Wilderness 1040X

Specifications: L.O.A 10.40 metres B.O.A 6.20 metres Draft 0.400 metres Headroom in hulls 1.90 metres Headroom in bridgedeck 1.90 metres Mast height 13.50 metres Sail area (main + headsail) 60.6 square metres Payload 900kg Displacement 3200kg B/Deck clearance 0.650 metres Beam - Length 12:1 Fuel capacity 80-100 litres Water capacity 400 litres Motor 1 x Outboard Motoring speed - cruising 6 knots Motoring speed - top 9 knots Sailing speed - cruising 10 Knots Sailing speed - top 20+ Knots Building time (approx) 3500 hours The whole aim of this design is really to go back to basics and to end up with a fresh lively little boat that is firstly a pleasure to sail and secondly has enough accommodation. I am looking for the simplicity and economy that seems in most designs today to be slipping away. Her sailing ability will be fresh and exciting, this is directly related to her feel. She's reasonably rigged and very light so the power to weight ratio is high. This allows her to accelerate fast in gusts and with the simple tiller steering, to spin off and surf the odd steep wave. Bridgedeck clearance is 650mm so she can be pushed to windward without slamming. Buoyancy distribution is pushed out to the ends giving her exceptional stability fore and aft. Take a look at the Wilderness 1040X Photo Gallery! Wilderness Construction Sequence PDF Wilderness 1040X - Interior Layout Wilderness 1040X - Side Profile