Fuji 40 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Drawing Diagram

Builder drawing

Hull type

Monohull · fin

Rig

Masthead Sloop

LOA

39.17' · 11.94 m

Displ.

27,065 lbs · 12,276 kg

First year

1977

The Fuji 40, a product of the esteemed Fuji Yacht Builders Ltd. in Yokosuka, Japan, represents a significant chapter in the yard's history, diverging from the John G. Aldendesigned 35 and 45 models that initially established the brand. Penning the lines for the Fuji 40 was the legendary firm of Sparkman & Stephens (Design No. 2095), which brought a more contemporary performanceoriented hull shape to the heavyscantling construction for which the Japanese yard was famous. Produced during the late 1970s and early 1980s, the Fuji 40 was primarily offered as a centercockpit ketch, though a few cutterrigged versions were produced. This model was engineered for the burgeoning bluewater cruising market, prioritizing a "dry" ride, massive internal volume, and the structural integrity required for transoceanic passages. While it retains the iconic teakheavy aesthetic of its smaller siblings, the Fuji 40 offers a more refined underbody and a more balanced sail plan.