Wilderness 40
The wilderness 40 is a 40.0ft masthead sloop designed by gary mull and built in fiberglass by wilderness boat works since 1980..
The Wilderness 40 is a light sailboat which is a very high performer. It is very stable / stiff and has a low righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a racing boat.
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WILDERNESS 40 Detailed Review
If you are a boat enthusiast looking to get more information on specs, built, make, etc. of different boats, then here is a complete review of WILDERNESS 40. Built by Wilderness Boat Works and designed by Gary Mull, the boat was first built in 1980. It has a hull type of Fin w/spade rudder and LOA is 12.19. Its sail area/displacement ratio 22.15. Its auxiliary power tank, manufactured by Yanmar, runs on Diesel.
WILDERNESS 40 has retained its value as a result of superior building, a solid reputation, and a devoted owner base. Read on to find out more about WILDERNESS 40 and decide if it is a fit for your boating needs.
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Boat specifications, sail boat calculation, rig and sail specs, auxillary power tank, contributions, who designed the wilderness 40.
WILDERNESS 40 was designed by Gary Mull.
Who builds WILDERNESS 40?
WILDERNESS 40 is built by Wilderness Boat Works.
When was WILDERNESS 40 first built?
WILDERNESS 40 was first built in 1980.
How long is WILDERNESS 40?
WILDERNESS 40 is 9.75 m in length.
What is mast height on WILDERNESS 40?
WILDERNESS 40 has a mast height of 12.65 m.
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40' Wilderness 40 '81 "Falcon"
SLIP AT GLORIETTA BAY MARINA IN CORONADO IS TRANSFERABLE TO TH NEW OWNER!..... Plus, she is a wonderful sailing vessel that will provide great performance and easy handling. The current owner has both creatively and fastidiously upgraded the interior from a stripped out racer to a functional and comfortable interior without hindering performance.
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Entering from a large comfortable cockpit down five steps into the salon which features a forward facing nav station and a settee to starboard and the galley and settee to port with a centerline fold-down dinette table between the settees. Forward of the settees is a very comfortable V-berth cabin with a vanity with sink to starboard and hanging locker and storage to port.
Aft of the galley to port is a comfortable wide quarter berth while to starboard aft of the nav station is a hanging wet locker, a Porta-Potti and sail storage.
New custom mattresses and cushions throughout in 2015. New fresh water system in 2015. Forward and aft cabins repainted in 2017/2018
Adler Barbour 12V refrigeration (new 2015)
Oster microwave oven
Pressure water system
Deep double stainless steel sink
B&G wind speed and direction
B&G speed and distance logs
B&G depth sounder
(2) bulkhead mounted Plath Merkur compasses
Icom IC-M45 VHF radio
All instruments new in 2014
12V DC and 110V AC
(1) 12V engine start battery
(2) 6V golf cart house batteries
Battery parallel switch
Battery monitor
25amp battery charger
22lb Danforth anchor
Full boat awning
Anchor and steaming lights
Running lights
Bow pulpit and rails
Lifelines (new 2013) and stanchions
Boarding gates
Dock lines and fenders
Heavy and light tiller extensions
Molded-in MOB tube
Actual LOA: 40� (includes s/s bowsprit for asymmetrical spinnaker)
Last bottom paint ââ?¬â?? 2015
Fiberglass composite decks
Alan Andrews designed fin keel installed in 1991
Hull and deck both repainted 2015
Hydraulic boom vang
Rod standing rigging
Hydraulic backstay adjuster
Aluminum double-spreader keel-stepped mast
Harken mainsail traveler
3-way Navtec hydraulic panel for vang, backstay adjuster and outhaul
(4) self-tailing and (2) standard winches
(2) Barient 32 2-speed primary winches in cockpit
(2) Barient 27 2-speed secondary winches in cockpit
(2) Barient 22-39 ST 2-speed cabin top halyard winches
All halyards are led aft to Lewmar staylocks on cabin top
100% jib (2016)
New stainless steel rod standing rigging (2014)
Stripped and painted mast and boom (2014)
Tides Marine Strong Track installed (2014) for easier hoisting and lowering of the mainsail
Engine alarm
Racor fuel filter
Raw water sea strainer
Engine fuel shut-off valve
Cockpit engine controls
(1) manual bilge pump
Manual tiller steering
Porta-Potti
Engine rebuilt and converted to fresh water cooled (2016)
New 3-blade fixed propeller in 2015
(4) life jackets
(2) fire extinguishers
All seller�s personal effects on board are excluded from the sale of this vessel.
