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Fast and furious Neo 400 is claimed to be the ‘fastest cruising 40-footer in the world’

• Toby Hodges
• February 20, 2015

Is the boast plausible? Toby Hodges takes a close look at this muscular racer-cruiser

A sign that brags ‘the fastest cruising 40-footer in the world’ is a sure-fire way to attract attention. My first impressions of the Neo 400 stern-to at the Genoa Boat Show made me question that statement, but the more I discovered about this quirky boat, the more the boast seemed plausible.

She’s a little like the tweaked road cars in the Fast and Furious film series – ie not an out-an-out racing design, but a muscular racer-cruiser with accommodation.

The Neo is built entirely in carbon (optionally pre-preg), so weighs a butterfly-light 4.8 tonnes, with exactly half of that in her torpedo-shaped keel. And like the nitro-fuelled Japanese cars in the blockbuster films, she is capable of exhilarating speeds – reportedly up to 24 knots downwind.

The prototype has clocked 10,000 miles since launching in February. Once Paolo Semeraro, the man behind her conception, had finished showing me round the boat, she departed for the Rolex Middle Sea Race.

America’s Cup designer Giovanni Ceccarelli drew the Neo for racing under ORCi and IRC ratings. Her hull is optimised for max waterline length at 20° heel and features a slightly reverse stem. The result is, says Semeraro: “She sails upwind like an Xp44 and downwind like a Class 40.”

Unusual options include a very deep keel and high aspect rudder, which can retract for accessing shallower waters. Both aft cabins include three single berths that can be canted to the optimum windward angle to suit racing crews. And forward of the mast a loft option is offered, which is left open to create a large saloon.

Neo 400 interior

Another notable feature is the double compression post in the centre of the interior, which looks like carbon scaffolding, but serves to absorb mast base and shroud base loads. Construction throughout looks rigid, including solid laminate ringframes, a Weldox steel keel fin and a lead bulb.

The Neo is built at Banks Sails in Bari, Italy. It produces two carbon sails per day on average so boasts plenty of laminating experience. It is no surprise then that a large sailplan has been developed for the boat to include a square-top main and a generous foretriangle for asymmetric sails flown off a fixed sprit.

A planned Neo 550 looks sleeker and more refined. With greater attention given to the accommodation and weighing just over ten tonnes, she could be one to watch. The 400 viewed was a working prototype, which was obvious from the standard of finish. And I suspect, however fast or furiously she sails, the price of construction may ensure she remains a niche boat.

Price ex VAT €355,000 (£282,000). www.neoyachts.com

LOA 12.15m/39ft 10in

LWL 11.50m/37ft 9in

Beam 3.99m/13ft 1in

Draught 2.60m-1.60m/ 8ft 6in-5ft 3in

Displacement 4,600kg/10,141lb

This is an extract from a feature in the November 2014 issue of Yachting World

Current Name: Ker 40

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Production IRC Raceboat - Showed the way with light weight success

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Boat summary.

• Draft: 2.60
• Displacement: 4850
• Project Name: Ker 40
• Project Type: Racing, Monohull
• Build Type: One design
• Stage: Built
• Base rating: 1.196

Manufacturing Details

• ISO Structural: A
• Construction Material: e-glass/epoxy/foam
• Manufacturer: McConaghy

Rig and Equipment

• Upwind Area: 91
• Downwind Area: 227
• Deck hardware: Harken
• Spars: Hall
• 1st IRC 1: Palermo Montecarlo
• 1st IRC 0: De Guingand Bowl Race
• 1st in Class: RORC De Guingand Bowl
• 1st in Class: RORC Mogan Cup
• 1st IRC 1: RORC Myth of Malham
• 1st in Class: Turkish Airlines Around the Island Race (Hong Kong)
• 1st in Division: Spring Regatta
• 1st in Class: Rolex Middle Sea Race
• 1st in Class: RORC Cherbourg Race
• 1st in Class: RYS Bicentenary International Regatta
• 1st in Class: RORC Easter Challenge
• 1st Overall: Commodores' Cup
• 1st in Class: RORC Caribbean 600
• 1st in Class: Rolex Fastnet Race
• 1st Overall: UK IRC National Chamionships
• 1st in Class: UK IRC National Chamionships
• 1st Overall: UK IRC National Championships
• 1st Overall: RORC Myth of Malham Race
• 1st in Class: RORC Cervantes Trophy Race
• 1st in Class: Key West Race Week
• 1st Div A IRC & PHRF: Bay of Islands Regatta
• 1st Overall: Lion Island and Return Race
• 1st Overall: Grant Thornton Short Ocean Pointscore
• 1st Overall: Grant Thornton Short Ocean Autumn series
• 1st Overall: CYCA Ocean Pointscore Autumn
• 1st Overall: Australia Day - City of Sydney Cup
• 1st Overall: BMW Auckland Regatta
• 1st Overall: RORC Morgan Cup
• 1st in Class: Neptune Regatta
• 1st in Class: Warsash Spring Series
• 1st in Class: RORC Myth of Malham Race
• 1st in Division: Audi Sydney Gold Coast Race
• 1st in Division: Ida Lewis Distance Race
• 1st Overall: Lion Island Race
• 1st Overall IRC & ORC: Lion Island - Botany Bay Race
• 1st Overall ORC: Cabbage Tree Island Race
• 1st in Class: Little Britain Challenge Cup
• 1st in Class: Cowes Week "New York Challenge Cup"

