Valiant 40 PH Sailboats for Sale

Drawing Diagram

Builder drawing

Hull Type

Monohull · fin

Rig

Masthead Sloop

LOA

39.88' · 12.16 m

Disp.

22,500 lbs · 10,206 kg

First year

1981

The Valiant 40 PH (Pilot House) represents a specialized evolution of what many maritime historians consider the first true "performance cruiser." Designed by Robert Perry and primarily constructed by Uniflite in Bellingham, Washington, the Valiant 40 revolutionized offshore yacht design by proving that a heavydisplacement doubleender could still be fast and weatherly. The Pilot House variant was introduced to provide longdistance voyagers with an allweather interior steering station and increased living volume, without sacrificing the legendary seakindliness of the original hull. While the standard Valiant 40 featured a lowprofile coachroof, the PH version incorporates a raised deckhouse with large windows, offering 360degree visibility from the safety of the cabin.