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Wilderness Boat Works
Principles: Lynn Daugherty and John Josephs Location: 2473 Mission St. Santa Cruz, CA USA. No longer in business.
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Has anyone ever heard of this boat? (we haven't) 40' Wilderness Sailboat 1981 ocean cruiser/racer. VERY FAST ! - $58000 http://www.sailboatlistings.com/view/5172 I can't find any info. We (wife and I) are searching for a passage making cruiser in the 60-80k range for an open ended cruise, with possability of a circ. Is this one worth a closer look? Thoughts?
Why is the engine driven hull speed repoted to be substantially lower then the wind driven speed? What is that squeeze bulb for on the port side of the diesel? Everything is reported to be in excellent condition? I have never seen a 26 year old boat that is in excellent condition, never. Does your wife like the location of the head? Mine wouldn't. If you decide to proceed do all of the due deligence, and don't try to save money on the surveyor which may be the best money you have ever spent.
The squeeze bulb on the port side of the diesel might be for bleeding air from the fuel lines... I know several boats that have installed a squeeze bulb in the fuel line for just that very reason. Bleeding the air from the fuel lines can be much simpler with one.
RickBowman said: Why is the engine driven hull speed repoted to be substantially lower then the wind driven speed? Click to expand...
Anyone notice that even though the text says it has 12 Barient winches, and two are self-tailers... I can see three self-tailing winches in the photo... One in the lower left, and two above the companionway. So, the facts they have are obviously wrong...and probably quite a bit of the other information. I hope the boat is well-balanced...since it is on a tiller.
sailingdog said: and if they've made that basic a mistake, what else have they screwed up. Click to expand...
The Wilderness looks to be well maintained - but the pictures can be decieving. The Gary Mull pedigree bodes well, but this was designed (most likely) as a racer and outfitted as racer/cruiser. As such I'm not sure it would be a good offshore boat - and some on this board would reject it out of hand for that purpose. Don't be scared off by the engine - reliable and low priced parts - its a solid unit. The squeeze bulb is indeed for bleeding the fuel system and this is greatly facilitated by the bulb (we have the same ourselves). I think if it surveyed well it would be a terrific and attractive coastal cruiser - but perhaps a bit of a handful for just a couple. Cockpit comfort may suffer too as it looks to be more of a racing layout, without coamings to deflect water on deck..
no opinion on the boat, but it looks like a royal french pain in the a@@ to get below. Unless you're a circus midget.
Thanks for the comments... pretty much as expected, we'll take a pass on this one.
does anyobe own a Wilderness 40 ? I have one.. from 1981... I would love to meet some other owners who know a bit more than me about this boats.. The listing above seems to have been replaced.. If you have any photos, videos, etc. about this boat, please send them to me... thanks a lot George (hydrosails ,,,, gmail.com)
My bf and I just purchased a Wilderness 40 Variant 5+! Were you ever able to get more info on this boat? There's so little online...would love to exchange info if you're game!
Hey...what means Variant 5+? I haven't found anything yet..do you have the model.with the cut off stern? There is a Wilderness 40!for sale at the moment in San Diego..just Google Wilderness 40 sale and it will show up..a red one...but mine does have the normal stern...of yours has a Spinnacker I would love to get the measurements of it..if you use WhatsApp send me your number then we can exchange some photos....Mine has the volkswagen engine in it.. It is a fast boat...I had it up to 12 knots..just it doesn't like waves, because of the lightweight construction..waves slow it down a lot . Cheers George
I just sent you a private message with my contact info, feel free to hit me up! Re the Variants: My understanding is there are two versions of the Wilderness 40. The first four were Variant 1 and true 40'. The second variant (boats 5+) is a bit shorter, coming in around 38'9" (give or take a couple inches depending on what source you find). Variant 2 also supposedly has a taller rig. Mine has the normal stern as well (I believe). I also have the Volkswagen Pathfinder engine! And yes I have 3 full spinnakers. I could definitely get you dimensions on those assuming we have the same variant. So glad to hear she's fast for you! Would love to compare notes!
