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Buccaneer 40 Crowther
Designer: Lock Crowther  ·  Builder: Various From Plans  ·  First built: 1972
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About the Buccaneer 40 Crowther

Designed by the renowned Australian multihull pioneers Lock Crowther, this 40-foot catamaran represents decades of expertise in high-performance sailing craft. The Crowther design philosophy emphasizes speed and seaworthiness, making this vessel an appealing choice for sailors seeking both cruising comfort and exciting performance. Built for coastal cruising and offshore passages, the Buccaneer 40 features the characteristic Crowther hull shapes that balance stability with sailing efficiency. The catamaran configuration provides exceptional interior space relative to its length, while the shallow draft opens up cruising grounds inaccessible to deeper-keeled monohulls. Lock Crowther's reputation for creating fast, safe multihulls is well-established in the sailing community, with designs that have proven themselves in both racing and long-distance cruising scenarios. The Buccaneer 40 likely incorporates many of these time-tested design elements, including robust construction methods suited to the demands of multihull sailing. While detailed specifications may be limited, the Crowther pedigree suggests a vessel capable of impressive passage times while offering the stability and comfort that make catamarans increasingly popular among serious cruising sailors seeking alternatives to traditional monohull designs.

Core Dimensions
LOA (Length Overall) 40.50 ft / 12.34 m
Beam 27.50 ft / 8.38 m
Max Draft 6.00 ft / 1.83 m
Min Draft 3.50 ft / 1.07 m
Displacement 9,500.00 lb / 4,309 kg
Sail Area (Reported) 1,072.00 ft² / 99.59 m²
Design & Construction
Hull Type Trimaran Dbrd.
Rigging Type Masthead Sloop
Construction FG or Plywood
Designer Lock Crowther
Builder various from plans
First Built 1972
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Performance Ratios
SA/Displacement Sail Area to Displacement ratio measures how much sail power a boat has relative to its weight. Higher values mean more performance and speed.
Under 14 — Heavy cruiser, slow14–18 — Cruising sailboat18–22 — Cruiser/racerOver 22 — Performance racer
38.37
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