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Valiant 40 2
Designer: Bob Perry  ·  Builder: Uniflite/Valiant Yachts (Usa)  ·  First built: 1981
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About the Valiant 40 2

Bob Perry's design expertise shines through in this refined iteration of Valiant's popular 40-foot cruising yacht, built by Uniflite/Valiant Yachts from 1981 to 1992. With its moderate displacement of 22,500 pounds and substantial ballast ratio, the Valiant 40 2 strikes an excellent balance between seaworthiness and performance for serious offshore cruising. The cutter rig configuration provides versatility in heavy weather conditions, while the fin keel with rudder on skeg offers improved directional stability compared to spade rudder designs—a practical choice for long-distance cruising. Perry's thoughtful proportions deliver a respectable hull speed of 7.81 knots with well-balanced sail handling characteristics. The boat's comfort ratio of 34.26 indicates a motion that favors seakindliness over speed, making extended passages more pleasant for crew. Meanwhile, the capsize screening value of 1.75 falls within the accepted range for offshore work, reflecting the design's inherent stability and seaworthiness. Valiant built a strong reputation during this era for solid fiberglass construction and attention to detail, making these boats highly regarded among the cruising community. The Valiant 40 2 remains an excellent choice for coastal exploration and offshore passages, offering the reliability and comfort that define serious cruising yachts.

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Core Dimensions
LOA (Length Overall) 39.88 ft / 12.16 m
LWL (Waterline Length) 34.00 ft / 10.36 m
Beam 12.33 ft / 3.76 m
Max Draft 6.00 ft / 1.83 m
Displacement 22,500.00 lb / 10,206 kg
Ballast 7,700.00 lb / 3,493 kg
Ballast Type Lead
Sail Area (Reported) 772.00 ft² / 71.72 m²
Design & Construction
Hull Type Fin with rudder on skeg
Rigging Type Cutter
Construction FG
Designer Bob Perry
Builder Uniflite/Valiant Yachts (USA)
First Built 1981
Last Built 1992
Related Sailboats ["Valiant 40 101 199" · "Swan 391" · "Island Packet 40" · "Tashiba 40" · "Endeavour 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
 15.56
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
 34.22
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
 255.56
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
 34.26
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
 1.75
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. 7.81 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
 1.98
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. 1,497.92 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. 15.54
Rig Dimensions
I (Foretriangle Height) 50.30 ft / 15.33 m
J (Foretriangle Base) 18.50 ft / 5.64 m
P (Mainsail Luff) 45.00 ft / 13.72 m
E (Mainsail Foot) 13.60 ft / 4.15 m
SA Fore 465.28 ft² / 43.23 m²
SA Main 306.00 ft² / 28.43 m²
SA Total (100%) 771.28 ft² / 71.65 m²
Est. Forestay Length 53.59 ft / 16.33 m
How It Compares

vs. Island Packet 40, Swan 391, Tashiba 40

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Dimensions
LOA
Valiant 40 2 ★
39.9 ft
Island Packet 40
40.0 ft
Swan 391
39.9 ft
Tashiba 40
39.9 ft
LWL
Valiant 40 2 ★
34.0 ft
Island Packet 40
34.0 ft
Swan 391
33.1 ft
Tashiba 40
34.5 ft
Beam
Valiant 40 2 ★
12.3 ft
Island Packet 40
12.9 ft
Swan 391
12.4 ft
Tashiba 40
12.8 ft
Displacement
Valiant 40 2 ★
22 lbs
Island Packet 40
22 lbs
Swan 391
18 lbs
Tashiba 40
29 lbs
Ballast
Valiant 40 2 ★
7 lbs
Island Packet 40
10 lbs
Swan 391
6 lbs
Tashiba 40
10 lbs
Sail Area
Valiant 40 2 ★
772 sq ft
Island Packet 40
907 sq ft
Swan 391
767 sq ft
Tashiba 40
865 sq ft
Performance
PHRF Rating (lower = faster)
Valiant 40 2 ★
—
Island Packet 40
141 s/nm
Swan 391
90 s/nm
Tashiba 40
138 s/nm
SA / Displacement (higher = more powerful)
Valiant 40 2 ★
15.6
Island Packet 40
18.1
Swan 391
17.4
Tashiba 40
14.7
Ballast / Disp (higher = stiffer)
Valiant 40 2 ★
34.2 %
Island Packet 40
43.9 %
Swan 391
—
Tashiba 40
34.5 %
Comfort Ratio (higher = more comfortable offshore)
Valiant 40 2 ★
34.3
Island Packet 40
32.6
Swan 391
29.0
Tashiba 40
41.5
Capsize Screening (lower = safer)
Valiant 40 2 ★
1.75
Island Packet 40
1.83
Swan 391
1.87
Tashiba 40
1.67
Displacement / Length (lower = lighter)
Valiant 40 2 ★
255
Island Packet 40
258
Swan 391
—
Tashiba 40
315
Hull Speed
Valiant 40 2 ★
7.8 kts
Island Packet 40
7.8 kts
Swan 391
7.7 kts
Tashiba 40
7.9 kts
Speed Number (higher = faster)
Valiant 40 2 ★
2.0
Island Packet 40
2.0
Swan 391
2.4
Tashiba 40
1.5
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