Van De Stadt 40 EXCEPTIONAL BLUEWATER CRUISER, TURN KEY PACKAGE!

The Van De Stadt designs are renowned for their sailing performance, excellent sea keeping, and Bluewater capabilities. This Van De Stadt 40 is one of the best we have seen, presenting in exceptional condition, with no stone left unturned to make it the ultimate Bluewater cruiser. The vessel is tried and tested having circumnavigated the world with its original owners, and most recently circumnavigated Australia, New Caledonia, and spent 3 years cruising South East Asia, all double handed under the current ownership. Meticulously maintained by fastidious owners, the vessel has also benefited from the following recent major upgrades: NEW ENGINE 2011, NEW STANDING RIGGING 2017, NEW BATTERIES 2018, ALL NEW SAILS INCLUDING MAINSAIL CURRENTLY BEING BUILT, NEW ANCHOR WINCH, NEW RAYMARINE ELECTRONICS, the list just goes on. With a truely stunning Blackwood fit out, and ideal 2 cabin layout, this vessel will impress where ever it goes. Whether you are looking for a well appointed cruiser for local waters, serious circumnavigator, or something in between, this vessel does it all in safety and style!

Stepping inside, the quality of the timber work and upholstery will put many production yachts to shame. This is a vessel that has been fitted out with quality timber by a master craftsman. The warm traditional ambience also gives a luxurious feel with the modern LED lighting throughout. The accomodation is very well appointed with a large double berth forward, and large double aft, both in private cabins with excellent storage. Two additional single berths are available in the spacious saloon when required. The dinette has seating for 8 in comfort and the upholstery on the settees and mattresses presents in as new condition. Designed for serious offshore cruising, the L-shaped galley is ideal for catering at sea and features a 3 burner gas stove with oven and grill, large fridge, stainless steel sink, and excellent bench space. Opposite is a true nav station which will delight even the most discerning yachtsman, complete with computer running open CPN charts, HF and VHF Radios, and AIS. The package is complete with a generously sized enclosed bathroom with electric toilet with holding tank and hand held shower.

On deck, the cockpit is very well protected by the solid spray dodger and fibreglass Bimini. All deck gear is of the highest quality with self tailing winches, retractable stainless steel dinghy davits, A-frame with wind generator and solar panels, and the teak presents in exceptional condition. This vessel is set up to be easily managed double handed with the two furling headsails, mainsail in boom bag with lazy jacks, and reliable course master autopilot.

This vessel is powered by a NEW 2011 54HP Yanmar Diesel engine. This has been well maintained and provides easy cruising at 6 to 7 knots in all conditions.

With all systems tried and tested, so many significant upgrades, and exemplary sailing ability, this vessel truely lacks nothing. It is offered for sale as a turn key package ready for its next adventure. This is an exceptional opportunity to purchase the ultimate Bluewater cruiser and fulfil your sailing ambitions! An inspection is highly recommended. For more information please call Jo Breen on 0432031100 or John Radonic on 0459322862.

Derwent Boat Sales offers the information on this vessel including condition, in good faith as provided by the Owner/Vendor. While confident about the accuracy we cannot Guarantee or Warrant it but will assist any prospective purchaser verify this as part of the purchase process.