ALC 40 (LE COMTE)
Specifications
Hull
| LOA | 39.54 ft |
| LWL | 30.17 ft |
| Beam | 11.67 ft |
| Draft | 5.75 ft |
| Shoal Draft version | 4.6 ft |
| Displacement | 15,400 lb |
| Ballast | 6,999.3 lb |
| Hull speed1.34·√LWL | 7.4 kn |
Rig & Sails
| Iforetriangle height | 47.5 ft |
| Jforetriangle base | 15.6 ft |
| Pmainsail luff | 41.6 ft |
| Emainsail foot | 13.9 ft |
| FLforestay | 15.6 ft |
| Mainsail | 615.5 sq ft |
| Jib (100%) | 1,082 sq ft |
| Spinnaker | 617.9 sq ft |
Engine
| Commonly | Westerbeke |
About the ALC 40 (LE COMTE)
Modified (by Le Comte) version of a slightly earlier S&S 40 IOR 1 ton design (S&S #2062). A vertically extendable rudder was available as an option. (Also intended as an IOR 1 ton racer) Sail area with 150% Genoa: 1,082 ft²
The ALC 40 (Le Comte) is a Dutch-built cruising sloop designed by S&S/D. Le Comte and constructed by Le Comte (NL) between 1971 and 1990. With a displacement of 15400.0 lb and a beam of 11.67 ft, this vessel represents a substantial, heavy-displacement design from the era, though the exact number of hulls built remains unverified in the source data.
- Best for:
- This boat is best suited for coastal and nearshore cruisers who prioritize stability and comfort over high-speed performance, given its high comfort ratio of 27.36 and moderate sail area-to-displacement ratio of 15.49.
- Bluewater capability:
- With a low capsize ratio of 1.88 and a high displacement-to-length ratio of 250.35, the ALC 40 exhibits strong inherent stability and motion comfort, making it well-suited for offshore passages despite its age.
- Comparables:
- Comparable boats include the Hallberg-Rassy 41 and the Nauticat 41, as they share similar production eras, heavy displacement characteristics, and a focus on comfortable, stable cruising rather than racing performance.
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Pricing
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Estimated Cost of Ownership
Based on 39.54ft LOA. Actual costs vary by condition, usage, and local rates.
Known Issues & Pre-Purchase Inspection
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