Wilderness boats were part of the 'Fast is fun' cult like Bill Lee's Merlin. There were a number of very light designs that came out of Santa Cruz though don't think the Wilderness boats were Santa Cruz built. Might search Latitude 38 magazine as they've been big on the SF area racing scene. Doubt the tiller will be much of an issue with a semi balanced spade rudder. For me a tiller is way better than a stupid wheel.
Ours has a tiller and it is amazingly balanced, wouldn't even think of trading it for a wheel. Thanks for the info and recommendation! I'll see what I can dig up on Latitude 38. Wish I could find someone who worked at Wilderness Boat Works and pick their brain!
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Gary Mull Wilderness 40 Sailboat - Unfinished
- Make: Gary Mull
- Model: Wilderness 40'
- Condition: New
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Sailboat Data Link The Gary Mull-designed Wilderness 40' was first produced in 1980. Designed as an ocean racer, this incredibly versatile 40' yacht can do fast or casual open ocean voyages. The design also excels in cruising along shore and in smaller waterways, with compact design and responsiveness. The boat is ready to be customized to your specific needs and purposes. Easily outfit to be a racer, home, or anything you wish. The last photo is a different example of a complete Wilderness 40. ...
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- Location: 950** , Santa Cruz, California
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40 to 50 indicates a heavy bluewater boat; over 50 indicates an extremely heavy bluewater boat. Comfort ratio = D ÷ (.65 x (.7 LWL + .3 LOA) x Beam^1.33), where displacement is expressed in pounds, and length is expressed in feet. Capsize Screening Formula (CSF): Designed to determine if a boat has blue water capability.
The Wilderness 40 is a small recreational keelboat, built predominantly of fiberglass, with wood trim. It has a masthead sloop rig, an internally-mounted spade-type rudder and a fixed fin keel. It displaces 9,000 lb (4,082 kg) and carries 3,969 lb (1,800 kg) of lead ballast. The boat has a draft of 6.50 ft (1.98 m) with the standard keel.
List it for free and it will show up here. Wilderness 40 is a 39′ 11″ / 12.2 m monohull sailboat designed by Gary Mull and built by Wilderness Boat Works starting in 1980.
The Wilderness 40 is a 40.0ft masthead sloop designed by Gary Mull and built in fiberglass by Wilderness Boat Works since 1980. The Wilderness 40 is a light sailboat which is a very high performer. It is very stable / stiff and has a low righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a racing boat.
Wilderness 40 Sailboat exterior tour.
Seller's Description. Wilderness 40 Sail Boat for sale. Mull designed, Santa Cruz built ocean racer cruiser. PHRF rating in the 60's, which means this boat is the perfect balance of speed, safety, and comfort. The boat was built in 1986, and is the tall rig model. Very similar to a SC 37, but more comfortable and less money :)
WILDERNESS 40 Detailed Review. 1 of 1. If you are a boat enthusiast looking to get more information on specs, built, make, etc. of different boats, then here is a complete review of WILDERNESS 40. Built by Wilderness Boat Works and designed by Gary Mull, the boat was first built in 1980. It has a hull type of Fin w/spade rudder and LOA is 12.19.
1981 40' Wilderness Racers and Cruisers - Model: 40 100855407 Coronado CA. Also thousands of other Wilderness boats and yachts to peruse!
Wilderness Boat Works (also known as Wilderness Yachts) was an American boat manufacturing company in Santa Cruz, California producing hand laid fiberglass monohull masthead sloops.They produced three boat designs, the 21 foot, 30 foot, and 40 foot Wilderness. Run by Lynn Daugherty and John Josephs, the shop opened in the 1970s, first producing the Wilderness 21. Wilderness Boat Works closed ...
