Cenit 40 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Drawing Diagram

Builder drawing

Hull type

Monohull · fin

Rig

Masthead Sloop

LOA

39.7' · 12.1 m

Displ.

16,094 lbs · 7,300 kg

First year

1987

The Cenit 40 represents the pinnacle of Claes Nilsson’s vision for the Cenit brand, serving as a refined evolution of the design language established by the successful Cenit 33 and 35. Designed by the esteemed Swedish naval architect Leif Ängermark, the 40footer was conceived as a highperformance cruiser that refused to sacrifice the "Swedish yacht quality" for speed. Produced in limited numbers during the late 1980s and early 1990s, the Cenit 40 is frequently compared to premium contemporaries from Nautor’s Swan or Baltic Yachts, though it maintains a distinct identity through its moderate displacement and more accessible handling characteristics. As the largest model designed by Ängermark for the yard before the brand’s eventual transition, it carries the legacy of being the most sophisticated hull in the Cenit lineup.