | 6.500 ft |
| Year Built | 1999 |
The standard boat dimensions
| i | 43 ft |
|---|---|
| j | 13.50 ft |
| p | 46.75 ft |
| e | 17.50 ft |
| p2 | - |
| e2 | - |
| i2 | - |
| j2 | - |
| I | J | P | E | P2 | E2 | I2 | J2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 43 ft | 13.50 ft | 46.75 ft | 17.50 ft | - | - | - | - |
Sails
Schumacher 40 - MAINSAIL
| Luff | * 46.75 ft - (14249 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 17.5 ft - (5334 mm) |
| Leech | * 49.18 ft - (14990 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 88.03 ° |
| Diagonal | * 49.35 ft - (15042 mm) |
| Head (inches) | * 6 in - (152 mm) |
| Area | 408.65 ft² |
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Schumacher 40 - JIBSAIL
| Luff | * 36.06 ft - (10991 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 17.83 ft - (5435 mm) |
| Leech | * 31.41 ft - (9574 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 115 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 15.53 ft - (4734 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 12 ° |
| Area | 280.02 ft² |
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Schumacher 40 - GENOA
| Luff | * 42.82 ft - (13052 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 21.75 ft - (6629 mm) |
| Leech | * 40.33 ft - (12293 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 150 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 20.25 ft - (6172 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 4 ° |
| Area | 433.52 ft² |
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Schumacher 40 - SPINNAKER
| Stays | * 42.82 ft - (13052 mm) |
|---|---|
| MidGirth | * 24.3 ft - (7407 mm) |
| Foot | * 24.3 ft - (7407 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 180 % |
| Area | 884.45 ft² |
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