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The Olson 40 was introduced in 1982 by Pacific Yachts for long distance and live-aboard sailors as a fast, stable, comfortable cruising yacht.

It is believed that 29 hulls are in existence. If you own one, please contact us to add to the database below.

Link to: Olson 40 Email @ Sailpix

News:

June 08: White Trash II (formerly Fine Line) won the racing division of the Regatta al Sol from Pensacola Florida to Isla Mujeres, Mexico. 555 miles, upwind all the way. Beat J-120 by a little over 5 minutes corrected.

Hull Number Database: [01-10] [11-20] [21-29]
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History and Construction

Specifications
LOA 40' 4 "
LWL 36' 0 "
Beam 11' 4 "
Dspl. 10,350 lbs.
Ballast: Fin 5,500 lbs

Draft: Fin

6' 6"
Sail Area (sq ft) Main + 100% F/T 714
Sail Area (sq ft) Spinnaker 1410
PHRF 53
MORC 40.0

Sail Dimensions

I =   51.21'
J =   15.75'
P =  44.21'
E =  14.30' 

Construction: Hull FG/Balsa
Construction: Deck FG/Balsa

Modified open-transom on "O'ffliction40" (Hull #010) See "History and Construction" page for more info.