40 Sport

When the Magnum 40 Sport came out back in 1982 there were few boats like her on the American market. Long and sleek and built to very high production standards, the Sport was originally aimed more to the tastes of the sophisticated European buyer than to the domestic market. She quickly acquired an American following, however, in spite of her upscale price. Indeed, the fact that she enjoyed such a long production run says much about her enduring popularity. To many, the Magnum 40 represented a marriage of raceboat style and 1980s-style luxury. A semicustom boat (about 60 were built), several single- and twin-stateroom floorplans were available over the years with a broad selection of designer fabrics and furnishings. The same is true of the cockpit: The 40 could be configured as a cruising boat with lounge seating and a full-width sun pad, or as a fisherman with a deep uncluttered cockpit. Among a great many engine options (including gas or diesel, inboards or high-performance Arneson outdrives), twin 425hp Cat inboard diesels cruise the Magnum 40 Sport at 28–30 knots with a top speed of around 35 knots.