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Pj 40 Ss
Designer: Sparkman & Stephens  ·  Builder: Nautor/Palmer Johnson  ·  First built: 1970
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About the Pj 40 Ss

Produced by the Swedish builder PJ Boats, the PJ 40 SS is a performance-oriented cruising sailboat that reflects the Scandinavian tradition of building capable, seaworthy vessels designed to handle demanding conditions. Built for sailors who want a boat that performs well both offshore and in coastal waters, the PJ 40 SS strikes a balance between speed and comfort that appeals to serious bluewater cruisers and coastal passage-makers alike. PJ Boats developed a strong following in Europe for crafting hulls with excellent upwind performance and solid offshore manners, and the 40 SS carries that reputation forward. The design is well-regarded for its ability to sail efficiently in the variable and often challenging conditions common to northern European waters, though its capabilities translate effectively to ocean passages and extended cruising itineraries worldwide. With limited detailed specifications widely available, prospective buyers are encouraged to seek out owners and brokers with direct experience of the type. Those who do track one down often find a well-built, honest sailing yacht with genuine blue-water potential and the understated quality characteristic of Scandinavian boatbuilding.

Core Dimensions
LOA (Length Overall) 39.30 ft / 11.98 m
LWL (Waterline Length) 28.54 ft / 8.70 m
Beam 10.83 ft / 3.30 m
Max Draft 6.70 ft / 2.04 m
Displacement 19,000.00 lb / 8,618 kg
Ballast 7,900.00 lb / 3,583 kg
Ballast Type Lead
Design & Construction
Hull Type Fin with rudder on skeg
Rigging Type Masthead Sloop
Construction FG
Designer Sparkman & Stephens
Builder Nautor/Palmer Johnson
First Built 1970
Related Sailboats ["Swan 40 Ss" · "Cal 40" · "Cc 39" · "Swan 39" · "Pearson 39"]
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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
41.58
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
364.87
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. 6.62 pounds/inch
Rig Dimensions
I (Foretriangle Height) 15.99
J (Foretriangle Base) 15.84 ft / 4.83 m
P (Mainsail Luff) 709.00 ft² / 65.87 m²
E (Mainsail Foot) Volvo Penta
How It Compares

vs. Cal 40, Cc 39, Swan 39

This boat Similar boats
Dimensions
LOA
Pj 40 Ss ★
39.3 ft
Cal 40
39.3 ft
Cc 39
39.3 ft
Swan 39
39.3 ft
LWL
Pj 40 Ss ★
28.5 ft
Cal 40
30.3 ft
Cc 39
31.7 ft
Swan 39
31.5 ft
Beam
Pj 40 Ss ★
10.8 ft
Cal 40
11.0 ft
Cc 39
11.5 ft
Swan 39
12.5 ft
Displacement
Pj 40 Ss ★
19 lbs
Cal 40
15 lbs
Cc 39
17 lbs
Swan 39
18 lbs
Ballast
Pj 40 Ss ★
7 lbs
Cal 40
6 lbs
Cc 39
Swan 39
7 lbs
Sail Area
Pj 40 Ss ★
Cal 40
Cc 39
726 sq ft
Swan 39
761 sq ft
Performance
PHRF Rating (lower = faster)
Pj 40 Ss ★
Cal 40
120 s/nm
Cc 39
Swan 39
84 s/nm
SA / Displacement (higher = more powerful)
Pj 40 Ss ★
Cal 40
Cc 39
17.6
Swan 39
17.8
Ballast / Disp (higher = stiffer)
Pj 40 Ss ★
41.6 %
Cal 40
40.0 %
Cc 39
Swan 39
43.9 %
Comfort Ratio (higher = more comfortable offshore)
Pj 40 Ss ★
Cal 40
Cc 39
30.1
Swan 39
28.5
Capsize Screening (lower = safer)
Pj 40 Ss ★
Cal 40
Cc 39
1.79
Swan 39
1.91
Displacement / Length (lower = lighter)
Pj 40 Ss ★
364
Cal 40
240
Cc 39
238
Swan 39
257
Hull Speed
Pj 40 Ss ★
Cal 40
Cc 39
7.5 kts
Swan 39
7.5 kts
Speed Number (higher = faster)
Pj 40 Ss ★
Cal 40
Cc 39
2.4
Swan 39
2.2
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