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Adventure 40

Attainable Adventure Cruising

• The Return of The Adventure 40

I am super excited to reveal that we have been approached by a team who are interested in making the Adventure 40 a real boat we can buy.

For those of you who were not readers from 2012 to 2016, the Adventure 40 is a project here at AAC to specify and then encourage the building of a simple, fast and reliable offshore cruising boat that could be bought brand new and ready to sail around the world for US$200,000 (2012 Dollars).

We have 16 articles that I wrote over the following four years defining the concept and boat. To really understand what a cool boat this will be you need to read the lot in sequence , but you can get a quick overview by reading the articles I have linked to in Further Reading.

There Is A Market

This is clearly an idea that has legs since by the time we were four years into it we had over 350 people who had registered as interested in the Adventure 40 and about ten who said they were ready to put a deposit on one of the first batch of boats.

The Problem

Sadly, the project went into hiatus when the two guys who took it on did not deliver on their promises.

And that’s where things have been for the last 5 years.

But a couple of months ago I got an email from Pascal Binet and Maxime Gérardin, both from France, together with a plan to get the Adventure 40 built in their home country, a location that makes a lot of sense to me since French boatbuilders have long been the masters of building boats in a cost-efficient way.

A Great Place To Build

And, yes, I’m aware that most of those boats are the absolute antithesis of the Adventure 40 concept, but that’s simply a function of those builders being smart enough to supply the market with what it wants, rather than what it actually needs to go offshore cruising—never blame a manufacturer for fulfilling the desires of buyers.

Or, to put it more positively, I’m sure that if we resurrect the informed market for the real offshore cruising boat that we created five years ago here at AAC, there are several existing boatbuilders in France capable of producing that boat with high and consistent quality.

Prioritize What Matters

To do that we have to show those builders that we buyers would rather have, for example, a keel-to-hull joint that will withstand a full-speed grounding, than twin wheels and rudders.

This is the key to hitting the price point and not sacrificing quality in the process. For example, the numbers we did showed that the savings gained from a tiller rather than twin wheels would fund said keel joint and a massively strong single rudder, with money left over—quality is about smart prioritization, not throwing money at the problem.

Maxime, at 32, is the ideal age to bring a combination of energy and experience to bear on the project. He also gained his sailing experience in the same club and sailing school environment that Pascal operates in.

Maxime also has a young family and so can add that perspective as well. And he is a potential buyer of one of the first boats.

Both Pascal and Maxime are engineering trained (not sure of their professional designations in France) and both have deep project management experience. Better yet, they blend those professional qualifications with a lot of sailing experience.

Even better, much (most?) of that experience is within the French club and sailing school culture that emphasizes good training and cooperative use of resources much more than the more individual ownership culture prevalent here in North America.

Update March 2022

Pascal has bow left the project.

Here’s Maxime on what happened:

Pascal and I worked hard together to launch the French part of the Adventure 40 project, and, among many other things, were together in choosing Vincent as designer. However, on the way to taking the project further, our views on priorities and on several decisions diverged (for instance, on taking on the personal risk of guaranteeing the design fee), to the point where I eventually called it a breakup. This doesn’t take away from the many things that Pascal has done for the Adventure 40 .

I never met Pascal, but I enjoyed our communications and will be forever grateful to him for being part of the French team who resurrected the project.

Credibility

One thing that really impressed me is that Pascal and Maxime’s first approach to me included a written plan. And since then they have updated and expanded said plan, including adding milestones, without any prodding from me. A sure sign of people who get stuff done. Not surprising since both guys have professional track records of completed projects.

A Great Time

Of course, no matter how ideal Pascal and Maxime are for the project, that does not necessarily guarantee success, but one thing I can tell you for sure, based on Phyllis’ and my recent efforts to find a good-quality fun 40-foot boat to replace our McCurdy and Rhodes 56, there has never been a better time to do this.

There have never been many decent ready-to-go offshore boats around, but now, after the COVID-induced buying frenzy of the last year (didn’t see that one coming), there is pretty much nothing left except very expensive boats, or basket cases that will break their new owners’ hearts and wallets long before they go anywhere.

Competitive With Refits

Talking of that, the refit budget work Colin and I did last year showed clearly that the idea of buying an old boat and fixing it for peanuts to be safe and comfortable for offshore cruising is in most cases a pipe dream.

So even if the eventual price of the A40 must be more than the original target of US$200,00—some increase will clearly be required just to take the inflation of the last 9 years into account—she will still be for many people a better alternative that refitting an old boat.

And one thing COVID has taught all of us is that life is uncertain and short, so grasp it with both hands—do you want to grind fibreglass or go voyaging?

What If Still Too Much Money?

The other cool thing is that even for those who can’t afford a new Adventure 40—while much less expensive than most new boats, it’s still a lot of money—there are still benefits just because the boat exists:

• Will take the pressure off the secondhand market for decent refit candidates.
• Will in time result in a pool of relatively new secondhand Adventure 40s for sale.

Shared Ownership

I can also see that this project can, and should, result in fleets of shared-use Adventure 40s (very much the European model that Pascal and Maxime sail in) available to enjoy for a small fraction of the cost of individual ownership.

Low Cost Of Ownership

Also, the cost of ownership on the Adventure 40 will be way lower than most refitted boats because Adventure 40s, if we do this right, will both hold their value and cost less to maintain.

The Strategy

Pascal and Maxime’s strategy is to act as facilitators to bring together all the parts—design, building, marketing—using existing resources in Europe, rather than trying to reinvent the wheel by setting up a new builder. Makes a lot of sense to me.

As with the original Adventure 40, Pascal and Maxime’s intent is to solicit input from AAC members as the boat is specified.

That said, it’s important to understand that the Adventure 40 was never a crowd-sourced boat and is not intended to be one now, but rather a wholesome boat that started out as a distillation of my offshore voyaging experience, and then was, and will continue to be, tested with the crowd and improved with suggestions that are consistent with the core concepts.

After the initial specification and consultation with AAC members, scheduled to be completed by late summer 2021, the project will progress through four more phases. I will let Pascal and Maxime tell you about them (lightly edited):

Phase 2 – Preliminary design of the boat

A preliminary design is necessary to know more about the demand for the Adventure 40. We don’t need the complete architectural study at this point, but we do need a preliminary study: hull, deck and rig plans, weight distribution, keel, engine and rudder configuration, and interior layout. Hence an architect will be chosen, to whom a preliminary study will be ordered. The financing of this study will have to be defined.

Phase 2 is complete when we have a preliminary design (v2) that is consistent, well-explained, well-illustrated, and, above all, true to Specifications V1.x.

Phase 3 – Finalization of the design of the boat and the entire project 

Phase 3 is the most crucial for the success of the project. We will:

• determine the number of boats to be built per year,
• have the detailed plans (V3.0) drawn by the architect, and certificated (CE marking),
• decide our strategy regarding “testing and adjusting” : what is tested then frozen from V3 on, and what can be adjusted after the first boat,
• finalize the choice of the shipyard and the organization,
• decide on the selling price.

Phase 4 –  Deploying the human, technical and financial resources

Phase 4 will involve the large monetary investments:

• preparing the shipyard and its tools,
• building the molds,
• building boat #1 (A40 V4.0), and verifying the interior arrangement in the process,
• test-sailing boat #1.

Phase 5 – Production

Then the serial building will start.

There you have it, a credible plan to make the Adventure 40 real from two guys who have ideal experience, both sailing and professional.

This is exactly what I hoped would happen all along: that someone would understand the potential of the Adventure 40 project and take the first steps without me having to “sell” them on the idea.

Will the Adventure 40 become a real boat now? That’s mostly up to us (the market) to show we are smart enough to turn our backs on cheaply built marina queens and embrace a real offshore boat at a fair price.

Further Reading

• The whole story of the Adventure 40 .
• The article that started it all
• A short overview of the boat
• The Adventure 40 Core Principles
• Reality about refits

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• Reliability And Quality
• Twenty Two Adventure 40 Core Principles
• Adventure 40 FAQ—The Boat
• How We Will Build The A40 At A Great Price AND Deliver Great Quality
• Adventure 40—Introduction to the Specification
• Adventure 40 Dimensions and Hull
• Adventure 40 Rudder and Steering Gear
• Adventure 40 Keel—Draft and Shape
• Adventure 40 Keel—Strength and Grounding Resistance
• Adventure 40 Rig
• Adventure 40 Reveal—Hull, Cockpit, and Rig
• Adventure 40 Cockpit 2.0
• Adventure 40 Reveal—On Deck
• Adventure 40 Deck-2.0
• Adventure 40 Reveal—Galley, Head, and Aft Storage
• Adventure 40 Reveal—Salon and Forward Cabin
• Adventure 40 Design Funding Round
• Adventure 40—Engine and Drive Train
• Adventure 40 Electrical System—Part 1, Voltage and Batteries
• Adventure 40 June 2023 Progress Report
• Unbundling The Adventure 40
• Designer Chosen For The Adventure 40
• A Model T Offshore Voyaging Boat
• Adventure 40 Swag Now Available
• Adventure 40 December 2023 Progress Report

Hi John, this is great news!!!

Quick bug report: on my iPhone, I tried submitting my email address to the enbedded form but was unable to type anything in. (The name fields worked fine.)

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Thanks for the heads up. Fixed now, I think. Please try again.

Sorry, John. I could fill the boxes. The “subscribe” button does not work. Thanks and best wishes, Charles Charles L Starke MD s/v Dawnpiper

Hi Charles,

That’s strange I just tested it (for the second time) and it works fine for me. Check your email (spam too) and see if there is a email asking you to confirm. Thanks

Hi John Nothing happens when I press subscribe. What should happen? Does it confirm my choice? No email yet to confirm choice in mail or spam. Thanks Charles

A note comes up under the subscribe button telling you to check you email. What kind of device are you using: phone, computer, tablet?

My thoughts based on my own, current, experiences.

The $200k currently translates to £145k and with 9 years inflation at 14.5%, is about $229k or about £167k. Straw Poll suggests that 2000 – 2010 Alubat Ovni’s around the 40′ LOA range are within this price bracket with modest refit costs added (there is no free lunch). Compared to the ubiquitous Bavaria in the EU at 40′ LOA, same decade, the highest is priced at $143k (£105k) for a 2010 model, much less, almost half for the 2000 models. My main concern is that as middle men, with other parties involved in the design, build and exchequer take (hi in the EU), the challenge to keep the price low as everyone takes a bite of the pie will be difficult or make margins very tight.

The market globally, one could suggest, and as you imply, is for a Bavaria style yacht, as that is what people want (or wanted), which means that adventure style yachts are a niche market; implication being that economies of scale will not be as beneficial, adding to the price challenge. I suggest that the likes of Bavaria has benefited from the consumption of retired Baby Boomers who rode the spectacular growth wave over their working lives and found they could access the sun and sail markets en mass with their retirement status at that time.

However, we are entering a period where the first of the Gen-X’s born from 1964 onwards, are nearing 60 years of age. A sad fact of life is that their elderly boomer parents are dying off. This Generation has most of the boomer benefits, perhaps access to inheritance, less love of consumption and an awareness of doing things differently to their parents, they may not want the Boomer sun and sea lifestyle: summer sailing and winter skiing (a 1960’s aspiration based on what was seen as wealthy lifestyle); Gen-X want to see something different.

There is no doubt that adventure cruising is increasing in popularity and that interest in it is high. I have seen on Facebook quite a few new groups dedicated only to northern latitude sailing, starting over the last couple of years, also AAC being mentioned more often in other forums as a resource to go to, more folks talking about post working life adventure sailing and the rise of adventure sailing reporting in popular sailing media. My assumptions based on following these discussions are that most who are likely to do this are early 50s to around the early 60s i.e. Gen-x or last of the Boomers. Many will settle for the pain and drain of second hand yacht refits and many more look at prices and baulk at what is being asked for ready to sail yachts, new or second hand and that is your target population.

It is great that the A40 opportunity is being revived, I think the challenge to make it affordable will be significant (EU is not known for the low costs within it’s western countries compared to the likes of the USA), but I also think that the target market is there and funded if the timing is right. I don’t know about timing, so many variables, funding kids who can’t get jobs that pay meaningful salaries e.g. deposit on their home or settling education debt means a chunk out of the sailing budget (100% in some cases), which makes that Bavaria more likely, yet inheriting parents homes may give cash a boost, but country taxes as Covid debt needs to be paid may impact and inflationary pressures are forecast, thus eroding capital and increasing costs. I mention these things because the market is not likely the very wealthy who can afford new adventure sailing ready boats, but the masses of ordinary people who get to a good position in life, but will have to pay, unlike their Boomer parents who did not.

I love the A40 concept, keeping it straightforward and simple to keep the costs down. I think the modern production methods of mass produced yachts may be required to achieve that price but wonder if the volume will justify the set up costs. I think the market will respond to a low cost boat, because most who want this type of sailing, just see the types of boats that we would want to use as being unobtainable from a price perspective. Last point, marketing people know what buttons to push for sales which is why we have huge cockpits, wide galleys and large saloons. There is a marketing challenge required to address this, because some of the market will be aspirational adventure sailors who in their heart of hearts know that the boat will be bought if they can justify marina living. I don’t know how this would be addressed but it must incorporate Green credentials, safety, reliability, comfort and low cost of ownership compared to the current offerings. This latter part is the other aspect I see talked about in forums: the high cost of boat ownership.

For sure, it will be a challenge, but one worth looking at. Good luck.

Fascinating and cogent insight.

Hi Alastair,

Lots of good thoughts, but don’t forget we already created a market for this boat once, and that was at a time where there were many more good second hand boats out there than there are now.

Also with a boat like the A40 final cost is a lot more about efficiency in the manufacturing process than base in-country costs for things like labour. That’s how the French have already pretty much nuked North American boat building, even though their cost of labour is higher.

Heck, even J-Boat, the quintessential American brand has moved all manufacturing to France.

And finally here is how we will save at least 35% of cost base in comparison to any other new boat: https://www.morganscloud.com/2015/07/25/unbundling-the-adventure-40/

As an ex boat builder based in RI then ME, but lately out of touch with the industry, what you say is interesting to me. I knew many shops were struggling or, for composite shops, moving beyond the marine industry, but I hadn’t known France was taking over like you say. I thought my choice of a French boat was due to it being aluminum, which we don’t do here so much. I remember though, working at goetz in RI in the early 2000s, some French sailers were passing through on some boat that needed a repair on one of their foils, and even among some of the old hands there foils were a bit novel.

Hi Michael,

Yes, the incredible pivot to boat building in France is something I only really noticed a couple of years ago when at the US Sailboat Show. Judging by the boats there it should be renamed the French Sailboat Show!

Also, these days the really big shows are all in Europe: METS, Duseeldorf, La Rochelle

And then when we look at advances in boat design, particularly IMOCA, France again.

Well, we’ve found the head of marketing…buyer persona nailed.

Fantastic news, John. I know this is a project near and dear to many hearts.

Oh my. Our whole boat search priorities and philosophy has just changed. Our broker will be so confused. 😉

Hi John, much appreciated, thanks!

What about an Adventure 32? At 40′ you’re pricing yourself out of a huge segment of the market that would like to get a serious boat but can’t afford the upkeep and dockage (let alone the purchase price) of a 40′ boat. I know personally if I was given gratis a 40′ boat, I would sell it and put the money into a smaller boat and leave sooner and stay gone longer.

I answer that here (scroll down): https://www.morganscloud.com/2013/01/07/adventure-40-faqthe-boat/

Also, it’s important not to confuse LOA with size: https://www.morganscloud.com/2012/11/30/adventure-40-its-about-displacement-and-righting-moment/

It seems to me that the crux of the matter is in the phrase “the financing of this study will have to be defined.” Plucking a figure out of the air for the study only I would guess $35 k US. This would normally be provided by the 2 guys and if they are unable or unwilling to do so it would not bode well. A suggested designer is Tony Castro for reputation and experience and a lower cost alternative is Paul Bury of Australia who I have used extensively on my project and would highly recommend.. Concept drawings and quotes for the study should be forthcoming for around $5k each. This should be the first step. An alternative financing plan would be to have the buyers who indicated they were prepared to put down a deposit fund the study by lodging their share with a trustee, say yourself, who would then disburse as the study progressed. This study would enable fixed qoutes for the final plansand a very close quote for building based on 3, 5, and 10 boats. Deposits could then be forthcoming to get production underway. Hope this may prove useful and that the project comes to fruition.

Hi William,

No question that they will need to come up with some seed capital. Originally we figured about $US750,000, but that included starting from scratch and building the prototype. If they can get an existing builder interested the number would be a lot lower, probably very close to your estimate.

The key to designer selection is going to be finding someone who really “gets” the boat and will stick to the original concept, rather than try and turn it into “their boat”.

If the business plan is compelling then the funding will follow. As an investor in many startup businesses, I have NEVER seen a robust business plan, led by a strong team, fail to get funding. The funds required to get this off the ground are not, by professional investor standards, large. If the designer/architect engaged is a known name then it will be even easier to get funding. (I suggest Dudley Dix, but I admire to being conflicted as he designed my beautiful Shearwater 45. )

You are right, the key to funding is a good plan and I think these guys have the experience and credibility put one together. As you say, the amount, while a lot of money to each of us individually, is trivial by start up standards.

Excellent news. Now I’d like to address something related, but different: a powerboat version of the Adventure 40.

I have been in contact with Dickey Boats in NZ, re. getting a LRC58, Dennis’s design that was talked about in the Adventure 40 discussions, as a possible ‘dark side’ variation. The reality is that, today, an LRC58 will be somewhere between 1.4–1.8 million NZD.

I am commenting here only to raise that point of discussion in parallel. If there’s no interest, no problem, but I would like it raised, if possible.

We have talked about that in the past and in fact I put quite a lot of time into the idea including some long chats with Steve Dashew, so if you and others can get some traction going in the same way as Pascal and Maxime are doing with the A40 I will certainly write about it.

One thing to know is if you want an offshore version the absolute minimum it can be done for is about US$600,000 and probably closer to a million. Where in that spread depends on number of boats in first build.

What a great news! Not that I am in the market to buy an A40 in the next 2-5 years, but I would be extremely happy to see this project succeed.

Excellent news. I let my AAC membership expire due to the stagnation of the A40. I just renewed. Please keep me on the very interested list.

Hi Gregory,

Good to hear, I’m thinking the next step is a to put together a survey, so make sure you sign up for the separate list above to make sure you’re included.

Great news John. I was ready to buy an A40 then turned to a Boreal 47 when the project stalled. Dreaming now what I might of done with the extra $$$. I wish you success.

First of all, many thanks John for introducing us so kindly! The illustration with our national flag is very pleasant 🙂

We must say this in public: we’re really grateful to John for having created and put a lot of thinking in the project, and for having then “set it free”. We will do our best to be up to this vision and efforts, and take the project further!

Thanks to those who already responded with encouragements! Since the original discussions were some years ago, we very much look forward to the collective feedback: are you a potential owner of an A40? If we succeed, what will determine your decision to buy or not to buy one?

@ Alastair and William: we too are impatient to get to the point where we will speak finances and business plans! However, first things first: our immediate goals right now are 1) to get a first feedback of what the interest for the A40 is, now in 2021 – and John is doing us a big favor by allowing this right here, 2) to write the specifications down, in a form that will allow signing a contract with an architect, to undertake the preliminary design.

