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Baba 40 Pilot House
Designer: Robert Perry  ·  Builder: Ta Shing Shipyards (Taiwan)  ·  First built: 1980
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About the Baba 40 Pilot House

Built by Taiwan's renowned Baba Yachts, this pilot house variant represents the yard's commitment to creating robust, go-anywhere cruising vessels. The distinctive enclosed helm station defines the boat's character, offering weather protection and excellent visibility while maintaining the traditional aesthetic that made Baba famous among serious cruisers. Known for their heavy displacement construction and conservative design philosophy, Baba yachts earned their reputation by prioritizing seaworthiness over speed. The pilot house configuration enhances this practical approach, providing a secure steering position that's particularly valuable during extended passages or challenging weather conditions. The raised helm offers commanding views while keeping the helmsman dry and comfortable. This design appeals strongly to couples planning extended cruising or those who value the security of an enclosed steering station. The layout typically maximizes interior volume while maintaining the structural integrity that Baba owners expect. Built during an era when Taiwanese yards were establishing their reputation for quality construction, these boats often feature solid fiberglass hulls and robust hardware suitable for offshore voyaging. While not designed for racing, the Baba 40 Pilot House excels as a capable passage-maker that prioritizes crew comfort and safety over pure performance.

Core Dimensions
LOA (Length Overall) 39.83 ft / 12.14 m
LWL (Waterline Length) 34.50 ft / 10.52 m
Beam 12.83 ft / 3.91 m
Max Draft 6.00 ft / 1.83 m
Displacement 29,000.00 lb / 13,154 kg
Ballast 12,000.00 lb / 5,443 kg
Design & Construction
Hull Type Long Keel
Rigging Type Cutter
Construction FG
Designer Robert Perry
Builder Ta Shing Shipyards (TAIWAN)
First Built 1980
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Performance Ratios
Ballast/Displacement Ballast to Displacement ratio shows what percentage of the boat's total weight is ballast. Higher values generally mean better initial stability and stiffer sail carrying.
30–35% — Typical cruiser35–45% — Stiff performance boatOver 45% — Racing oriented
41.38
Displacement/Length Displacement to Length ratio measures how heavy a boat is relative to its waterline length. Lower values mean a lighter, faster boat.
Under 100 — Ultralight racer100–200 — Light cruiser/racer200–300 — Moderate cruiser300–400 — Heavy cruiserOver 400 — Very heavy
315.28
Pounds/Inch Immersion Pounds per Inch Immersion (PPI) tells you how much weight is needed to sink the boat one inch. Useful for calculating how additional gear and stores affect waterline. 9.49 pounds/inch
Rig Dimensions
I (Foretriangle Height) 14.71
J (Foretriangle Base) 21.00 ft / 6.40 m
P (Mainsail Luff) 864.00 ft² / 80.27 m²
E (Mainsail Foot) Volvo
How It Compares

vs. Christina 40 Hans Christian, Panda 40, Tashiba 40

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Dimensions
LOA
Baba 40 Pilot House ★
39.8 ft
Christina 40 Hans Christian
39.8 ft
Panda 40
39.9 ft
Tashiba 40
39.9 ft
LWL
Baba 40 Pilot House ★
34.5 ft
Christina 40 Hans Christian
33.1 ft
Panda 40
34.5 ft
Tashiba 40
34.5 ft
Beam
Baba 40 Pilot House ★
12.8 ft
Christina 40 Hans Christian
12.7 ft
Panda 40
12.8 ft
Tashiba 40
12.8 ft
Displacement
Baba 40 Pilot House ★
29 lbs
Christina 40 Hans Christian
22 lbs
Panda 40
29 lbs
Tashiba 40
29 lbs
Ballast
Baba 40 Pilot House ★
12 lbs
Christina 40 Hans Christian
8 lbs
Panda 40
12 lbs
Tashiba 40
10 lbs
Sail Area
Baba 40 Pilot House ★
Christina 40 Hans Christian
771 sq ft
Panda 40
859 sq ft
Tashiba 40
865 sq ft
Performance
PHRF Rating (lower = faster)
Baba 40 Pilot House ★
Christina 40 Hans Christian
Panda 40
164 s/nm
Tashiba 40
138 s/nm
SA / Displacement (higher = more powerful)
Baba 40 Pilot House ★
Christina 40 Hans Christian
15.5
Panda 40
14.6
Tashiba 40
14.7
Ballast / Disp (higher = stiffer)
Baba 40 Pilot House ★
41.4 %
Christina 40 Hans Christian
35.6 %
Panda 40
Tashiba 40
34.5 %
Comfort Ratio (higher = more comfortable offshore)
Baba 40 Pilot House ★
Christina 40 Hans Christian
33.7
Panda 40
41.5
Tashiba 40
41.5
Capsize Screening (lower = safer)
Baba 40 Pilot House ★
Christina 40 Hans Christian
1.80
Panda 40
1.67
Tashiba 40
1.67
Displacement / Length (lower = lighter)
Baba 40 Pilot House ★
315
Christina 40 Hans Christian
276
Panda 40
Tashiba 40
315
Hull Speed
Baba 40 Pilot House ★
Christina 40 Hans Christian
7.7 kts
Panda 40
7.9 kts
Tashiba 40
7.9 kts
Speed Number (higher = faster)
Baba 40 Pilot House ★
Christina 40 Hans Christian
1.8
Panda 40
1.5
Tashiba 40
1.5
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