BABA 40 PILOT HOUSE
Specifications
Hull
| LOA | 39.83 ft |
| LWL | 34.5 ft |
| Beam | 12.83 ft |
| Draft | 6 ft |
| Displacement | 29,000 lb |
| Ballast | 12,000.2 lb |
| Hull speed1.34·√LWL | 7.9 kn |
Rig & Sails
| Iforetriangle height | 50 ft |
| Jforetriangle base | 21 ft |
| Pmainsail luff | 46 ft |
| Emainsail foot | 14.75 ft |
| FLforestay | 21 ft |
| Mainsail | 891.4 sq ft |
| Jib (100%) | 525 sq ft |
| Spinnaker | 892.5 sq ft |
About the BABA 40 PILOT HOUSE
Pilot House version shown here. See also BABA 40.
The Baba 40 Pilot House is a robust offshore cruiser designed by Robert Perry and built by Ta Shing Shipyards in TAIWAN, with production records indicating a single build year of 1980. As a heavy-displacement cutter with a full keel, it offers exceptional stability and comfort, characterized by a displacement of 29000.0 lb and a comfort ratio of 41.5.
- Best for:
- This vessel is ideally suited for serious bluewater cruisers and those seeking a safe, comfortable passage-making boat, particularly those who value the protection of a pilot house and are prepared for the maintenance demands of a heavy, full-keel design.
- Bluewater capability:
- With a capsize ratio of 1.67 and a displacement of 29000.0 lb, the Baba 40 Pilot House demonstrates strong offshore suitability, further evidenced by the high frequency of watermaker (22 mentions) and solar panel (10 mentions) installations in the fleet.
- Comparables:
- Comparable boats include the Cal 40 and O'Day 40, which share similar heavy-displacement characteristics and full-keel designs from the late 1970s and early 1980s, offering similar stability and coastal cruising capabilities.
Direct variant of the BABA 40 PILOT HOUSE
Near-identical models — same hull, builder and designer, re-badged or lightly changed. Specs and owner-reported issues are typically shared across the group, so a sister model's page may carry detail this one doesn't.
Performance
Market Price
Estimated Cost of Ownership
Based on 39.83ft LOA. Actual costs vary by condition, usage, and local rates.
Known Issues & Pre-Purchase Inspection
6 reported issues across 6 systems for the BABA 40 PILOT HOUSE, compiled from owner reports in sailing forums and owner-association material.
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