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Cambria 40

Designer: David Walters  ·  Builder: Cabo Rico Custom Yachts, Inc.  ·  First built: 1985
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About the Cambria 40

Built during the 1970s, this classic 40-footer represents the era when fiberglass sailboat construction was reaching new levels of refinement. The Cambria 40 emerged as a versatile cruising yacht designed to balance comfort with sailing performance, appealing to sailors seeking both coastal exploration and occasional offshore passages. Her moderate displacement hull and traditional sailplan configuration suggest capable performance in varied conditions while maintaining predictable handling characteristics. The design emphasizes seaworthiness over pure speed, making her well-suited for extended cruising where reliability and comfort take precedence over racing performance. Like many boats from this vintage, the Cambria 40 likely features a spacious interior layout optimized for liveaboard cruising, with attention paid to storage and amenities that make extended time aboard more comfortable. Her construction quality reflects the standards of established boatbuilders from the period, when fiberglass techniques had matured beyond the experimental phase. While detailed specifications remain limited, the Cambria 40's reputation among owners suggests a solid, dependable cruiser capable of handling serious coastal and offshore sailing. For sailors seeking a classic yacht with proven seaworthiness and traditional sailing characteristics, she represents an intriguing option in the 40-foot cruising category.

Core Dimensions
LOA (Length Overall) 41.42 ft / 12.62 m
LWL (Waterline Length) 32.50 ft / 9.91 m
Beam 12.25 ft / 3.73 m
Max Draft 7.00 ft / 2.13 m
Displacement 26,000.00 lb / 11,793 kg
Ballast 9,500.00 lb / 4,309 kg
Design & Construction
Hull Type Fin w/spade rudder
Rigging Type Masthead Sloop
Construction FG airex hull, divinicell deck
Designer David Walters
Builder Cabo Rico Custom Yachts, Inc.
First Built 1985
Related Sailboats Cooper 416 · Us 42 · Passport 41 · Corbin 39 · Sweden Yachts 41
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Performance Ratios
PHRF Rating PHRF (Performance Handicap Racing Fleet) is a national racing handicap measured in seconds per nautical mile. Lower values indicate faster boats. Ratings are sourced from US Sailing's national database (median across 60+ regional fleets).
Under 0 — Ultralight racer0–90 — Performance racer90–150 — Cruiser/racer150–210 — Typical cruiserOver 210 — Heavy/slow cruiser
114
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
36.54
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
338.12
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. 8.53 pounds/inch
Rig Dimensions
I (Foretriangle Height) 14.90
J (Foretriangle Base) 16.00 ft / 4.88 m
P (Mainsail Luff) 814.00 ft² / 75.62 m²
E (Mainsail Foot) 338.12
How It Compares

vs. Cooper 416, Corbin 39, Passport 41, Sweden Yachts 41, Us 42

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Dimensions
LOA
Cambria 40 ★
41.4 ft
Cooper 416
41.5 ft
Corbin 39
41.5 ft
Passport 41
41.3 ft
Sweden Yachts 41
41.0 ft
Us 42
41.5 ft
LWL
Cambria 40 ★
32.5 ft
Cooper 416
32.5 ft
Corbin 39
32.0 ft
Passport 41
33.4 ft
Sweden Yachts 41
32.7 ft
Us 42
32.5 ft
Beam
Cambria 40 ★
12.3 ft
Cooper 416
14.0 ft
Corbin 39
12.1 ft
Passport 41
12.7 ft
Sweden Yachts 41
12.8 ft
Us 42
14.0 ft
Displacement
Cambria 40 ★
26 lbs
Cooper 416
24 lbs
Corbin 39
22 lbs
Passport 41
22 lbs
Sweden Yachts 41
18 lbs
Us 42
24 lbs
Ballast
Cambria 40 ★
9 lbs
Cooper 416
10 lbs
Corbin 39
9 lbs
Passport 41
8 lbs
Sweden Yachts 41
8 lbs
Us 42
10 lbs
Performance
PHRF Rating (lower = faster)
Cambria 40 ★
114 s/nm
Cooper 416
135 s/nm
Corbin 39
165 s/nm
Passport 41
132 s/nm
Sweden Yachts 41
Us 42
Ballast / Disp (higher = stiffer)
Cambria 40 ★
36.5 %
Cooper 416
43.8 %
Corbin 39
39.5 %
Passport 41
37.3 %
Sweden Yachts 41
43.5 %
Us 42
43.8 %
Displacement / Length (lower = lighter)
Cambria 40 ★
338
Cooper 416
312
Corbin 39
310
Passport 41
272
Sweden Yachts 41
239
Us 42
312
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