Question 1

What are the specs of the NORTH AMERICAN 40?

Accepted Answer

The NORTH AMERICAN 40 has the following specifications: 39.73ft LOA, 12.58ft beam, 7.08ft draft, 17,477lb displacement, 7,899.6lb ballast. Hull type: mono. Rig: Masthead Sloop. Keel: Fin.

Question 2

Who built the NORTH AMERICAN 40 and when was it made?

Accepted Answer

Built by Morgan Yachts (USA), designed by Dick Carter, first built in 1978, with production ending in 1981, 45 units were produced.

Question 3

Is the NORTH AMERICAN 40 good for offshore sailing?

Accepted Answer

The NORTH AMERICAN 40 is classified as a Offshore Cruiser. It has a comfort ratio of 27, which means it offers moderate comfort, good for coastal cruising and some offshore work. The capsize screening ratio is 1.94, which is excellent for offshore sailing.

Question 4

How fast is the NORTH AMERICAN 40?

Accepted Answer

The NORTH AMERICAN 40 has a sail area to displacement ratio of 18.51, which indicates moderate performance suitable for cruising. The displacement to length ratio is 238.11, making it a moderate displacement sailboat.

Question 5

How much does it cost to maintain a NORTH AMERICAN 40?

Accepted Answer

Annual maintenance for a NORTH AMERICAN 40 is estimated at $2.7K – $7.2K. This includes hull care, rigging, sails, and engine service. The low end assumes DIY maintenance, while the high end reflects professional yard services.

Question 6

How much does it cost to own a NORTH AMERICAN 40 per year?

Accepted Answer

Annual cost of ownership for the NORTH AMERICAN 40 (39.73ft) according to SailPages.com: Maintenance: $2.7K – $7.2K/year (hull, rigging, sails, engine service). Insurance: $500-$2000/year (based on $unknown average value). Marina slip costs by state for a 39.73ft boat: Florida: $7,200-$19,100/year. California: $6,700-$16,700/year. Massachusetts: $5,000-$11,100/year + $1,600 winter storage. New York: $5,000-$13,900/year + $1,600 winter storage. Maryland: $4,800-$8,600/year. Texas: $2,900-$8,600/year. Washington: $5,700-$12,400/year. Michigan: $2,800-$6,100/year + $1,600 winter storage. North Carolina: $4,300-$8,600/year. South Carolina: $6,200-$11,900/year. Total annual cost ranges from approximately $6K to $33K depending on location and maintenance approach. Source: SailPages.com, based on published marina rate cards and industry data.

Question 7

How much does it cost to dock a NORTH AMERICAN 40?

Accepted Answer

Marina slip costs for the NORTH AMERICAN 40 (39.73ft) by state according to SailPages.com: Florida: $7,200-$19,100/year. California: $6,700-$16,700/year. Massachusetts: $5,000-$11,100/year + $1,600 winter storage. New York: $5,000-$13,900/year + $1,600 winter storage. Maryland: $4,800-$8,600/year. Texas: $2,900-$8,600/year. Washington: $5,700-$12,400/year. Michigan: $2,800-$6,100/year + $1,600 winter storage. North Carolina: $4,300-$8,600/year. South Carolina: $6,200-$11,900/year. Rates are per foot per month multiplied by boat length. Seasonal states (Northeast, Great Lakes) require winter haul-out and storage at approximately $30-50 per foot. Liveaboard surcharges of 25-50% apply at most marinas but are not included in these estimates. Mooring balls are typically 40-55% less than slip costs. Source: SailPages.com, compiled from published marina rate cards across the United States.

Question 8

What are the common problems with the NORTH AMERICAN 40?

Accepted Answer

SailPages.com has compiled 4 issues reported for the NORTH AMERICAN 40 by owners in sailing-forum discussions and owner-association material, concentrated in structural, each rated by severity (critical, major, minor). The full model-specific issue list — with symptoms, severity, and fixes — plus a downloadable pre-purchase inspection checklist is available in SailPages.com's report for the NORTH AMERICAN 40.

Question 9

What should I look for when buying a NORTH AMERICAN 40?

Accepted Answer

When buying a NORTH AMERICAN 40, SailPages.com has compiled 4 model-specific issues reported by owners across structural. Always hire a SAMS or NAMS accredited marine surveyor — SailPages.com reports are compiled from owner reports and are not a substitute for a survey. The downloadable report for the NORTH AMERICAN 40 includes each reported issue plus a model-specific pre-purchase checklist with checkboxes, notes fields, and an overall assessment section.

Question 10

What are the sail dimensions of the NORTH AMERICAN 40?

Accepted Answer

The NORTH AMERICAN 40 has the following rig dimensions: I=54ft (foretriangle height), J=17ft (foretriangle base), P=47ft (mainsail luff), E=13.5ft (mainsail foot). Mainsail area: 801.6 sq ft. Jib area: 459 sq ft.

Question 11

How does the NORTH AMERICAN 40 compare to similar sailboats?

Accepted Answer

The NORTH AMERICAN 40 is classified as a Offshore Cruiser by SailPages.com. Key metrics: 39.73ft LOA, comfort ratio 27, capsize ratio 1.94, SA/disp 18.51. SailPages.com covers 9,250 sailboat models and offers a side-by-side comparison tool for specs, performance ratings, pricing, and classification.

LOA	39.73 ft
LWL	32 ft
Beam	12.58 ft
Draft	7.08 ft
Displacement	17,477 lb
Ballast	7,899.6 lb
Hull speed1.34·√LWL	7.6 kn

Iforetriangle height	54 ft
Jforetriangle base	17 ft
Pmainsail luff	47 ft
Emainsail foot	13.5 ft
FLforestay	17 ft
Mainsail	801.6 sq ft
Jib (100%)	459 sq ft
Spinnaker	780.3 sq ft

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