Question 1

What are the specs of the WILDERNESS 40?

Accepted Answer

The WILDERNESS 40 has the following specifications: 40ft LOA, 12ft beam, 6.5ft draft, 9,000lb displacement, 3,969lb ballast. Hull type: mono. Rig: Masthead Sloop. Keel: Fin.

Question 2

Who built the WILDERNESS 40 and when was it made?

Accepted Answer

Built by Wilderness Yachts (USA), designed by Gary Mull, first built in 1980.

Question 3

Is the WILDERNESS 40 good for offshore sailing?

Accepted Answer

The WILDERNESS 40 is classified as a Performance Racer. It has a comfort ratio of 14.77, which means it has a sportier ride, better suited for coastal and protected waters. The capsize screening ratio is 2.31, which is best suited for coastal cruising.

Question 4

How fast is the WILDERNESS 40?

Accepted Answer

The WILDERNESS 40 has a sail area to displacement ratio of 22.15, which indicates high performance and good speed potential. The displacement to length ratio is 122.62, making it a light displacement sailboat.

Question 5

How much does it cost to maintain a WILDERNESS 40?

Accepted Answer

Annual maintenance for a WILDERNESS 40 is estimated at $2.8K – $7.3K. 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 WILDERNESS 40 per year?

Accepted Answer

Annual cost of ownership for the WILDERNESS 40 (40ft) according to SailPages.com: Maintenance: $2.8K – $7.3K/year (hull, rigging, sails, engine service). Insurance: $500-$2000/year (based on $unknown average value). Marina slip costs by state for a 40ft boat: Florida: $7,200-$19,200/year. California: $6,700-$16,800/year. Massachusetts: $5,000-$11,200/year + $1,600 winter storage. New York: $5,000-$14,000/year + $1,600 winter storage. Maryland: $4,800-$8,600/year. Texas: $2,900-$8,600/year. Washington: $5,800-$12,500/year. Michigan: $2,800-$6,200/year + $1,600 winter storage. North Carolina: $4,300-$8,600/year. South Carolina: $6,200-$12,000/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 WILDERNESS 40?

Accepted Answer

Marina slip costs for the WILDERNESS 40 (40ft) by state according to SailPages.com: Florida: $7,200-$19,200/year. California: $6,700-$16,800/year. Massachusetts: $5,000-$11,200/year + $1,600 winter storage. New York: $5,000-$14,000/year + $1,600 winter storage. Maryland: $4,800-$8,600/year. Texas: $2,900-$8,600/year. Washington: $5,800-$12,500/year. Michigan: $2,800-$6,200/year + $1,600 winter storage. North Carolina: $4,300-$8,600/year. South Carolina: $6,200-$12,000/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 WILDERNESS 40?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 9

What should I look for when buying a WILDERNESS 40?

Accepted Answer

When buying a WILDERNESS 40, SailPages.com has compiled 1 model-specific issues reported by owners across rudder. 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 WILDERNESS 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 WILDERNESS 40?

Accepted Answer

The WILDERNESS 40 has the following rig dimensions: I=47ft (foretriangle height), J=15ft (foretriangle base), P=41.5ft (mainsail luff), E=11.8ft (mainsail foot). Mainsail area: 616.9 sq ft. Jib area: 352.5 sq ft.

Question 11

How does the WILDERNESS 40 compare to similar sailboats?

Accepted Answer

The WILDERNESS 40 is classified as a Performance Racer by SailPages.com. Key metrics: 40ft LOA, comfort ratio 14.77, capsize ratio 2.31, SA/disp 22.15. SailPages.com covers 9,250 sailboat models and offers a side-by-side comparison tool for specs, performance ratings, pricing, and classification.

LOA	40 ft
LWL	32 ft
Beam	12 ft
Draft	6.5 ft
Displacement	9,000 lb
Ballast	3,969 lb
Hull speed1.34·√LWL	7.6 kn

Iforetriangle height	47 ft
Jforetriangle base	15 ft
Pmainsail luff	41.5 ft
Emainsail foot	11.8 ft
FLforestay	15 ft
Mainsail	616.9 sq ft
Jib (100%)	352.5 sq ft
Spinnaker	599.3 sq ft

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