Built by Maine's renowned Morris Yachts beginning in 1995, this Chuck Paine-designed 41-footer represents the yard's commitment to traditional cruising excellence with modern performance capabilities. The cutter rig configuration provides exceptional versatility for both coastal exploration and offshore passages, allowing sailors to balance sail area effectively across varying wind conditions. Paine's design philosophy shines through in the hull's balanced proportions, featuring a fin keel with rudder on skeg that delivers predictable handling while maintaining the directional stability prized by serious cruisers. The moderate displacement of 19,400 pounds strikes an appealing compromise between seakindly motion and responsive sailing characteristics. With a comfort ratio of 29.67, this design falls squarely in the performance cruiser category, offering more spirited sailing than heavy displacement cruisers while retaining enough heft for comfortable ocean passages. The capsize screening formula of 1.88 indicates good offshore capability, reflecting the conservative design values Morris Yachts is known for. The fiberglass construction showcases Morris's legendary build quality, with attention to detail that has made the Southwest Harbor builder synonymous with premium American yacht construction. This model appeals to sailors seeking a well-balanced platform capable of handling both weekend coastal cruising and extended blue-water adventures.
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What is the Morris 40's sail area to displacement ratio?
The Morris 40 has a Sail Area to Displacement ratio (SA/D) of 16.84. Values between 14–18 are typical cruising sailboats; 18–22 is cruiser/racer; over 22 is performance racing.
What is the Morris 40's comfort ratio?
The Morris 40 has a Ted Brewer Comfort Ratio of 29.67. A ratio over 30 indicates good offshore comfort; over 40 is very comfortable offshore.
Is the Morris 40 safe for offshore sailing?
The Morris 40 has a Capsize Screening Formula value of 1.88. Values under 2.0 are considered acceptable for offshore sailing; under 1.8 is ideal.
What is the hull speed of the Morris 40?
The theoretical hull speed of the Morris 40 is 7.58 kn knots, calculated from its waterline length.
How much does a Morris 40 weigh?
The Morris 40 has a displacement of 19,400.00 lb and a length overall (LOA) of 40.92 ft.
Who designed the Morris 40?
The Morris 40 was designed by Paine, first built in 1995.