Kalik 40 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Drawing Diagram

Builder drawing

Hull type

Monohull · fin

Rig

Masthead Sloop

LOA

39.6' · 12.07 m

Displ.

16,600 lbs · 7,530 kg

First year

1979

The Kalik 40 stands as a testament to the late 1970s and early 1980s "performance cruiser" era, a period defined by the convergence of IOR (International Offshore Rule) racing geometry and European luxury craftsmanship. Designed by the renowned naval architect Gary Mull—famous for his success with the Ranger and Santana lines—the Kalik 40 was primarily constructed by the Vennekens shipyard in Belgium. This pedigree positioned the boat as a more performanceoriented alternative to the heavy cruisers of the day, often drawing comparisons to the early designs of Baltic Yachts or Nautor Swan due to its highquality construction and sharp sailing characteristics. While the brand produced several successful models, the 40foot variant is widely regarded as the "sweet spot" of the range, offering a sophisticated balance of offshore capability and manageable shorthanded handling.