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Northeast 400
Designer: Mark Ellis  ·  Builder: Cabo Rico  ·  First built: 1995
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About the Northeast 400

Produced by Northeast Sailing, the Northeast 400 is a cruising sailboat designed with comfort and practicality in mind for sailors looking to explore coastal and offshore waters. Built for those who prioritize livability alongside solid sailing performance, this model reflects the broader Northeast Sailing philosophy of creating capable bluewater-ready vessels that appeal to both experienced passage-makers and those stepping up to more serious ocean cruising. While detailed specifications for the Northeast 400 are limited in available documentation, the model's designation suggests a substantial cruising platform suited to extended voyaging. Boats of this class are typically designed with generous interior volume, stable hull forms, and the kind of sea-keeping ability that inspires confidence when conditions deteriorate offshore. Sailors researching this model can reasonably expect a layout oriented toward long-distance comfort, with practical deck hardware and rigging choices that favor a cruising couple or small crew. Prospective buyers would benefit from consulting with Northeast Sailing dealers or owners' communities to gather firsthand accounts of performance and reliability, as real-world experience often reveals the true character of a cruising boat beyond what specifications alone can convey.

Core Dimensions
LOA (Length Overall) 42.00 ft / 12.80 m
LWL (Waterline Length) 34.75 ft / 10.59 m
Beam 13.67 ft / 4.17 m
Max Draft 4.83 ft / 1.47 m
Displacement 21,900.00 lb / 9,934 kg
Ballast 6,800.00 lb / 3,084 kg
Sail Area (Reported) 686.00 ft² / 63.73 m²
Design & Construction
Hull Type Fin with rudder on skeg
Rigging Type Masthead Sloop
Construction FG
Designer Mark Ellis
Builder Cabo Rico
First Built 1995
Related Sailboats ["Valiant 42" · "Passport 42" · "Rustler 42" · "Morris 42" · "Tartan 42"]
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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
 174
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
 14.08
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
 28.16
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
 1.96
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. 7.9
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. 1.0
How It Compares

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Dimensions
LOA
Northeast 400 ★
42.0 ft
Morris 42
42.0 ft
Passport 42
42.0 ft
Rustler 42
42.0 ft
LWL
Northeast 400 ★
34.8 ft
Morris 42
33.5 ft
Passport 42
34.8 ft
Rustler 42
33.5 ft
Beam
Northeast 400 ★
13.7 ft
Morris 42
12.5 ft
Passport 42
12.8 ft
Rustler 42
13.3 ft
Displacement
Northeast 400 ★
21 lbs
Morris 42
19 lbs
Passport 42
25 lbs
Rustler 42
26 lbs
Ballast
Northeast 400 ★
6 lbs
Morris 42
8 lbs
Passport 42
9 lbs
Rustler 42
10 lbs
Sail Area
Northeast 400 ★
686 sq ft
Morris 42
758 sq ft
Passport 42
764 sq ft
Rustler 42
950 sq ft
Performance
PHRF Rating (lower = faster)
Northeast 400 ★
174 s/nm
Morris 42
86 s/nm
Passport 42
132 s/nm
Rustler 42
—
SA / Displacement (higher = more powerful)
Northeast 400 ★
14.1
Morris 42
16.9
Passport 42
14.2
Rustler 42
17.4
Ballast / Disp (higher = stiffer)
Northeast 400 ★
—
Morris 42
45.4 %
Passport 42
35.3 %
Rustler 42
—
Comfort Ratio (higher = more comfortable offshore)
Northeast 400 ★
28.2
Morris 42
28.7
Passport 42
35.6
Rustler 42
35.4
Capsize Screening (lower = safer)
Northeast 400 ★
1.96
Morris 42
1.87
Passport 42
1.75
Rustler 42
1.80
Displacement / Length (lower = lighter)
Northeast 400 ★
—
Morris 42
230
Passport 42
269
Rustler 42
—
Hull Speed
Northeast 400 ★
7.9 kts
Morris 42
7.8 kts
Passport 42
7.9 kts
Rustler 42
7.8 kts
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