Cumulant 40 Sailboats for Sale

Drawing Diagram

Builder drawing

Hull Type

Monohull · lifting

Rig

Masthead Sloop

LOA

41.01' · 12.5 m

Disp.

26,455 lbs · 12,000 kg

First year

1993

The Cumulant 40 stands as a quintessential example of the Dutch steelbuilding tradition, emerging from the Harlinger Jachtbouw (HJB) yard during an era when the Netherlands dominated the market for rugged, goanywhere metal cruisers. Designed by the prolific Van de Stadt Design office, the yacht was engineered to bridge the gap between custom oneoff builds and production cruising. While HJB produced various lengths, the 40foot platform became a benchmark for the yard, offering the internal volume necessary for liveaboard comfort without sacrificing the manageable sail plan required for shorthanded coastal and transoceanic passages. Constructed primarily in steel, though occasionally seen in aluminum for weightsensitive owners, the Cumulant 40 reflects a design philosophy where structural integrity and "seakindliness" take precedence over lightair agility.