Really excited to see this get picked back up. Went back through and read all the articles related to the A40 and I really like the premise, initial spec and layout. Great job pulling this together John. 

To your question Maxime – I can definitely see myself being a potential owner. How well you can execute against the concept of a simple yet very robust offshore boat setup for a couple without cutting any critical corners will be a big factor. Price is obviously a concern, but I would rather see the price go up if it’s well spent on key aspects of the design. Certainly John’s stamp of approval through the whole process will go a long way to satisfying those concerns and will be a critical piece of the project from my perspective. Unfortunately I have one other concern and that is headroom. Sufficient headroom for my 6’4” height would likely be the final decision point for me personally if all other aspects of the build have been met.

Looking forward to seeing what you and Pascal can accomplish.

Great to hear you might be interested in a boat.

That said, I would not predicate the purchase of any boat on headroom. Adding too much headroom to a boat can have a lot of downsides, particularly making the bilge too shallow and the cabin sole too narrow as well as leaving no room for tankage. On deck too much headroom can make the boat look boxy and result in side decks that are two narrow.

I’m 6’2″ with a bad back and arthritic degeneration in my neck so I get why you might value headroom a lot, but even so I think making it a non-negotiable criteria is a mistake since the downsides may easily outweigh the benefits. 

This is not just preaching in that the lead contender boat to replace Morgan’s Cloud does not have standing headroom for me in much of the cabin.

The bottom line is that when living on a boat we really don’t stand much, and even when we do, it’s often possible to reduce hight by leaning against something and bending our knees a bit.

Thanks a lot for the confirmation that sticking to the concept and to quality will be pivotal. That’s how we see this too.

Regarding headroom, this is a difficult tradeoff. And an important one: we aim to put as much tankage and storage as possible under the floors, and, going forward, the deck at mast foot, where hoisting/reefing is done, must not be too high. At this point, our draft of the specifications (in progress) states that there must be at least 1,90 meters available at the main places – so, sadly, not enough for you to stand comfortably. But that’s just a first figure, in the initial draft of a document.

I think that 1.9m is a good target for the reasons you state. No question that some people will pass the boat by because of it, but the whole point of the A40 is that we are building the best offshore cruising boat for the money, not a boat that tries to be all things to all people.

A thought. I’m under the impression that many marinas raise rental when a boat goes above 12 metres or 40 feet. If I’m right it might be a good idea to keep the L.O.A. to slightly less than that given that this boat is going to appeal to people who have lower level budgets. The L.W.L. could still be long and the anchor kept off the topsides by having a pivoting anchor sprit.

Our boat, designed under a different Canadian tax regime (and apparently, one still using Imperial measurements) in the 1980s is 39 feet, 11 inches LOD (and for tax purposes!) and 41′ 10″ when the bowsprit is included. Unless the berth is unusually tight, I just call it a 40 footer or a 12 metre boat. It does show how boat designers must draw at least partially on artificial distinctions such as “a fraction under 40 feet” in length. I do not know if building the Adventure 40 prototype in France would affect this consideration, or if it would affect its appeal in North America in the present day or the near future.

I agree 110.. call it 39.8

An interesting thought.

However, based on over 25 years of cruising all over the North Atlantic and Caribbean I have never seen (that I can remember) a marina that kicks the rate per foot up at 40-feet. If there is an increase in per foot rate it’s pretty much always at 50-feet. Given that I would not constrain the designer with that limitation. Length is a very important variable for a whole bunch of different things. For example Erik was able to dramatically improve the layout below by increasing the overall length to 42 feet.

I will want the new designer to have the same flexibility since artificially constraining length is a lot of the reason that so many modern boats are as poorly designed as they are. Or to put it another way if you see “the biggest 40′ boat you can buy” run a mile.

And finally, the best way for a money constrained cruiser (aren’t we all) to save money is to stay out of marinas in the first place: https://www.morganscloud.com/2014/10/01/five-ways-to-save-big-money-while-cruising-part-1/

Sailing in the Med — there is most definitely a 12m distinction in marinas. If the boat can stay out of marinas with optionality (watermaker, tankage etc) built in, great..but there are very few anchorage / mooring ball options in the Med. So, market segmentation can focus on the budget conscious cruiser.

Out of curiosity, I’ve looked at the price list of the marina in Croatia where out boat is stored and found that they charge flat price for daily or annual berths in the water for all boats up to 12,99m. On a euro/meter basis, that’s actually disadvantaging all the Pardeys out there who want to stay at this particular marina.

I looked at the price list of another random Croatian marina and found that on euro/meter/annum basis, the optimal boat length is 8,99m and the price jump from 11,99m to 12,00m is not at all remarkable.

This, of course, gives us only very limited information, but my two spot checks did not confirm your assertion.

Thanks for the research. As you say, not definitive, but still valuable. To me anyway it’s a non issue where the A40 is concerned. See my comment to Calvin.

Hi Calvin, I certainly remember a 12-meter/40-foot cut-off in many marinas in the Med (as well as in Northern Europe). And, some areas, for sure it is likely, sometimes mandatory, to be in marinas, but in our 4-5 years of wandering the length and breadth of the Med 6-8 months a year, the vast majority of our overnights were at anchor. This is especially the case if you stay away from the frequented areas (The Balearics, S coast of Spain and France) or visit them in the off-season. My best, Dick Stevenson, s/v Alchemy

Thanks for the fill on that, invaluable real world experience.

You may be right, (but see Alex’s research), I have never cruised the Med, so can’t be sure.

Anyway, regardless, my thinking is that constraining an offshore voyaging boat for marinas is a serious mistake and I will argue against it to the end.

The key to good design is understanding the mission and sitting in a marina is not the A40 mission, that’s what Bennies are for. A40s are for those heading for far horizons.

And further I suspect that the target market for the A40 will have a cruising profile much like the one Phyllis and I practiced for 30 years: if marinas were the only option in an area we just moved on.

Glad to hear I was labouring under a false.

I wouldn’t worry too much about arbitrary cutoffs like that. Each place is a little different, and optimizing for one will put you on the wrong side of the line for another.

If you are close to 20 metres LOA, there’s a big cost and regulatory advantage to staying below that mark, but that’s a waaaaay bigger boat than we’re talking about here. Staying just below 12 metres can bring some benefits in places like the Med, but that’s more of a marina thing than a rules thing.

And the A40 is meant to go places, not to sit at the dock. If you want to obsessively optimize your boat size per marina dollar, buy a houseboat.

Hi Matt, John, So agree with your Marina comment – it’s an ADVENTURE 40…if someone wants to visit marinas, buy an already great value costal boat from any of a half-a-dozen super competent production boat companies.

But on the other hand 12 metres is the magical length of a 40 foot flat-deck container, and more importantly the length of a standard slot on a container vessel. Given the recent hike in shipping costs with COVID19, and possible long tail, might 12 metres be a great target length?

If over 12 metres is the sweet-spot for maximising accomodation layout, then could the boat be designed with a massive watertight bulkhead at the 12 metre cut-off, with a bolt on bow section as another selling feature (sacrificial in the event of collisions and easy replacement from spares stock in France)?

Cutting out the dealer channel and shipping straight to market will require an innovative shipping solution and perhaps the A40 could get another price advantage with some careful design work to meet John’s “unbundled” boat-in-a-box approach?

Whilst talking about spares stock, an Adventure 40 owner, living up to the boat’s name should reasonably expect rapid access to standard spares. As a minimum I would expect a complete rudder with composite shaft attached, tiller, mast, boom and any other mission critical A40 custom fabrication. Anything that could reasonably be expected to get broken in an accident.

Now spares access is something “Benny” do masterfully – even our twenty year old B473 has almost every critical part available ex-stock still today, including the rudder with its composite stock. A Benny by the way that almost never visits a marina, haha!

I hear you on the shipping issues, but given that the whole idea is that it’s an offshore boat customers will be encouraged to take delivery in France and sail it home. No matter what we did, shipping the boat is going to add a lot of cost.

As to bolt on bow, we are trying to keep this boat simple, so while that’s an innovative idea, it goes against several of the A40 core values: https://www.morganscloud.com/2014/08/31/twenty-adventure-40-core-principles/

As to parts, absolutely. And that will be way easier for the A40 builder since the boat will have zero options.

Between my record weekly interest payment from Celsius Network and this news, its the best Monday I have had in a long time. I’d like to offer my support on developing a commercialization plan should you feel the need, pro-bona of course. This is a force of good, that needs to be nurtured back to life.

Quelle belle nouvelle!

As an exercise, I’ve been thinking about the marketing angle of this and how to poke some holes in it. Here’s some half-baked thoughts.

• This boat is exceedingly practical and rational. I LOVE the concept and would buy one myself. But it’s well-proven by now that most people don’t operate rationally, psychologically. So it’s already a niche market in the adventure sailing category, and maybe even more niche because it’s TOO rational? So is the best thing going for it – the rationality and practicality – maybe actually a downside from a marketing perspective?
• What’s the tagline for the boat, the one-liner that will get people in the door, the marketing hook? There’s no pedigree in the designer (though there could be, if someone like Frers came onboard); there’s no history in the builder (and if it’s built by Beneteau, for example, I think that would be a net negative from an assumed quality standpoint); there’s no name recognition like HR, Swan or even Ovni; there’s little ‘sex-appeal’ simply because the boat is so smart and practical. You don’t want to have to make people read a long dissertation about why they should buy it – so what’s the ‘hook’ going to be?
• The price. Say it comes in at $220k in today’s dollars. I wonder if that is a weird middle ground? It’s still way too expensive for most people trying to buy a boat with cash, and I wonder if it’s almost too cheap for someone looking to finance it? Financing has changed how so many ‘big’ things are priced. It’s no longer about the total price, but rather the monthly payment. So when someone is comparing boats and looking not at the bottom line figure but the monthly payment, will this price point get ‘lost’ because it would be so tempting to add a few hundred bucks to your monthly payment, ignoring the total cost?
• Someone else commented on the cost of ownership. Your assumption above that the existence of the boat “will in time result in a pool of relatively new secondhand Adventure 40s for sale.” But even if those boats are relatively new, if they have been cruised hard, a lot of the stuff that’s ‘bolted on’ will need to be replaced. Rigging, sails, batteries, etc. And all that stuff still costs the same, regardless of how expensive the boat was when it was purchased new. Part of the reason people buy Hallberg-Rassy’s is how they hold their value over time – so will the A40 be a good value to the owner when they go to sell it later on, and would that in turn be a BAD value for the buyer, since it will certainly need some refit items as any used boat would?

None of these comments are meant to be overly negative, I just enjoy the process of playing devil’s advocate in the hopes that it makes for a better final plan. This will be fun to follow!

All interesting thoughts indeed.

To your second point, I think it shouldn’t be very hard to come up with a tagline. I just thought of one while reading your comment: “A40 – A boat to go, not to dream”. Funny enough, I then went to check out HR website and saw that their headline is “Hallberg-Rassy – Your dream yacht within reach”. See? A40 would immediately stand out 🙂 This is, of course, all coming from a guy who knows nothing about marketing, so take it with a grain of salt.

Well that’s solved! I’m going to add it to the A40 page right now. Thank you, Alex,

The pleasure is all mine

First off, thanks for taking the time to contribute. I know you are crazy busy, so doubly appreciated. Here’s what I’m thinking about your very good points:

1 and 3) . I hear you on positioning and price , but that’s for conventional marketing based on advertising and promotion by the builder of the product and sold through dealers and boat shows.

This is content marketing and completely different. One could also call it education marketing, where third parties without a conflict of interest:

• me (I make nothing from the A40),
• and the experienced offshore sailors that comment here,

who have credibility through experience, explain what really matters when buying a the product. This takes years to build: AAC goes 18 this year.

This solves the age old problem where you have to have experienced the product (offshore boats) to buy the right product, but most buyers of new boats are inexperienced so buy the wrong boat…catch 22.

And we know this works because we already did it with 350 people signed up and ten ready to put down deposits as of 5 years ago.

And in the last 48 hours 52 new people signed up and only 13 unsubscribed even though it has been 5 years since they last heard from us. (75% of the originals opened the latest email as at now) I don’t have to tell you what incredible numbers those are.

Bottom line, when you sell someone on an idea with content marketing, they stay sold!

Another good example would be Steve Dashew who for 40 years sold boats that would never sell otherwise—an ugly* unpainted aluminium motor boat for 3 million bucks—through content marketing.

The final example is 59 North. No one would go sailing with you if you just put an ad in yachting mags. First you teach them why sailing offshore with an experienced mentor matters, through your pod cast and Quarterdeck, then they go sailing with you.

2. Tagline: solved, see below, although still open to suggestions and improvements.

4. Cost of ownership. The work I have been doing on a refit budget clearly shows that it’s not replacing worn out gear that kills a refit, it’s slipping into rebuild.

And most older boats end up being rebuilds (look at your Swan 44 and Arcturus ) both have ended up costing big even though they were well built at first, just because they 30-40 years old—I’m adding up what the previous owners put in before you and your spending.

A ten year old A40 will be a way better deal, both because it’s newer and because we are thinking about stuff like making the boat so the big ticket items won’t be a problem. Examples:

• chain plates: composite;
• keel: bronze bolts, and bomb proof attachment;
• rudder: composite shaft so no water ingress.

All paid for by the savings from using direct content marketing: https://www.morganscloud.com/2015/07/25/unbundling-the-adventure-40/

Thanks again for your points, really got me thinking. The above might be the basis for the next post on the A40

How about we thrash this out on the podcast? Get August in on it too.

*I think they are cool, but it’s not a conventional or pretty boat.

John an interesting comparison, but in a different market segment, is the Kraken yachts. They’ve gone all-in on being the only true bluewater boats out there, with skeg-hung rudders and internal keel ballast. They launched a magazine and podcast called OCEAN SAILOR, which is full of propaganda and I frankly think very bad for offshore sailing in general. They’ve taken the attitude that if it’s not an internal keel and skeg-rudder, it’s unsuited for ocean sailing, and that’s just misinforming people I think. As AAC knows, it’s way more nuanced! But a good study on how they’ve tried to fill that niche in their own way.

To me the big take away from Kraken is that they are not doing content marketing as you and I do it, but rather just product promotion, just the same as any other company selling something.

True content marketing is dependent on the content being primary and the product, if any, being secondary. For example you talk about what you truly believe on On The Wind and then if someone decides that they want to go sailing with you, well that’s cool. But you don’t structure your content to make that happen. That comes though in everything you do and it is, I believe, the secret of your success.

Here at AAC we are perhaps even more truly content based in that we now take no advertising and don’t benefit from the Adventure 40 so our content is the product , not something else we are trying to sell. So when we say that the A40 is a good offshore boat, and explain why, we have cred that Kraken will never have no matter how much money they throw at it.

Bottom line, for content marketing to work the content itself must lead and must be authentic.

And I agree, a lot of what Kraken say is wrong, overly simplistic, and damaging to offshore sailing.

I think keeping the price down to ~$200k to $250k, ready to sail, is actually a very important part of this effort. I don’t think it’s a weird middle ground at all.

What demographics are likely to buy this boat, by the time Pascal & Maxime get her built, tested, and ready to sell? Largely my own – professional-class millennials – plus GenX and, once the boat’s established, the small handful of GenZ who are on track to being financially secure.

Most of those are people who are still fighting to earn wealth, rather than watching it accumulate by itself in stocks and real estate, and don’t have 20th-century luxuries like unions or job security. The idea of having $300-$400k tied up in a financed boat is terrifying to people like me. But a lot of us might be willing to take on a $200k marine mortgage, or a <50% loan against a $500k house, knowing that there’s a hard floor on how much we could lose if it all goes sideways in an instant.

Also, looking at the kind of boats and cars that my millionaire friends have been driving lately, I think it’s safe to say few of them give a damn about varnished teak or hand-carved oak inlays. They want stuff that’s elegantly designed, that works, that’s low maintenance, that feels like it’s worth what it cost, and that they can enjoy as intended rather than having someone repair it every month.

Andy, these are very valid points. In essence you’re asking what is the value proposition of the boat? What problem (s) will the boat solve? The $200k price point for a 40′ is the hook. But as you well laid, out the total cost of ownership is the devil in the details, which a layperson has no idea on. So, if this boat could draw in a community that has experience/ passion to make this an attractive purchase, where one size fits all, or at least 80%, then it has a chance.

One thing, I think needs to be considered, is the force of customization desires. John’s made it clear in the past , there is not going to be any. I think I read that right?. If so , its a serious limiter. It could be handled by an associate company, that can take the customization orders, think AMG for Mercedes. My guess, this is where the majority of the profit will come from.

Promoting an untested boat is a challenge. There are influencers out there, including you Andy, and others here that could test drive the boat but it needs a long test run to be convincing..Who is going to buy Hull#1? I know one guy who’d be a great spokesman, Erik Aanderaa I like Alex’s tag line.. a boat to go on, not dream on!

Collaboration – typing ideas here is ok,but not sustainable. Setup a Clubhouse channel for weekly brainstorms with the community. Use Zoom for meetings requiring presentations etc.

Finally, the money. Going up against Beney and the Boys, is a daunting task. We need an army , a community that goes beyond sailors but includes entrepreneurs who can provide additional sales/revenue channels. How about franchising sailing schools and chartering, built on the Adventure 40 platform? Pitch to investors a theme like AirBnB, Booking.com or a similar business that has a network effect. Looking at all the subscribers on YouTube, there are a lot of dreamers out there.

I am one of them and excited to see this project’s heartbeat again.

Interesting comments, a few thoughts in answer:

• The boat has already proved her value proposition. See my numbers to Andy.
• Customization: dealt with here: https://www.morganscloud.com/2012/05/19/adventure-40-reliability-quality/
• I agree there will be companies that specialize in add ons to the A40 and that they will make money.
• No one is going to buy hull #1, proper prototyping has been a core A40 value from day 1. It’s also in the French plan.
• I agree, Andy and Mia (with Axel) would be great to sail and comment on the prototype.
• Clubhouse, zoom, youtube, etc. Over my dead body. That kind of place is for chatter and dreaming. Real stuff gets done in writing. Of course I don’t control that, so who knows, but I will not participate in such channels.
• Also note the the Erik/Kip A40 project lost all traction as soon as the moved off AAC.
• Not going up against Benney. The A40 is a vertical market boat that will dominate its niche. That’s how small upstarts succeed. (AAC is a good example.) Benney probably won’t care…unless they end up being the builder. That’s not a hint, just saying nothing is off the table.
• I agree, clubs, and other shared ownership options, with A40s are a great idea, in fact I mentioned it in the article above.

Really interested to follow the progress of the A40 and wish it all the best. Unfortunately it’s probably too late for me. I’m a novice sailor who bought a 30 year old Starlight 39 last October. The cost of the work I’ve had done makes 200k for a new boat seem a very logical alternative.

I agree with your point about real decisions and real progress being made on paper (or at least in text). However, so far there’s been a natural focus on the design. It may be happening behind the scenes but, like Calvin, I hope someone is thinking about the marketing and promotion. It’d be a real shame if the A40 became one more product that struggles to give the world what it needs rather than what it wants.

If I understand your target market correctly it sounds as though they’re not really the same crowd as the AAC readership? The biggest challenges are going to be getting noticed and then explaining why the AC40 is different. There are lots of great reasons to want the AC40 but success is going to require some very effective marketing.

