Kiwi 40
Description
The Kiwi 40 (specifically the Kiwi 40FC, where "FC" stands for Farr Class40 or similar) is a high-performance Class 40 racing sailboat designed by Farr Yacht Design (Bruce Farr) and built by Cookson Boats (New Zealand) and later Hakes Marine (USA) or similar yards. Launched in 2010 (first hulls like "Privateer" or "BT Boats" prototype in Auckland), it complies with the Class 40 rule (Category 0 offshore capable, 40 ft max LOA, strict limits on materials/cost for accessible ocean racing). The design prioritizes low drag, forgiving handling, deep running performance, and integration of modern features (e.g., twin rudders, bulb keel, carbon rig options) for events like transat races, Fastnet, Atlantic Cup, and circumnavigations (several Kiwi 40FC hulls have completed major offshore passages). It's semi-custom/limited production (dozens built worldwide since 2010, with ongoing semi-custom builds), emphasizing durability, speed, and reliability for shorthanded or fully crewed ocean racing—often described as one of the most successful Class 40 platforms of its generation.
Construction Details
| Designer | Bruce Farr |
|---|---|
| Builder | Cookson Boats (New Zealand) |
| Length | 40.000 ft |
| LOA | 39.990 ft |
| LWL | 39.700 ft |
| Beam | 14.760 ft |
| Displacement | 9921 lb |
| Ballast | 5071 lb |
| Max Draft | 9.840 ft |
| Year Built | 2010 |
The standard boat dimensions
| i | 53.60 ft |
|---|---|
| j | 16.50 ft |
| p | 46.70 ft |
| e | 14.80 ft |
| p2 | - |
| e2 | - |
| i2 | - |
| j2 | - |
| I | J | P | E | P2 | E2 | I2 | J2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 53.60 ft | 16.50 ft | 46.70 ft | 14.80 ft | - | - | - | - |
Sails
Kiwi 40 - MAINSAIL
| Luff | * 46.7 ft - (14234 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 14.8 ft - (4511 mm) |
| Leech | * 48.22 ft - (14697 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 88 ° |
| Diagonal | * 48.49 ft - (14780 mm) |
| Head (inches) | * 6 in - (152 mm) |
| Area | * 355.54 ft² |
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Kiwi 40 - JIBSAIL
| Luff | * 44.87 ft - (13676 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 21.73 ft - (6623 mm) |
| Leech | * 39.19 ft - (11945 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 115.03 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 18.98 ft - (5785 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 12.03 ° |
| Area | * 425.8 ft² |
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Kiwi 40 - GENOA
| Luff | * 53.28 ft - (16240 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 26.53 ft - (8086 mm) |
| Leech | * 50.24 ft - (15313 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 150 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 24.75 ft - (7544 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 4.01 ° |
| Area | * 659.29 ft² |
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Kiwi 40 - ASYMMETRICAL
| Luff | * 53.28 ft - (16240 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 27.22 ft - (8297 mm) |
| Leech | * 49.02 ft - (14941 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 165 % |
| Area | * 1088 ft² |
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Kiwi 40 - SPINNAKER
| Stays | * 53.28 ft - (16240 mm) |
|---|---|
| MidGirth | * 29.7 ft - (9053 mm) |
| Foot | * 29.7 ft - (9053 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 180 % |
| Area | * 1345 ft² |
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Kiwi 40 - STORMJIB
| Luff | * 30.85 ft - (9403 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 12.25 ft - (3734 mm) |
| Leech | * 25.62 ft - (7809 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 60 % |
| Length Perp | * 9.9 ft - (3018 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 19 ° |
| Area | * 152.66 ft² |
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Disclaimer. Boats are not all the same -- even when produced in the same factory of the same model. Sailrite does its best to publish accurate dimensions, but we often find it worthwhile to have our customers measure their boats carefully before we produce kits for them. You should take the same precautions, especially when the data is not from Sailrite. The information on this site is not guaranteed to be accurate. Sailrite offers this content as a service to our community, but takes no responsibility for the reliability of the data provided.
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