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• Reference ID 185
• Builder McConaghy Boats(New builds)
• Model Botin 40
• L.O.A. (mtr) 12.20
• Beam (mtr) 3.80
• Draft (mtr) 2.85
• Displacement (Kg) 3900
• Material Carbon

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MCConaghy Boats and Botin Partners have joined forces to bring the next generation of Grand Prix 40 Racer, designed and optimised for HPR whilst still being competitive under IRC this new bred will be an exhillerating sail. Botin partners, the design team who have dominated the last 5 Med cup series, have now applied their unrivaled TP52 design expertise to a “no compromise” 40 ft High Performance racing yacht. The first of these new super light weight racers is under construction for an Asian owner, it will rate in both HPR and IRC and will be suitable for both inshore and offshore racing. The 2013 Hull and appendage shapes are developed from the lines of the 2012 52 Super Series Winner "Azzurra" with extensive CFD/VPP studies lead by Marcelino Botin and his aero/hydro team. The result is Very High Sail Area to Displacement and Sail Area to Wetted Area ratios, ensuring fast and exciting sailing. This new generation Grand Prix 40 ft racer is constructed in a female mould from prepreg carbon with nomex core throughout and structural engineering by Pure NZ (lead by Giovanni Belgrano chief ETNZ structural designer). Botin partners have designed a High Tensile steel fabricated keel fin with a low VCG lead bulb. Keel and bulb are optimized for all round courses. Harken winches and deck hardware are complimented by a clean and simple deck layout, designed for efficient handling by the crew. To keep windage drag low all the lines run underneath the deck, while clever details improve the deck watertightness and minimize unnecessary added weight on the race course.

Construction: Pre-preg carbon nomex Hull, Deck & Structure (Female Hull Tooling)

Watertanks: 2 x 50 liter fresh water bladder tanks Full Harken Deck Hardware Package McConaghy autoclaved carbon fibre tiller and spinlock tiller extension

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Our 400 Super Sport Crossover Boat

Taking its cue from the phenomenal 430 SSC, the 400 combines confident Super Sport performance with Formula’s versatile open bow and cabin Crossover elements. The FAS3Tech multi-step hull design with quad outboards delivers world renowned Formula performance. Break free in the newest addition to the Formula Crossover fleet, the Formula 400 Super Sport Crossover!

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40 ft Crossover Features & Amenities

At 40 ft. in length with a 12 ft. beam, the 400 SSC centers on the full-height windshield and coupe top design that encloses the entire width of the cockpit, allowing guests to move beyond the confines of a center console’s narrow, pilothouse tradition. The Formula Crossover SmartZone™ concept creates separate areas for a variety of activities while encouraging connections among guests, from the expansive bow to triple helm seating to the outdoor kitchen and U-shaped lounge aft with convertible rear-facing sunpad and extended swim platform.

400 SSC cabin accommodations offer amenities that are unprecedented in an open bow design, including a convertible dinette/sleeping berth plus aft stateroom bed, stand-up private head compartment and entertainment galley with sink and microwave.

SLIDING WINDSHIELD PANEL

The 400 SSC features a port-side sliding walk-through windshield panel and windscreen door for the easiest access fore to aft.

AMPLE BOW SEATING

Bow seating in the 400 SSC is perfect for the owner and first mate, family, friends, or everyone! Cupholders are found at every turn to keep everyone’s drinks safe and stored.

LARGE SWIM PLATFORM

With plenty of room to enjoy company on the large swim platform by itself, or you can step up the fun with the optional SUP racks and the upholstered sport station with 6 cupholders.

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Formula Boats 400 Super Sport Crossover Boat Features

The Formula 400 Super Sport Crossover is one of the most celebrated additions to the innovative Formula Crossover fleet , which is quickly transforming the whole boating experience. With a design influenced by the groundbreaking 430 SSC , the 400 SSC is a combination of Super Sport’s offshore performance and versatile, open bow and cabin features from Formula’s unrivaled Crossover line, allowing you to enjoy the best of all worlds.

