Stevens Custom 40
Description
The Stevens Custom 40 is a 40‑foot semi‑custom cruising yacht designed by Dick Carter and built by Stevens Yachts (Netherlands) from the late 1970s through the early 1980s. Approximately 15–20 hulls were produced, each offering extensive customization options while maintaining Carter's signature blend of performance and cruising comfort. The Custom 40 features a modern fin keel, skeg‑hung rudder, powerful fractional sloop rig, and a sleek hull designed for fast passage making. Construction used high‑quality hand‑laid fiberglass with balsa coring, extensive teak interiors, and premium deck hardware. Owners value its balance of speed, seaworthiness, and luxurious Dutch craftsmanship.
Construction Details
| Designer | Dick Carter |
|---|---|
| Builder | Stevens Yachts (Netherlands) |
| Length | 40.000 ft |
| LOA | 40.000 ft |
| LWL | 33.000 ft |
| Beam | 12.500 ft |
| Displacement | 17000 lb |
| Ballast | 7000 lb |
| Max Draft | 6.500 ft |
| Year Built | 1978 |
The standard boat dimensions
| i | 52 ft |
|---|---|
| j | 16.42 ft |
| p | 45.42 ft |
| e | 15 ft |
| p2 | - |
| e2 | - |
| i2 | - |
| j2 | - |
| I | J | P | E | P2 | E2 | I2 | J2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 52 ft | 16.42 ft | 45.42 ft | 15 ft | - | - | - | - |
Sails
Stevens Custom 40 - MAINSAIL
| Luff | * 45.42 ft - (13844 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 15 ft - (4572 mm) |
| Leech | * 47.18 ft - (14380 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 88.03 ° |
| Diagonal | * 47.34 ft - (14429 mm) |
| Head (inches) | * 6 in - (152 mm) |
| Area | 340.3 ft² |
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Stevens Custom 40 - JIBSAIL
| Luff | * 43.62 ft - (13295 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 21.7 ft - (6614 mm) |
| Leech | * 37.96 ft - (11570 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 115 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 18.88 ft - (5755 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 12 ° |
| Area | 411.86 ft² |
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Stevens Custom 40 - GENOA
| Luff | * 51.8 ft - (15789 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 26.48 ft - (8071 mm) |
| Leech | * 48.76 ft - (14862 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 150 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 24.63 ft - (7507 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 4 ° |
| Area | 637.97 ft² |
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Stevens Custom 40 - SPINNAKER
| Stays | * 51.8 ft - (15789 mm) |
|---|---|
| MidGirth | * 29.56 ft - (9010 mm) |
| Foot | * 29.56 ft - (9010 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 180 % |
| Area | 1301.53 ft² |
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