Best of luck with the project and thank you for all the other sound advice. My spade arrived a couple of weeks ago and we’ve just about worked out how to fit it on the bow roller.

Hi Charlie,

First off, wishing you all the best with the new boat.

It’s interesting to me that many of the comments to this post are worries about marketing and promotion. That’s the last thing I worry about simply because it’s already done and dusted: we created a market four years ago, and latest sign ups and retention on the A40 list indicate that said market is both sticky and has grown.

In fact the big problem with the A40 was always getting the boat built, not finding enough people to buy her. Hopefully Pascal and Maxime will fix that.

Also not sure why you would assume that the market for A40 would be different than AAC membership? I would guess the exact opposite. Anyway, easy to check, by running a compare on the A40 list against our membership table. I will do that. Thanks for triggering the idea to do that.

I’m not sure how typical my own experience was but I spent two or three years researching possible boats. I subscribed to two sailing mags and followed all the forums and YouTube channels that seemed relevant. I ended up with a shortlist of the usual suspects (Malo, HR, Najad, Ovni etc.) but the boats within my budget were so old they felt like ‘project boats’ I didn’t have the experience or time to take on.

My point is that when I had money burning a hole in my pocket I hadn’t come across AAC. I’ve met several people since who know it well, but they’re all experienced sailors who already own a blue water boat.

Some of these folk will of course be interested in a change but I thought the hope was to open up expedition sailing to a new crowd?

Ah, I see what you mean.

That said, I still think that the best way to get the A40 out there is to, at least initially, limit exposure to AAC. The problem with trying to make the boat widely known through conventional marketing is that it’s very expensive to do that, and often ineffective.

For example, I would guess that the price of say a Beneteau includes at least 30% in advertising, promotion and sales costs, might easily be more. I would rather see that money put into quality build, particularly since our experience five years ago showed that we should not have any problem getting at least 10 initial orders once a boat is designed.

Then, once the boats are out there, I think the word will get around pretty quickly—buzz marketing. In fact that will probably happen even before the first boat is launched. We saw that five years ago when other sites and even magazines picked up the story as soon as we had a few sketch’s from Erik. And the great thing about that is that true editorial coverage (not paid for) is at least an order of magnitude more effective than advertising.

By the way, we have already seen this work with the Boreal line of boats. They are one of the most successful boat builders in business today and have never advertised but rather relied exclusively on content marketing and buzz. I would also venture to guess that at least a third of their boats were sold because of exposure here at AAC.

As to the issue of sales effort (different than marketing) we already have a plan for that: https://www.morganscloud.com/2015/07/25/unbundling-the-adv

The key here is that people believe what I write, or at least believe that I’m authentic even if they disagree, because I’m not getting paid to write by a third party. Rather I work for you and the other members and therefore my interest is aligned with yours.

And finally, note that we receive a little over 200,000 unique visitors a year here at AAC, a great deal more circulation than any magazine, and that about 50% come from organic search (google mostly).

If your interested in learning more about how effective true editorial exposure and content marketing is I suggest the writings of Seth Godin: https://www.sethgodin.com

Sign me up for the “My next boat’s an AC40” transom sticker

What a great idea. We need A40 swag: stickers, bags, tee shirts. Maybe half models when we have a design. Might be a nice little business for someone. Any volunteers to organize this?

The idea of creating A40 swag got my gears turning over the last few weeks, and I’m interested in pursuing it. My professional skills include logo design and web development, so I’d like to: A) Volunteer a logo for use on the A40 project and B) Set up a web shop where folks could order quality items featuring custom A40 graphics.

I have a draft logo that I will post here after I consider the best way to present it on a public forum. For now, I’m interested to hear your thoughts on the idea of goods offered through a web store.

Also, I hope others will chime in with what particular goods they’d be interested in.

It will take time to find the best suppliers, develop each design, order samples and test for quality, and finally put up a retail storefront on the web. For starting out, I believe the best approach will be to offer a few simple print-on-demand items such as coffee mugs, stickers, and tote bags (all of which are easy to source and test). Later, if there is interest, we could offer posters, hats, t-shirts, polo shirts, duffle bags, etc. (These items are either harder to find in good quality and/or require more design effort and/or testing.)

I’m very concerned with only offering high quality goods, both for the reputation of the A40 project, and because the last thing people need is more useless junk that only ends up being discarded. So it’s essential that each item be fully tested and meet a high standard before being offered.

Half hull models would be another level up from the soft goods, being more complicated and expensive to source (might require a pre-order program, for example), but indeed a bridge we can cross when we come to it.

Looking forward to hearing your thoughts on this.

Just to give you an idea of what we can do, here’s a draft design for Charlie’s humorous transom sticker. We have lots more ideas as well. Any feedback is welcome and appreciated! 🙂

(Click the image to view it at the proper aspect ratio.)

Love it! When can I get one?

Excellent 👍

After reading one of John’s more recent posts about solo docking it occurred to me that all the reasons men buy boats are pretty primal.

How about a lady’s T with the slogan

“A40 – the boat that gets me there”

(hat tip to the famous VW ad)

That all sounds good to me. That said, I wonder if tee and polo shirts might not be more popular than mugs and stickers. The other advantage is that people wearing an A40 shirt are free advertising for the boat: “what’s an A40” “wow have I got a story for you”.

Love the half model idea and I know a company that does that cost effectively. Definitely something we should do as soon as there is a design.

I really like the logo you sent us. I can also put is up as part of an article on AAC marketing that I was thinking about anyway. Great because it shows that people like you are willing to put skin in the game. Let me know if that works for you.

My other thought is that this should be done in concert with Maxime and Pascal so that, if they like it, they use the same logo. The three of you can, I’m sure, figure out a fair way to do this, so everyone gets properly compensated.

Thanks for your response and feedback.

I agree that shirts will be both more popular and better advertising. And more fun! T-shirts are easier to source than polos, and since they’re printed rather than embroidered, there’s a lot more workable area. After considering the issue further, they seem to be the best starting point.

I have a draft design, so will order samples from some different suppliers this weekend to see who has the best quality. I should be able to make a selection after some wash-testing. (The A40 program is all about testing prototypes, right? 🙂 )

If things move along smoothly on this end, perhaps I could coordinate the storefront launch with your marketing post. That would definitely get the best response. I can probably give you an idea of the timeline I’m looking at after I receive samples, and see if it’s compatible with your posting schedule.

Below is a draft design (suitable for t-shirts and tote bags) with a fresh take on some tag lines. (I’m fortunate to have an in-house copywriter who lends me her services.) I’d be interested in any feedback you and others have. The suggestion box is open!

I’d be happy to coordinate with Maxime and Pascal to see if they’re interested in the logo design or something similar for use on their materials. I’ll also send you an updated version in various sizes that can be used on AAC posts.

Very excited to get the ball rolling on the A40 swag project!

That’s incredible. I love both parts of the copy and the logo. Way better than anything I had in mind. This is so cool I think it deserves an article all of it’s own. Just let me know when you are ready to go and I will do that. Sign me up for the first shirt.

Wow, John, thanks! Really glad you like the design! There’s always a bit of uncertainty when introducing a design, and it’s a great feeling to know we captured some of the spirit and intent of the project.

While printed tees and sundry items are about as simple a project as one can get, there are still bound to be complications. The first, as I’ve just learned, is that direct-to-garment printing (the process used by print-on-demand services, known as DTG) tends to work better on light color fabrics. So I will make a variation suitable for white or light gray t-shirts and get samples printed of both that and the navy blue version above.

I’ll let you know about the estimated timeline as soon as I have anything that isn’t a WAG. 🙂

Sounds good, I’m in for the first Tee shirt and will post a pic of it me wearing it. Hope that does not wreck the project! Size large please.

It’s great to see that others are ready to put some skill and effort into the A40!! The drawings are very good indeed. And thank you John for having asked for others to do this!

As “soon” as we will be close to launching production (so not that soon!), we can discuss whether and on what terms we would use your drawings, and of course we will be happy if we can find an agreement to make things work together!

Thanks for the kind words about the designs! And also, for being open-minded about the possibility of using them, which is a great compliment. I’m optimistic that we’ll be able to come to a mutually beneficial agreement when the time comes, but of course you’re under no obligation to use something that has been volunteered.

Hopefully the image will look good on the upcoming shirts, and will inspire many A40 related conversations this summer. 🙂

Would you or Pascal have any suggestions for a French language tagline? The best I could come up with is, “prêt au large dès le premier jour”, but without much fluency I don’t know if such a literal translation of the English sounds awkward to a native speaker.

Another great idea to add a French tagline. Makes the point that this will be an international boat, and of course will be great here in Canada.

Perhaps “prêt à partir en le premier jour” or “fait pour partir le premier jour”? Good slogan however it’s tweaked.

Hi Scott, We apologize for our answer coming so late, we should have kept the habit of checking this page. Rather than having one english and one french tagline, we think a mix might be a good solution – something in english with a french touch, that people from both sides would easily understand, even without much knowledge of the other language. We’ll do some brainstorming and try to come out with something!

No worries about the late reply; I haven’t quite adapted to the the new “subscribe to comments” feature myself, and only saw your reply this weekend.

I look forward to your ideas for a “cross cultural” slogan. It seems like a tough assignment to me, but fortunately you have a far better command of English than I do of French. 🙂

For now, the sample t-shirts I ordered are only in English, but do have a small tricolor flag. In my approach to the logo, I tried to take inspiration from certain French graphic design styles, though the final composition is quite eclectic.

Any input that you would like to share on how you feel the project would be best represented to the audience here on AAC and regionally in FR and the EU would be most welcome! (I try to absorb all the information I can as part of the design process.)

Also, a general update on the shirts: I should be receiving samples around the third week of June, and if they look good (and hold up to washing) the storefront can go live shortly thereafter.

John, if these dates hold and you are ready, perhaps a tentative date for a related post on A40 marketing could be around July 1?

I updated the slogan to read “Offshore Capable from Day One”, eliminating a possible customer confusion regarding the exact meaning of the word “ready”, which came up as a concern in one of the Adventure 40 comment sections that I re-read.

Owing to revisions needed for the constraints of t-shirt design (something new to me) and choosing from amongst the many possible suppliers, it took me longer than I initially anticipated to get the ball rolling for this iteration of product. But broadly speaking things are still on schedule for getting Adventure 40 swag into people’s hands this summer. 🙂

Here’s a mockup (not an actual print) of the white t-shirt. There will also be navy blue.

Lastly, would anyone be interested in long sleeve t-shirts?

The navy version:

Looks great and I think doing everything you have since the idea came up is nothing at all to apologize for!

I’m a fan of long sleeved tea shirts, but I’m not sure if they are popular with others. Anyone else have an idea on that?

And I love the change to the tag line. Definitely an improvement.

And finally, July 1 for a post works fine for me.

Hi Again Scott,

One other thought. I could add something about the A40 to our landing page and to the footer since the way it is now it’s hard to find the A40 stuff.

Something along the lines of: Home of the Adventure 40….

Would you be willing to let us use your design for that?

Thanks for your replies. I too like long sleeve tees to keep the sun off, so that’s enough votes in favor as far as I’m concerned 🙂

I think it’s a great idea to have a link to the A40 section from the public home page and the footer, and you’re of course welcome to use the design. Could you just let me know the approximate pixel dimensions and image format you prefer? I can reformat it to any size and either PNG, JPG, or SVG format (the latter usually gives the best appearance across different screen sizes).

That’s great, thank you.

Please email me the images 2000 px on the long side in both PNG and JPG (100%). Unfortunately WordPress does not allow the upload of SVG due to security concerns, but not a problem since our image CDN will optimize them for size and load speed on the fly for each user device screen size.

Sounds good. I’ll be in touch via email by the end of the week, as soon as my work schedule allows.

I would be very curious to know what kind of learning experience you have had with your Starlight 39 (my partner and I are looking at one at the moment), and if there are any specifics to watch out for when viewing one.

Hi Alwin, I’m not sure if I’ve got enough boat owning experience to give you much of an insight but very happy to try answer any questions you have. Drop a note to charlie armor @ gmail . com with your contact detail (without the spaces).

Many thanks for your interest in the project and for the comments! That you would be a buyer comes as a surprise to us, as you obviously don’t fall into the category of those who need the A40 to head offshore 😉 . Could you please expand on why, and on which criteria, you would buy one?

I do not think that if the boat is built by Beneteau or any other French boat builder this means necessarily low quality: The boat will be built according “AAC standards”, not according mass production and minimum cost requirements that we usually found with those boat builders. There cannot be any compromise on this as this will be the primary signature of the boat. Beneteau is capable of building boats such as the Figaro III that is capable of ocean going. 36 Figaro III are leaving this weekend for a transatlantic race. La Transat en Double – Concarneau – Saint-Barthélemy – Site officiel de la course

Hi Philippe,

I totally agree. The key to this is that the buyers are willing to pay for the quality and/or forgo other features so that the boat can come in at the right price and be built right.

A40!! I can’t explain adequately my immense joy at receiving the email announcing the resurrection of the A40! I am a relative sailing novice, but big on dreams. I was following the A40 narrative all those years ago, and was devastated when John pulled the plug (for all the right reasons, if my memory serves).

I drifted along for a while wondering if I had what it took to refit a boat, and after years of pondering JUST LAST MONTH I decided that cross ocean cruising wasn’t going to happen as I did not have the expertise to adequately refit a used boat. That conclusion was very, very hard to say out loud. But I forced myself to tell various friends to make it formal.

And here we are. A potential reversal of fortune. In a very good way.

I am in. I will be a buyer.

That is so cool. Thank you! You are exactly the person I was thinking of all those years ago when I wrote the first article that started it all: https://www.morganscloud.com/2012/01/23/low-cost-offshore-voyaging-boat/

Hi Steve, Thank you so much for this quite moving response! We do hope that the A40 can be a life-changing thing for some people. Anyway, you deserve the award of the most encouraging answer so far!!

no doubt an interesting project, but 200k is still alot for alot of people and too little for builders. anyone remotely into boats knows that the cost is all about the equipment and not the hull,. the hull is the cheap part. Sure aluminium is a good choice but by building it out it you are forcing the owner to learn yet another skill, which doenst come overnight (sure welding aint that hard to learn, but its hard to become a good, safe, relieable, welder) (says me with absolutely no experience in welding). its easy for this project to reignite the age old debate: what is a bluewater boat? personally, anything modestly robust (there is a few key points that must be present, but one can narrow those down), properly kitted out for the destination you want and a resourceful skipper makes a bluewater boat. People used to sail with no gps, no refrigeration, no engines, no solar, no depth meter, not that long ago and they still went places and had all the experiences. if anyone wants to sell this boat and make money it has to be in a Kit format. you are getting paid for all the designing, autocad hours, not the building. leave that to the customer. A brief visit to YouTube world and one can clearly see that ppl are inclined to have experiences within the experience of sailing, meaning: they like projects, they can monetize their projects by making videos and having patreon accounts, which will help pay back its cost, (all this involve time spent in the making of a production that engages the viewer, and that takes skills, but i guess they are still easier, less mistake prone and danger incurring ones that being a bad welder….). Flexibility is another key thing: offer different layouts and custumization to the buyer. Let them see what they are buying. Establish deals with the manufacturers of the necessary hardware, offer the buyer a deal that they can only get if they buy the kit from you. In essence, the manufacturer of the kit, more than building the kit, becomes a remote project manager/supporter by establishing all those connections. For this you do not need a big team, 3 commited individuals can manage this full time. As for the design of the boat itself i am a fan of pilot cutters, my ideal boat is a modernized pilot cutter. it is a perfomance boat (centuries of evolution) its a safe boat (not one lost to weather, ever!) depending on the hardware can be the shorthand sailed (easily by a couple). Wood epoxy system build suits the hull shape (strip plank base, covered with cold molded outer layers with produce a high-latitute capable boat). I own a 1962 Van de Statd Pioneer 9 that i am currently reffiting as a 2 person go- anywhere boat. and that will do. oh it will. for a fraction of those 200k. hope i have contributed to the discussion. peace!

All interesting thoughts, but a lot of what you are concerned about is covered and explained already in the specification and many of your concerns don’t apply to the boat we are building. Just one example, the boat is not aluminium.

https://www.morganscloud.com/category/boat-design-selection/adventure-40/

Hi Again Pedro,

Just to clarify a kit boat is a great idea in many ways, but that’s not what the Adventure 40 is all about. The whole idea of the Adventure 40 is a boat for those who just want to go voyaging, not spend years building or refitting a boat.

Also note that your Pioneer 9 is just about exactly half the size of the Adventure 40, so comparing costs is not really meaningful. Also, if you price your time at even $25/hour I’m guessing that by the time you are done you will have the price of an A40 in your boat. Also, your boat will still be 30 years old, so the Delta when you sell her will almost certainly be a lot more than for an A40: https://www.morganscloud.com/2021/02/05/buying-a-boat-a-different-way-to-think-about-price/

Don’t get me wrong, if you are enjoying the refit process, that’s totally cool and the right decision for you, but there are plenty of people that would not make sense for, and the A40 is for them.

Bottom line, we are talking about different boats. Both good ideas, but different.

hi.again when i mentioned my.boat wasnt really.for.a.comparison. for you cant really.compare a 40.footer.with.a.29.one. DIYing.it means.one doesnt.have to.account.for.its.labour.in.terms.of.money ( for.me.its more.about time.away from.family.and.other stuff) i live.in Macau (near Hong Kong) so.i.have access.to materials.and.hardware since.everything.is.done in China.these days. i will.be way away from.200k. if.one.has.200k.to.spent “like.that” they probably.have a bit.more, and.with all.the Cat hype.these.days….hummm….. the A40.is a.great concept.but.it is a sailors.boat,.it.happens that the majority.of.ppl.coming.into.this arent, they are cruisers. there is.a big.difference (sorry for all.the dots,.im on my.phone and have big.fingers)

I agree, often time with family etc is the most important opportunity cost of taking on a refit. Still, I think we need to put a money value on our time when making decisions. Just adds an important dose of reality.

hi again, so i did throw some numbers: boat cost was 6k, say i throw 6 times that value on gear, so 36k, and say i throw 1500 hours at 25USD, so 37.5k(38k for argument sake). total is 6k plus 36k plus 38k, equals 80k. 120k to go for your boat. since im not paying for that labour i just made an additional 38k! total cost 42K, i end up with a surplus 158k,(if the goal here is to stay at 200k) to spend on a few more items (having money at hand is problematic….haahha you end up spending it!) and still have a nice sum to start cruising. Now, the boat is still from 1962, so 58 yo, and it will still be a 29 footer,but i know every nook and cranny, been tru the systems myself, got a new set of sails, a wind vane, a nice B&G chartplotter with radar, a dinghy, 6 hp outboard, a liferaft, epirb, windlass, new synthethic standing rigging (that i am doing myself because i work as a rigger in the entertainment industry), give a nice overhaul on that yanmar 2gm20 which sips diesel, get me a couple 220ah AGM batteries, 2, maybe 3 flexible solar panels for a total of 600 watts (maybe more). doing maintenance on a 29 footer is doable alone, on a 40 footer also doable, painful, but doable. sanding that hull alone……antifoul costs….marina fees….haul out costs….all that is higher. but yeah i will never be able to say the boat is new. but is does have pedigree, the Pioneer 9 (Van de Stadt) was the first boat made in fiberglass in Europe, its a plastic classic as they say, which if kept in good order will see its price rise (slowly for sure) as it slowly approaches 2062. ppl do value that and value something that as been well kept. this is not a comparison, this is just a different take on reality.

