Archambault A40

Archambault A40
Development
DesignerJoubert Nivelt Design
LocationFrance
Year2004
BuilderArchambault Boats
RoleCruiser-Racer
NameArchambault A40
Boat
Displacement13,669 lb (6,200 kg) (light)
Draft7.91 ft (2.41 m)
Hull
Typemonohull
Constructionfibreglass
LOA39.34 ft (11.99 m)
LWL36.91 ft (11.25 m)
Beam12.34 ft (3.76 m)
Engine typeVolvo Penta D1-30 29 hp (22 kW) diesel engine
Hull appendages
Keel/board typefin keel
Ballast5,512 lb (2,500 kg)
Rudderinternally-mounted spade-type rudder
Rig
Rig typeBermuda rig
I foretriangle height53.44 ft (16.29 m)
J foretriangle base14.76 ft (4.50 m)
P mainsail luff49.21 ft (15.00 m)
E mainsail foot18.04 ft (5.50 m)
Sails
Sailplanfractional rigged sloop
Mainsail area443.87 sq ft (41.237 m2)
Jib/genoa area394.39 sq ft (36.640 m2)
Upwind sail area838.26 sq ft (77.877 m2)

The Archambault A40, or Archambault 40, is a French sailboat that was designed by Joubert Nivelt Design as a cruiser-racer and first built in 2004.