Overview
The Bowman 40 from Chuck Paine is a cutter built from 1987 by Southern Boat Building in England, with 60 built.
Design and Construction
She is 39.92 ft overall on a 32 ft waterline, with 12.58 ft of beam and 4.92 ft of draft. Displacement is 19,000 lb with a lead keel, and the fiberglass cutter carries about 743 sq ft of sail. The listed engine is a 50 hp Perkins Prima M50, with 70 gallons of fuel and 120 gallons of water.
Buyers Notes
John Neal rates the Bowman range 2 of 5: strong, good passage makers, but short on waterline and now old. This Paine 40 has a longer waterline relative to length than the older Holman & Pye Bowmans. Owners can find support through the Rival Owners Association.