How about removing and checking the chain plates, removing the keel if bolt on, and removing and splitting the rudder open? How is the mast step and the bulkheads? Point being that with a 58 year old boat, that all needs doing before she can be classed as ready for sea. Buying and fitting new gear is not what makes a refit hurt, it’s the real hard structural stuff that gets you.

Anyway, none of this matters, because as you say this is a different situation and as I say it’s all very interesting but not relevant to whether or not the A40 will work, which is what we are discussing here. Not many people will go to sea in a 29 foot boat, at least not more than once! Also, most people do not regard the cost of their time as free.

So your boat works for you, and that’s cool, but the A40 will work for other people, and that’s cool too. Neither is a better way than the other, just different. Neither must fail to make the other succeed.

Yes the chain plates are getting redone, not only that they have been redesigned by me to bolt on on the side rather that thru the deck and sheerclamp (which was generating water ingress and rotting the wooden sheerclamp on those areas (all in all only 15% of the sheerclamp needs replacing, not bad for a 58 yo boat) all of that is being replaced with G10 fibreboard which will never rot again) the cost of the chain plates? free. courtesy of an american friend that has a shipyard in china. i will install then. The keel bolts are also being replaced, will need to sail to HK for that, once done, they should be good another 30 years at least and also increase the resale value of the boat. The spars are fine (not original, they were installed 20 years ago) and the mast step is also good, courtesy of a former owner which installed a SS reinforcing structure on the inside, transforming a step deck mast into a bilge stepped one. the boat has one structural bulkhead which is fine, all the other partition-semi bulkheads and are good, some G10 insert needed in some areas but nothing major. im building a molded water tank in the stb quarter berth which will also reinforce the hull and doing a molded diesel tank on portside. all done in G10 so i will never have to to worry again. the electric system is getting totally redone and designed by Jeff Cote at Pacific Yacht systems, i will do the install on that also. the bilge is also a generous place and i will build (thru vaccum bagging, so that they follow the exact shape of the bilge) individual reserve tanks for diesel, and water which allows for easy removal and inspection of keel bolts. about the rudder i dont know its condition so will have to probe it on the next haul out. Macau doest have any lifting equipment so we cant get the boat out and work on them. THe seacocks are also being replaced, some of them deleted permanentely (will have a composting toilet for instance) and some of them added (as i will have AC on board, a smaller 3500 btu unit). All that i said about the A40 is aimed more at the eventual profit made the builder rather then the custumer. i do think there will be ppl interested but i dont see that much money in for the builder and no one goes into bussiness to have a higher risk (new boat, no name in the market, no track records, all of those take time to establish) and meager earnings, hence my idea for the kit, which would increase the builder margin. sure ppl would have to invest some time in it, but there are manufacturers with pretty interesting building methods nowadays. There is an American couple i follow on youtube (MJ Sailing) whom are building a Max42 Catamaran which will take 2 years because it is all pre finished, they chose the interior layout and all the bell and whistles they think suits them. total cost? 202k, but hey its a 42 fr performance cat not a 40 foot monohull. (i am a mono hull guy, would always go for a mono than a cat)

Since the guys need a French Designer the re is a guy named Eric Hanseval, which due to covid has transition to another field but his webpage is still up. He designed some very smart boats. I even bought the plans for a his mini transat , called the Aviateur (5.7 meters long) which has tremendous potential as a ocean crossing boat (not for everyone though)and i was hell bent on building and even draw it up in autocad and redesigned the interior myself. He also as a 9 and 11 meter designs which are similar to the A40, maybe someone wants to call the guy up (if you havent still found a designer), im almost sure we would love to be involved.

Good to hear that you are doing it right. That said, if you get all that done within your time and money budget you are way smarter and more productive than me. https://www.morganscloud.com/2012/03/17/are-refits-worth-it/

Anyway, I wish you good luck with it.

Would an aluminium A40 be feasible ?.. Think unpainted with hard chines to reduce build costs. It would also save a lot on the inital tooling in moulds etc. An aluminium A40 would be a very interesting proposition something I would consider very seriously.

Hi Patrick,

While, as you probably know, I’m a huge aluminium fan, it’s not the right material for the A40 project. I explain why here: https://www.morganscloud.com/2013/01/07/adventure-40-faqthe-boat/

The time-consuming, high-labour-cost task of welding aluminum might become much less of a concern in the near future, with new laser-based technology that is starting to come onto the market. But painting the stuff will remain an absolute bear of a job for a long time yet. And it will never be as forgiving of neglect and poor maintenance as fibreglass is.

I would leave paint out of the equation completely. KMY are using some kind of stick on material to apply the non skid on the Bestevaer boats and they recently did a refit project on an ovni that used the same.

Just paint below the waterline and leave it unpainted. Personally i like “Tough” look of an unpainted auluminium hull.

In so far as the special care that an Aluminium hull requires I think a relatively small investment in writing a clear and concise manual on the subject and supply it with the boat would go a long way towards solving that problem. After all anyone dropping $200K on a boat would have a decent incentive to take reasonably good care of it. And it’s not that hard to do. The info here on AAC proves that.

Solve the welding cost component “Matt’s suggestion” and it would give the fibreglass option a run for its money. R Patrick

Great to hear this project has been resurrected! I’m excited to learn more as it progresses. My wife and I are beginning to search for an ocean capable cruising boat and I’ve gained a ton of insight just in the past six months since joining AAC and Andy’s Quarterdeck. Big thanks to you and the entire community on this site!

Your content marketing strategy seems spot on to me. Dog whistle branding. I’m your dog (Gen X, interested in experiences more than stuff, have the resources to pay $200,000 for a boat but not $500,000, see the investment as one that will create experiences rather than be another trophy to show my friends, etc). Your dog whistle is sharing your knowledge and experience through the content you provide. Keep blowing the whistle and the dogs will come. People who aren’t dogs won’t even hear it.

If someone had told me 20 years ago that the backcountry ski market would explode in the 2010’s I’d have told them they were crazy. I never saw the potential market being big enough. How many people want to spend 95% of their ski day sweating their way uphill just for two or three runs all day? As anyone in the mountains today will tell you – plenty! Certainly enough to make a viable market for backcountry equipment, guide services, etc. Shows you what I know.

Any concern about a potential glut in the market 3 – 5 years from now as more and more boomers age out of their boats and a percentage of the COVID frenzy buyers decide cruising wasn’t for them?

I agree, the price point is good, and it’s vital to hit it, or at least close.

The other thing to remember is that if something goes wrong in ones life and the boat must go, an A40 will be way easier to sell than a half refited 30 year old boat, so a way safer option.

And thanks for the encouragement on our marketing strategy.

As to worrying about a glut. Not worried at all. Those ex-boomer boats will most all need a bunch of work that will, at least in many cases, bring them up to a higher out of pocket cost than the A40. So our job here at AAC is to educate people about the real costs of refits, and particularly the opportunity costs: time with family and cruising years lost.

For those that understand and value those two “soft” costs the A40 will always be a no brainer value proposition.

Many thanks for all the input! Please understand that we don’t answer each comment one by one: we totally second the answers by John, and we are putting our available time into preparing the specifications. Issues like fund raising, marketing and pricing will come much later. In short, and in line with what has been said by others,

• we think that funding won’t be that difficult if we first build a technically (in the broad sense) sound project,
• we don’t plan that much product marketing will be necessary.

A last thing: many names have been put forward for the designer. However, our aim is to make things happen in France, and that implies a designer who communicates in french with the builder and other parties, and who is able to go meet people a few times, when necessary – hence, a France-based designer. Please don’t worry, it does exist!

This is exciting news! My partner and I have been looking for a capable offshore boat to purchase and hopefully live on. We have been living on and off a little Pearson 33 for the past few years but recently have wanted to invest in something for long term cruising. I am extremely interested in this project even though it would be at the very top of what we would think to spend on a full time live aboard/cruiser. I look at boats constantly and the asking price and definite refit costs + time for refit just doesn’t add up for me. The possibility to be able to buy a brand new offshore boat with the design laid out in these articles is extremely appealing. I wonder if any sort of timeline can be estimated if the project gets off the ground…. Looking forward to all of the updates!

Hi Jonathan,

Thanks for the enthusiasm. Just the kind of comment that encourages us to work harder.

Probably a little early to guess at a date when you can buy a boat, but I do know that Pascal and Maxine are working on the design specification. Once that’s in place (a month or so) we should have a better idea.

That said, if you twisted my arm for a wild guess on the first boats launching I would say 18 months.

Many thanks for your comment!

Regarding the timeline, the short answer is that we’re not under some kind of strict schedule, and we plan to put project quality and robustness first – but we’re impatient to go to the next phases. The longer and more accurate answer should come in a few months, when we will better know how professionals in France react to the project!

I recently joined the site (based on Andy’s suggestion) and have never expected to find an alternative to researching used boats and dreading whether we’ll eventually buy a rotten egg. A40 seems a great alternative, and may become plan A instead.

One thing I would suggest: I was looking for the place where I can leave my interest. Where is it? And if I was not able to find it chances are others will miss it as well. Can you put it on a prominent place?

There’s a form for you to fill in at the bottom of the above article under a large headline “Sign UP”. What would you suggest to make it more prominent? Perhaps you have some sort of ad blocker or security software that is stopping the form showing up? If so I suggest you turn it off when at AAC since we don’t have ads and it will interfere with other features of the site that use Javascript.

Thanks! I guess the reason I missed it was that due to many comments the form ended up being in the middle of the page. I would suggest putting it at the top and adding a link to it on all A40 related pages. Or better still creating a separate Sign up page/”article” altogether (with links on other articles).

The reason for such exposure would be that understanding the interest is currently the biggest unkown.

Makes sense?

I agree that having an additional Sign Up area closer to the top of strategic pages would be helpful. Perhaps also give both sign up areas a contrasting background color.

And although it would require more web dev effort, it would also be interesting to consider the addition of a site-wide banner (not a dreadful pop up!) with a catchy headline so that any new user coming to a landing page from search results would see it. A headline such as “Big News: The Adventure 40 is Back.” “Learn more about the ONLY affordable cruiser that’s ocean capable on day one,” or something like that, with a link to this page. (Once on this page, the sign up area should be prominent.)

I’m sure John doesn’t want to clutter up the user experience of the site, but I think such a banner could be tastefully designed. With this addition and the fine tuning of the current sign up form, you’d have a basic sign up funnel following a pattern that most web savvy customers are used to.

I hear you, but for a whole bunch of modern web design reasons AAC is a banner and pop up free zone, and will stay that way. And, if we add stuff like that we change the feel from a pure information based reference site to an advertising based feel and that’s totally against our brand identity.

Bottom line, my thinking is that if people are not reading carefully enough to notice a sign up form that takes up half their screen they are not likely to be real A40 prospects.

That said, I will add the form at the bottom of all A40 articles.

Not sure I can really understand how a link would be more noticeable than a form that takes up half the screen with a 35 px bold headline headline saying “Sign Up”.

And putting the form at the top would make no sense in the context of the article.

Probably better to just add the form to all new articles on the A40, which was my intent anyway, and then add it to all the old articles.

Anyway, good to hear that the form is working for you and not blocked.

yes, adding it to all articles makes sense as my problem was to first find the article that has the sign up and than read down to the sign up form (on an iPad that shows less than a typicall computer screen). Once I go there, yes 35px was more than enough. Also, consider adding link to the form to ” A Boat To GO, Not To Dream ” small section.

One other point, we already have the interest established based on the sign ups we already have, the retention or the old ones, and the number of new ones on this article, so that’s in fact a known, and has been for several years. The biggest problem has always been getting someone to take on building the boat and it looks like that might be solved.

Hi John and Phyllis, and Pascal and Maxime, Great news that the project goes ahead!

If it might be of any use, let me offer you my voluntary (i.e. free of charge =) help in creating some 3D models of the project, aimed at the visual (rather than engineering) representation of the boat for the future owners, investors, and any other stakeholder.

Phyllis has got my email if needed =)

Best regards, and good luck!

Hi Ignat, This is really kind of you! For now, we are specifying the ship, and we don’t want to influence the architect in his creativity with illustrations. Thus the time for graphic representations will come after the architect has completed the preliminary design!

Other than the obvious price point/build finishes, how is the A40 different than the Outbound you have often reviewed?

Hi Jeffrey,

First off, the A40 is a way smaller boat.

For the rest of it, you would need to read our reviews of both. See under “Topics” on the menu.

If after that, you have specific questions about either I will be happy to answer them.

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Best Midsize Cruiser 40-44 Feet

• By Herb McCormick
• Updated: December 12, 2017

Winner: Elan GT5

This is going to be a tough category,” said Bill Bolin of the Best Midsize Cruiser 40 to 44 Feet division. “We have three very different but very good boats in this class — the Elan GT5, the Hallberg-Rassy 412 and the Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 440.”

To begin, Bolin said of the Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 440, “It’s the best Jeanneau I’ve ever seen.” The judging panel agreed, crowning the boat the fleet’s Most Innovative design for 2018.

And what, exactly, led to that designation? “One big reason is the side decks,” said Tim Murphy. “One of the design features is wide-open side decks all the way aft” that permit easy egress going forward without the need to scramble over cockpit coamings. “It’s a clean path ahead,” he noted. Imitation being the sincerest form of flattery, it’s something we expect to see on more boats, including a scaled-up Jeanneau 490, in the very near future.

“You go down below and, maybe for the first time, Jeanneau has separated the mast compression post from the main bulkhead,” he added. “Now there’s just a compression post that runs down into the main saloon, and the main bulkhead that would’ve come to that position is now several feet forward. So they’ve opened up more space in the main cabin and taken it away from the forward cabin, where they’re arguing you don’t need it quite as much. I think that’s also a fine change. It has twin rudders, and under sail, I thought the helm was beautiful. It’s a solid boat.”

So, too, thought Bolin, was the Hallberg-Rassy 412. “This is the largest aft-cockpit model Hallberg-Rassy has built,” he said. “There is a 40-foot center-cockpit model, but this is a different hull entirely, optimized for upwind performance, with a code zero sail for downwind work. There’s a retractable bow thruster — we saw a lot of those this year — to reduce drag and get the thruster deeper in the water and farther forward as well. The boat we inspected had upgraded sails, and when we went sailing, they were ­spectacular. There was a beautiful full-­battened sail and the boat sailed very well.

“It had a slippery hull and moved nicely,” he added. “We sailed it in 12 to 14 knots of breeze, so there was decent wind. Most of the time we were making 6.5 to 7 knots. As we fell off on a beam and then a broad reach, I think this was the first boat where we didn’t see a drastic drop in speed. It performed well on all points of sail. It had a nice big wheel and great visibility forward. It would be an easy boat to single­hand. I really like it.”

“This is a mainsail-driven boat, and I think that might explain why it’s so peppy off the wind,” said Murphy. “So the sail plan is a small jib with a big main. They’re one of the few remaining builders that are giving us a true traveler but also genoa sheet-lead controls from the cockpit, showing that they’re concerned about sail shape, and rightly so. Going down below, it’s the classic Hallberg-Rassy mahogany interior, and it’s just lovely, as lovely as it ever was. We’ve talked about good handholds, but on this boat, they weren’t just good, they were also beautiful. The fiddles are these beautiful rounded shapes that are perfect for your hand. They look great and feel great. Very nice.”

That left the Slovenian-built, 43-foot-4-inch Elan GT5. The company builds dedicated lines of racing and cruising boats, but, said Murphy, “The GT5 is sort of a hybrid between those two lines. It has a high-­performance hull and a very comfortable cruising interior.

“Sailing it was pretty joyful,” he continued. “We sailed in very light air and it was still moving very nicely. It looked really good on the water. It really seemed to have answered the performance side of Elan’s DNA.”

“The company is doing some progressive things in terms of systems,” said Ed Sherman. “The electrical system on the boat has a nice, graphically designed power distribution panel with push buttons that light up things to let you know, for instance, that the running lights are on and that sort of thing.”

“I was really taken with this boat,” said Bolin. “It looks like a race boat from a distance, and as Tim mentioned, its DNA is rooted in that. But you go below and it’s very unique, with lots of special features. I like the galley-­forward arrangement a lot. You come down into the main cabin and you’ve got max beam where the living quarters are, you have a great sense of entry. Figuratively speaking, you’re not walking through the back door and the kitchen to get into the house. I think this layout makes very good use of space. And there’s lots of storage. Finally, I’d say it’s a high-tech boat, vacuum-bagged with 100 percent vinylester. There’s a lot to like about it.”

At the end of the day, Bolin’s colleagues agreed, which is why they chose the Elan GT5 as the Best Midsize Cruiser 40 to 44 Feet.

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Popular Cruising Yachts 40 to 45 feet Long Overall Their Physical Properties & Key Performance Indicators

Welcome to this ever-growing gallery of some of the most popular cruising yachts between 40 and 45 feet (12.2m to 13.7m) long overall. But it's more than just a gallery - every image is a link to a page setting out the boat's physical properties, key performance indicators and other data.

Cruising Yachts featured on this page...

