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SYDNEY 40 AC
Built by Sydney Yachts
• Designed by Murray Burns Dovell
General Information
Hull Type:
Fin w/bulb & spade rudder
Rigging Type:
Fractional Sloop
Construction:
Composite
First Built:
1997
Dimensions
Length Overall (LOA):
12.50 m
Length Waterline (LWL):
10.74 m
Beam:
3.71 m
Draft (Max):
2.67 m
Weight & Ballast
Displacement:
5,752 kg
Sail Plan
Sail Area (reported):
91.97 m²
Engine & Systems
Engine Make:
Yanmar
Engine Type:
Diesel
Engine Model:
3JH2E
Fuel Capacity:
34 L
Water Capacity:
53 L
Performance Ratios
Hull Speed:
7.96 knots
SA/Displacement (Reported):
29.23
Displacement/Length:
129.24
Comfort Ratio:
19.00
Capsize Screening:
2.09
Notes
This design was selected and built for racing as a one-design class in the RORC Admirals Cup Series (1998?), but never achieved a following after this particular event. A shortened version, (using the same molds) was later introduced as the SYDNEY 38.