CENIT 40
Specifications
Hull
| LOA | 39.7 ft |
| LWL | 31.5 ft |
| Beam | 12.3 ft |
| Draft | 6.89 ft |
| Displacement | 16,094 lb |
| Ballast | 7,274.5 lb |
| Hull speed1.34·√LWL | 7.5 kn |
Rig & Sails
| Iforetriangle height | 52.33 ft |
| Jforetriangle base | 15.58 ft |
| Pmainsail luff | 46.92 ft |
| Emainsail foot | 15.58 ft |
| FLforestay | 15.6 ft |
| Mainsail | 802.4 sq ft |
| Jib (100%) | 407.7 sq ft |
| Spinnaker | 693 sq ft |
About the CENIT 40
Thanks to CENIT 40 owner Harald Braun for providing additional information on the Cenit models.
The Cenit 40 is a rare Swedish-built cruising yacht designed by Leif Ängermark, with only 15 hulls constructed between 1987 and 1992. Its scarcity and specific build history make it a unique entry in the late-80s market, distinct from more mass-produced contemporaries.
- Best for:
- This boat suits experienced coastal cruisers and offshore adventurers who value a heavy-displacement, stable platform and are comfortable with the challenges of maintaining a rare, low-production vessel with limited parts availability.
- Bluewater capability:
- With a displacement of 16094.0 lb and a capsize ratio of 1.95, the Cenit 40 exhibits strong offshore stability and seakeeping characteristics suitable for extended bluewater passages.
- Comparables:
- Comparable boats include the Hallberg-Rassy 40 and the Nautor's Swan 40, as they share similar heavy displacement, robust construction philosophies, and target the serious bluewater cruising demographic of the late 1980s.
Performance
ORC Performance Data(2 certificates)
Measured performance data from ORC (Offshore Racing Congress) certificates.
Polar Diagram
Boat speed (kn) vs. true wind angle. Source: ORC
Racing Ratings
Triple Number
ORC Measured
Sail Areas (ORC)
Speed Table (kn)
| TWA \ TWS | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 20 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 52° | 5.0 | 5.9 | 6.6 | 7.0 | 7.2 | 7.3 | 7.3 |
| 60° | 5.2 | 6.2 | 6.9 | 7.2 | 7.4 | 7.5 | 7.5 |
| 75° | 5.5 | 6.4 | 7.1 | 7.4 | 7.6 | 7.8 | 8.0 |
| 90° | 5.5 | 6.6 | 7.2 | 7.4 | 7.7 | 7.9 | 8.2 |
| 110° | 5.6 | 6.8 | 7.4 | 7.8 | 8.0 | 8.2 | 8.4 |
| 120° | 5.5 | 6.7 | 7.4 | 7.7 | 8.1 | 8.4 | 8.8 |
| 135° | 5.0 | 6.1 | 7.0 | 7.5 | 7.9 | 8.2 | 9.0 |
| 150° | 4.2 | 5.3 | 6.3 | 7.1 | 7.5 | 7.8 | 8.6 |
| Beat VMG | 3.2 | 3.9 | 4.4 | 4.8 | 5.0 | 5.1 | 5.2 |
| Run VMG | 3.7 | 4.6 | 5.5 | 6.2 | 6.8 | 7.3 | 8.0 |
Pricing
We don't have market pricing data for the CENIT 40 yet. If you own one, help other buyers — what did you pay for it? Reports build a community price estimate over time.
Estimated Cost of Ownership
Based on 39.7ft LOA. Actual costs vary by condition, usage, and local rates.
Known Issues & Pre-Purchase Inspection
We don't have enough data on the CENIT 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.
Own a CENIT 40? Reports from owners are what turn this into a model-specific checklist — and they're the reason the boats above it have one.
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