CREEKMORE 40
Specifications
Hull
| LOA | 39.83 ft |
| LWL | 35 ft |
| Beam | 13.5 ft |
| Draft | 5.5 ft |
| Displacement | 24,000 lb |
| Hull speed1.34·√LWL | 7.9 kn |
Rig & Sails
| Iforetriangle height | 49 ft |
| Jforetriangle base | 15.75 ft |
| Pmainsail luff | 48.75 ft |
| Emainsail foot | 16.75 ft |
| FLforestay | 15.8 ft |
| Mainsail | 826.8 sq ft |
| Jib (100%) | 385.9 sq ft |
| Spinnaker | 656 sq ft |
About the CREEKMORE 40
There may have been 8 built. All Creekmores were less than uniform with rigging and 'fit out' details.
The Creekmore 40 is a rare, heavy-displacement cruising yacht designed by Creekmore and built by various builders, with only 8 hulls constructed in 1980. Its substantial 24000.0 lb displacement and 31.79 comfort ratio indicate a vessel designed for stability and seakworthiness rather than high-speed planing.
- Best for:
- This boat is best suited for experienced coastal cruisers or those seeking a stable, comfortable platform for short offshore passages, given its heavy displacement and cutter rig configuration.
- Bluewater capability:
- With a low capsize ratio of 1.88 and a high displacement-to-length ratio of 249.9, the Creekmore 40 possesses the physical characteristics necessary for safe offshore passage-making, provided the single-hull build quality is verified.
- Comparables:
- Comparable boats from this era include the Tartan 40 and O'Day 40, which share similar beam dimensions and heavy-displacement characteristics, though the Creekmore's unique design and extremely low production run make it a distinct outlier.
Performance
Pricing
We don't have market pricing data for the CREEKMORE 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 39.83ft LOA. Actual costs vary by condition, usage, and local rates.
Known Issues & Pre-Purchase Inspection
We don't have enough data on the CREEKMORE 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 CREEKMORE 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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Which engine powers your CREEKMORE 40?
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Used sails that fit the CREEKMORE 40
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