The Wilderness 40 is an American sailboat, that was designed by Gary Mull and first built in 1980. The Wilderness 40 is an American sailboat, that was designed by Gary Mull and first built in 1980. Introduction Wilderness 40; Production; Design; Variants; See also; References
Sail Pack Kit - Standard Sunbrella® Color (13' Boom) Spinnaker Sock Kit 45' 1" to 48'. Foredeck Sail Bag Kit - Standard Sunbrella® Color (For Boats up to 40') Complete Sail Plan Data for the Wilderness 40 Sail Data. Sailrite offers free rig and sail dimensions with featured products and canvas kits that fit the boat.
Wilderness Boat Works. 1977 — 1986. Overview. Principles: Lynn Daugherty and John Josephs Location: 2473 Mission St. Santa Cruz, CA USA. No longer in business. Designers. Chuck Burns; Gary Mull; Source: sailboatdata.com / CC BY. Suggest Improvements ... Wilderness 40. 1980 • 39 ...
Price does not include transportation, taxes and other applicable charges. Photographs may be representative only and may vary somewhat from the actual items offered for sale. Pre-Owned 1985 Wilderness Yachts 40 Mull Wilderness racing sailboat for sale in Long Beach, California - $29,000. View 128 photos, 1 video, features and a good description.
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Re the Variants: My understanding is there are two versions of the Wilderness 40. The first four were Variant 1 and true 40'. The second variant (boats 5+) is a bit shorter, coming in around 38'9" (give or take a couple inches depending on what source you find).
Sailboat Data Link The Gary Mull-designed Wilderness 40' was first produced in 1980. Designed as an ocean racer, this incredibly versatile 40' yacht can do fast or casual open ocean voyages. The design also excels in cruising along shore and in smaller waterways, with compact design and responsiveness.
Wilderness 40 started life as a 38' and by the time it was actually produced it was a 40. I think the original one was called "Horizon" and it never did much. ... Wilderness 40 is a completely different boat from the 21 and 30. 21 and 30 were both Chuck Burns designs, real ultralights. The Wilderness 40 is by Mull, basically a 38 foot IOR-type ...
Year. Wilderness 40 for sale on DailyBoats.com are listed for a range of prices, valued from $36,500 on the more basic models to $64,900 for the most expensive. The boats can differ in size from 11.58 m to 12.19 m. The oldest one built in 1985 year. This page features Wilderness boats located in countries: United States of America.
Horizon was a Wilderness 40 that sailed in Portland in the 80's. Then moved to SoCal. Then to New Orleans. Same owner today I believe. Geronimo is not the same boat. Many upgrades on Geronimo and was a nice boat last time I saw it. That was many years ago though...
WILDERNESS preowned sailboats for sale by owner. WILDERNESS used sailboats for sale by owner. Home. Register & Post. View All Sailboats. Search. Avoid Fraud. ... 50' Hout Bay 40 Steel Schooner Galesville, Maryland Asking $95,000. 37.33' Tartan 37 CB Bayfield, Wisconsin Asking $36,900. 35' Ericson Ericson 35 Lewes, Delaware
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40 to 50 indicates a heavy bluewater boat; over 50 indicates an extremely heavy bluewater boat. Comfort ratio = D ÷ (.65 x (.7 LWL + .3 LOA) x Beam^1.33), where displacement is expressed in pounds, and length is expressed in feet. Capsize Screening Formula (CSF): Designed to determine if a boat has blue water capability.
The WILDERNESS 30SX has a fractional rig. (other specific differences are unknown). Sailboat Forum. View All Topics: ... 30 to 40 indicates a moderate bluewater cruising boat; 40 to 50 indicates a heavy bluewater boat; over 50 indicates an extremely heavy bluewater boat. Comfort ratio = D ÷ (.65 x (.7 LWL + .3 LOA) x Beam^1.33), where ...