With plenty of room for a cruising couple to live aboard comfortably, production cruising boats within this size range are understandably very popular with long distance sailors. However, marina charges worldwide seem to take a bit of a hike at 12m, so be warned... If you'd like to submit a suitable image of a cruising yacht (yours perhaps?), please click here to send your pic. It doesn't have to be within this boat length category; if it isn't we'll move it to the appropriate one. Jeanneau 'Sun Odyssey' 409 Moody 41 Classic Dehler 43 CWS Hunter Passage 42 Beneteau First 435 Hallberg-Rassy 41 Sweden Yachts 42 Seastream 43 Morgan 41 Out Island Classic Jeanneau Sun Magic 44 (also known as the Sun Odyssey 44) Formosa 42 (also known as the Slocum 43) Feeling 446 Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 44i Hallberg-Rassy 43 Freedom 44 (Cat Ketch) Catalina Morgan 440 Catalina 445 Catalina 42 MkII Beneteau 411 Bavaria Match 42 Island Packet 40 Roomy, comfortable and robust, the long-keeled Island Packet 40 could be many sailors ideal cruising yacht. 139 of them were built between 1994 and 2000. 'Zephyr' , an Ovni 395 dried out on a Cornish beach. Many thanks to Colin & Rebecca Campbell for this pic of their versatile cruising yacht. Pearson 424 The Peason 424 cruising yacht is available as a ketch as the version shown below, or as a cutter. There's no denying that the Pearson 424 is an attractive cruising yacht. The J/40 is a highly regarded performance cruising yacht. Designed and built to really sail well, passage times will be impressive. Derived from C&C's Redline 41, the Newport 41 had a long and successful production run. It might lack some of the amenities of 'full-volume' modern cruising yachts below decks, but is a tough, fast and seakindly boat offshore. Sirius 40 DS The Sirius 40 DS motorsailer can be built with a number of keel options:  A deep fin keel of 7'6", 6'6" or 5'9"; a swing keel that draws 8'0" and 3'2" up; or twin keels that allow the boat to dry out upright.  Columbia 43 MkIII The gentle sheer and flush deck of this Columbia 43 MkIII aft-cockpit cruising yacht make for a very attractive sailboat. Pacific Seacraft 40 Many thanks to Mike Price for this fine pic of his Contest 44 'Tumbledown Wind' as she crosses the ARC (Atlantic Rally for Cruisers) finishing line. Mason 43 Cruising Yachts Many thanks to Sally & Al Pribyl for this pic of their Mason 43 staysail ketch 'Artemis' , at anchor in Prickly Bay, Grenada. Many thanks to Richard Clement and family for this fine pic of their Moody 425 cruising yacht 'Vega' . Norseman 447 Many thanks for this pic to Dartanyon Race, co-Captain of this Norseman 447 cruising yacht 'Lutris' . Hunter 40.5 Caliber 40 LRC Swan 43 (S & S) C&C Landfall 42 RH 43 (Also known as the CT 43) Jeanneau Sun Legende 41 Hinckley Sou'wester 42 MkII Ovni AluBat 43 Hallberg Rassy 42 (Frers) She looks like a cutter in this pic, but the inline stays converging at the masthead shows that the Hallberg-Rassy 42 cruising yacht  'Cavatina' is a  solent rigged  sloop. Beneteau 423 Beneteau Oceanis 42CC Moody Eclipse 43 Trintella 44 Catalina 400 Mk2 Islander 44 Grand Soleil 39 Westerly Oceanlord 41 CSY 44 (Walk-Through) Many thanks to Jeff and Carolee, for this pic of their CSY 44 Walk-Thru' staysail ketch  'Contessa' . CSY 44 (Mid-Cockpit) Jeanneau 'Sun Odyssey' 40.3 Outbound 44 Island Packet 445 Many thanks to Jim Shanahan for this great pic of his Island Packet cruising yacht 445 'Watermark III'. Passport 40 More Cruising Yachts Pics Please... Hallberg-rassy 42 (enderlein), recent articles. Used Sailing Equipment For Sale Jun 14, 24 03:54 AM Beneteau Oceanis 473 Clipper for Sale Jun 13, 24 11:13 AM Hallberg Rassy 42e for Sale May 23, 24 03:01 AM Here's where to: Find  Used Sailboats for Sale... Find Used Sailing Gear for Sale... List your Sailboat for Sale... List your Used Sailing Gear... Our eBooks... A few of our Most Popular Pages... Just a headsail and a mainsail - simple and efficient.  Read more... A smaller headsail and a staysail makes sail handling easier. A second mast with a mizzen sail, for greater versatility. Copyright © 2024  Dick McClary  Sailboat-Cruising.com Our Catamarans Explore our models in a different way thanks to the virtual marina Efficiency through design A feel for the sea: sailboats first and foremost When volume transforms to real space Innovation as a foundation Smart Electric Virtual marina Sailing catamarans range Catamaran Isla 40 The first step towards blue-water sailing Length overall Beam overall Standard Power Mainsail area This 12-metre catamaran comprises all the comforts you need to enjoy cruising with family or friends. The ideal size for a cruising catamaran You can easily distinguish the Isla 40 from other sailing catamarans Yacht design is no easy task, but our teams are experts at it. Reversed bows, deck cladding, stylised hull portholes and a sleek silhouette… you almost forget that this multihull is a 40-footer. But it’s enough to give her the air of a tall ship , ready to set sail on new adventures. The entire Fountaine Pajot ethos is concentrated here in a combination of spaces and volumes offering a superb degree of liveability . Her hull and sail plan provide a real thrill , and the ergonomics of her helm are designed with utmost safety in mind. Catamaran Isla 40 in video Isla 40 : a sailing catamaran ideal for family cruising The horizon begins expanding for you here There’s nothing like an open-plan space to make you feel at ease. A retractable sliding door creates a seamless transition between the exterior cockpit area and interior saloon, making the galley the centre of onboard life. Simply closing the door transforms the interior into a cosy haven. Features Catamaran Isla 40 Version Maestro 1 owner’s suite + 1 private bathroom / 2 double cabins + 2 bathrooms 387.5 sq ft Displacement unloaded Option Power Fresh water tank 2 x 70 Gallons Diesel tank 79.25 Gallons Berret-Racoupeau Yacht Design One of the fundamental principles behind Fountaine Pajot yachts is that the skipper is not just the person behind the helm: they’re also a parent or the leader of a group of friends. The cockpit has been designed so they are always in visual contact and communication with the rest of the crew. Indoor & outdoor areas Unique design and incomparable spaces. Whether you opt for the ‘maestro’ Owner version comprising an entire hull converted into a spacious master suite plus two guest cabins, or the 4–cabin ‘quartet’ format with 2 to 4 bathrooms, comfort is à la carte for everyone after a wonderful day at sea. Virtual visit As if you were there…. Welcome aboard this exceptional yacht for a 100% immersive visit. Explore her interior and exterior living spaces in minute detail! Construction & Design Smart Electric technology Waiting times for a Fountaine Pajot catamaran may vary according to the stage of your project, the model you want or your sailing area. Some Fountaine Pajot dealers have new catamarans ready to sail! Contact your nearest dealer HERE to ask about the availability of the catamaran of your dreams! Visit your nearest Fountaine Pajot boat dealer to buy a new catamaran from our range. You will benefit from personalised advice through the Fountaine Pajot dealer network. Discover our network HERE The price of a Fountaine Pajot sailing catamaran varies according to the size of the model chosen and your sailing project. Our dealers are at your disposal to guide you in your choice of fittings, packages and options to best suit your boat purchase project . You can find out the starting price of the catamaran of your choice on this page HERE . Innovative, high-tech composite materials constitute most of the structure of our sailing catamarans: hulls, flybridge, decks, bulkheads and more. Fountaine Pajot has perfected a resin injection and infusion technique, an advanced technology that gives our boats all their robustness. Thanks to this expertise, we can make our catamarans considerably lighter while maintaining consistent quality . Injection also makes it possible to meet the most stringent environmental requirements, in line with the commitments of the Fountaine Pajot Group. Sailing catamarans from 40 to 50 feet are built at the Aigrefeuille headquarters, a few kilometres from La Rochelle. Catamaran yachts from 51 to 80 feet are built in La Rochelle, France, where they benefit from a slipway. It is essential to define your sailing program: define the size of the crew on board, the level of sailing knowledge, the sailing project and the target sailing area. Every project is different. Whether you want to enjoy a large Owner’s suite, invite many friends and family on board, or telecommute during your voyage, the Fountaine Pajot cruising catamarans can be adapted to suit your needs. Benefit from reliable, seaworthy and spacious catamarans! Find out more about our Owners’ testimonials here The ergonomics of Fountaine Pajot catamarans have been designed to facilitate manoeuvring at the helm, enabling a small crew (2 persons) to manoeuvre the boat easily, both in port and at sea. The unique design of the helm station allows good communication between the aft cockpit and the Fly relaxation areas. Of course, your level of navigation will determine your ability to sail with two or more persons! Our electric catamarans now feature a large surface area of solar panels, up to 2000 WC, perfectly integrated into the design of the coachroof. Combined with equipment such as wind turbines or hydro-generators, they compensate for the energy consumption generated by on-board use during cruising. Discover the benefits of the Smart Electric solution with 4 real-life cruise scenarios The Fountaine Pajot range of electric catamarans is expanding, and now includes 3 Smart Electric models. The Astréa 42, Elba 45 and Aura 51 are now available in this version. With the help of over 70 engineers, Fountaine Pajot has developed an in-house solution, 100% adapted to the use of its catamarans equipped with hybrid electric motors . All on-board production and energy expenditure flows are managed from a single console designed by our teams to offer a simple, designer user experience. The system we have developed enables us to give priority to the use of renewable energies at all times. Find out more here 11-meter sailboat Interested in this model? Your local dealer will be happy to advise you and give you more details about this model! Experiences A life of dreams, adventures and emotions.... Immerse yourself in the Fountaine Pajot experience through stories of adventure, news, webcasts, podcasts, press reviews, photo and video reports... Discover a little more about the pleasures of cruising and sailing catamarans! 22 May 2024 International Event | Open Days La Rochelle Welcome aboard our latest newsletter, So Catamaran! 03 May 2024 Tanna 47 | Exclusive testimonial for a Mediterranean circumnavigation How does Smart Electric technology work? Answer on video… Smart Electric: a complete overview of this technology, its origins, how it works and its everyday benefits... #Broadcast 24 Apr 2024 Thíra 80: voted “Best Production Sailing Catamaran” by Yacht Style 4 days of catamaran cruising with Fountaine Pajot in the British Virgin Islands 22 Apr 2024 Come and meet Fountaine Pajot on the docks of the Mediterranean sea Photo Challenge 2023 04 Apr 2024 Sailing towards the Horizon with the Astréa 42 Cruising Catamaran by Fountaine Pajot 2023 magazine 08 Mar 2024 Alégria 67 – The Flagship Catamaran Star at the International Multihull Show – La Grande-Motte Multihulls World Magazine – Astréa 42 Subscribe to the newsletter Follow the adventures of Fountaine Pajot Owners, discover the latest news and upcoming events, and take part in the development of the Boat of tomorrow! Compare models Catamaran Astréa 42 Hosting capacity Motorisation Technical information User-friendly areas Sunbathing Non Kitchen Non Sunbathing Oui Discover the prices Double rooms Your contact details One last step before reaching the next page & discovering the prices proposed & main options for this version! You'll then be able, to schedule a live chat with your local dealer to discuss all the options and configurations available for this model! Your home port Any questions? No pack information currently available online for this Flagship model. We will get back to you directly. Thank you Would you like to configure this model’s options or set up another model? Make an appointment with your nearest dealer and choose the boat of your dreams.     Beam:  21.3'    Draft:  3.6'     Beam:  10.7'    Draft:  5.4'     Beam:  10.1'    Draft:  5.4'     Beam:  10.5'    Draft:  6'     Beam:  22.08'    Draft:  3.66'     Beam:  11.67'    Draft:  4.5'     Beam:  23.27'    Draft:  3.97'     Beam:  12.9'    Draft:  6.4'     Beam:  12.1'    Draft:  6'     Beam:  12.9'    Draft:  4'-11'     Beam:  11'    Draft:  5.58'     Beam:  12.47'    Draft:  6.89'     Beam:  12.4'    Draft:  4.10'     Beam:  13'    Draft:  5.1'     Beam:  12'    Draft:  5.8'     Beam:  11'    Draft:  5.5'     Beam:  11.7'    Draft:  6.7'     Beam:  13'    Draft:  6.5'     Beam:  13'    Draft:  5.9'     Beam:  12'    Draft:  2'     Beam:  12'    Draft:  2'     Beam:  11.66'    Draft:  4.6'     Beam:  13.4'    Draft:  6.5'     Beam:  12.6'    Draft:  5.7'     Beam:  24'    Draft:  3.9'     Beam:  12.3.'    Draft:  5.5'     Beam:  12.75'    Draft:  7'     Beam:  13.06'    Draft:  4.9'     Beam:  12.8'    Draft:  7'     Beam:  13'    Draft:  5'     Beam:  13.1'    Draft:  4.9'     Beam:  12.17'    Draft:  6.25'     Beam:  12.0'    Draft:  6.3'     Beam:  12.2'    Draft:  4'     Beam:  12.2'    Draft:  4'     Beam:  11.6'    Draft:  5.5'     Beam:  12.5'    Draft:  4.25'     Beam:  12'    Draft:  7.9'     Beam:  16.6'    Draft:  4'     Beam:  12.8'    Draft:  6'     Beam:  22'4''    Draft:  3'8'     Beam:  12'10'    Draft:  5'6'     Beam:  10'    Draft:  6'     Beam:  12'    Draft:  9'     Beam:  12.5'    Draft:  4.33'     Beam:  12'3'    Draft:  4'6'     Beam:  13.5'    Draft:  6.92'     Beam:  22'    Draft:  4'     Beam:  10'9'    Draft:  4'7''     Beam:  13'    Draft:  6'     Beam:  12' 8'    Draft:  5'     Beam:  13'    Draft:  5.6'     Beam:  22'    Draft:  3'     Beam:  13' 5'    Draft:  6' 6'     Beam:  13'    Draft:  7'     Beam:  13.5'    Draft:  6.5'     Beam:  12.11'    Draft:  6.8'     Beam:  12'    Draft:  59'     Beam:  13.5'    Draft:  5'     Beam:  24'    Draft:  4'     Beam:  12.9'    Draft:  5.6'     Beam:  12'4'    Draft:  5'     Beam:  12'8'    Draft:  5'6'     Beam:  12.10'    Draft:  5'     Beam:  21'    Draft:  3'9'     Beam:  13'    Draft:  5.5'     Beam:  14'    Draft:  5'     Beam:  11'    Draft:  5'     Beam:  13'    Draft:  5'     Beam:  12.8'    Draft:  5.5' © 2001-2024 ./)   . . ./)   . . 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I did come up with a rough volume calculation formula which is what these graphs are based on. See the summary note which talks about why there’s not usable volume greater than in a 40′. If you’re seriously comparing boats, and open-minded–this article is an eye-opener! FP40. Over 50 on order since introductory information released a few months ago. Perhaps the most successful introduction in history. Taking orders now.   Lucia 40 A good place to start “Believe nothing no matter where you read it or who has said it, not even if I have said it, unless it agrees with your reason and common sense.” –Buddha So, what do we know? Observations concerning the Lagoon compared to the Lucia 40 (F40) and Helia 44 (F44) The boats just about need to be compared together. See the discussion of the specs, below. Let’s start with indisputable facts. Information from the manufacturer’s web site and then observations that you can accept or see for yourself. All of this with a little grain of experience thrown in based on sailing these boats, but also on what our customers say… So, what do the specs tell us? The Lucia 40 is inter-coastal friendly with a mast height of the water of under 65′. (65″ is the bridge clearance for the lowest bridge on the Inter-Coastal waterway.) The Lagoon and Helia is not. See our interesting blog on this subject here. A touchy matter… The Fountaine Pajot’s have a shallower draft opening up some of the popular, shoal cruising areas–like the Bahamas, Keys, etc. The Lagoon is heavy with less sail area. So look at the SA/Ton (This is like the Sail Horsepower). Much better for the Fountaine Pajot , as has generally been the case. Older designs in the past have had this excessive beam and it adds unnecessary weight and not, necessarily, to the volume in the boat. It’s the actual beam of the hull itself that determines the volume and you can see from the accommodations, that the Lucia 4o has about the same or better living volume as the Lagoon. Consistent with (2) the engine has to be bigger to accommodate this extra weight. The other factor, a bit unknown for the Lagoon 42, is the load-carrying ability of the boats. The load-carrying ability is based on the designer’s calculation, but it only makes sense that if the boat itself is heavier, all else being equal, you have less capacity to carry the loads carried by typical cruisers. Load-carrying is one of the most important considerations for cruisers. An overloaded boat is less safe, and goes much slower, especially in lighter winds. Catamarans with relatively narrower individual hulls (and having two of them) pick up wetted surface much more quickly than monohulls so are much more affected by loads. (This is why the experts are always talking about keeping the boat light–for safety and performance reasons.) Load Carrying (I used the Lucia 40 in the example, right–but the weights of equipment, etc. are the same for most boats.) Take the Fountaine Pajot 40 which has a generous load-carrying capacity of 6834#. Sounds good, but look how fast it gets used up. Wow, the extra gets used up fast. Boats that are heavy and that are designed principally for charter fleets sailing in a 50-mile circle, don’t care. If you’re planning on serious cruising, this becomes much more important to you. Now, just some observations and considerations Both the Helia and Lucia 40 have the space for additional social space adjacent to the control cockpit, as well as room for an array of solar cells out from under the shade of the boom. The cockpit of the 40 and 44 is larger with more and comfortable seating.  