Today, we’re going to give you a virtual tour of the 400 SSC’s best features and amenities, starting with the cockpit. Jump aboard!

The Formula 400 SSC is an impressive 40 feet long and features a 12-foot beam and a deep-V hull of 21 degrees. With a cockpit space that measures almost 37 linear feet, the 400 implements the Formula Crossover SmartZone concept, which creates separate spaces for various activities while still encouraging guests to interact.

Other cockpit features include:

COMFORTABLE, VERSATILE HELM SEATING

The helm features triple command seating with comfortable chiseled support. The seating is also versatile, as the seat bottoms adjust for sitting, resting on the upright seat or standing. The footrest heights are also customizable.

SLEEK DASHBOARD WITH LOTS OF FEATURES

The durable composite dashboard boasts a dazzling array of features, including a Liquid Black floating panel that showcases dual Raymarine Axium 12 GPS widescreen color chart plotters, which can be upgraded to dual Axiom XL 16s or 19s. Other dashboard features include:

• Mercury® DTS with SmartCraft VesselView™
• Easy-to-use waterproof rocker switches
• Attractive digital switching
• Blue LED accent lighting
• Wireless iPad™ control
• Lockable glove box
• Padded mobile device station featuring dual USB charging ports
• Polished stainless, leather-wrapped tilt steering wheel
• Electronic shift and throttle
• Mercury® Joystick Piloting

LUXURIOUS LOUNGE AREA SEATING

Cockpit seating features recessed lumbar areas, beautiful precision stitching and graceful color accents. Incorporating the 400’s SmartZone design, there are two separate lounge areas — the portside divan and the U-shape to starboard — which are versatile areas where you can eat lunch, soak up the sun or enjoy a relaxing evening cruise.

The aft cockpit table is electronically actuated with adjustable heights, making it suitable for any activity. There are also 24 drink holders found through the cockpit and bow, so every guest will always have a spot to secure their beverages.

OUTDOOR KITCHEN

The outdoor kitchen is perfect for entertaining guests with its spacious Corian® countertop that provides plenty of room for food preparation. Other features include:

• Fiberglass sink with a glide-away self-cover
• Stainless Isotherm pullout fridge
• Elka® faucet
• Paper towel holder
• Dedicated trash container
• StarBoard® drawers
• The Cuisinart® blender, which safely stows in the galley pantry
• Available YETI® Tundra® 35 cooler
• Available 120V Kenyon® electric grill for the aft cockpit

OPEN BOW SEATING

The transition to the bow is also seamless, thanks to its flush cockpit sole and innovative slide-open windshield.

The open bow of the Formula Boats 400 SSC features comfortable wrap-around seating offering multiple views to keep guests engaged. There is a triple-wide forward-facing lounge that transitions into full-length starboard side seats that sweep across the forward bow and arch to port. This maximizes your seating options and space.

Other features in the bow include:

• Flip-down dual armrest with drink holders
• Molded-in cooler forward
• Trash container
• Two Corian-top dual-height tables
• Available waterproof stereo control with subwoofer
• Available sun shade with stainless supports

AFT SEATING

If you’d like to be close to the water, there’s an extensive, rear-facing sun lounge in the back just for you. This lounge offers individual backrests you can adjust fore and aft. Below this lounge is a large trunk that keeps fenders stowed safely.

Some other features in this area include:

• Extensive swim platform: Farther aft is the spacious swim platform giving you easy access to the water. With 46 square feet of area, this platform allows swimmers to dry off and return to the cockpit without disturbing any other passengers.
• Extended entertainment features: This area has no shortage of entertainment capabilities, with a dual USB charging port, four drink holders at the sunpad, JL Audio speaker above the platform and a waterproof stereo control by the portside utility locker.
• Sun protection: If you prefer sun protection, the available SureShare will extend aft from the coupe top with just the press of a button.
• Ample storage: Easily accessible storage areas, including the areas under the seats, the gelcoat-finished equipment holds and the 13 tubs and lockers, provide dedicated placement for your boating gear.
• Charging ports: Throughout the 400 are 10 dual USB charging ports, which allow up to 20 devices to charge at a time.

The Formula Super Sport Crossover boasts a luxurious cabin. From the portside door by the helm, three solid wood steps lead to the spacious cabin with woodgrain-finish flooring, opening windows and 6 feet, 5 inches of headroom. The focal point of the cabin is the U-shaped Ultraleather® lounge, which features a high-gloss, dual-height wood table you can raise to eat dinner with friends or lower to sleep.

