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Quest 40 Martin
Designer: Roger Martin  ·  Builder: Holby Marine (Usa)  ·  First built: 2002
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About the Quest 40 Martin

Roger Martin's Quest 40 represents a thoughtful balance between performance cruising and offshore capability, built by Holby Marine from 2002 onward. This 40-footer showcases Martin's design philosophy of creating seaworthy vessels that don't sacrifice sailing performance for comfort. The Quest 40's moderate displacement of 12,750 pounds and generous ballast ratio provide reassuring stability for extended offshore passages, while the fin keel with bulb and spade rudder configuration delivers responsive handling and excellent windward performance. The fractional sloop rig with 847 square feet of sail area offers versatility for various wind conditions, making this boat equally at home on coastal waters or crossing oceans. With a comfort ratio of 16.23, the Quest 40 falls into the performance cruiser category, indicating a design that prioritizes sailing ability while maintaining reasonable accommodations. The boat's 8.10-knot hull speed and SA/Displacement ratio of 24.92 suggest spirited performance under sail, particularly in moderate to fresh conditions. Martin's reputation for creating well-balanced designs shines through in the Quest 40's blend of seaworthiness and performance. The fiberglass construction ensures durability for long-term cruising, while the overall proportions suggest a boat capable of handling serious offshore work while remaining manageable for a couple or small crew.

Core Dimensions
LOA (Length Overall) 40.00 ft / 12.19 m
LWL (Waterline Length) 36.50 ft / 11.13 m
Beam 13.60 ft / 4.15 m
Max Draft 7.90 ft / 2.41 m
Min Draft 5.75 ft / 1.75 m
Displacement 12,750.00 lb / 5,783 kg
Ballast 5,300.00 lb / 2,404 kg
Sail Area (Reported) 847.00 ft² / 78.69 m²
Design & Construction
Hull Type Fin w/bulb & spade rudder
Rigging Type Fractional Sloop
Construction FG
Designer Roger Martin
Builder Holby Marine (USA)
First Built 2002
Related Sailboats ["X 40" · "Imx 40" · "Hunter 40 1" · "Cc 121" · "Schock 40"]
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Performance Ratios
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
 24.92
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
 41.57
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
 117.05
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
 16.23
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
 2.33
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. 8.10 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
 5.09
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. 1,773.69 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. 24.93
Rig Dimensions
I (Foretriangle Height) 53.20 ft / 16.22 m
J (Foretriangle Base) 15.83 ft / 4.82 m
P (Mainsail Luff) 52.00 ft / 15.85 m
E (Mainsail Foot) 16.40 ft / 5.00 m
SA Fore 421.08 ft² / 39.12 m²
SA Main 426.40 ft² / 39.61 m²
SA Total (100%) 847.48 ft² / 78.73 m²
Est. Forestay Length 55.51 ft / 16.92 m
How It Compares

vs. Cc 121, Hunter 40 1, Imx 40

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Dimensions
LOA
Quest 40 Martin ★
40.0 ft
Cc 121
40.0 ft
Hunter 40 1
40.0 ft
Imx 40
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LWL
Quest 40 Martin ★
36.5 ft
Cc 121
35.5 ft
Hunter 40 1
34.6 ft
Imx 40
34.4 ft
Beam
Quest 40 Martin ★
13.6 ft
Cc 121
13.1 ft
Hunter 40 1
13.5 ft
Imx 40
12.5 ft
Displacement
Quest 40 Martin ★
12 lbs
Cc 121
14 lbs
Hunter 40 1
18 lbs
Imx 40
15 lbs
Ballast
Quest 40 Martin ★
5 lbs
Cc 121
5 lbs
Hunter 40 1
7 lbs
Imx 40
5 lbs
Sail Area
Quest 40 Martin ★
847 sq ft
Cc 121
846 sq ft
Hunter 40 1
762 sq ft
Imx 40
951 sq ft
Performance
SA / Displacement (higher = more powerful)
Quest 40 Martin ★
24.9
Cc 121
23.3
Hunter 40 1
17.4
Imx 40
25.1
Ballast / Disp (higher = stiffer)
Quest 40 Martin ★
41.6 %
Cc 121
39.0 %
Hunter 40 1
40.0 %
Imx 40
—
Comfort Ratio (higher = more comfortable offshore)
Quest 40 Martin ★
16.2
Cc 121
19.3
Hunter 40 1
24.5
Imx 40
—
Capsize Screening (lower = safer)
Quest 40 Martin ★
2.33
Cc 121
2.17
Hunter 40 1
2.05
Imx 40
2.02
Displacement / Length (lower = lighter)
Quest 40 Martin ★
117
Cc 121
140
Hunter 40 1
199
Imx 40
—
Hull Speed
Quest 40 Martin ★
8.1 kts
Cc 121
8.0 kts
Hunter 40 1
7.9 kts
Imx 40
7.9 kts
Speed Number (higher = faster)
Quest 40 Martin ★
5.1
Cc 121
4.4
Hunter 40 1
—
Imx 40
3.8
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