The Block Island 40 stands as a quintessential example of the "gold-plated" American cruiser-racer era, a design that bridged the gap between traditional wooden aesthetics and the burgeoning age of fiberglass. Designed by the legendary William H. "Bill" Tripp Jr. and introduced in the late 1950s, the design achieved immediate fame when the first hull, Vitesse, dominated the Newport to Bermuda Race. While initially produced by American Boatbuilding Corp, the molds eventually transitioned to Metalmast Marine in the late 1970s. Metalmast updated the construction techniques, producing the "Mark II" version, which maintained the classic lines while incorporating the builder’s expertise in advanced aluminum spars and modernized fiberglass layups.
Used Block Island 40 Sailboats for Sale
- Make
- Block Island
- Model
- 40
- Builder
- Beetle Boat Co./American Boat Building
- Designer
- William Tripp Jr,
- Number Built
- Production Year(s)
- 1957 - ??
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