Other features in the 400 cabin include:

BEAUTIFUL KITCHEN

The starboard side offers several culinary conveniences, including an extensive Corian sink, an overhead microwave, a hidden trash container and an available Keurig® coffee maker. There’s also a hardwood drawer equipped with automatic silent closure as well as ample cupboard space, both open and concealed. And for entertaining your guests, there’s a perfectly positioned 32-inch LED/LCD HDTV.

On the port side, you’ll find a large pullout stainless steel fridge, more drawers for storage and a spacious cedar-lined locker for hanging clothes.

ABUNDANT ENTERTAINMENT CAPABILITIES

You’ll also find on the port side an electronics pylon with light switches, touch air conditioning, Rockford Fosgate stereo remote control and available iPad® with LaunchPort® inductive charging system. You can control all air conditioning and lighting with digital switching controls. Blue LED accent lighting serves as a striking design element.

Go aft and you will to enter the cabin stateroom, which features a privacy curtain and a permanent queen-size bed, meaning you won’t have to convert your lounge into a sleeping area. This area offers all the amenities you need for relaxing in bed, including two dual USB charging ports, storage areas at the foot of the bed and in the upholstered headboard and an available 32-inch LED/LCD HDTV with Blu-ray player and WiFi.

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In recent years, customization and flexibility have come to be expected from many businesses, and Formula is no exception. We have dynamically changed our manufacturing methods to address this consumer demand so you can build the boat you’ve always dreamed of .

If you’re looking for a 400 Super Sport Crossover for sale or want to know more about our customization program, feel free to contact us via phone at 1-800-736-7685 or by using our contact form .

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Best Midsize Cruiser 40-44 Feet

• By Herb McCormick
• Updated: December 12, 2017

Winner: Elan GT5

This is going to be a tough category,” said Bill Bolin of the Best Midsize Cruiser 40 to 44 Feet division. “We have three very different but very good boats in this class — the Elan GT5, the Hallberg-Rassy 412 and the Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 440.”

To begin, Bolin said of the Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 440, “It’s the best Jeanneau I’ve ever seen.” The judging panel agreed, crowning the boat the fleet’s Most Innovative design for 2018.

And what, exactly, led to that designation? “One big reason is the side decks,” said Tim Murphy. “One of the design features is wide-open side decks all the way aft” that permit easy egress going forward without the need to scramble over cockpit coamings. “It’s a clean path ahead,” he noted. Imitation being the sincerest form of flattery, it’s something we expect to see on more boats, including a scaled-up Jeanneau 490, in the very near future.

“You go down below and, maybe for the first time, Jeanneau has separated the mast compression post from the main bulkhead,” he added. “Now there’s just a compression post that runs down into the main saloon, and the main bulkhead that would’ve come to that position is now several feet forward. So they’ve opened up more space in the main cabin and taken it away from the forward cabin, where they’re arguing you don’t need it quite as much. I think that’s also a fine change. It has twin rudders, and under sail, I thought the helm was beautiful. It’s a solid boat.”

So, too, thought Bolin, was the Hallberg-Rassy 412. “This is the largest aft-cockpit model Hallberg-Rassy has built,” he said. “There is a 40-foot center-cockpit model, but this is a different hull entirely, optimized for upwind performance, with a code zero sail for downwind work. There’s a retractable bow thruster — we saw a lot of those this year — to reduce drag and get the thruster deeper in the water and farther forward as well. The boat we inspected had upgraded sails, and when we went sailing, they were ­spectacular. There was a beautiful full-­battened sail and the boat sailed very well.

“It had a slippery hull and moved nicely,” he added. “We sailed it in 12 to 14 knots of breeze, so there was decent wind. Most of the time we were making 6.5 to 7 knots. As we fell off on a beam and then a broad reach, I think this was the first boat where we didn’t see a drastic drop in speed. It performed well on all points of sail. It had a nice big wheel and great visibility forward. It would be an easy boat to single­hand. I really like it.”

“This is a mainsail-driven boat, and I think that might explain why it’s so peppy off the wind,” said Murphy. “So the sail plan is a small jib with a big main. They’re one of the few remaining builders that are giving us a true traveler but also genoa sheet-lead controls from the cockpit, showing that they’re concerned about sail shape, and rightly so. Going down below, it’s the classic Hallberg-Rassy mahogany interior, and it’s just lovely, as lovely as it ever was. We’ve talked about good handholds, but on this boat, they weren’t just good, they were also beautiful. The fiddles are these beautiful rounded shapes that are perfect for your hand. They look great and feel great. Very nice.”

That left the Slovenian-built, 43-foot-4-inch Elan GT5. The company builds dedicated lines of racing and cruising boats, but, said Murphy, “The GT5 is sort of a hybrid between those two lines. It has a high-­performance hull and a very comfortable cruising interior.

