Wilderness 40

Wilderness 40
Development
DesignerGary Mull
LocationUnited States
Year1980
No. builtat least five
Builder(s)Wilderness Yachts
NameWilderness 40
Boat
Displacement9,000 lb (4,082 kg)
Draft6.50 ft (1.98 m)
Hull
TypeMonohull
ConstructionFiberglass
LOA40.00 ft (12.19 m)
LWL32.00 ft (9.75 m)
Beam12.00 ft (3.66 m)
Engine typeYanmar diesel engine
Hull appendages
Keel/board typefin keel
Ballast3,969 lb (1,800 kg)
Rudder(s)internally-mounted spade-type rudder
Rig
GeneralMasthead sloop
I foretriangle height47.00 ft (14.33 m)
J foretriangle base15.00 ft (4.57 m)
P mainsail luff41.50 ft (12.65 m)
E mainsail foot11.80 ft (3.60 m)
Sails
Mainsail area244.85 sq ft (22.747 m2)
Jib/genoa area352.50 sq ft (32.748 m2)
Total sail area597.35 sq ft (55.496 m2)
Racing
PHRF87 (average)
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The Wilderness 40 is an American sailboat, that was designed by Gary Mull and first built in 1980.[1][2][3][4][5]

The Wilderness 40 is a development of the 1979 Wilderness 38.[1][5]

Production

The boat was built by Wilderness Yachts in Santa Cruz, California, United States, who built at least five examples, although the design is now out of production.[1][6]

Design

The Wilderness 40 is a small recreational keelboat, built predominantly of fiberglass, with wood trim. It has a masthead sloop rig, an internally-mounted spade-type rudder and a fixed fin keel. It displaces 9,000 lb (4,082 kg) and carries 3,969 lb (1,800 kg) of lead ballast. The boat has a draft of 6.50 ft (1.98 m) with the standard keel.[1][2][5]

The boat is fitted with a Japanese Yanmar diesel engine.[1][5]

Variants

Wilderness 40 serial numbers 1 to 4
Early serials with a length overall of 40.00 ft (12.19 m) and a waterline length of 32.00 ft (9.75 m). PHRF racing average handicap of 87 with a high of 87 and low of 87. It has a hull speed of 7.58 kn (14.04 km/h).[1][2][5]
Wilderness 40 serial numbers 5 and on
Later serials with a length overall of 38.50 ft (11.73 m), a waterline length of 32.00 ft (9.75 m) and a 3 ft (0.91 m) taller rig. PHRF racing average handicap of 81. It has a hull speed of 7.58 kn (14.04 km/h)[7]

See also

References

  1. ^ a b c d e f McArthur, Bruce (2022). "Wilderness 40 sailboat specifications and details". sailboatdata.com. Archived from the original on 1 January 2022. Retrieved 1 January 2022.
  2. ^ a b c InterVisionSoft LLC (2016). "Sailboat Specifications for 1-4 Wilderness 40". Sailing Joy. Retrieved 18 October 2016.[dead link‍]
  3. ^ McArthur, Bruce (2021). "Garry Mull (1939-1994)". sailboatdata.com. Archived from the original on 18 April 2021. Retrieved 20 December 2021.
  4. ^ Sea Time Tech, LLC (2021). "Gary Mull". sailboat.guide. Archived from the original on 20 December 2021. Retrieved 20 December 2021.
  5. ^ a b c d e Sea Time Tech, LLC (2022). "Wilderness 40". sailboat.guide. Archived from the original on 5 March 2022. Retrieved 5 March 2022.
  6. ^ McArthur, Bruce (2021). "Wilderness Boat Works 1977 - 1986". sailboatdata.com. Archived from the original on 1 January 2022. Retrieved 1 January 2022.
  7. ^ InterVisionSoft LLC (2016). "Sailboat Specifications for 5+ Wilderness 40". Sailing Joy. Archived from the original on 19 October 2016. Retrieved 18 October 2016.