FUJI 40
Specifications
Hull
| LOA | 39.17 ft |
| LWL | 31 ft |
| Beam | 12.67 ft |
| Draft | 6 ft |
| Displacement | 27,065 lb |
| Ballast | 8,000.4 lb |
| Hull speed1.34·√LWL | 7.5 kn |
Rig & Sails
| Iforetriangle height | 52.21 ft |
| Jforetriangle base | 14.75 ft |
| Pmainsail luff | 46 ft |
| Emainsail foot | 17 ft |
| FLforestay | 14.8 ft |
| Mainsail | 807.3 sq ft |
| Jib (100%) | 385.1 sq ft |
| Spinnaker | 654.6 sq ft |
About the FUJI 40
The Fuji 40 is a rare, heavy-displacement cruising sloop designed by Sparkman & Stephens and built by Fuji Yacht Builders (JAP) in Japan. With only 15 hulls built in 1977, this model represents a distinct era of Japanese yacht construction featuring a masthead sloop rig and substantial build quality.
- Best for:
- This boat is best suited for experienced coastal cruisers and offshore adventurers who prioritize seakeeping and comfort over high-speed performance, given its high comfort ratio and heavy displacement.
- Bluewater capability:
- With a displacement of 27065.0 lb and a capsize ratio of 1.69, the Fuji 40 exhibits strong offshore stability and is well-suited for bluewater cruising.
- Comparables:
- Comparable boats include other Sparkman & Stephens designs from the late 1970s, such as the Cal 40 or O'Day 40, which share similar heavy-displacement characteristics and cruising-oriented layouts.
Performance
Market Price
Estimated Cost of Ownership
Based on 39.17ft LOA. Actual costs vary by condition, usage, and local rates.
Articles & Reviews
Known Issues & Pre-Purchase Inspection
We don't have enough data on the FUJI 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 FUJI 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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