“Sailing it was pretty joyful,” he continued. “We sailed in very light air and it was still moving very nicely. It looked really good on the water. It really seemed to have answered the performance side of Elan’s DNA.”

“The company is doing some progressive things in terms of systems,” said Ed Sherman. “The electrical system on the boat has a nice, graphically designed power distribution panel with push buttons that light up things to let you know, for instance, that the running lights are on and that sort of thing.”

“I was really taken with this boat,” said Bolin. “It looks like a race boat from a distance, and as Tim mentioned, its DNA is rooted in that. But you go below and it’s very unique, with lots of special features. I like the galley-­forward arrangement a lot. You come down into the main cabin and you’ve got max beam where the living quarters are, you have a great sense of entry. Figuratively speaking, you’re not walking through the back door and the kitchen to get into the house. I think this layout makes very good use of space. And there’s lots of storage. Finally, I’d say it’s a high-tech boat, vacuum-bagged with 100 percent vinylester. There’s a lot to like about it.”

At the end of the day, Bolin’s colleagues agreed, which is why they chose the Elan GT5 as the Best Midsize Cruiser 40 to 44 Feet.

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• December 20, 2023

“Classy.” That was the first word that came to mind for Boat of the Year judge Mike Ingham when he stepped aboard the formidable 40-foot trimaran from Dragonfly, an unexpected and welcome late entry to the competition in Annapolis. “It almost feels as if the boat is intentionally understated but overdelivered because once you start looking closer at the details and craftsmanship, it just keeps getting more impressive.”

Builder and company owner Jens Quorning, whose family has been building trimarans in southern Denmark since 1967, says the Dragonfly 40 is the biggest boat they now build and a worthy holder of the flagship title. “Building a boat of this scale is complicated,” he says of the folding trimaran. “It takes three years to develop a new design, and this is for owners looking for a bigger boat, with better performance, capable of more long-distance sailing.”

The result is a powerful trimaran aimed at experienced owners who appreciate the sheer pleasure of racing and cruising on three hulls. This is not your average production multihull. It is a powerful and luxurious sailing machine capable of knocking off fast miles in comfort. Slip down below and you’re immediately immersed in a master class of woodwork and joinery. There are berths for four, including a giant master under the cockpit, plenty of standing headroom, and a comfortable salon and galley arrangement that’s monohull-cozy. “We do not offer a big house on the water,” Quorning tells the judges. “But if you really want a fine and elegant yacht with double-digit sailing, this is what we do.”

For our tests, Dragonfly presented its Ultimate edition, the midrange version. An upscaled Performance model is an all-carbon version with a taller mast. And in the lightest wind of the week, sub-10 knots, the trimaran teased the judges with its potential. Still, in the light stuff, the boat delivered a winning experience.

“It was a dream to sail upwind and downwind, almost effortlessly,” Ingham says. “With the gennaker up, at about 100 degrees true, we were going faster than the wind, and with winch pods on each side of the steering wheel, everything was as ergonomic as you could possibly imagine. The electric winches made it a cinch to furl and unfurl the headsails through the tacks and jibes, and the sails trimmed in perfectly every time.”

The feather-light feel of the helm, Ingham adds, was as smooth as a balanced dinghy. “With tiny movements on the wheel, the boat would immediately respond, but I could also walk away from the helm for a few minutes and the boat would stay right on track. Crazy—I think it steered itself better than I did.”

That’s the trait of a good trimaran, Greg Stewart says. The Dragonfly 40 has a lot of buoyancy in the bows, and while the center hull is substantial, the tall trussed rig and square top mainsail provide plenty of power. “The biggest thing that struck me is how easily accessible everything is,” Stewart says. “Clearly, every detail is painstakingly thought out, and I can’t believe how beautifully built the interior is. It’s top-notch, from the glasswork to the paintwork inside and out. Down below, we were all blown away by the finish.”

There’s no denying the boat is expensive at upward of $1 million, but the test boat had quality race sails, a full electric-winch package, and a long list of high-spec extras. At nearly 15,000 pounds light, it’s a substantial boat—not trailerable, but foldable with Dragonfly’s trademark technique that Corning describes as mimicking parallel rules. The floats are 2 feet longer than the center hull, with buoyancy pushed well forward into the reversed bows, and the center hull is narrow at the waterline before sweeping upward to a high and hard chine. This pronounced hull shape allows for the generous amount of headroom, and high bench seats that flank a long centerline table, which can, of course, drop down to create a double-size berth.

