Ketch 40ft
Capable blue-water cruiser
- Boat REF# · 331666
- LOA · 45'11"
- Year · 1977
- Construction · Other
- Underwater profile · Full-displacement
- Berths · 6
- Engine · 1 x Diesel 56hp, Yanmar 4 cylinder (2001)
- Lying · Essex
Extra Details
| Designer | Wilf O'Kell |
|---|---|
| Builder | Hugo Walz, Brisbane |
| Lying | Essex |
| Last survey | 07/11/2020 |
Mechanical
| Engine | 1 x Diesel 56hp |
|---|---|
| Engine make and model | Yanmar 4 cylinder (2001) |
| Engine Hours |
engine1= 1647 |
| Engine Cooled | Indirect |
| Steering | Wheel |
| Drive | Shaft |
| Prop(s) | 3 bladed |
| Fuel consumption (approx) | Not Recorded |
| Cruising speed (approx) | 6 knots |
| Max speed (approx) | 7 knots |
| Engine spares |
|---|
Last engine service, in 07/2023
Last anode change, in 2022
Last antifouled, in 2023
New shaft and prop (2008)
Water cooled stern seal (PSS)
New 70-amp hour Alternator fitted to replace standard 50-amp hour, this was set to match the new Sterling voltage regulator to allow it to charge batteries to full voltage.
Current owners have had the boat totally rewired
3 x Leisure batteries, 1 x Engine, 1 x Windlass
Sterling Inverter and battery Charger
Solar controller
Generator available, for separate negotiation
Dimensions
| LOA | 45'11" |
|---|---|
| LOD | 40'0" |
| LWL | 34'8" |
| Beam | 11'10" |
| Draft Min | 5'11" |
| Draft Max | 5'11" |
| Displacement | 17,000kg (37,485.0lbs) |
| Storage | Ashore |
Rig
Ketch rigged Aluminium spars (1984) with stainless steel standing rigging (2007)
Sails
| Mainsail | - Slab () 2 Reefs |
|---|---|
| Headsail | - Furling () |
| Other sails | Staysail (2007) |
| Mizzen (2007) | |
| Mizzen staysail () | |
| Storm jib (2007) | |
| Riding sail (2007) | |
| Cruising chute () |
Main & mizzen masts, aluminium
Cutter ketch
4 x working sails
Cruising chute, unused by current owners
Electrical Systems
12 volt battery, 240 shore power voltage, 5 batteries charged by: engine, solar panels, shore power
Construction
| Construction | Other |
|---|---|
| Underwater profile | Full-displacement |
| Finish | 2 pack finish |
Hull Portland, deck and bulkheads Ferra-lite (Ferra-lite construction uses the same armature as the hull, but a resin mix instead of Portland)
'Marine Deck 2000'
2 galvanised steel fuel tanks - separately switched
2 large flexible water tanks custom made by Griffon Hovercraft in 2012, always in use
Flow jet pumps to each water tank
Stainless steel holding tank
Spare set of anodes available
Stainless Steel Bowprit new, in 2019
All manufacture's manuals and user guides are on board
Accommodation
| Total # of berths | 6 |
|---|---|
| No. of double berths | 2 |
| No. of single berths | 2 |
| Cabin(s) | 2 |
| Handbasin | 1 |
| Heads | 1 heads (Vac flush) |
Fridge 12V/240V with separate 12V/240V freezer
1x Oil filled radiator 240V
Spare porthole
2 burner gas cooker/stove
Accommodation
| Cooker/stove | |
|---|---|
| Grill | |
| Oven | |
| Sink | |
| Refrigerator | |
| Freezer | |
| Carpet | |
| Cabin heating | |
| Pressurised water system | |
| Non-Smokers |
Fridge 12V/240V with separate 12V/240V freezer
1x Oil filled radiator 240V
Spare porthole
2 burner gas cooker/stove
Deck Gear
| Sail cover | |
|---|---|
| Sprayhood | |
| Spray dodgers | |
| Sun awning | |
| All-over cover | |
| Warps | |
| Fenders | |
| Boathook | |
| Davits | |
| Swim Platform | |
| Swim Ladder | |
| Instrument Covers | |
| Passerelle |
3 halyard winches
4 sheet winches
Electric Lofrans windlass (with remote control)
3 anchors
windvane self-steering system
4hp outboard, Yamaha , Short Shaft (2000)
100m of 10mm chain
3 anchors and Bugle type
3 x sail covers
Sun awning
2 x boathooks
10 x fenders
1 x boarding ladder
Windvane self-steer (not used in this ownership)
Windlass both manual and electric
Avon rollaway, inflatable dinghy
Aluminium folding Passerelle
