CHOATE 40

About the CHOATE 40

Designed by Scott Kaufman and built by Dennis Choate in the USA, the Choate 40 is a rare, single-year production model with only one hull built in 1979. This unique vessel combines a 39.33 ft LOA with a 12.56 ft beam, resulting in a heavy 12700.0 lb displacement and a 20.04 comfort ratio that prioritizes seakeeping over speed.

Best for:

This boat is best suited for experienced coastal cruisers or conservative bluewater sailors who value a heavy, stable platform and are prepared for significant structural maintenance. Its narrow beam-to-length ratio and heavy displacement make it less ideal for single-handers seeking easy handling.

Bluewater capability:

With a 185.78 D/L ratio, 2.16 capsize ratio, and 7400.3 lb of ballast, the Choate 40 possesses strong inherent stability and offshore potential, provided critical structural integrity issues are resolved.

Comparables:

Comparable to other late-1970s heavy-displacement cruising sloops like the Cal 40 or O'Day 38, though the Choate 40 is distinct due to its custom builder origin and singular production run. It shares design DNA with Kaufman's later production models but lacks the economies of scale found in mass-produced contemporaries.