Allen noted that the center hull’s wide side decks provide a secure pathway to the bow, rather than across the trampolines. He was also impressed with the ease of sailing the boat and the comfort belowdecks. “When we were doing 9 knots, I went below and there was silence. It’s comfortable and beautiful. It would be a blast to do some long point-to-point racing on it, doublehanded or with like a crew of four, max.”

Stewart agreed, adding that beyond its noteworthy gunkholing attributes, the engine is well aft on the center hull, allowing it to be motored safely into shallow anchorages. The daggerboard is mechanically raised into the trunk, and the rudder kicks up. “I also think it would be great for a distance race or rally type of event,” Stewart says. “Its performance and versatility are what appeal to me, but the build quality is what really sets it apart.”

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Class 40 Sailing: First Impressions

• June 2nd, 2016
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Now that some 4 weeks passed by since I´ve had my fist real offshore sailing experience with a Class 40 sailing yacht and with having gained some distance to that trip I am trying to sum up my experiences and bundle testimonies of my fellow crew mates to have a thorough review of what it is like to sail a Pogo 40. You may read the cruise report of the first leg here  and of the second leg under Gennaker here  .

First of all: Looking at the boat is an experience by itself. Being accustomed to the view onto classic yachts, seeing this compact, flat hull with its extra-wide stern is amazing. This hull seemingly promises to go fast by its looks alone. My heartbeat went faster upon arrival at the mooring and it was the same with the other crew members. Let´s board the ship and have a look around.

Rigging and Cockpit Layout of a Class 40

A Class 40 is made for single handed and double handing racing. That means first of all that all ropes and lines must be guided in a way that they could be worked upon from the cockpit. Which is done beautifully in the Pogo 40: All halyards run down within the massive carbon mast or over the cabin roof and through jammers and can thus easily be unlocked, brought on to the winch and worked with. Only for hoisting and reefing of the mainsail somebody has to proceed midship to the mast.

When sailing single or double handed – above all in race situations – maneuvers have to be carried out with speed. To assure this, everything has to be within reach of one person: And it is indeed! There is a sheet winch on either side of the cockpit, well within reach with the one mainsheet winch on the center-housing for the life raft. This winch can operate both sheets of jib and Genoa as well as the backstays which also run through spinlocks.

Traveller sheets end in spinlocks right vis-à-vis the mainsheet winch. So, in theory a lone sailor could handle all the running rigging alone. Which of course is proven by a dozen of single hand sailors on Class 40 yachts all over the oceans. Although the cockpit is with its 4.50 meters extremely wide, ways from winch to winch and to the tiller helms are very short. The timeframe from changing conditions to a reaction can thus be made very short.

Of course, our Pogo 40 was equipped with Lazy Jacks to have the ritual of taking down the main sail made as easy as possible, though I can state by my own experience that both hoisting these 70 square meters of canvas and taking them down properly was extremely hard work: I can barely imagine doing this all alone. Thank god electric winches are invented. I felt at home in our Pogo´s cockpit and after a few hours manning the different stations was a no brainer. Again: Being responsible for the whole ship alone should be trained very thoroughly. A Class 40 is far away from being a no frills boat control wise.

Class 40 Sailing: Fast Planing like a Rocket

That was something I was looking forward to the most when booking a cruise on this boat. After having done the interview with Sven, co-owner of SY KNUBBEL, a Pogo 12.50 (which can be read here ) I was impatiently waiting for that sensation when the hull does overcome the boundaries of the wave system and sails faster than her theoretical maximum hull speed. So, all hands on deck, hoist all sails-ho! And tell me now what´s this planing like?

“Planing is when this constant gurgling and bubbling at the stern suddenly stops and is substituted by a smooth Swoosh….- like sound”, tells Sven when I was asking him. Sitting at the helm of POGO 1 beating upwind with 11 to 12 knots I am shouting to the skipper: “Capt´n, at which speed will she start planing?” “We already are – it needs 8 knots”. And yes, looking aft in our wake I notice a white trail indicating the gliding of our hull. It´s just an awesome feeling!

Maintaining control over the ship´s bearing is easy: The Pogo 40 is equipped with twin rudders in such an arrangement that even when heeled extremely the lee-rudder will have full steering capabilities. There was never too much pressure on the rudders though we didn´t have had to cope with too severe gales or swell conditions. It felt quite easy to trim her course by giving rudder – she reacts very vivid and instantly to even smallest corrections. Steering whilst planing? No difference to the classic way of sailing.

Speaking of heeling: The Pogo 40 needs heeling. This process assures the exposure of a smallest possible wetted surface under water thus reducing resistance. She sails very stable even when heeled extremely to up to 40 degrees and I never had the impression of being unsafe. Roaming about on deck when heeled is tricky: It´s wet and slippery, there are ropes virtually everywhere and – when sailing with a crew of five – even a 4.50 meters wide cockpit can easily become cramped.

