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CODE 40

CL Sailboats🇨🇦· Design: Andre Cornu
from 1976
$200 – $700 est. annual maintenance
DinghymonoFractional SloopVariable

Specifications

Hull

LOA13.12 ft
Beam5.25 ft
Draft3.28 ft/ 0.66 ft min
Displacement181 lb

About the CODE 40

High performance 2 person dinghy with trapeze commonly used for sail training groups in Canada. A later, more 'institutional' version has somewhat less sail area.

Sailpages Buyer's Take

The Code 40 is a fractional sloop designed by Andre Cornu and built by CL Sailboats (CAN), with production records indicating a build year of 1976. While the exact hull count is unspecified, this vessel represents a specific era of Canadian boatbuilding characterized by its 13.12 ft LOA and 5.25 ft beam.

Best for:
This boat suits coastal cruisers and weekend sailors who prioritize a compact, manageable fractional sloop layout over long-range offshore endurance.
Bluewater capability:
With a displacement of 181.0 lb and a capsize ratio of 3.71, the Code 40 is not designed for serious bluewater cruising and is best suited for protected coastal waters.
Comparables:
Comparable boats from the same era include other CL Sailboats models and similarly sized fractional sloops from the mid-1970s that share the 13-14 ft LOA range and moderate displacement characteristics.

Performance

Capsize3.71
SA/Disp54.0

Pricing

We don't have market pricing data for the CODE 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 13.12ft LOA. Actual costs vary by condition, usage, and local rates.

$/ft/mo
Annual Maintenance
$200 – $700
Hull, rigging, sails, engine service
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Known Issues & Pre-Purchase Inspection

3 reported issues across 2 systems for the CODE 40, compiled from owner reports in sailing forums and owner-association material.

2 critical1 major
Rigging2Deck1

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