AURORA 40
Specifications
Hull
| LOA | 40.92 ft |
| LWL | 31.33 ft |
| Beam | 12.5 ft |
| Draft | 9.16 ft/ 4.08 ft min |
| Displacement | 22,500 lb |
| Ballast | 7,400.3 lb |
| Hull speed1.34·√LWL | 7.5 kn |
Rig & Sails
| Iforetriangle height | 52 ft |
| Jforetriangle base | 18.3 ft |
| Pmainsail luff | 47 ft |
| Emainsail foot | 17.3 ft |
| FLforestay | 18.3 ft |
| Mainsail | 914.9 sq ft |
| Jib (100%) | 475.8 sq ft |
| Spinnaker | 808.9 sq ft |
About the AURORA 40
The Aurora 40 is a rare, heavy-displacement cruiser designed by Mark Ellis/Hinterhoeller and built by Hinterhoeller Yachts (CAN). With only 4 hulls built in 1976, this vessel represents a highly exclusive and limited production run from the mid-1970s.
- Best for:
- This boat suits experienced cruisers seeking a robust, full-keel cutter with significant displacement for comfortable offshore passages. Its design favors stability and seakeeping over speed, making it ideal for those prioritizing safety and comfort in challenging conditions.
- Bluewater capability:
- With a displacement of 22500.0 lb, a capsize ratio of 1.77, and a full/long keel, the Aurora 40 is well-suited for bluewater cruising due to its inherent stability and heavy construction.
- Comparables:
- Comparable boats include other heavy-displacement, full-keel cutters from the 1970s such as the Cal 40 or O'Day 40, which share similar conservative hull forms and cruising-oriented performance profiles. These vessels are comparable due to their emphasis on durability and traditional sailing characteristics rather than modern planing capabilities.
Performance
Pricing
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Estimated Cost of Ownership
Based on 40.92ft LOA. Actual costs vary by condition, usage, and local rates.
Known Issues & Pre-Purchase Inspection
We don't have enough data on the AURORA 40yet to publish model-specific findings we'd stand behind — but here's a free general inspection checklist, built from our research into what actually goes wrong on boats of this kind.
Drawn from 7,029 documented issues across 2,391 models, ordered so the areas that most often turn up problems come first.
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