This is where you spend most of your time. We recently had 15 seated in the cockpit of the Lucia 40 at a recent champagne celebration… Everyone had a comfortable place to sit. The Fountaine Pajot’s have room for the popular social area adjacent to the helm control station. They also both have forward lounge areas–much more social space than the Lagoon. (Helia 44 shown, left–Lucia also has an optional lounge for this space.) Awkward access to the helm, and equally awkward to the deck–with no space for a sun lounge on the deck adjacent to the control station–a very popular place for socializing, especially when exploring new areas. The Fountaine Pajot’s feature a large pass-through counter from the galley to cockpit facilitating entertaining–the Lagoon does not. The Lagoon has a mast post in the middle of the accommodations. An already smaller sail plan with a high boom is already inefficient. A less vertical luff on the Jib is less efficient and a small main is also much less efficient with a substantial portion of the main lying in the turbulence of the mast. Moving the mast back to accommodate a self-tacking Jib is going in the wrong direction. Just not enough sail area. And why? A more traditional rig with an overlapping Genoa is proven to offer better performance. Want to tack? just hit the tack button on the remote autopilot control, and push the button on the electric sheet winch–No muss, no fuss. All taken together the Fountaine Pajot gets the nod for a huge performance advantage, better motion under sail, and an easier rig to handle in a variety of conditions. Fountaine Pajot has a soft dodger that can be removed for storms (required by virtually all private management companies in the Caribbean). Lagoon has an un-removable, hardtop. This is very high with no ready access to the deck and forces the boom to be inordinately high. This makes if very difficult to tuck in the sail or untangle lines, and also results in a higher center of effort with more noticeable (and uncomfortable) motion. The Lagoon has blunt, vertical windows. Many people comment on the lack of flowing lines. INTERIOR CONSIDERATIONS The main saloon has a wide-open layout with no mast pole intrusion. Transition into the cockpit with no step or tripping ledges. A huge pass-through from the main cabin to cockpit for serving. Lagoon: Owner’s wing much-wasted space with couch. No separation of head/vanity, like with the FP 40 and 44, so one person at a time head compared to FP 40 and 44 which is zoned, (see illustration below) and the owner’s cabin has much more storage. Lagoon Appears very beamy at water-line as evidenced with no step at all to aft berth—The extra wetted surface from wide waterlines, less sail area/displacement ratio, and under-powered main (going totally against the trend) will make her an extremely under-performing boat-especially in more moderate conditions. The Lagoon is a little neither here nor there. Without significantly more volume than the Lucia 40, and no-where near the volume of the Helia 44. At least a part of the explanation lies in the construction details for the Lagoon. The company generally constructs the furniture modularly and drops these furniture modules into the hull where they are tabbed in. This type of construction leaves wasted space between the furniture and the hull. Do the math. a 2″ gap on both sides of the hull, counting two hulls leaves approximately a lost volume calculation of .75′(space wasted) X40′ (length) X 6.5′(typical height)=195 sq ft. So the method of construction accounts for almost taking 2′ out of the length of the boat 95 Cu ft. or so out of each side! Of course, this is an in-exact calculation, but it gives the idea and you begin to see why the volume in the Lagoon is not significantly different, especially in the prioritized aft living areas (cockpit and primary sleeping cabins) as compared to the Lucia and nowhere near the volume of the Helia 44 . The Lagoon 42 Appears to be all about marketing geared towards entry-level participants who are getting a total compromise with performance — for volume and accommodations that look good at boat shows or the dock but don’t work so well when actually sailing. The FP 40 seems to offer a better balance overall, as evidenced by over 50 orders in the first few months of its introduction. Every boat is a compromise. The Fountaine Pajot responded to the most requested features. FP opted to devote more room to the aft end of the boat in order to have the largest possible cockpit, two Island Beds aft, and multiple lounging areas. FP also opted to eliminate the couch in the owner’s wing to make more room for storage and other features. (A much-requested change.). There is increased privacy and storage for the owner’s wing incorporating the popular features of the Saba 50 (Now also incorporated in the new Helia 44 “Evolution” as well). This includes A separation of toilet space (in private compartment) with a well-separated vanity and enclosed shower which eliminates splash. Also, incorporated is a dedicated space for a washer-dryer forward (much requested) and, of course, the walk-around island bed. Both aft cabins offer exceptional light and ventilation. Many people at the Miami show commented on the superior fit and finish of the Fountaine Pajot compared to the Lagoon. In overview, it would seem that the Fountaine Pajot is designed more for the way serious voyagers want to live, and is overall lighter, stronger and faster with the biggest cockpit in her class– compared to the competition in her class. She is proving to be a winner as evidenced by the full order book. While there are always compromises, hers seem to be in the right direction, offering what serious sailors are looking for as she offers many of the same advantages of her popular sister, the Helia 44–but at a very affordable price. She’s well worth a serious look. Pricing and volume calculations When you price out a monohull based on cost per foot, it’s much less. But when you compare cost per cubic ft, they’re surprisingly close, considering the catamaran has the extra cost and advantages of redundant systems (engines, rudders, etc.). One could do a similar comparison for the volume of one length of cat vs another. The volume in the individual hulls has much more to do with usable and storage volume than the overall length of the boat, or overall beam of the boat. Perhaps a subject of a future blog–see the hull volume calculation affected by modular furniture. The incredibly experienced, good looking and performing, popular FP 40. Built by the most successful Catamaran builder in the world, now celebrating 40 years of success! Join me for a webinar, live or recorded, which totally explains this program. CLICK HERE . More Blogs: Go to my information page (Learning Center). CLICK HERE . Senior Sales Consultant, Partner [email protected] 410-703-5655 More from Eric >>  Boat Business Webinars, Videos, Blogs, Learning center and more. 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Sign In or Register Boats for Sale Research Boats Sell a Boat Search Alerts My Listings Account Settings Dealer Advertising 40 Foot Sailboat 40 Foot Sailboat Boats for sale 40 Foot Center Console Sloop Sailboat - New Bottom Paint - Great Family Cruiser Jacksonville, Florida Make Yorktown Model 40 Foot Category Cruiser Motorcycles Length 39.6 Posted Over 1 Month Excellent example of the famous bluewater Yorktown sloop. Has many extras and is ready to sail. Sleeps up to 8. Has over 100 gallon diesel capacity, 100+ fresh water, auto pilot, radios. Batteries and charger are new. Many extras including extra sail. Boat was hauled out on September 2nd 2015 for a fresh bottom paint job and inspection. See photos below for details and please feel free to ask questions. Will assist the marina with moving and give a $500 credit toward shipping via uShip or other shipping source. Mount for wind generator - pole is pre-run with wiring. Fold down writing table Reversible as a cutting table Lights have day and night time red. 1974 Hinckley Bermuda 40 Mark III Yawl Brick, New Jersey Make Hinckley Model Bermuda 40 Mark III Yawl Category Yawl This boat is currently wrapped in storage. The seller reports that he replaced the main mast standing rigging in 2020. He also has 2 new Barient model 27 self-tailing winches that are included in the sale but have not been installed. Harken Roller Furling and external mast tracks for single handed raising of the sails are also new. Stock #321918 GEORGEOUS, CLASSIC HINCKLEY BLUEWATER B 40, PRICED TO SELL, COME QUICKLY!! Located in Toms River, New Jersey, this 40-foot used Hinckley Bermuda 40 Mark III Yawl is a classic cruising sailboat with serious bluewater capability! With her 6500 lb ballast and 20,000 lb displacement, the B-40 is a nice balance of cruising comfort and light air performance. The Bermuda 40 is a centerboard model which makes it a great choice if your home dock requires less draft. These Hinkleys are high-quality boats with a very loyal owner community. A testament to their quality and popularity is the 32-year production run that they enjoyed. Under power, you can rely on the Westerbeke Diesel 4-107 to get you in and out of marinas and moorings. B40 owners really like the wide side decks which means no squeezing under the shrouds when you are moving forward and aft. This vessel is the port-side dinette version. There are 3 berths with room to sleep 5. The Bermuda 40 Mark III Yawl has lots of space and has the amenities necessary for cruising by a couple or small family. It would even make a nice liveaboard! Don't miss out on your opportunity to own this classic beauty! Reason for selling is not using it enough. 32 Foot Ericson Sailboat Diesel Marina Del Rey, California Make Ericson Category Cruiser Boats Length 32.0 Normal 0 false false false MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 A great family cruiser/racer the Ericson 32. The beautiful teak interior gives a warm feel below while providing 6' 2" of headroom and a spacious 10' 10" beam with plenty of comforts for the cruising family. There is a spacious U shaped galley to starboard with hot and cold pressure water, a 10" stainless steel sink with through-hull drain. It has a mini refrigerator (120 volt) installed with the original gimbaled 2 burner stove with oven provided separately. The galley also has plenty of counter space, a 6 cubic foot insulated ice box with insulated lid, a tilt-out dish caddy, a wine locker and additional storage drawers and cabinets. There is plenty of storage on board and two water tanks plus one water bladder for some 40+ gallons of water available. There is a navigation station to port and behind it there is a spacious 6' 6" quarter berth with opening ventilation ports. Forward of the nav station is the settee with seating for 4, and a convertible table that provides sleeping accommodation for 2 adults. All the way forward is the owners stateroom secluded by a private teak panel door, has a private changing area, hanging locker and bathroom with shower attachment on the sink. The head also has an 18 gallon holding tank for when mooring at the islands. On deck Beryl has everything you need for that casual afternoon sail, a cruise to the So-Cal islands or some competitive racing with a full crew. The vessel is designed and set up also for single handed sailing when you feel adventurous. The 6 gallon water heater is about one year old and the heat exchanger has been removed serviced and is like new. The motor is the Universal M25, 21 hp diesel and is bullet proof driving the boat on a windless day to 5-1/2-6 knots. As with any boat that has been enjoyed there are some issues for the buyer to be aware of: The hatches are crazed but not causing any issues. The upholstery is clean and healthy but is showing normal wear. There are various dents and dings that accumulate with an actively used boat.The boat is delivered to buyer as is where is on the water, Marina Del Rey area. Any shipping is at buyers cost and up to buyer to arrange.I am the second owner and have had and enjoyed this boat for 15 years, sale due to limited use.Payment to be cash or certified bank cashiers check before boat is turned over to buyer.To view the boat before making an offer contact me, serious buyers only please, no sea trial without accepted offer and $500-deposit. Any questions please call Frank 310-493-7786. 45 Foot Morgan Design S&J Sailboat Galveston, Texas Make Morgan Model Starratt & Jenks 45 Length 45.0 1977 45 foot Morgan Starratt and Jenks Sailboat (Coast Guard Documented) Hull material: fiberglassHull shape: full keel (lead encapsulated - 12,000 lb. ballast)Length: 45 ft. 9 in.Beam: 11 ft.Draft: 6 ft. 1 in. Engine: Volvo Penta D2 55 F (new engine and new gearbox installed 2011)Current engine hours: 27Shaft: 1.25 in. Diameter / Aqua Met 19 material (new 2011)Shaft Seal: PSS drip less shaft seal with carbon flange and stainless steel collar (new 2011)Prop: Two blade fixed 18 in. Diameter X 13 in. PitchExhaust: Inline water lift muffler and 2.5 in. Corrugated exhaust hose with exhaust Groco valve for heavy following seas (all new 2011)New throttle cable 2011Water strainer: Groco top of the line bronze strainer (new 2011)Raw water hoses: all new 2011 Standing Rigging: 1x19 stainless steel 316 material; uppers 3/8 in., lowers 5/16 in. Two back stays(could setup as yawl), one forestay, two upper side stays, four lower side stays. Hayn Hi-Mod compression eyes (top and bottoms) & huge turnbuckles, toggles. (All New 2011, except turnbuckles and toggles). Bottom paint: 7 coats Pettit Vivid bottom paint( multi colors for different layers) 2011Bottom primer: 3 coats Pettit Hi-build epoxy primer & 2 coats west epoxy below the primer. 2011 Starting battery: AGM Sears Die Hard Platinum deep cycle / starting (2011 new)House battery: AGM 8D Mastervolt (2011 new)Battery switch / isolator installedSolar Panel: 40 wattShore power charger: 10 amp each x 2 banks (AGM, gel, or conventional)LED spreader lights (new 2011), AC shore power outlets inside cabin (4 installed) Communications: VHF, RG213 ancor cable (new 2011), new Antennae whip 2011 Steering: Edson, rudder pinned at bottom of keel with bronze shoe. Stainless steel rudder shaft. Diesel Tank: Needs new, location for at least 50 gallons. Fresh water tanks: 1 plastic at least 20 gallons, plus Vetus water bladder.Holding tank: 1 with plumbing ready for new head (head currently not installed, plumbing is installed though) Berthing: 1 quarter berth, one cabin, one v berth area, but storage area for now, one couch location capable of adult sleeping, one couch area capable of child sleeping.Cushions: cockpit cushions provided in good shape, new interior cushions needed. Galley area: Nice double deep stainless steel sink, Formica counter tops, stove in good condition with stainless steel fuel tank and pressure gauge. Boat is sold as is and where is, descriptions given for reference only. It is buyers duty to make thorough investigation prior to making offer or accepting buy it now price. Non-refundable deposit is required upon accepting buy it now price or placing offer that is accepted by seller. Buyer is responsible for storage, and delivery upon purchase. No warranties apply or given from seller. Buyer assumes all responsibility of ownership fully! For viewing of vessel or questions prior to close of listing, please notify seller via email [email protected] or thru eBay platform. 1985 Irwin Citation 40 foot Sloop Rigged Sailboat, Sailing Yacht Diesel Inboard Havre De Grace, Maryland 1985 Irwin Citation 40 foot Sloop Rigged Sailboat with Yanmar 35 3 cylinder inboard diesel with 1019 hours on meter. Newly installed central reverse cycle Air conditioning/heating. New dual 50gal fresh water tanks. This vessel is Coast Guard documented and recently surveyed in 2012 with a value of $30,000.00. It is presently dry docked for easy inspection. Inspections are welcome and copy of survey is available upon serious consideration and offer. Slip in secure gated marina is paid through spring. This boat is priced well below market value and all reasonable offers are considered. Builder: Irwin Yachts Designer: Ted Irwin Model: 82 Irwin 40 Citation Hull# 204 L.O.A.: 39'09" L.O.D.: 36'08" Beam: 12'02" Draft: 4'03"/9'06" Displacement: 16,900 LBS. Ballast: 6,500 LBS Lead. Condor 40 Ocean Racing Trimaran Sailboat Boca Raton, Florida 40' Condor Racing Trimarin. Built in 1988, this vessel sat way up the Miami River for 10 years, so it's had very little use. Extremely fast, very strong and stable. Great sails and equipment. Main, 110% Genoa (on roller-furler), Spinnaker Twin 4-Stroke 9.9 outboards with lift-brackets mounted on custom aluminum transom, Custom aluminum radar arch on stern, custom Edison wheel and pedestal with fixed rudder - (original kick-up rudder included), Stainless Steel Dodger, auto-pilot, GPS, VHF, some new rigging with Sta-Lok fittings, new main and spare halyards and other new lines. Self Tailing Winches, New canvas and oak below, porta-potti. Slab Reefing, Lazy Jacks, Stax-Packer, 2 Stainless Anchor mounts, All lines lead to cockpit for Cockpit Control, Boom Vang, Preventers, etc. 2 large hatches replace the original small inspection ports in each Ama (4 hatches - 2 in each hull) - making huge interior storage space in each hull - These hatches are large enough to allow a sailor to get down below into each Ama. The original hulls did not have this option. You can store sails, fenders, lines, fuel, etc in this space, allowing more room in the main hull for your personal equipment. This feature turns this racing machine into a comfortable cruiser. This is a Thoroughbred racing machine. Condors were built to OSTAR standard.,They are Blue-Water race tough, using top-of-the line materials like E and Bi-axial glass; and built to last. Also, vinylester resin was used throughout, which has kept Condors from suffering blistering issues. I have seen 6-8 foot waves break over this boat while sailing to windward and did not hear any creaking. This boat was built for short-handed trans-Atlantic racing. Clear Title in hand. The Captain of this vessel raced with Jack Petith (winner of the '84 OSTAR and '82 Route du Rhuum) This vessel is listed on Craigslist South Florida and Sailboatlistings.com so may be sold locally. Google: 40' Condor for more info. Islander 36, Sailboat Brown Deer, Wisconsin Year: 1979 Length: 36' Beam: 11' 2" Draft: 4' 7" Engine: Westerbeke, 25 HP-Diesel Main sail and 155 genoa were new in 2014 (very limited use) The Islander 36 provides onernight sleeping for upto 6 people. Galley:  Starboard side galley, deep stainless steel sink, hot & cold pressurized water system, 6 gal. water heater, 6 gal. drinking water tank w/foot pump, large refrigerated ice box,   microwave oven, dish lockers and more. Head:  Port side head, hot/cold pressurized water, shower, electric head, 40 gal. holding tank. Deck: Anchr double life lines, boarding ladder, dodger w/ bimini, sail cover and cockpit cusions. Electronics:  Raymarine ST50 Wind, Speed & Depth instruments, Raymarine ST4000 auto pilot, VHF marine radio and AM/FM/CD. Contact owner for full boat inventory. Catalina 30 Sailboat Elephant Butte, New Mexico 30' Catalina 30, 1977 For Sale in Elephant Butte, New Mexico Catalina has been one of the most popular sailboat builders in America. Designed by legendary boat builder Frank Butler, the Catalina 30 has been one of the most popular and longest production cruisers of any boat in her class. Her beamy 10' 10" hull provides for a spacious cabin that is perfectly laid out for cruising. Her heavy ballasted shoal draft keel and tall-rig design enable her to perform with excellent sailing characteristics in a wide variety of wind conditions. She is a deck-stepped masthead sloop with single upper shrouds and spreaders, double lower shrouds, split adjustable backstay, with an rigid boom vang, Harken furling head sail, and a custom balanced rudder for added performance. Her cockpit is equipped with two primary two speed Lewmar 40 winches and a Lewmar single speed winch at the foot of the mast. Her pedestal steering and large wrap around cockpit seating offers plenty of room for captain and crew while maintaining easy access to winches, clutches, and lines. Below deck her roomy forward v-berth offers ample room for two adults, aft of the main cabin and to port is her head with standup shower and a large hanging lock to starboard. Further aft she has a large L-shaped dinette with starboard settee and well appointed galley. The convenient navigators station to starboard offers a great place to plot your course and plan your next adventure! Her tall-rig, custom balanced rudder, and stiff sailing characteristics make this Catalina 30 an absolute pleasure to sail. Day sails, week long cruises, and the occasional club race can all be enjoyed in this beautiful sailboat. Contact the listing broker today for more details! *She can be seen by appoint by contacting the listing broker today. Her owner is motivated and will consider all reasonable offers. You may also make an Internet offer contingent to your personal inspection and contingencies. Call or email today to arrange for a viewing or to submit an offer. We look forward to hearing from you. Additional Specs, Equipment and Information: Specs Builder: Catalina Designer: Frank Butler Flag of Registry: United States Keel: Fin Dimensions LOA: 29 ft 11 in Beam: 10 ft 10 in Maximum Draft: 4 ft 4 in Dry Weight: 10200 lbs Engines Total Power: 30 HP Engine 1: Engine Brand: Atomic Engine Model: 4 Engine/Fuel Type: Gas/Petrol Propeller: 3 blade propeller Engine Power: 30 HP Tanks Fresh Water Tanks: (15 Gallons) Fuel Tanks: (18 Gallons) Holding Tanks: (18 Gallons) Accommodations Number of double berths: 2 Number of cabins: 1 Number of heads: 1 Electronics Plotter GPS Compass Radio VHF CD player Rigging Steering wheel Inside Equipment Electric bilge pump Hot water Electric head Outside Equipment/Extras Swimming ladder ENDEAVOUR 33 SAILBOAT 1984 Rome, New York Classic, fast shoal draft cruiser with rich teak interior, AC and heat, and lots of extras. Spacious salon. If you are in the market for your first family sailboat or looking for a vessel to explore the coastal US, then you need to see this sturdy 1984 Endeavour sailboat. Traditional layout, comfortable and ready to explore. Good setup for the solo sailor. She would also make a very nice live aboard! Current yard rent paid until October 2014. Family illness forces sale. SPECIFICATIONS LOA: 32' 7" LWL: 27' 6" Beam: 11' 6" Draft: 4' 6" Displ.: 11,350 lbs. Ballast: 4,600 lbs. enclosed lead Mast Height above DWL: 48' 9" Rigging: Masthead Sloop Sail Area: 539.5 sq. ft. Main Sail Area: 228.15 sq. ft. Fore Sail Area: (100%) 310.5 sq. ft. SA/D: 17.09 B/D: 40.50 % D/L: 244 Hull Speed: 7.3 knots PHRF - Northeast: 156 Designer: Bruce Kelley Fuel Capacity: 36 gallons Fresh Water Capacity: Approx. 