Looking to trade up to a B 40. Intereted in opinions and advice about this model. Also any thoughts on options and upgrades.
B 40
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We traded up from a 361 to a 43 so not quite the same but very similiar. I have sailed a 40 and expect you'll enjoy it very much. The 40/43s have a fairly flat hull and like to be sailed with axp 10-15 degrees heel. Flat is fast. Playing the traveler is key to maintaining a good feel to the helm. We have a bow thruster and wouldn't be without it. While I can and have handled her without it I do believe it takes the worry out of being close. The boat has a lot of electrical systems and therefore uses a lot of power. A new 40 now has LED lighting but non the less I would upgrade the house batteries to at least two 4Ds. If you get the electric toilet option I would also consider adding fresh water flush. It does a great job of eliminating the odor from sea water after it sits in a line or toilet. Doesn't use that much water to flush either. Not sure what they'll give you for anchor chain/rode, 25' of chain seems to be the standard. I swapped out the 25' to 65' and it makes a big difference in how the anchor holds. It's like a rock now. The boat needs more than 25' that's for sure. If you get the Neil Pryde furling main make sure they install the strap on the Tack. It's a retrofit to keep the main from kinking during furling. For the moment that's all I can think of. It's a good looking boat and you'll get a lot of compliment on her. Good luck and feel free to ask any questions.
Mike
Mike
I added two extra batteries, 3000 watt inverter, radar reflector, tv/dvd, mast antenna, bimini & dodger, APC Spinnaker, 4 kw.radar
Performance and prop
Thanks,
Has anyone upgraded to a feathering or folding prop. At the boatyard the other day the 3 bladed fixed prop looked like a giant sea anchor.
Waht kind of performane can I expect when close-hauled in a 10 knot breeze?
Thanks,
Has anyone upgraded to a feathering or folding prop. At the boatyard the other day the 3 bladed fixed prop looked like a giant sea anchor.
Waht kind of performane can I expect when close-hauled in a 10 knot breeze?
Still have the fixed blade prop and do agree it looks like an anchor. Although it doesn't seem to hold us back too much. There are too many variables to allow me to guess at what speeds you'll hit in 10kts of wind but I will tell you with confidence the 40 will make your 361 look like a slug. There is no comparison between the two, the 40 wins hands down and not just because of it's extra length. The 40/43 design just makes for much faster and responsive boat. Our 43 is faster under sail than motor and easily exceeds hull speed. I've seen speeds through the water, not over the ground, as high as 10kts. That was in 15-20kts of winds beam reaching. Broad reaching in 15-20kts we sustained mid 8s and touched 9kts in the puffs. They like to be sailed flat, in the 10-15 degree range, and playing the traveler is key to that. I've also had winds in the 10kt range apx 120 apparent with the roller furler main and standard genny and we were averaging 5.5kts. I seriously doubt you'll be disappointed in the 40's sailing ability or accomodations.
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