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Vindö 40    

Length over all::

9,35 m

Mainsail: 17,6 sqm
Length water line:: 7,50 m Genoa I: 34,2 sqm
Beam:: 2,95 m Genoa II: 23 sqm
Draft 1,40 m Jib: 17,1 sqm
Displacement: 4,6 tons Self tacking jib No
Long keel (lead): 1,9 tons Spinnaker: 65 sqm
Engine Volvo Penta MD 2 B,  24 hp Rigging:

Masthead. Mast standing on deck.

Constructor: Carl Andersson Lys factor:

1,04

Construction: Hull in GRP single laminate
Mast height: 11, 5 m above deck (about 12,5 m above the water)
More: Inside rudder. Positive stern. Wheel steering.
Fuel tank: 50 liter Water tank: 150 liters
Number of bunks: 6 Cabin height: 1,95 m

The original leaflet from the Vindo Yard:

vindo40.pdf

The 40 was designed 1970. Until 1982 650 boats were built.

 

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