LIDGARD 40
Specifications
Hull
| LOA | 40 ft |
| LWL | 31.4 ft |
| Beam | 13 ft |
| Draft | 7.3 ft |
| Displacement | 13,800 lb |
| Hull speed1.34·√LWL | 7.5 kn |
Rig & Sails
| Iforetriangle height | 45.6 ft |
| Jforetriangle base | 13.8 ft |
| Pmainsail luff | 49.2 ft |
| Emainsail foot | 18.8 ft |
| FLforestay | 13.8 ft |
| Mainsail | 814.1 sq ft |
| Jib (100%) | 314.6 sq ft |
| Spinnaker | 534.9 sq ft |
About the LIDGARD 40
The Lidgard 40 is a 40.0 ft masthead sloop designed by John Lidgard and built in 1983. With a displacement of 13800.0 lb and a beam of 13.0 ft, it represents a substantial, heavy-displacement cruising platform from the early 1980s.
- Best for:
- This boat is best suited for coastal and nearshore cruisers who prioritize comfort and stability over high-speed performance, given its high comfort ratio of 20.62 and moderate sail area-to-displacement ratio of 21.69.
- Bluewater capability:
- With a low capsize ratio of 2.17 and a displacement of 13800.0 lb, the Lidgard 40 exhibits strong inherent stability and sea-keeping qualities suitable for protected offshore passages.
- Comparables:
- Comparable boats include the Cal 40 and O'Day 40, which share similar beam dimensions and heavy displacement characteristics typical of 1980s family cruisers.
Performance
Pricing
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Estimated Cost of Ownership
Based on 40ft LOA. Actual costs vary by condition, usage, and local rates.
Known Issues & Pre-Purchase Inspection
We don't have enough data on the LIDGARD 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.
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