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Condor 40 Tri
Designer: Mick Price  ·  Builder: Phil Herting/Condor Ltd.  ·  First built: 1985
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About the Condor 40 Tri

Designed by Mick Price and built by Phil Herting's Condor Ltd., this distinctive trimaran represents the innovative spirit of 1980s multihull sailing. With production beginning in 1985 and only 22 hulls completed, the Condor 40 Tri stands as a relatively rare example of performance-oriented multihull design from this era. The boat's impressive 28-foot beam provides exceptional stability and speed potential, while the fractional sloop rig efficiently manages the substantial sail area across the wide platform. The fiberglass construction and daggerboard configuration reflect a design philosophy focused on performance sailing, making this trimaran particularly well-suited for coastal racing and spirited day sailing where speed and acceleration matter most. With a sail area-to-displacement ratio approaching 28, the Condor 40 Tri delivers the exhilarating performance multihull enthusiasts seek. The relatively light displacement combined with the trimaran's inherent stability creates a boat capable of impressive speeds in moderate conditions. While the limited production numbers mean finding one requires patience, sailors seeking a fast, exciting platform for coastal adventures will appreciate the Condor's blend of 1980s multihull innovation and practical sailing characteristics.

Core Dimensions
LOA (Length Overall) 41.58 ft / 12.67 m
LWL (Waterline Length) 35.00 ft / 10.67 m
Beam 28.17 ft / 8.59 m
Max Draft 7.67 ft / 2.34 m
Min Draft 1.83 ft / 0.56 m
Displacement 6,800.00 lb / 3,084 kg
Sail Area (Reported) 625.00 ft² / 58.06 m²
Design & Construction
Hull Type Trimaran Dbrd.
Rigging Type Fractional Sloop
Construction FG
Designer Mick Price
Builder Phil Herting/Condor Ltd.
First Built 1985
Number Built 22
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Performance Ratios
Comfort Ratio Ted Brewer's Comfort Ratio predicts how comfortable a boat will feel in offshore conditions. Higher values mean a steadier, more comfortable motion in a seaway.
Under 20 — Uncomfortably rough20–30 — Acceptable coastal30–40 — Good offshore comfortOver 40 — Very comfortable offshore
3.3
Capsize Screening Formula The USHS Capsize Screening Formula estimates offshore capsize risk. Lower is safer — values under 2.0 are considered acceptable for offshore sailing.
Under 2.0 — Safe for offshore2.0–2.2 — Borderline offshoreOver 2.2 — Coastal use recommended
5.96
Hull Speed Hull Speed is the theoretical maximum speed of a displacement hull, calculated from waterline length. Most cruising sailboats reach this speed in moderate conditions. 7.93 kn
S# (Speed Number) The Speed Number (S#) is a quick performance index. Higher values indicate a faster, more powerful design relative to its size.
Under 3.0 — Slow cruiser3.0–5.0 — Average cruiser5.0–7.0 — Performance cruiserOver 7.0 — Racer
6.71
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. 21.13 pounds/inch
SA/Displacement (Calc) Calculated Sail Area to Displacement ratio using actual measured sail dimensions rather than reported values. More precise than the reported SA/Disp figure. 27.93
Rig Dimensions
I (Foretriangle Height) 40.17 ft / 12.24 m
J (Foretriangle Base) 12.75 ft / 3.89 m
P (Mainsail Luff) 44.00 ft / 13.41 m
E (Mainsail Foot) 16.75 ft / 5.11 m
SA Fore 256.08 ft² / 23.79 m²
SA Main 368.50 ft² / 34.23 m²
SA Total (100%) 624.58 ft² / 58.03 m²
Est. Forestay Length 42.14 ft / 12.84 m
Engine & Accommodations
Fuel Capacity 18 gals / 68 L
Water Capacity 54 gals / 204 L
KSP 0.9
How It Compares

vs. J/41, Soverel 41, Sun Fast 41 Jeanneau

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Dimensions
LOA
Condor 40 Tri ★
41.6 ft
J/41
41.3 ft
Soverel 41
41.3 ft
Sun Fast 41 Jeanneau
41.7 ft
LWL
Condor 40 Tri ★
35.0 ft
J/41
34.5 ft
Soverel 41
35.0 ft
Sun Fast 41 Jeanneau
35.8 ft
Beam
Condor 40 Tri ★
28.2 ft
J/41
13.1 ft
Soverel 41
11.0 ft
Sun Fast 41 Jeanneau
13.5 ft
Displacement
Condor 40 Tri ★
6 lbs
J/41
17 lbs
Soverel 41
18 lbs
Sun Fast 41 Jeanneau
16 lbs
Ballast
Condor 40 Tri ★
J/41
7 lbs
Soverel 41
9 lbs
Sun Fast 41 Jeanneau
6 lbs
Sail Area
Condor 40 Tri ★
625 sq ft
J/41
792 sq ft
Soverel 41
783 sq ft
Sun Fast 41 Jeanneau
925 sq ft
Performance
SA / Displacement (higher = more powerful)
Condor 40 Tri ★
J/41
17.8
Soverel 41
18.0
Sun Fast 41 Jeanneau
22.8
Ballast / Disp (higher = stiffer)
Condor 40 Tri ★
J/41
41.2 %
Soverel 41
48.7 %
Sun Fast 41 Jeanneau
40.0 %
Comfort Ratio (higher = more comfortable offshore)
Condor 40 Tri ★
3.3
J/41
31.9
Soverel 41
31.8
Sun Fast 41 Jeanneau
21.2
Capsize Screening (lower = safer)
Condor 40 Tri ★
5.96
J/41
1.60
Soverel 41
1.67
Sun Fast 41 Jeanneau
2.12
Displacement / Length (lower = lighter)
Condor 40 Tri ★
J/41
156
Soverel 41
192
Sun Fast 41 Jeanneau
161
Hull Speed
Condor 40 Tri ★
7.9 kts
J/41
9.4 kts
Soverel 41
7.9 kts
Sun Fast 41 Jeanneau
8.0 kts
Speed Number (higher = faster)
Condor 40 Tri ★
6.7
J/41
Soverel 41
2.9
Sun Fast 41 Jeanneau
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