| £105,000 | | |
| Status: | Available |
| Tax Status: | Including VAT |
| Location: |
dartmouth UK [View Map] |
This well-presented example has undergone significant upgrades during 2024/25, meaning the next owner benefits from a vessel that is fully prepared without the usual refit costs or downtime.
Improvements include:
New standing rigging
New Halyards
Sails inspected and reconditioned.
Old teak deck removed, new Flexiteek professionally fitted.
New autopilot, plotter and AIS fitted.
Fridge reconditioned
Gas safety certificate
Lasdrop gen2 stern seal
New propellor shaft cutlass bearings
Reconditioned, as-new propellor
| Vessel type: | motor sail yacht |
| Designer: | Sparkman & Stephens |
| Builder: | Nauticat |
| Make: | Nauticat |
| Model: | 40 |
| Constructed: | 1986 |
| Registry: | guernsey |
| No. of engines: | 1 |
| Engine model: | Ford Lehman super 90 |
| Engine power: | 90 |
| Engine hours: | 2200 |
| Fuel type: | Diesel |
| Drive type: | Shaft drive |
| Length over all: | 12m |
| Beam: | 4m |
| Hull material: | Glass Fibre |
| Keel type: | Fin Keel |
| Displacement: | 14 metric tons |
| Fuel capacity: | 750 Litres |
| Water capacity: | 750 Litres |
| Holding tank capacity: | 140 Litres |
Onboard accommodation is generous, with an aft owner's stateroom complete with en-suite facilities, a forward vee berth, and an additional double berth located in the lower lounge. There is also a forward heads compartment equipped with a shower. The interior boasts a high-quality wooden fit-out, reflecting careful craftsmanship and attention to detail.
Cabin area LED lamps for enhanced lighting and energy efficiency.
The vessel features a robust solid GRP hull and deck, designed for durability and performance. It is equipped with a cutter rig, incorporating in-mast furling for ease of sail management, alongside a furling headsail. The inner foresail is complemented by a self-tacking rail, enhancing manoeuvrability and handling. A keel-stepped mast further contributes to the vessel's stability and sailing efficiency
The original worn teak deck was removed and replaced with a professionally fitted Flexiteek deck by Nathan Bone of Plymouth in 2024.
The current owner has dedicated many hours over the past 18 months to improving and maintaining the vessel, ensuring a high standard throughout. Viewings are warmly welcomed, and a full, favourable, and recent professional survey is available upon request if you wish to visit to inspect the vessel.
Sleipner 7hp bow thruster
Eberspacher airtronic diesel accommodation heater
Simpson stern dingy davits
The fridge was inspected and gassed up in 2025, and the vessel holds a valid LPG gas safety certificate.
Upgrades to navigation and onboard systems include the installation of a new Raymarine EV-400 autopilot, Axiom 9 plus plotter with backbone enabling easy navigating upgrades in future, and AIS700 in 2025. The vessel is also fitted with Raymarine ST60+ wind and depth instruments for precise monitoring of sailing conditions.
Ford Lehman Super 90 engine, Borg Warner gearbox with 2,200 hours. Engine and gearbox serviced 75 hours ago, with tappets adjusted, seawater impeller replaced, new alternator fitted, fresh water cooler cleaned, all sea and fresh water hoses renewed, new engine and gearbox oil coolers installed.
Mechanical improvements include Lasdrop Gen2 stern seal (2024), new propellor shaft cutlass bearings (2024) and reconditioned propellor, so now shaft line is as new
New calorifier was fitted in 2024, offering heating via both 220V power and the engine fresh water.
Westerbeke 8kw generator (385 hours), FW cooler cleaned, sea water pump rebuilt.
The mast was removed for thorough inspection in 2025. New standing rigging was installed, along with a new mast boot and mast step. New halyards were also fitted at same time.
The sails received a thorough inspection, with new UV strips added and reconditioning carried out where required.
Chain plates inspected and deck seals renewed.
Riggers report is available.
Electrical upgrades included a new LED masthead lamp, LED flood lamp, updated mast cabling, and VHF cabling.
Note: Indicated location is approximate general area only.