tHe rOGers class 40 - Rogers Yacht Design

the rogers class 40
...a clear choice
design
Principal Dimensions
LOA
Bmax
Displacement
Draft
Max Ht above WL
Water Ballast
Main Sail
Jib
Mast Hd Spinnaker
Bowsprit
12.19 m (40‘)
4.50 m
4650 kg
3.00 m
19.00 m
2 x 750 lt
78 m2
35 m2
180 m2
2m
The Rogers Class 40 is an optimised racing
machine, beautifully balanced with an
easily driven and powerful hull. The first
of the Rogers Class 40’s was launched in
August 2007 with another two following
in quick succession. Since then all three
boats have been pounded and tested in
short-handed events, with excellent owner
and skipper feedback.
The Rogers Class 40 has benefitted greatly
from the past and present short-handed
projects that Rogers Yacht Design have
been involved in, from the innovative
Mini Transat to the new state-of-the-art
Open 60 for Artemis Ocean Racing. Tank
testing and on-the-water experience have
provided an invaluable platform from
which to commence this Class 40 design.
Specific FEA, stability, VPP and weather
routing studies were undertaken to arrive
at a philosophy which has proved to show
a clear understanding of the boat and the
rule. This has resulted in a no-compromise
racing machine ideal for the short-handed
sailor, but with reliability, structural strength
and safety also being key considerations.
Key Design Facts
• Designed to minimum weight but strong
structures designed to ABS by SP Gurit
• Maximum righting moment
• Easily modeable hull form for light and
heavy airs
• Deck layout optimised for single/
shorthanded long distance racing,
using Open 60 research
• Well balanced, particularly under
auto-pilot
• Flexible rig/sail configuration for all
wind ranges
Rarely do you get so much
in one package: optimised,
designed to minimum weight
and maximum righting moment,
strength (structures to ABS
standard), speed and aesthetics,
with world class build.
Specification
Composite Marine International (CMI),
based in Thailand, is the selected
production builder for the Rogers Class
40. They have an impressive facility under
the direction of Pom Green and have
carefully constructed this boat to achieve
minimum weight, maximum righting
moment and a first class build at a very
competitive price.
The hull, deck and all main structures are
epoxy/e-glass / PVC foam and produced
from female moulds. In trying to find
the ultimate in build quality, CMI have
accurately monitored and used their
machine assisted resin impregnation
system to give an almost pre-preg build,
but without the additional costs. The boat
is finished with a durable Awl-grip paint
finish that is not only very light weight,
but gives a beautiful finish to the boat.
quality from premium manufacturers such
as Harken, Lewmar, Karver and Spinlock.
The rig is a carefully chosen section from
Formula Spars, UK, whose reputation
precedes them. The internal layout is
optimised to Class 40 rules but designed to
offer secure and flexible accommodation
when offshore and alongside. All deck gear
has been specified to be of the highest
The Rogers Class 40 is produced using
some of the most experienced suppliers
and builders in the world, ultimately
offering a strong, reliable but finessed
Class 40.
Key Build Facts
• Hull, deck, keel floors and majority of
interior structures are female moulded,
for weight saving and finish quality
• Full epoxy resin and PVC cored
construction, with all structures vacuum
consolidated
• Lightweight Awl-grip paint finish on hull
and deck
• Full carbon structural bowsprit
• The keel is fabricated using high-tensile
steel and the bulb is CNC machined
• Cuddy and double companionway
• Premium brand fittings and components
driver talk back
Simon Clarke (Clarke Offshore Racing Ltd, UK)
“The Rogers class 40 was a great boat for the TJV, fast on all
points of sail and very well balanced. Her deep cockpit and
well laid out deck plan make her safe and easy to sail short
handed. I am looking forward to sailing many more miles on
her this year”.
Tanguy de Lamotte (Novedia Set, France)
“It was Simon’s past innovative Mini Transat design which first
attracted me to his office. I was excited to be able to have some
input in the design to produce a fully optimised, well designed
and structured Class 40 without compromise and that is what I
have now. Having completed many offshore racing miles, I can
say that there is very little I needed to change and that she is a
complete weapon. There are plenty of Class 40s to choose from,
but for me it was the mix of design philosophy, structuring, the
build quality and high specification that made the Rogers Class
40 the simple choice. For all you guys thinking of joining this
exciting Class, you would be crazy not to seriously consider
this boat!”
Prices
Grand Prix Standard Production Boat, ex. Thailand from:
Special UK Club Sail Away Package: j265,000
j315,000
(All prices in Euros and excluding VAT)
For more information, please contact: Justin Slawson (Rogers Yacht Sales Ltd)
Direct e.mail: justin@rogersyachtsales.org
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