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Pacific Seacraft Pilothouse 40
Designer: William Crealock  ·  Builder: Pacific Seacraft (Usa)  ·  First built: 1997
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About the Pacific Seacraft Pilothouse 40

Built during Pacific Seacraft's renowned era of bluewater cruising yacht construction, this pilothouse-equipped 40-footer represents the builder's commitment to creating robust offshore passages makers. The protected helm station offers exceptional visibility and weather protection, making it particularly appealing to couples or small crews planning extended coastal and offshore voyages. Pacific Seacraft earned its stellar reputation by producing heavily built, seaworthy vessels that prioritized safety and comfort over speed. The Pilothouse 40 continues this tradition with its solid fiberglass construction, conservative sail plan, and thoughtful interior layout designed for long-term liveaboard comfort. The raised pilothouse configuration provides an excellent vantage point for navigation while keeping the helmsman dry in challenging conditions. This model attracts serious cruisers who value traditional construction methods and proven seaworthiness over modern performance-oriented designs. The spacious interior typically features quality joinery and practical layouts optimized for extended cruising. While not designed for racing, the Pilothouse 40 delivers dependable passage-making capabilities and the kind of structural integrity that inspires confidence in remote anchorages and challenging weather conditions.

Core Dimensions
LOA (Length Overall) 42.16 ft / 12.85 m
LWL (Waterline Length) 31.25 ft / 9.53 m
Beam 12.42 ft / 3.79 m
Max Draft 6.08 ft / 1.85 m
Displacement 24,500.00 lb / 11,113 kg
Ballast 8,800.00 lb / 3,992 kg
Design & Construction
Hull Type Fin with rudder on skeg
Rigging Type Cutter
Construction FG
Designer William Crealock
Builder Pacific Seacraft (USA)
First Built 1997
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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
35.92
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
358.4
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. 8.32 pounds/inch
Rig Dimensions
I (Foretriangle Height) 15.88
P (Mainsail Luff) 834.00 ft² / 77.48 m²
E (Mainsail Foot) Yanmar
Engine & Accommodations
Horsepower 60
How It Compares

vs. Hylas 42, Passport 42, Valiant 42

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Dimensions
LOA
Pacific Seacraft Pilothouse 40 ★
42.2 ft
Hylas 42
42.1 ft
Passport 42
42.0 ft
Valiant 42
42.0 ft
LWL
Pacific Seacraft Pilothouse 40 ★
31.3 ft
Hylas 42
33.5 ft
Passport 42
34.8 ft
Valiant 42
34.5 ft
Beam
Pacific Seacraft Pilothouse 40 ★
12.4 ft
Hylas 42
13.0 ft
Passport 42
12.8 ft
Valiant 42
12.8 ft
Displacement
Pacific Seacraft Pilothouse 40 ★
24 lbs
Hylas 42
17 lbs
Passport 42
25 lbs
Valiant 42
24 lbs
Ballast
Pacific Seacraft Pilothouse 40 ★
8 lbs
Hylas 42
8 lbs
Passport 42
9 lbs
Valiant 42
9 lbs
Sail Area
Pacific Seacraft Pilothouse 40 ★
Hylas 42
826 sq ft
Passport 42
764 sq ft
Valiant 42
849 sq ft
Performance
PHRF Rating (lower = faster)
Pacific Seacraft Pilothouse 40 ★
Hylas 42
87 s/nm
Passport 42
132 s/nm
Valiant 42
138 s/nm
SA / Displacement (higher = more powerful)
Pacific Seacraft Pilothouse 40 ★
Hylas 42
19.6
Passport 42
14.2
Valiant 42
16.1
Ballast / Disp (higher = stiffer)
Pacific Seacraft Pilothouse 40 ★
35.9 %
Hylas 42
50.0 %
Passport 42
35.3 %
Valiant 42
Comfort Ratio (higher = more comfortable offshore)
Pacific Seacraft Pilothouse 40 ★
Hylas 42
24.8
Passport 42
35.6
Valiant 42
34.9
Capsize Screening (lower = safer)
Pacific Seacraft Pilothouse 40 ★
Hylas 42
2.00
Passport 42
1.75
Valiant 42
1.76
Displacement / Length (lower = lighter)
Pacific Seacraft Pilothouse 40 ★
358
Hylas 42
208
Passport 42
269
Valiant 42
Hull Speed
Pacific Seacraft Pilothouse 40 ★
Hylas 42
7.8 kts
Passport 42
7.9 kts
Valiant 42
7.9 kts
Speed Number (higher = faster)
Pacific Seacraft Pilothouse 40 ★
Hylas 42
2.9
Passport 42
1.7
Valiant 42
1.9
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