Nav Equipment
| Compass | |
|---|---|
| Radar | |
| VHF | |
| SSB | |
| GPS | |
| Chart plotter | |
| Autopilot | |
| Navtex | |
| Weather fax | |
| Stereo | |
| Clock | |
| Barometer | |
| Navigation lights | |
| TV | |
| DVD | |
| Echo sounder | |
| Radar Reflector |
DVD and CD player, with speakers (Bowers & Wilkins)
1x handheld VHF
Raymarine autopilot, with chain drive to shaft, can be linked to GPS system if desired
EchoPilot depth
Raymarine Hybrid touch Chartplotter, new in 2019
Nav6 Navtex
JRC Radar 1000 MkII
Lowrance Chartplotter
IC-M421 VHF (DSC)
ICOM handheld VHF
Weatherman Radio telex
Safety Equipment
| LPG Detector | |
|---|---|
| Liferaft | |
| Life jackets | |
| Life buoys | |
| Searchlight | |
| Safety harnesses | |
| Horn | |
| EPIRB 406MHz | |
| Boarding ladder | |
| Emergency steering |
2 bilge pumps (1 manual / 1 Electric)
4 person Liferaft last serviced in 2018, requires servicing
Flares
EPIRB recently serviced
Fire extinguishers
Fire blanket
Broker's Comments
We are pleased to be presenting this 40ft blue-water, cruising Cutter Ketch.
This Ketch was built professionally, in Australia, and was designed for 'round the world cruising' to provide comfort at sea and whilst in harbour. Listening to the history, this yacht has proven her sailing capabilities and with just 3 owners from new. Please see some comments below, from the current owners:
"A rare opportunity to acquire an ocean going/liveaboard yacht, at a reasonable cost. Comfortable for living at sea, a boat to take you anywhere. Well tested on her journeys from where she was built, in Brisbane Austrailia. For 15 years we comfortably lived onboard in the Mediterranean, for 6-11 months of the year, including providing extended holidays to children and grandchildren. It is time for new owners to take care of her and continue to use her to her full potential"
Please also see comments provided from a Skipper, who has recently sailed her :
"I found this vessel to be very well appointed and looked after by her current owners. She was an outstanding, safe and comfortable yacht in heavy weather and a pleasure to sail. Ideal for extended cruising".
When I visited the boat I could see a well loved and looked after boat. As detailed in the listing, the current owners have invested in her, including rewiring, upgrading navigation instruments, new bow sprit, sails, recent engine and servicing and more. They have a maintenance schedule, which can be provided for a new owner and is ongoing. This is a reluctant sale and the current owners would be delighted to pass on all the details they know about their boat.
There is plenty of space on deck, with wide side decks and large working fore and aft decks, designed for offshore cruising. With a comfortable light interior, with plenty of windows and hatches. The galley is well appointed, with plenty of working space to prepare meals and lots of hidden storage. There is separate heads, with holding tank, private double aft and forward cabins, providing comfort to relax and plenty of storage and hanging space throughout. The comfortable saloon has a cosy and traditional feel. With a separate well equipped Navigation station, oodles of storage and a recent engine, provides everything required for cruising.
This boat would suit anybody looking for a capable, comfortable offshore cruiser, including blue-water sailing or as live-aboard.
If you would like any further information, or to request a personal viewing, please do contact our Boatshed Essex office and we would be pleased to help.
These boat details are subject to contract.
Note: Offers on the asking price may be considered.
Owners FAQ's
How long have you owned the boat for?
Since 2004
Why are you selling her?
Age and infirmity
Where have you sailed her?
Mediterranean, Balearic Islands and return to the UK