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Valiant 40
Valiant · 1973–1990
Valiant 40
Valiant · 1973–1990
LOA 39.8ft
Beam 12.1ft
Disp. 22,000lbs
Ballast Ratio 40%
D/L Ratio 288
CSV 1.82
MCR 32.8
SA/D 15.9
Cabins 2
Berths 5
Sea Berths 3
Rudder Skeg Hung
Keel Modified Fin
Rig Cutter
Mast Keel Stepped
Cockpit Aft
Hull Modified Full
Stern Canoe
Bob Perry design. One of the most respected bluewater cruisers ever built. Canoe stern, high ballast ratio.
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Score Breakdown
Offshore passage-making capability. Prioritizes structural strength, stability, safety features, and sea-kindliness.
Rudder Type Skeg Hung · 20% weight ·
100 pts
Keel Type Modified Fin · 10% weight ·
95 pts
Mast Step Keel Stepped · 10% weight ·
100 pts
Ballast Ratio 0.40 · 10% weight ·
88 pts
Backstay Yes · 10% weight ·
100 pts
Galley Safety L Shaped · 10% weight ·
80 pts
Capsize Screening 1.82 · 10% weight ·
73 pts
D/L Ratio 288 · 10% weight ·
94 pts
Motion Comfort 32.8 · 10% weight ·
71 pts
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