56 gallons Holding Tank: 12.5 gallonsACCOMMODATIONS Spacious Saloon with beautiful solid teak doors and cabinetry throughout. Traditional layout in good condition. V-Berth forward. Salon features L-shaped port settee (converts to double) with a fold away table and starboard bench settee. Single quarter berth & navigation table to port. Galley to starboard. · Nav. Station: Flip Top chart table at forward edge of Quarter berth, three drawers, Rolled chart storage · Head: Located aft of the master to port with vanity, holding tank, head, sun shower, bulkhead mirror, three lockers, drawer, fiddled shelf storage and screened port · Teak bulkhead mounted table with hinged extension and bookshelf/cabinet behind. · Blue upholstered settees/berths in good shape · Generous lighting throughout. TV/FM coaxial cable wiring at shelf over hanging locker · Berths: 6 · Headroom: 6' 2" ENGINE & MECHANICAL · Yanmar 3GM30F Diesel, fresh water cooled, professionally and regularly maintained. · Engine hours: 1,625. · Racor fuel filter · Dripless stuffing box · 3-blade bronze prop, serviced · 36 gallon, welded aluminum fuel oil tank HULL & DECK · Solid KlegeCell foam core decks (no balsa to rot), no soft spots anywhere. No hull blisters. · Skeg mounted rudder for directional stability and strength · Anchor roller at bow · Bruce anchor w/ chain, 200’ 5/8” rode in deep bow locker, excellent condition · Secondary Danforth anchor with chain & rode · Teak hand rails · Anodized aluminum toe rails · Propane deck locker, stbd., with aluminum tank, manual & electric shut-off · West Marine propane kettle grill and canvas cover-like new · Outboard motor mount · Custom foam cockpit cushions · S/S swim ladder · Boarding gates P & S · Fenders & dock lines · Cockpit Speakers · Companionway teak boards, refinished, stow in stbd. lazarette storage pockets. · Companionway swing doors, removable (need repair HELM · Edson pedestal w/38" SS destroyer wheel with 2 instrument pods · 5” Danforth compass in SS hood · Teak folding cockpit table · Removable Edson teak drink caddy SAFETY · Type III PFD's · LifeSling · CO Monitor · Fire Extinguishers · Flare kit · 12V Bilge Pump · Manual bilge pump · First Aid Kit SALON · Spacious interior layout with large fold-out table (shelves behind) · Abundant drawer and locker storage throughout. · 10 opening ports & two large overhead hatches · Teak & holly sole in good condition · Several 12v lighting fixtures · 12 volt fan · 1 Wood framed companionway screen · 1 Wood framed hatch screen GALLEY · SS Galley Maid propane stove and oven · Large icebox with shelves · Adler Barbour 12V refrigeration · SS Sink with H/C pressure water · Microwave oven · Flo-Jet 12 Volt electric water pump, demand type with an accumulator tank. · Whale foot operated water pump in the galley (needs mounting). · Beautiful solid teak stove-top/cutting board with green Silestone insert, with storage slot · Built-in plate and utensil storage · Wine glass rack · Cookware and tableware V-BERTH · V-berth 6'6" · 12 V fan & Solar powered vent fan in hatch · 1 Wood framed Hatch screen · 2 drawers, 2 side shelves & cabinet HEAD · Enclosed head with shower & sump pump · SS sink with hot & cold pressure water · Teak cabinets and storage · Holding tank monitor · Holding Tank: 12.5 gallons with Y-valve and pump-out ELECTRONICS · Autohelm with hand-held remote · West Marine VHF580 Radio · Depth Sounder · Knot meter · Aiwa 40 watt Stereo FM/AM/Aux input with 2 interior KLH speakers and 2 cockpit speakers · Mast-mounted TV-FM antenna · Mast-top VHF antenna ELECTRICAL · 12,000 BTU CruisAir Air conditioning / heating · Breaker Panel: 12 volt DC; 110 volt AC · 4 Batteries (2-12V, 2-6V) · Battery isolator · Xantrex 40Watt multistage battery charger · 110 volt 30A Ship-to-shore cable - 50 ft. · Seaward SS water heater, 6 gallon, 115 VAC/ heat exchanger. · 2 Mast-mounted P&S deck lights · Chart table gooseneck light - red · Brinkman Q-Beam 12V Spotlight, 400,000 CP CANVAS · Two-part full-deck awning/sun-shade (a $1,400 item) · Bimini on SS frame · Helm cover · Sail Cover · Winch covers · SS dodger frame-no canvas STANDING RIGGING · Hood roller furling on head stay · SS wire standing rigging & chain plates · Four (4) each port & stbd. shrouds · Keel-stepped aluminum spar-Exc. Cond. RUNNING RIGGING · Two (2) Lewmar No. 43 two speed self-tailing primary winches w/covers. · Two (2) Lewmar No. 8 single speed mast mount halyard winches. · 2 winch handles · Harken 4:1 ball-bearing mid-boom mainsheet traveler, cabin mounted · Hardware in place / sail cover designed for lazy-jack system. Needs lines. · Genoa tracks with twin-sheet Schaeffer blocks, port and stbd. · Dacron braid sheets · Dacron braid halyards, internal & external, outhaul & topping lift · Aft turning (cheek) blocks port & stbd. SAILS · Footless main sail - new and unused · Original main sail · Genoa head sail - roller furling with UV stripe FRESH WATER TANKS · Polypropylene tank mounted below the stbd. settee, 36 gallons · Polypropylene tank located under port side aft quarter berth, est. 20 gallons, w/ separate deck fillSPARES / EXTRAS / OTHER · Includes 5 Hostar stackable jack stands for off-season layup ($1,000 value) · 4 – 10”x10”x2’ Hickory staging blocks · New Beckson port screens · Tool set in drawer · Hatch WindScoop for ventilation · Stern flagstaff & flag · All manuals, incl. Yanmar · 115VAC Vacuum cleaner · New extra odor-resistant hose for sanitary plumbing · Deck brush, cabin brush and dust pan · Boat hook · Custom compact winter cover scaffolding-ready for tarp (shown in photos) · V-belts, engine hoses, hardware, etc. RECENT UPGRADES INCLUDE · Brand new main sail - never used · Epoxy hull re-faring · Cushions covers removed, cleaned & repaired · Compass serviced · Holding tank seal maintenance, cleanout and sanitizing · New shaft zinc · Bottom paint (9/2014) · Hull polish & wax (9/2014) Work Needed: Woodwork around forward port lights in main salon needs to be repaired/replaced. Bright work: hand rails, cockpit table and taffrailNew price reflects work needed on rudder. Recent repair did not work to seal it and there is water inside. SS rudder post is good and rudder seems solid, is probably serviceable but may ultimately need better repair or replacement. Price: US $ 19,500Located in Rome, NY on the Erie Canal (accessible to Lake Champlain, the Atlantic Ocean or the Great Lakes). This vessel is sold AS IS, WHERE IS.Not included / Negotiable: 8.5' Zodiac/West Marine dinghy, RU260, with oars, pump, bag, repair kit, plus 3.3 hp Mercury outboard - excellent. $950New-in-box Lewmar 1000 Pro-Series 12V Windlass, Stainless Steel. $700Pair (2) of new Lewmar Ocean Series 16CST Self-Tailing Winches, Chromed Bronze. $950 Call: 315-733-7305 (H) Text: 315-368-4939 (C) Email: [email protected] Endeavour 33: http://www.endeavourowners.com/boats/e33/e33brochure.pdf http://sailboatdata.com/viewrecord.asp?class_id=1878 http://sailboatdata.com/view_builder.asp?builder_id=27 http://sailboatdata.com/view_designer.asp?designer_id=162 Zodiac/WM RU-260 Inflatable “Roll-Up” Dinghy: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z0FSSffq5zM http://www.inriodulce.com/lostandfound/RU260.html Mercury 3.3 hp Outboard: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MLY-tuSCkK4 http://www.mercury-marine.eu/mercury/en/Products/Products.aspx?Model=TwoStroke%203.3 Lewmar Winch 16CST: http://lewmar.com/products.asp?id=8150&lid=25361 Classic, fast shoal draft cruiser with rich teak interior, AC and heat, and lots of extras. Spacious salon. If you are in the market for your first family sailboat or looking for a vessel to explore the coastal US, then you need to see this sturdy 1984 Endeavour sailboat. Traditional layout, comfortable and ready to explore. Good setup for the solo sailor. She would also make a very nice live aboard! Current yard rent paid until October 2014. Family illness forces sale. SPECIFICATIONS LOA: 32' 7" LWL: 27' 6" Beam: 11' 6" Draft: 4' 6" Displ.: 11,350 lbs. Ballast: 4,600 lbs. enclosed lead Mast Height above DWL: 48' 9" Rigging: Masthead Sloop Sail Area: 539.5 sq. ft. Main Sail Area: 228.15 sq. ft. Fore Sail Area: (100%) 310.5 sq. ft. SA/D: 17.09 B/D: 40.50 % D/L: 244 Hull Speed: 7.3 knots PHRF - Northeast: 156 Designer: Bruce Kelley Fuel Capacity: 36 gallons Fresh Water Capacity: Approx. 56 gallons Holding Tank: 12.5 gallonsACCOMMODATIONS Spacious Saloon with beautiful solid teak doors and cabinetry throughout. Traditional layout in good condition. V-Berth forward. Salon features L-shaped port settee (converts to double) with a fold away table and starboard bench settee. Single quarter berth & navigation table to port. Galley to starboard. · Nav. Station: Flip Top chart table at forward edge of Quarter berth, three drawers, Rolled chart storage · Head: Located aft of the master to port with vanity, holding tank, head, sun shower, bulkhead mirror, three lockers, drawer, fiddled shelf storage and screened port · Teak bulkhead mounted table with hinged extension and bookshelf/cabinet behind. · Blue upholstered settees/berths in good shape · Generous lighting throughout. TV/FM coaxial cable wiring at shelf over hanging locker · Berths: 6 · Headroom: 6' 2" ENGINE & MECHANICAL · Yanmar 3GM30F Diesel, fresh water cooled, professionally and regularly maintained. · Engine hours: 1,625. · Racor fuel filter · Dripless stuffing box · 3-blade bronze prop, serviced · 36 gallon, welded aluminum fuel oil tank HULL & DECK · Solid KlegeCell foam core decks (no balsa to rot), no soft spots anywhere. No hull blisters. · Skeg mounted rudder for directional stability and strength · Anchor roller at bow · Bruce anchor w/ chain, 200’ 5/8” rode in deep bow locker, excellent condition · Secondary Danforth anchor with chain & rode · Teak hand rails · Anodized aluminum toe rails · Propane deck locker, stbd., with aluminum tank, manual & electric shut-off · West Marine propane kettle grill and canvas cover-like new · Outboard motor mount · Custom foam cockpit cushions · S/S swim ladder · Boarding gates P & S · Fenders & dock lines · Cockpit Speakers · Companionway teak boards, refinished, stow in stbd. lazarette storage pockets. · Companionway swing doors, removable (need repair HELM · Edson pedestal w/38" SS destroyer wheel with 2 instrument pods · 5” Danforth compass in SS hood · Teak folding cockpit table · Removable Edson teak drink caddy SAFETY · Type III PFD's · LifeSling · CO Monitor · Fire Extinguishers · Flare kit · 12V Bilge Pump · Manual bilge pump · First Aid Kit SALON · Spacious interior layout with large fold-out table (shelves behind) · Abundant drawer and locker storage throughout. · 10 opening ports & two large overhead hatches · Teak & holly sole in good condition · Several 12v lighting fixtures · 12 volt fan · 1 Wood framed companionway screen · 1 Wood framed hatch screen GALLEY · SS Galley Maid propane stove and oven · Large icebox with shelves · Adler Barbour 12V refrigeration · SS Sink with H/C pressure water · Microwave oven · Flo-Jet 12 Volt electric water pump, demand type with an accumulator tank. · Whale foot operated water pump in the galley (needs mounting). · Beautiful solid teak stove-top/cutting board with green Silestone insert, with storage slot · Built-in plate and utensil storage · Wine glass rack · Cookware and tableware V-BERTH · V-berth 6'6" · 12 V fan & Solar powered vent fan in hatch · 1 Wood framed Hatch screen · 2 drawers, 2 side shelves & cabinet HEAD · Enclosed head with shower & sump pump · SS sink with hot & cold pressure water · Teak cabinets and storage · Holding tank monitor · Holding Tank: 12.5 gallons with Y-valve and pump-out ELECTRONICS · Autohelm with hand-held remote · West Marine VHF580 Radio · Depth Sounder · Knot meter · Aiwa 40 watt Stereo FM/AM/Aux input with 2 interior KLH speakers and 2 cockpit speakers · Mast-mounted TV-FM antenna · Mast-top VHF antenna ELECTRICAL · 12,000 BTU CruisAir Air conditioning / heating · Breaker Panel: 12 volt DC; 110 volt AC · 4 Batteries (2-12V, 2-6V) · Battery isolator · Xantrex 40Watt multistage battery charger · 110 volt 30A Ship-to-shore cable - 50 ft. · Seaward SS water heater, 6 gallon, 115 VAC/ heat exchanger. · 2 Mast-mounted P&S deck lights · Chart table gooseneck light - red · Brinkman Q-Beam 12V Spotlight, 400,000 CP CANVAS · Two-part full-deck awning/sun-shade (a $1,400 item) · Bimini on SS frame · Helm cover · Sail Cover · Winch covers · SS dodger frame-no canvas STANDING RIGGING · Hood roller furling on head stay · SS wire standing rigging & chain plates · Four (4) each port & stbd. shrouds · Keel-stepped aluminum spar-Exc. Cond. RUNNING RIGGING · Two (2) Lewmar No. 43 two speed self-tailing primary winches w/covers. · Two (2) Lewmar No. 8 single speed mast mount halyard winches. · 2 winch handles · Harken 4:1 ball-bearing mid-boom mainsheet traveler, cabin mounted · Hardware in place / sail cover designed for lazy-jack system. Needs lines. · Genoa tracks with twin-sheet Schaeffer blocks, port and stbd. · Dacron braid sheets · Dacron braid halyards, internal & external, outhaul & topping lift · Aft turning (cheek) blocks port & stbd. SAILS · Footless main sail - new and unused · Original main sail · Genoa head sail - roller furling with UV stripe FRESH WATER TANKS · Polypropylene tank mounted below the stbd. settee, 36 gallons · Polypropylene tank located under port side aft quarter berth, est. 20 gallons, w/ separate deck fillSPARES / EXTRAS / OTHER · Includes 5 Hostar stackable jack stands for off-season layup ($1,000 value) · 4 – 10”x10”x2’ Hickory staging blocks · New Beckson port screens · Tool set in drawer · Hatch WindScoop for ventilation · Stern flagstaff & flag · All manuals, incl. Yanmar · 115VAC Vacuum cleaner · New extra odor-resistant hose for sanitary plumbing · Deck brush, cabin brush and dust pan · Boat hook · Custom compact winter cover scaffolding-ready for tarp (shown in photos) · V-belts, engine hoses, hardware, etc. RECENT UPGRADES INCLUDE · Brand new main sail - never used · Epoxy hull re-faring · Cushions covers removed, cleaned & repaired · Compass serviced · Holding tank seal maintenance, cleanout and sanitizing · New shaft zinc · Bottom paint (9/2014) · Hull polish & wax (9/2014) Work Needed: Woodwork around forward port lights in main salon needs to be repaired/replaced. Bright work: hand rails, cockpit table and taffrail.Price: US $ 26,500Located in Rome, NY on the Erie Canal (accessible to Lake Champlain, the Atlantic Ocean or the Great Lakes). This vessel is sold AS IS, WHERE IS.Not included / Negotiable: 8.5' Zodiac/West Marine dinghy, RU260, with oars, pump, bag, repair kit, plus 3.3 hp Mercury outboard - excellent. $1,200New-in-box Lewmar 1000 Pro-Series 12V Windlass, Stainless Steel. $700Pair (2) of new Lewmar Ocean Series 16CST Self-Tailing Winches, Chromed Bronze. $950 Call: 315-733-7305 (H) Text: 315-368-4939 (C) Email: [email protected] Endeavour 33: http://www.endeavourowners.com/boats/e33/e33brochure.pdf http://sailboatdata.com/viewrecord.asp?class_id=1878 http://sailboatdata.com/view_builder.asp?builder_id=27 http://sailboatdata.com/view_designer.asp?designer_id=162 Zodiac/WM RU-260 Inflatable “Roll-Up” Dinghy: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z0FSSffq5zM http://www.inriodulce.com/lostandfound/RU260.html Mercury 3.3 hp Outboard: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MLY-tuSCkK4 http://www.mercury-marine.eu/mercury/en/Products/Products.aspx?Model=TwoStroke%203.3 Lewmar Winch 16CST: http://lewmar.com/products.asp?id=8150&lid=25361 42' Pearson 424 Sailboat Cocoa, Florida For more details visit: http://www.BoatsFSBO.com/98104 Please contact boat owner Robin at 210-627-5858.>>> Basic Decription: 2013 Survey Available Upon Request. "Acadia" is her name. Her cockpit is generous with plenty of storage. A mid- cabin companionway allows easy access when others are asleep in the forward and aft cabins. A large V-berth has a vanity, storage shelves port and starboard with great storage and a hanging locker. The main cabin contains a centerline folding table with port and starboard settees. Storage is available above the settees and behind seat backs. The port side galley is U-shaped with refrigeratorfreezer, propane stoveoven deep double sinks and large dry storage areas above and below. The head has a full shower and a laundry hamper built into the vanity. The aft cabin has storage forward, outboard, aft and beneath the double berth. The navigation station has chart storage beneath the lift up top, a hanging locker, and swing out seating. 2013 Survey Available Upon Request.>> Deck • NEW 2014 Bimini • Dodger with connection insert • Double life lines • Leather covered wheel • Richie Globemaster compass at helm • Closed cell foam cockpit cushions • 2 Rail seats • Cockpit table teak • Teak rub rail w stainless steel striker • 4 Track mounted mid ship cleats • 4 10 in fenders • 6 Type II life preservers with bag • Type IV life preserver • Swim platform and stern mounted ladder • Covers for sails, helm, outboard, winches and teak hand rails • Bowsprit with double rollers • 45 CQR and 150’ BBB chain • 35 Danforth 25’chain and 120’ rode • Seawolf electric windlass wfoot switch • Tohatsu 3.5 hp 4 stroke outboard>> • 10 Beckson opening ports • 4 Bomar opening hatches • Screens for all hatches, ports and companionways Galley • Double stainless steel sink . 3 burner propane stoveoven • 2 6 lb propane tanks wOPD and remote shutoff • 12v Refrigeratorfreezer water cooled • Fresh water and salt water foot pumps • Rail mounted propane grill Electronics • NEW 2013 VHF– Standard Horizon AIS GX2150 • NEW 2014 Handheld VHF – ICOM IC M73 • Chartplotter – Raymarine E120 2009 • EPIRB 2009 • 4kw radar 2009 • ST70 DF KM AWI 2009 • DSM Digital sounder and transducer 2009 Electrical • NEW Batteries 2014 – 2 House and 1 Starter • 16,000 BTU Crusair reverse cycle heatAC system • 2 12v forced air kerosene heaters • 2 130w Solar panels • Kiss Wing generator • 4 Cabin speakers Panasonic • 2 Cockpit speakers Bose • Xantrex XM 1900 Inverter • True Charge 40 amp charger • Xantrex Link 20 • Alternator • Battery combiner • 30 and 50 AMP Shore Power Cords • Quicksilver galvanic isolator>> Sails and Rigging • North Fully battened main with 2 reef points and jiffy reefing • North 135 Genoa • Self tending staysail • Running backstays • Harkin roller furling • Mast mounted whisker pole • Spinnakerspare halyard • Windex 15 at masthead • Tri radial spinnaker wsock • Lewmar, main 2 speed winches • Lewmar secondary winches • Mast steps – all the way up • All new standing rigging– 2009>> New/Extra Stuff • 12v Oil change pump • Navpods • Sirius XM radio receiver • Navionics cards for east coast, Bahamas and Caribbean • NEW Sony radioCDBluetooth 2014 • NEW 25 psi water pump 2014 • NEW Fresh water lines 2013 • NEW Head hoses 2014 • NEW Refrigerator module and pump 2014 • Titan 10’5” RIB inflatable dinghy • Transmission rebuilt 2010 • 12v Television • Numerous spare parts • Equipment manuals 48 foot Sailboat, Ta Chaio Ketch. Make and offer! MA NEW PICS Milford, Massachusetts Interior upgrade in 2007; 3 cabin arrangement and large U-shaped galley; private master cabin with centerline queen berth and private head; private v-berth with hanging locker and head; teak interior and cabin sole; louvered doors on lockers; clean and bright overhead; two showers and 3 hanging lockers; dressers for folded clothes storage. New Helm, 3 winches rebuilt, new exterior chainplate, all running rigging replaced, all teak stripped and refinished, new bilge pump, new hot water heater, new vhf and antennanew engine lift pump, water pump, raw water pump, belts and alternator. Many other new items, repairs and repalcements, recent hull survey completed in May 2012.Very safe and comfortable sailboat. Easily sleeps 5 and is legally registered to have charters for up to six persons. Gusto" Is an incredibly well founded safe and comfortable vessel. She has made trips from Boston to Central America and back several times. She is a full keel vessel that offers a high degree of stability and comfort in any seas The below is my last survey May 30, 2012 Yacht Survey and Condition Report At the request of Mr. Peter M Licnikas the undersigned surveyor conducted a condition and valuation survey of the yacht “GUST-O” a 1978 48 ft Mermaid Ketch sailboat as it lay on jack stands at Yankee Landing Marina Merrimac St, Newburyport, Ma 01951. Name: GUST-O Year: 1978 Builder: Pali Shiang Taipei Hsien, Taiwan Model: Mermaid 42 Ketch Documented: 624951 Hull ID: TAC420251278 Dimensions: LOA 48' LOD 42' Beam 12’2” Draft 6’3” Displacement: 14 net tons Type: Sail Intended Use: Pleasure Hull Graphics and Color: