Hey guys.
My partner Nikki and I purchased a 40.5 in May 2011 at Longbeach. Its time for us to finally go back to LA on the 6th of Feb. Here we will sort out any other issues and do some testing before setting off to San Diego for a longer shake down then off to the Marquesas.
I just thought I would make a thread on it in case anyone was interested. We chose the 40.5 after looking at a few boats. We liked the interior layout and cruising extras this boat had. Front head converted into tool and spares area with a 12V diesel generator. Has medium sizes solar array and davits. It came with a 11.5 foot center console caribe with 40hp. We sold this for a hansom sum and are still looking for a smaller rib.
We have had the rig and sails replaced while we were back at home in Australia. We also added a soft facnor furling screecher (cruising code zero). With the huge code 0 we no longer need a huge 130% genoa. We got a 110% jib with the foot a bit higher than the stock deck sweeper for visibility and sea keeping. This should give us a more effective choice of sails in both strong and light winds.
Our main still only has 2 reefs but they are much more aggressive. With the 2nd reef equaling closer to the sail area of a normal 3rd reed and the first reef equaling about 1.5 reefs on a 3 reef sail. Main is loose footed and has partial battens on the lower half for better ability to shape the sail via the foot tension.
We would love any advice from fellow 40.5 owners on the strengths and weaknesses of this design. Rick D and others have already been particularly helpful.
Thanks, Dennis.
My partner Nikki and I purchased a 40.5 in May 2011 at Longbeach. Its time for us to finally go back to LA on the 6th of Feb. Here we will sort out any other issues and do some testing before setting off to San Diego for a longer shake down then off to the Marquesas.
I just thought I would make a thread on it in case anyone was interested. We chose the 40.5 after looking at a few boats. We liked the interior layout and cruising extras this boat had. Front head converted into tool and spares area with a 12V diesel generator. Has medium sizes solar array and davits. It came with a 11.5 foot center console caribe with 40hp. We sold this for a hansom sum and are still looking for a smaller rib.
We have had the rig and sails replaced while we were back at home in Australia. We also added a soft facnor furling screecher (cruising code zero). With the huge code 0 we no longer need a huge 130% genoa. We got a 110% jib with the foot a bit higher than the stock deck sweeper for visibility and sea keeping. This should give us a more effective choice of sails in both strong and light winds.
Our main still only has 2 reefs but they are much more aggressive. With the 2nd reef equaling closer to the sail area of a normal 3rd reed and the first reef equaling about 1.5 reefs on a 3 reef sail. Main is loose footed and has partial battens on the lower half for better ability to shape the sail via the foot tension.
We would love any advice from fellow 40.5 owners on the strengths and weaknesses of this design. Rick D and others have already been particularly helpful.
Thanks, Dennis.
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