A truly unique experience was sailing under Gennaker (which can be read in detail here ). The Class 40 is trimmed to go downwind – and she will go as fast as hell! Fastest speed on our POGO 1 in light conditions has been 14 knots, our skipper told us of occasionally exceeding speeds of 20 knots easily. Again: This is a racing machine and riding this stallion must be done only by experienced skippers and crews. She´s definitely not a boat for the rookie.

The Beauty of Sailing a Class 40

Nevertheless, counting myself to the rookie side and looking at how my fellow crew mates managed their jobs on board – all of them with far more experience in sailing than me – with a good skipper sailing on a Class 40 is both exciting, full of adventure and thrilling on the one hand and filled with beauty and grace on the other. Seeing the Class 40 under all canvas, accelerating to full speed and starting to plane filles me with pure joy.

It is barely imaginable that any sailing vessel can sail faster than these kind of boats. I was puzzled when we were overtaking another sailing yacht going at full speed with engine in a matter of minutes, doing our 50 miles in less than 6 hours with light winds. Although it´s a frightening idea but I´d love to be sailing with a Pogo 40 when things get a bit rougher. Well … there are some cruises offered on the Pogo 40 in September. This do get rough in September … This yacht let endorphins flow to the liters, people do have a constant grin on their faces for it is extremely satisfying to sail on a Class 40. Going fast is satisfying: Who wouldn´t trade his VW Golf for a Porsche? I felt constrained to compare the beauty of these boats to the grace of the old square rigged Clipper ships, which might be a sacrilege, but thinking of it there are so much similarities to these fastest sailing vessels of forgotten times.

“She sails wet.”, said skipper Thomas when conducting the safety briefing. There was some water coming down the companionway indeed, but I read reviews of real tough regattas and saw pictures of saloons full of water, soaked cushion and no dry place left whatsoever. As well a frightening prospect, but hell, this must be an awesome experience!

Reviewing a Class 40 Interior

Down below a Class 40 like the Pogo 40 is a true miracle regarding space. She is a 40 ft. boat – I personally find 40 feet with more than 12.50 meters huge compared to my 33 ft. King´s Cruiser – but due to her extreme width of 4.50 meters internal space is just huge! Even with 5 adults leaving their berths, brushing teeth, searching for clothes and having a cup of coffee the saloon didn´t felt cramped at all.

The main saloon is dominated by the large navigation station right on the keel in the middle of the cabin. A seat, a rugged laptop, radio and plotter – even by poking one´s head down the companionway all essential data could be grabbed at once. Down the cabin in the middle is a big fridge and the large folding table which makes dining even with a big crew easy.

Due to the fact that this is a high performance yacht you shouldn´t expect panels or veneers: Even the massive structural stringers of the underbody structure is clearly visible. Watch your step! There´s an L-settee to the port side, a long settee on the starboard side right after the galley which features a two-fire stove, a large sink and working table.

The Pogo 40 features two aft cabins of which the starboard cabin is large enough for two persons, the port cabin has a berth too is also filled with machinery such as heating, vents and pumps and the main power control. Here a more than bare head is to be found: One can seal off when doing his business by having a curtain applied, but again: No doors, no real visual protection and no sound protection at all. It´s a race – not a cruise …

Next to these three possible berths there is more on the port side settees, two persons, another one on the starboard side and – whilst in port – the fore cabin could offer two additional berths. In the end, a crew of 8 persons could find a place to rest while on board but again, that´s just in theory.

When we have been underway with five people – four crew and one skipper – we´ve had two of us in the forepeak, me and another member in the aft cabin, skipper and the last crew member in the saloon berths. Though I didn´t slept on any of the other bunks, I guess I have been lucky indeed having won a berth in the comfortable aft cabin.

To sum it up: The interior won´t appeal to everyone since the isn´t any. Wooden surfaces are limited to galley and folding table, cushion is water proof and so not very cozy (the color being grey does add nothing to create a “ship-like” atmosphere as well) and there is bare GRP everywhere you look. She´s a pure racer. Oh, is she?

Cruising with a Class 40?

There are more owner cruising with their boats than serious racers. You can do cruising with these boats: They have everything needed. This ship is large enough to have provisions and fuel for Blue Water passages, more than enough space and – above all – it will bring you faster to the destinations of your dreams or – being fast above all – allows to stay longer because of reduced sailing time. I guess, a Pogo-concept of fast sailing does correlate with a French sailing philosophy (which I tried to look into here  by interviewing Charly Fernbach of Pogo structures and naval designer-legend Marc Lombard).

