Built by Sweden's Börjesson Brothers between 1986 and 1991, this Rolf Magnusson-designed 40-footer represents thoughtful Scandinavian cruising yacht engineering from an era when quality often trumped quantity. With only 20 hulls produced during its five-year production run, the Scanmar 40 remains a relatively rare find on today's market. The yacht's moderate displacement of 16,536 pounds paired with a substantial 7,716-pound ballast package creates a stable platform well-suited for serious coastal and offshore cruising. Her fin keel and spade rudder configuration delivers responsive handling while maintaining the directional stability valued by passage-making sailors. The masthead sloop rig with 773 square feet of sail area provides adequate power without being overly demanding for a small crew. Performance-oriented cruisers will appreciate the boat's SA/Displacement ratio of 19.13, which strikes a good balance between sailing ability and comfort. The low capsize screening value of 1.99 and moderate comfort ratio of 24.26 suggest a yacht designed more for spirited sailing than heavy-weather slugging, making her ideal for experienced sailors seeking a responsive, well-built cruiser capable of handling extended coastal passages and offshore adventures with confidence.
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What is the Scanmar 40's sail area to displacement ratio?
The Scanmar 40 has a Sail Area to Displacement ratio (SA/D) of 19.13. Values between 14–18 are typical cruising sailboats; 18–22 is cruiser/racer; over 22 is performance racing.
What is the Scanmar 40's comfort ratio?
The Scanmar 40 has a Ted Brewer Comfort Ratio of 24.26. A ratio over 30 indicates good offshore comfort; over 40 is very comfortable offshore.
Is the Scanmar 40 safe for offshore sailing?
The Scanmar 40 has a Capsize Screening Formula value of 1.99. Values under 2.0 are considered acceptable for offshore sailing; under 1.8 is ideal.
What is the hull speed of the Scanmar 40?
The theoretical hull speed of the Scanmar 40 is 7.83 kn knots, calculated from its waterline length.
How much does a Scanmar 40 weigh?
The Scanmar 40 has a displacement of 16,536.00 lb and a length overall (LOA) of 40.16 ft.
Who designed the Scanmar 40?
The Scanmar 40 was designed by Rolf Magnusson, first built in 1986.