KIWI 40FC
Specifications
Hull
| LOA | 39.99 ft |
| LWL | 39.7 ft |
| Beam | 14.76 ft |
| Draft | 9.84 ft |
| Displacement | 9,921 lb |
| Ballast | 5,070.6 lb |
| Hull speed1.34·√LWL | 8.4 kn |
About the KIWI 40FC
Design to Class 40 rules.
The Kiwi 40FC is a modern performance cruiser designed by Farr Yacht Design and built by Hakes Marine in 2012. With a hull count of ?, this single-year production run represents a specific iteration of the Kiwi 40 line, featuring a fractional sloop rig and a displacement of 9921.0 lb.
- Best for:
- This boat suits performance-oriented coastal cruisers and club racers who prioritize speed and handling over heavy bluewater comfort. Its low D/L ratio of 70.78 and fractional rig indicate a focus on planing potential and upwind efficiency.
- Bluewater capability:
- While the Kiwi 40FC features a robust fin keel and a low capsize ratio of 2.75, its relatively light displacement of 9921.0 lb and low comfort ratio of 10.69 suggest it is better suited for protected coastal waters than heavy offshore passages.
- Comparables:
- Comparable boats include the Nauticat 41 and the Beneteau First 40.7, as they share similar fractional sloop rigs and performance-focused hull forms from the same era. These rivals also target the sub-40ft performance cruiser market with similar beam and draft characteristics.
Performance
Pricing
We don't have market pricing data for the KIWI 40FC 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 39.99ft LOA. Actual costs vary by condition, usage, and local rates.
Known Issues & Pre-Purchase Inspection
We don't have enough data on the KIWI 40FCyet 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 KIWI 40FC? 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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