White hull, green bottom Estimated present Value: $71,200.00 Estimated replacement value $245.000.00 Scope of Survey: The purpose of this survey was to estimate the current market value and marine risk evaluation. The survey of this vessel is based solely on careful visual and non-destructive inspection of all accessible portions of its structure and available equipment. Complete inspection can only be made by removal of soles, decking, headliners, ceiling or hull lining, tanks, and joiner work. Complete inspection of machinery, auxiliaries, piping, tanks, systems, electrical wiring, electrical and electronic equipment can only be made by continued operation or by disassembly. This would be damaging in nature and prohibitively time consuming, and therefore was not done. This vessel was surveyed while in lay up at Yankee Landing Marina, Merrimac St. Newburyport, Ma 01951. I visually inspected all sections of the vessel and its equipment detailed in this report. General Description: This hull is a reinforced fiberglass molding hand laid up using alternate layers of mat and woven roven with polyester resin. It is stiffened with web floors, bulkheads and joinery flanges. The hull design incorporates a molded lead filled keel and rudder for ballast. The hull is heavily built and is rigged as a Ketch designed for sail with a 45’ main mast, and 25’ mizzen mast. Bottom: Underwater surfaces were smooth and fair with no signs of damage or recent groundings. The bottom paint was in fair condition. I sounded the entire hull with a phenolic hammer and found no voids, blisters or delamination. I also placed an Electro-physics moisture meter on the hull and found it to be in the acceptable dry range with readings of 15 and less. Through hull fittings were all bronze and appeared original and in good condition, however none were removed for inspection. I observed several through hull fittings that were plugged or partially blocked by barnacles and growth. I recommend the fittings be cored out. The keel is lead filled for ballast rated 9400lbs. The propeller shaft is a 1” in diameter stainless steel supported with a rubber stern bearing with an external housing, all in good condition. I placed a target on the shaft and rotated it. The shaft tracked true within visual tolerances. The rudder is supported at the top with a 1.5” bronze shaft. The shaft and bearings turned smoothly with no signs of wear. Boot top up was white epoxy paint. The paint was in overall good condition with only minor scuffs. I observed one deep scratch on the starboard side that I recommend be repaired to prevent moisture intrusion into the underlying fiberglass. Topsides: Topside teak wood has been removed and replaced with fiberglass with non skid. The topsides were in good condition solid with no signs of moisture or rot. Cabin ventilation is through four Lexan covered 24”X24” teak hatches and four brass 6” air scoops. The life rail was rubber coated stainless steel cable with stainless steel stanchions. All stanchions were well secured and solid. All cleats were stainless and wood in good condition well bedded and solid. The rub rail is teak in good condition. Tanks: The two fuel tanks were rectangle in shape located under the cabin sole. The tanks were aluminum and well secured with proper fill and vents and rated at a total of 88 gallons. Water tanks were rectangle in shape and located under the cockpit sole. The tanks were well secured and fitted with proper vents and fill. The tanks were rated at 110 gallons. Spars & Rigging: Masts and booms are constructed of wood and appeared straight and in good condition. Both masts were rigged with no stretch stainless steel cable and turnbuckles. All rigging was in good condition well secured to the hull and properly tightened. The masts were in need of new paint. Hull Interior: Below decks I removed loose floorboards, opened lockers, and removed drawers for the best inspection of the hull interior and bilge area. I found all bulkheads to be secure with no signs of stress or damage, and the bilges to be in need of a minor cleaning. The interior was finished in custom teak in good condition, and consisted of a V berth forward with full head and shower. To the rear was a salon area consisting of a bench seat on the starboard side and a dinette on the port side. To the rear of the dinette was a galley consisting of a 4 burner natural gas stove with oven, ice box, and double stainless steel sink. The starboard side contained a large chart table with electrical panel. To the rear was a second full head on the starboard side and large master stateroom with queen size bunk. Bilges where sited were generally clean. Bilge pumping was with one super gulper manual pump in the galley. Along with a 12v rule 1500 main pump, and a rule 1000 backup. Steering on board is a pedestal center post with a 3’6” wheel turning a Sea Star hydraulic system rated at 1000 psi. Electrical: The vessels electrical supply is both 120ac powered by a shore power cord only, and 12v. The shore power only powers several outlets. All AC outlets were GFI protected except the outlet near the chart table. I recommend that outlet be changed to a GFI outlet in accordance with ABYC recommended practices. The 12v system not powered up at this time. The 12v wiring was well run, secured, and appropriately sized with a breaker panel and battery selector switch mounted above the chart table in accordance with ABYC recommended practices. The 12 v system was powered with three 800 amp combination starting/house batteries and one 1200 amp and 1000 amp dedicated house batteries. All batteries were in acid proof boxes and well secured located under the aft bunk. Fire Protection: Fire extinguishers consisted of four BC size I. Propulsion Machinery: The yacht power is from a 1978 Perkins 4108 diesel rated at 80 hp. The engine has a 60 amp alternator for charging the starting and house batteries. Engine compartment ventilation was through two 3” intake and exhaust. Engine mounts bolt to steel I beam beds with no apparent signs of movement. Fuel lines are copper hose in good condition. Engine seawater intake is through a bronze ball valve with sea strainer. Engine exhaust is direct to the transom through rubber hose. Fuel filtering is with a Racor filter/water separator in good working order. Lube oil was clean and filled to the proper level. Engine was not running at this time due to winter layup. Engine controls were mounted in the rear cockpit with a single throttle/shift lever with push pull cables. The cables functioned smoothly and were in good working order. THERE IS NO WARRANTY GIVEN OR IMPLIED FOR THE FUTURE USE OR LIFE OF THE ENGINE DESCRIBED HEREIN. Ground Tackle: Ground tackle on board consists of a 40 lb plow type anchor with a good lead of chain and of 5/8” nylon anchor rode. Sail Inventory: 1 mizzen sail 1 mainsail 1 130 jenoa Electronic & Navigation Equipment: Garmin 3210 Plotter/sonar/weather Standard Horizon digital depth sounder Cobra Marine VHF radio Sony Am/Fm/Cassette stereo 1 Ritchie compass Safety Gear: 4 12 gauge Arial flares 8 Type I adult life vests 1 Type V throw ring 3 Type III adult life vests Horn/bell/whistle Conclusion: Overall this vessel appeared very well maintained and in good condition for its age and class. As seen, this vessel would be a considered a suitable marine risk for its intended use of inland, bay, and near costal operation provided all (*) recommendations are complied with, and all U.S. Coast Guard safety equipment is properly fitted. The estimated value was based on the average selling price of vessels of this size, type, construction, condition, and age, with all equipment and accessories observed aboard. This value is based on personal knowledge and experience with the present sales market, along with listings on the internet, references, resources, and publications available to this surveyor, and is represented as our best opinion with available information. This survey has been prepared and submitted in good faith. It is understood and agreed that the services rendered by Capt. Craig Poirier Master marine surveyor as the attending surveyor, were performed to the best of our ability. Any reports furnished either oral or in writing, are accepted as our opinion and best judgment. They are not in any way intended as a representation or warranty as to the condition of the vessel or any of its parts. It is further understood and agreed that the attending surveyors of record will not be responsible for any loss or damage direct or consequential arising out of the condition of the vessel, or by any error or omission on our behalf as surveyors. This document is for the sole use of the person contracting for and named in this survey. Payment and/or use of this survey report constitute acceptance of these conditions. This report is based on over 30 years of Marine experience and membership with US Surveyors Association (MMA Master Marine Surveyor), Association of Certified Marine Surveyors (CMS Certified Marine Surveyor), International Association of Marine Investigators (CMI Certified Marine Investigator), and USCG licensed 100 ton Master Mariner. Member ABYC. All surveys done to ABYC and NFPA codes. 1984 Cheoy Lee 41 Sailboat over 40k in extrs ready to sail the world Port St. Lucie, Florida Up for sale we are offering this very quality and well made Sailboat This Boat is very well equipped and outfitted with many extras Boat was rigged to be fully self sufficiant and ready to sail at a moments noticeThis boat is equipped and capable of sailing around the world If looking for a Sailboat for a world travel adventure or just some island hoping your search is over look no furtherYou will not find a more equipped vessel in the 40 foot range for sale Many upgrades and improvements in excess of 40k Most upgrades done in the past couple years The boat is equipped with a 48hp kubota diesel engine very low hoursDiesel kubota 3 kw generator new low hoursWater maker to make fresh water at sea New dodger and canvas enclosure with screens as well Fresh bottom this past year boat was hauled stripped and sealed with new paint zero blisters foundAll new deck windows boat is water tightAll decks are solid no soft spots noted any where This boat is equipped with many sails for all conditions and situations all in great to like new conditionThe rigging is perfect and all is in like new condition This is a very large and roomy boat that will accomidate many guest and will sleep 8 comfortablyFull large galley with stove Ice box cold plate sink and moreThe boat is equipped with large forward state room and lots of storageThere is a rear side aft cabin that will sleep two as well Both setee's pull out on each side to make full size beds sleep 2 more each sideThis boat is very roomy and would be a great live aboard or island hoper great to entertain The boat has to many extras to list and it would be very boring to readPictures speak 1000 words and i have enclosed 100s of pictures for your viewingBoat can be viewed by serious buyers by appointment Seller is motivated and would like offers please look at pictures do your research and submit offer Boat is Coast Gaurd documented vessel and is free and clear There is no financing available from seller please have funds in hand Please any questions feel free to ask we will answer all we can Columbia 8.7 Sailboat ready to sail - recent refit Manchester, Connecticut Make Columbia Length 29.0 0 0 1 82 469 AAA Allied Group Inc. 3 1 550 14.0 Normal 0 false false false EN-US JA X-NONE 1976 Columbia 8.7 (called a Widebody - Supercruiser) This sailboat was purchased by me from the pervious owner who sailed it for 33 years. It was my first sailboat after owning powerboat most of my life. I like to restore things so we did an extensive refit with many upgrades, some of which are listed below. I also have all the documentation, manuals and full descriptions of exactly what was dome to the boat during the refit. 29 feet/10 foot beam, Universal M-18 Diesel (700 hrs estimated), Harken furling, electric head and holding tank, dripless shaft seal with new shaft & prop. All new teak wood inside, new companionway (Lexan), perch seats, new Sunbrella cushions, new dodger and sail covers, new stove, pressure water, new aluminum water tank, new port lights (lexan) Sobstad main,150% Genoa (good condition) new main and jib halyards, all interior coverings are new. AGM batteries, all new LED interior lights. This boat is completely refurbished and ready to sail. The boat is presently on the hard at still winterized at my local yacht club and was last used in the fall of 2014. It is seaworthy and is open for inspection. The hull is in good shape without blistering. The gelcoat is shiny and the deck has been refinished (see pictures). I also have an extensive overhaul picture library for anyone interested. The deck is sound with no soft spots although it is 40 years old and there is some dampness in the cored deck as well as the rudder but nothing that will prevent this boat from safe operation. Sails are original but in excellent shape and have been cared for by a local sailmaker.I'm interested in serious buyers only and the boat is for sale locally so I reserve the right to end the auction early.Thanks for looking! Please feel free to research the brand and this particular model - interesting history and well documented performance. It will not dissapoint for someone looking for a solid, entry level sailboat with a diesel engine. 1986 O'DAY 27.2' SLOOP, CABIN CRUISER, WEEKENDER, SAILBOAT Winter Park, Colorado Make O'DAY Length LOA 26.11 1986 ODAY 27.2 W/ custom dual axle trailer. This easy to sail, roomy, shoal draft family cruiser is in great shape and ready for her next adventures. Drawing only 2'11" with her wing keel, she can gunk hole where others would not dare. This boat is in excellent condition and she has a lot of gear, lots of upgrades and the boat has been well cared for. The O'Day 27 is a roomy vessel with standing headroom (6'2") in a cabin trimmed in teak. Powered with an inboard very reliable Westerbeke diesel with only 1145 hours. She has Garhauer genoa travelers and a 110 furling Jib on a Furlex furler. In 2014 she was updated with new paint job. A very large companionway and deck hatch brings the outside in and opens to a very generous salon, She is loaded with features and extras like a Edson wheel steering, bimini and full deck covers, Navico wheel autopilot, dual batteries set up with switch, Magma propane grill, , 2 burner alc. stove , s.s. sink, deep ice box with added insulation, aft 7' pilot berth, 7'salon settees with custom upholstery, a swing down bulkhead table hiding a custom dish, glassware and wine cupboard, pressurized water system, bath sink and electric head, macerator, holding tank, and too many more extras to list here. The deck stepped mast height is only 35 feet and comes with a custom raising system for trailering and storage. Lots of elbow room with her 9 foot beam. Weight 5,000 lbs. Ballast 1,930 lbs. Fresh Water 40 gals. Custom dual axle trailer. The current owner has had the boat in fresh water over twenty years. Hull: Fiberglass Speed: Cruising 5K Year: 1986 Maximum 7K Rig: Sloop rig Weight 5500 lb. 2'11" draft Wing Keel with 1870 lbs. of lead ballast Just painted hull! Stainless steel swim ladder mounted to molded swim platform Two opening cabin ports Translucent forward opening hatch Two each, bow and 2 ea. stern 7" Mooring cleats Teak Cabin top handrails Anchor locker at foredeck A couple can easily rig and sail this boat. Large gear and equipment locker in cockpit for fenders dock lines etc. MECHANICAL & ELECTRICAL: Apelco VXL 5150 VHF Radio with marine antennae and cockpit speaker 12 volt (DC) 110 volt (AC); battery selector Switch International running lights mounted on pulpits Custom made 110 & 12 volt circuit breaker panel 110/12v lighting in salon Electric bilge pump with counter Anchor 20lb. Plow with stainless anchor roller Tank minder system for fresh water and holding tank Onboard battery charge system & charge gauge New battery Shaft protector (donut style) PSS dry packing gland ENGINE: Inboard Westerbeke 10 hp. 2 cylinder FWC, 1" shaft, 2 blade prop, 1146 hours Recent low hour Hurst transmission 10 gallon aluminum fuel tank Quick Drain oil change system Racor Fuel filter System INTERIOR / MAIN SALON: Facing settees, Port Settee is 6'3, starboard in 5'6" Large quarter berth 7'6" long by 4' wide. Headroom 6'2" under companionway Custom Drop leaf bulkhead mounted table: folds to store when not in use. Custom dish, glass and wine rack cupboard hidden behind. Custom teak tool and parts cabinet Storage locker aft of port settee Cabin Curtains Kenwood cd player 6 stacker Polk audio speakers Teak cutting board, soap holder, towel rack, paper towel and toilet paper racks Brass barometer and clock Security system Brass halogen reading lights in v berth Red map light Gimbaled brass oil lamp V berth storage pouches GALLEY: Origo Stainless steel, two burner, gimbaled non pressurized alcohol stove Pressurized water pump with separate pressure tank Deep stainless steel sink 3.5 cubic foot ice box with customized added insulation Custom Teak food and dish lockers Custom storage / cutlery drawer Fresh and seawater faucets HEAD: Pressurized Water Jabsco electric Marine head with holding tank: Y valve and shore pump out fitting Storage Locker and medicine cabinet 30 gallon holding tank with macerator and diverter valves Hanging locker 25 gallon seamless water tank with deck fill SAILS & RIGGING: All sailing functions fully controllable from cockpit Furlex Jib Furling and Reefing system Model A Ullman 110 jib with Sunbrella UV Cover Ullman main large roach cut with 4 stays, 2 single line reefs and single line outhaul Custom Sunbrella mainsail cover Cruising designs Gennaker with Chute scoop and light wind pole Adjustable sliding spinnaker mount on mast Garhauer Rigid Boom Vang Adjustable boom topping lift Adjustable backstay 2 Barlow Self tailing winches Cabin top Mounted Lewmar # 15 halyard & mainsheet winch Genoa track with lead blocks Mast stepped on deck with custom hinged mast step Mast running lights Single line reef system leads to cockpit for quick reefing without going forward Mainsheet traveler on cabin top - custom Anodized aluminum mast and boom Internal Halyards COCK PIT AND STEERING: Edson Pedestal Steering System Navico wheel autopilot Si-Tex digital 4" instrumentation at the wheel in a pod. Includes wind, speed and depth Teak folding wheel table Teak drink and binoculars holder Signet depth gauge back up on bulkhead Signet bulkhead mounted compass Full custom cockpit cushions MISCELLANEOUS: CD player with cockpit and cabin speakers Cockpit Shower Outlet Dock lines & cleaning equipment & miscellaneous line Mooring pole CANVAS COVERS: Spray Dodger Winch Covers Wheel cover Mainsail Cover Cabin top Cover Custom shade cover TRAILER: Custom Built Twin Axle Trailer. Includes built in Mast raising system, sliding built in extra extension tongue for launching, front ladder, tire covers, utility box, and cables for launching Narrow Results Current search reset all. 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Quetiapine Fumarate Strength 25 mg Imprint LU Y15 Color Pink Shape Round View details. LU E62. Zolpidem Tartrate Extended-Release ... Comparing Catamarans around 40' A 40′ cat has nothing to do with a 40′ monohull, volume-wise. A 42′ cat doesn't, necessarily, have more volume than a 40′ cat. Volume comes from a number of factors. In a Cat, it's a combination of the actual, individual hull beam (not necessarily overall beam), and how space is used. Much more on this below. 40 Foot Sailboat Boats for sale Model 40 Foot. Category Cruiser Motorcycles. Length 39.6. Posted Over 1 Month. Excellent example of the famous bluewater Yorktown sloop. Has many extras and is ready to sail. Sleeps up to 8. Has over 100 gallon diesel capacity, 100+ fresh water, auto pilot, radios. Batteries and charger are new. LEOPARD 40 (2005-2009) 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. OCEANIS 40 (BENETEAU) 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. CAL 40 The rig dimensions above are from the 1963 sail plan drawing. Current class rules (2005) allow a max of: I - 46.7'. J - 15.3'. P - 40.1'. E - 17.55'. The accolades for this particular boat are many. Certainly one of the most influential designs and successful racing boats ever. With 160 built, it was also a commercial success for Jensen Marine. NORTH AMERICAN 40 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. catamaran gulet motorboat powerboat riverboat sailboat trimaran yacht