Cs 40
Description
The CS 40 is a Canadian coastal cruiser-racer sailboat designed by Tony Castro and introduced in 1987 by CS Yachts (Canadian Sailcraft) in Brampton, Ontario. Production ran until around 1990, with approximately 100 units built, many customized with options like Kevlar hulls, turbo diesels, tall rigs, or swim platforms. It's an evolution of the CS 36 Merlin, featuring a modern Euro-style hull with a wide beam, flat run, and IOR influences for enhanced speed and stability. Known for its solid vacuum-bagged fiberglass construction (balsa-cored above the waterline) and versatile layout, it's favored for club racing, family cruising, and charters.
Construction Details
| Designer | Tony Castro |
|---|---|
| Builder | Canadian Sailcraft |
| Length | 39.250 ft |
| LOA | 39.250 ft |
| LWL | 32.670 ft |
| Beam | 12.670 ft |
| Displacement | 17000 lb |
| Max Draft | 6.580 ft |
The standard boat dimensions
| i | 51 ft |
|---|---|
| j | 15 ft |
| p | 45 ft |
| e | 16 ft |
| p2 | - |
| e2 | - |
| i2 | - |
| j2 | - |
| I | J | P | E | P2 | E2 | I2 | J2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51 ft | 15 ft | 45 ft | 16 ft | - | - | - | - |
Sails
| Sail Type | MAINSAIL |
|---|---|
| Luff | * 45 ft - (13716 mm) |
| Foot | * 16 ft - (4877 mm) |
| Leech | * 46.95 ft - (14310 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 88 ° |
| Diagonal | * 47.23 ft - (14396 mm) |
| Head (inches) | * 6 in - (152 mm) |
| Area | * 369.53 ft² |
| Sail Type | JIBSAIL |
|---|---|
| Luff | * 42.53 ft - (12963 mm) |
| Foot | * 19.61 ft - (5977 mm) |
| Leech | * 37.42 ft - (11406 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 115 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 17.25 ft - (5258 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 12 ° |
| Area | * 366.85 ft² |
| Sail Type | JIBSAIL |
|---|---|
| Luff | * 42.53 ft - (12963 mm) |
| Foot | 17.5 ft - (5334 mm) |
| Leech | * 37.44 ft - (11412 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 102.4 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 15.36 ft - (4682 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 12.24 ° |
| Area | * 326.63 ft² |
| Sail Type | GENOA |
|---|---|
| Luff | * 50.5 ft - (15392 mm) |
| Foot | * 24 ft - (7315 mm) |
| Leech | * 47.78 ft - (14563 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 150 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 22.5 ft - (6858 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 3.97 ° |
| Area | * 568.14 ft² |
| Sail Type | DRIFTER |
|---|---|
| Luff | * 50.5 ft - (15392 mm) |
| Foot | * 24.91 ft - (7593 mm) |
| Leech | * 45.73 ft - (13939 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 150 % |
| Length Perp | * 22.5 ft - (6858 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 9.02 ° |
| Area | * 568.13 ft² |
| Sail Type | ASYMMETRICAL |
|---|---|
| Luff | 51 ft - (15545 mm) |
| Foot | 25 ft - (7620 mm) |
| Leech | 48 ft - (14630 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 165 % |
| Area | * 956 ft² |
| Sail Type | STORMJIB |
|---|---|
| Luff | * 29.24 ft - (8912 mm) |
| Foot | * 11.04 ft - (3365 mm) |
| Leech | * 24.55 ft - (7483 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 60 % |
| Length Perp | * 9 ft - (2743 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 19.03 ° |
| Area | * 131.54 ft² |
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