OLSON 40
Specifications
Hull
| LOA | 40.33 ft |
| LWL | 36 ft |
| Beam | 11.33 ft |
| Draft | 6.5 ft |
| Displacement | 10,350 lb |
| Ballast | 5,500 lb |
| Hull speed1.34·√LWL | 8.0 kn |
Rig & Sails
| Iforetriangle height | 51.25 ft |
| Jforetriangle base | 15.75 ft |
| Pmainsail luff | 44.21 ft |
| Emainsail foot | 14.3 ft |
| FLforestay | 15.8 ft |
| Mainsail | 745 sq ft |
| Jib (100%) | 403.6 sq ft |
| Spinnaker | 686.1 sq ft |
Engine
| Yanmar | 3GM30F27 hpSee all 31 parts → |
About the OLSON 40
Sailplans seem to vary and position of the mast must have been changed at least once meaning that rig dimension may not be consistent between boats.
Performance
ORC Performance Data(1 certificate)
Measured performance data from ORC (Offshore Racing Congress) certificates.
Polar Diagram
Boat speed (kn) vs. true wind angle. Source: ORC
Racing Ratings
Triple Number
ORC Measured
Sail Areas (ORC)
Speed Table (kn)
| TWA \ TWS | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 20 | 24 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 52° | 4.5 | 6.0 | 7.0 | 7.5 | 7.6 | 7.7 | 7.8 | 7.8 | 7.8 |
| 60° | 4.8 | 6.4 | 7.3 | 7.7 | 7.8 | 7.9 | 8.0 | 8.1 | 8.1 |
| 75° | 5.1 | 6.5 | 7.4 | 7.8 | 8.1 | 8.2 | 8.3 | 8.5 | 8.6 |
| 90° | 4.8 | 6.4 | 7.3 | 7.8 | 8.2 | 8.5 | 8.7 | 9.0 | 9.2 |
| 110° | 4.2 | 5.8 | 7.1 | 7.8 | 8.2 | 8.5 | 8.8 | 9.2 | 9.7 |
| 120° | 4.0 | 5.7 | 7.0 | 7.7 | 8.2 | 8.7 | 9.1 | 9.8 | 10.3 |
| 135° | 3.5 | 5.1 | 6.4 | 7.3 | 8.0 | 8.5 | 9.0 | 10.3 | 12.0 |
| 150° | 2.9 | 4.3 | 5.5 | 6.6 | 7.4 | 8.0 | 8.4 | 9.5 | 11.1 |
| Beat VMG | 2.9 | 4.0 | 4.8 | 5.2 | 5.4 | 5.5 | 5.6 | 5.7 | 5.6 |
| Run VMG | 2.5 | 3.7 | 4.7 | 5.7 | 6.5 | 7.1 | 7.6 | 8.5 | 9.6 |
Pricing
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Estimated Cost of Ownership
Based on 40.33ft LOA. Actual costs vary by condition, usage, and local rates.
Known Issues & Pre-Purchase Inspection
5 reported issues across 2 systems for the OLSON 40, compiled from owner reports in sailing forums and owner-association material.
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