Sydney 40 Racing Yacht

Sydney 40 Racing Yacht - Ready to Race

General description

 With further optimisation, this Yacht has the ability to achieve an IRC Rating of 1.133

This Sydney 40  is a semi custom Race boat that has recently completed the Fast Net. This yacht is a heavily modified and tuned racing yacht based on a very fast hull. Designed at the outset as a state-of-the-art grand prix racing yacht, the result is an exciting, high-performance, versatile boat This particular boat is in very good condition and has new IRC keel(2012) and modified rudder(2013). These two additions make this boat a very competitive racer. The keel achieves max righting moment for the hull structures and makes the boat 5-10 seconds faster per mile than other Sydney 40. Recently, the rig and rigging has been completely overhauled & the mast and boom repainted. In addition a new set of sails was added at the start of 2013. She is currently lying Southampton.

Main Specifications

Stock Number :                ABS 1107

Year of Build :                  1999

IRC Rating :                      1.144

Designer :                         Murray Burns, Dovell

LOA :                                  12.50m 

Beam :           3.70 m   

Draft :                                2.70 m   

Keel Type :                       Bulb Keel

Displacement :                5293 kgs

Engine :                            1 x  Yanmar 3J2HE – 27 HP Diesel ( recently serviced @ 850 Hours )

Fuel Capacity :                 60 Ltrs

No of Berths :                  10

VHF :                                 DSC VHF

GPS :                                 Garmin GPSMAP 451

Navigation  :                    B&G  H2000, 4 20/20’s on Custom Mast Bracket & 2 FFD’s

Main Features

Construction  

The Sydney 40 was constructed by premium builder Sydney yachts as a Kevlar and Epoxy sandwich with a corecell core. She is a very strong boat built for offshore racing.

Accommodation  

The interior has been kept ‘race boat’ simple and is designed for lightweight and offshore racing comfort. The settee-backs swing up from their normal position to form rigid bottom ‘swing’ cots; very functional storage bins are built into the backside of these berths. The navigation station is incorporated into the aft portion of the engine box just behind the companionway, providing a dry and highly functional site for today’s computer-based navigation.

Sails & Spars  

The rig is a very straightforward three spreader in-line fractional configuration. This arrangement is highly refined and has proven to be very versatile over the years and virtually unbeatable

Carbon mast and boom.
Spinnaker Pole.
Main 2009 - North - Kevlar (condition:good)
Main 2013 - Elvstrom - Carbon / Technora (new)
#1 - 2013 - Elvstrom - Carbon / Technora (new)
#2 - 2013 - Elvstrom - Carbon / Technora (new)
#3 - 2009 - Hood - Kevlar (condition: good)
#4 - 2008 - North - Kevlar (condition: fair)

S2 - Hyde - 2010 excellent condition
S2 - mcwilliams 2009 fair condition

Brokers Comments

This Sydney 40 is an impressive and proven grand prix racer with a very fast hull. With recent adaptations including a new keel & rudder as well as a set of new sails & her hull has recently been sanded to 600 grit. She is highly competitive and offers an exciting & exhilarating experience for her crew. She has the added benefit of being currently MCA Cat 2 Coded allowing the ability for her to be chartered. She has an impressive sail wardrobe that were all new at the beginning of 2013 & she has recently successfully completed the Fast Net race. Outside of her racing ability, the condition of this boat can only be described as very good. Her accommodation is simple but comfortable & lightweight for racing purposes and she has the ability to accommodate upto 10 Crew.

If you are looking for a competitive race boat with a comprehensive sail wardrobe this Sydney 40 is a must for viewing. She is currently lying in Southampton & viewing can be arranged through Aspire Boat Sales.

The Company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.

The particulars detailed herein are intended to give a fair description of the vessel, but their accuracy cannot be guaranteed. These particulars are not a part of any contract or offer and are supplied on the understanding that all negotiations shall be through Aspire Boat Sales Brokerage, who are acting as Brokers for the Vendor. The Vendor is not selling in the course of a business unless otherwise stated. The prospective purchaser is strongly recommended to check the particulars and where appropriate, at his own expense, to employ qualified agents to carry out surveys, structural and / or mechanical & electrical.

Features: