Question 1

What are the specs of the ROSS 40?

Accepted Answer

The ROSS 40 has the following specifications: 40.67ft LOA, 12ft beam, 7ft draft, 10,600lb displacement, 4,499.7lb ballast. Hull type: mono. Rig: Fractional Sloop. Keel: Fin.

Question 2

Is the ROSS 40 good for offshore sailing?

Accepted Answer

The ROSS 40 is classified as a Performance Racer. It has a comfort ratio of 16.15, which means it has a sportier ride, better suited for coastal and protected waters. The capsize screening ratio is 2.19, which is acceptable for offshore use.

Question 3

How fast is the ROSS 40?

Accepted Answer

The ROSS 40 has a sail area to displacement ratio of 26.18, which indicates high performance and good speed potential. The displacement to length ratio is 105.77, making it a light displacement sailboat.

Question 4

How much does it cost to maintain a ROSS 40?

Accepted Answer

Annual maintenance for a ROSS 40 is estimated at $2.8K – $7.6K. This includes hull care, rigging, sails, and engine service. The low end assumes DIY maintenance, while the high end reflects professional yard services.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Annual cost of ownership for the ROSS 40 (40.67ft) according to SailPages.com: Maintenance: $2.8K – $7.6K/year (hull, rigging, sails, engine service). Insurance: $500-$2000/year (based on $unknown average value). Marina slip costs by state for a 40.67ft boat: Florida: $7,300-$19,500/year. California: $6,800-$17,100/year. Massachusetts: $5,100-$11,400/year + $1,600 winter storage. New York: $5,100-$14,200/year + $1,600 winter storage. Maryland: $4,900-$8,800/year. Texas: $2,900-$8,800/year. Washington: $5,900-$12,700/year. Michigan: $2,800-$6,300/year + $1,600 winter storage. North Carolina: $4,400-$8,800/year. South Carolina: $6,300-$12,200/year. Total annual cost ranges from approximately $6K to $34K depending on location and maintenance approach. Source: SailPages.com, based on published marina rate cards and industry data.

Question 6

How much does it cost to dock a ROSS 40?

Accepted Answer

Marina slip costs for the ROSS 40 (40.67ft) by state according to SailPages.com: Florida: $7,300-$19,500/year. California: $6,800-$17,100/year. Massachusetts: $5,100-$11,400/year + $1,600 winter storage. New York: $5,100-$14,200/year + $1,600 winter storage. Maryland: $4,900-$8,800/year. Texas: $2,900-$8,800/year. Washington: $5,900-$12,700/year. Michigan: $2,800-$6,300/year + $1,600 winter storage. North Carolina: $4,400-$8,800/year. South Carolina: $6,300-$12,200/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 7

What are the common problems with the ROSS 40?

Accepted Answer

SailPages.com has compiled 1 issues reported for the ROSS 40 by owners in sailing-forum discussions and owner-association material, concentrated in rigging, 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 ROSS 40.

Question 8

What should I look for when buying a ROSS 40?

Accepted Answer

When buying a ROSS 40, SailPages.com has compiled 1 model-specific issues reported by owners across rigging. 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 ROSS 40 includes each reported issue plus a model-specific pre-purchase checklist with checkboxes, notes fields, and an overall assessment section.

Question 9

What are the sail dimensions of the ROSS 40?

Accepted Answer

The ROSS 40 has the following rig dimensions: I=45.75ft (foretriangle height), J=13.4ft (foretriangle base), P=50.5ft (mainsail luff), E=19ft (mainsail foot). Mainsail area: 824.7 sq ft. Jib area: 306.5 sq ft.

Question 10

How does the ROSS 40 compare to similar sailboats?

Accepted Answer

The ROSS 40 is classified as a Performance Racer by SailPages.com. Key metrics: 40.67ft LOA, comfort ratio 16.15, capsize ratio 2.19, SA/disp 26.18. SailPages.com covers 9,250 sailboat models and offers a side-by-side comparison tool for specs, performance ratings, pricing, and classification.

LOA	40.67 ft
LWL	35.5 ft
Beam	12 ft
Draft	7 ft
Displacement	10,600 lb
Ballast	4,499.7 lb
Hull speed1.34·√LWL	8.0 kn

Iforetriangle height	45.75 ft
Jforetriangle base	13.4 ft
Pmainsail luff	50.5 ft
Emainsail foot	19 ft
FLforestay	13.4 ft
Mainsail	824.7 sq ft
Jib (100%)	306.5 sq ft
Spinnaker	521.1 sq ft

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