B-Atlas Boat Guide · FJRD-40-OPEN
Fjord 40 Open Walkaround Day Cruiser
2007–2021
The Fjord 40 Open is the model that established Fjord’s modern walkaround dayboat identity. It combines a broad open deck, deep-V planing hull and twin Volvo Penta IPS diesels with a compact cabin for occasional overnight use.
- LOA
- 39′ 4″ / 11.99 m
- LWL
- 35′ 11″ / 10.95 m
- Beam
- 13′ 1″ / 3.99 m
- Draft
- 3′ 1″ / 0.95 m
- Hull behaviour
- Planing
- Fuel
- Diesel
- Propulsion
- Pod
- Engine configuration
- Twin Volvo Penta IPS diesels
- Displacement cruise
- Unknown
- Faster / planing cruise
- Unknown
- Boat family
- Express Cruiser
- Construction
- Fiberglass
Best for
- Fast coastal day boating and entertaining
- Owners valuing distinctive walkaround access
- Occasional overnighting with emphasis on deck space
Trade-offs
- Open layout sacrifices enclosed living volume and weather protection
- Twin IPS systems increase service complexity and cost
- Nearly 13-foot beam creates marina and storage implications
Known concerns
- No model-specific concern has been promoted to B-Atlas’s evidence threshold. This does not mean the model has no age-, condition- or hull-specific risks.
Inspection focus
- Inspect IPS service history, seals, corrosion protection and steering
- Inspect deck structure, teak and hardware bedding
- Inspect engine-room ventilation, cooling and exhaust systems
- Inspect cabin/head plumbing and electrical systems
- Verify T-top and air-draft configuration
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About this record
B-Atlas preserves uncertainty: missing information remains unknown rather than being treated as a negative. Specifications and guidance describe the model record; individual boats can differ by year, equipment, refit and condition.