If one can adapt to this bare and uncomplicated style of sailing by actively abstaining from luxury I would say yeah, cruising with a Class 40 can be done and should be done! Why wasting precious time on lame old fashioned cruisers? Why not prowl the oceans with speed, arrive early and spend more time? Well, I guess it´s because these days a classy wooden Hallberg-Rassy interior has its fans still – and besides, controlling a yacht like the Pogo 40, going wet and fast with extreme heeling is prospect of asking too much of the ordinary family skipper.

Looking at the sparse interior fitting – even when thinking of replacing the faux water proof leather of the cushion by a friendlier, fresher color, it´s still hard to envision myself and my family going on a long cruise (even a short one) in this boat. Well, envisioning myself I can, but the family … Nevertheless, there are reports of some families doing exactly this.

And the more I think about it – given that I can build up more and more competence and sailing abilities over time – this idea becomes attractive and tempting to dream of ever more. I just love this no-frills-approach to sailing (apart from the not-so-no-frills demand of the boat to be controlled with aplomb), this clean, white, bare surfaces. No wooden panels to care about, easy to maintain and clean, no doors, no portholes – no frills.

I fell in love …

And with all these no frills-commodities, there comes so much joy, so much adventure, so much fun. So much demanding in this boat and – which is most attractive I would say – so much gain in reachable distance! Going faster than 10 knots at virtually any time increases the range of activities extremely: Going faster could mean to reach more distant places or reach more places in the same time. Fascinating. And, sadly enough, unreachable for me (and totally impractical as well). But there´s a solution: Simply by booking another cruise on these fantastic sailing machines.

An alternative for owners who seriously consider to get a Class 40 could be the smaller yet comparable Class 9.50 racer of which some interesting boats are on the market, or – very interesting indeed – a Beneteau Figaro II. A sailing yacht legend of which I am going to publish a couple or articles in the near future.

Bottom line: Class 40 sailing has opened my eyes and thinking back to the wonderful 110 miles aboard POGO 1 still thrills me.

Thanks to Ole Macke for these wonderful Pictures

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Following a 20-year career in industrial engineering and project management, Simon decided to make a change. He combined his passion and profession to launch Open Waters Design and Manufacturing in 2016.

He designed and manufactured an 18ft canoe, developing a plug and mold using his proprietary vacuum resin infusion process. After the successful build of the canoe, Simon went on to build a high-performance 18ft A-class foiling sailing catamaran out of carbon fibre, refining both the mold construction and the vacuum resin infusion process.

After researching the various build steps, Simon began with CNC shaping of a plug, hand-finishing, and building the hull molds. He also built the mast, Z foils, and Tee foil rudders. Following successful trials in Vancouver, BC, Simon embarked on his next ambitious project: designing and building the boat he had dreamt about for years.

A boat that could be shipped anywhere in the world, sailed on with his family, and returned to Vancouver for summer cruising — and would be electrically sustainable.

In 2019, Simon was introduced to Hal Whitacre, sparking a design partnership that culminated in the creation of the Open Waters ESC40. Since then Simon Angus has started Open Waters Solar . A marine solar company revolutionizing the marine world.

Hal Whitacre

Hal Whitacre, owner of Whitacre yacht design since 1984 and is responsible for some of the fastest and most luxurious boats ever built.

Hal is Open Waters Chief Naval Architect and has worked closely with Simon over the past 2 years to produce the detailed designs that make up the Open Waters ESC 40.

Hal has a distinguished career in Naval Architecture graduating from the University of Michigan with a degree in Naval architecture and Marine Engineering.

Throughout his career he has pushed the boundaries of naval architecture notably designing the Open Class 60 “Imagine”; breaking ground with the largest rig ever put on an Open 60.

Hal also owns and operates Bruce Roberts USA and in that capacity, he has designed over 100 steel and aluminium boat kits in addition to many fiberglass and  wood sail and power boats. Most recently, Hal was the chief Naval Architect for Gunboat Catamarans when they were built in the USA.

Since their move to Europe, Hal has completed 2 gunboat 55’s along with a conversation of a gunboat 55 to a powercat ferry which has recently conducted successful sea trials.

Hal and his wife Tammy split their time between Annapolis, Md and Sister Bay, Wi.  Hal continues to race Lasers during the winter and windsurfs/foilsurfs as much as possible.

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169 US gal / 640 L

fuel Capacity

370 gal / 1400 L

Displacement

28 819 lbs / 13 829 kg

STANDARD ENGINES

2 x 250 | 320 | 370 hp

Waterline length

39 ft 7 in / 12.07 m

length overall

40ft 0 in / 12.19 m

3ft 7in / 1.10 m

21ft 8 in / 6.61 m

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12410 lbs / 5629 kg

Holding Tank Capacity

42 gal / 160 L

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