Electrical Equipment

• Shore Power Inlet - (2) 30 amp
• Generator - Northern Lights 6 kW 1,800 rpm 3 cylinder
• Inverter - MasterVolt 110v AC system

The primary design goal for the 40z was to create a 40 foot powerboat that would handle like a 30-footer at idle speeds in tricky docking situations. The Volvo-Penta IPS  joystick control technology makes this goal a reality. The IPS system works with twin pod drives under the hull. When conventional twin-engine controls are in neutral, command can be given to a single joystick which takes over with fingertip control. There are no thrusters. Through a unique computer program, each drive unit is independently operated in terms of direction, rpm and forward-reverse gear. This system works far more intuitively than conventional twin shaft drives or joystick/thruster operated jet drives.

Unique Features

• Side-opening doors (P&S) overcome a common problem, getting aboard or getting off when handling docklines. Furthermore, the deck of the cockpit has been designed to be the same height as a floating dock to improve ease of boarding.
• Single-level seating for as many as 15 at cocktail time or for a family picnic. Additionally, this flush deck extends from cockpit to helm.
• Roll-up side/aft curtains and fully-opening, automatic windshields to regulate airflow in the pilothouse to suit conditions.
• Large (60x78) island berth and separate shower in owner stateroom.
• One owner's cabin along with a convertible dinette option.
• The 40z can be trucked overland without penalty. Width doesn’t exceed 12 feet and height on a trailer is less than 13.5 feet.

• Twin Volvo-Penta 370 HP IPS500 diesel engines.
• Epoxy unidirectional tri-axial kevlar and S-glass hull and deck
• Joystick docking control with IPS systems.
• 36 knots top speed
• Best fuel mileage- environmentally friendly 1.1-1.5 NMPG at cruising speed

• STIDD 36" wide 500W Helm Deck Piloting Seats (2)
• Sunscreen / Privacy curtains (8) with storage bag
• Esthec Decking - Biscuit w/ white cauking in Pilothouse, Cockpit, & Cockpit Steps
• Aft cockpit Bimini with boot
• Full-width stern seat in bolstered UltraLeather with Stamoid Rain/Sun cover
• Two rod holders on coaming with single overhead holder to port

• Modified deep-­V, offshore hull design with sharp entry and moderate beam having dual lifting strakes, chine flats, 19-­degree transom deadrise carried forward 13 feet, for stability at rest, a dry ride and level acceleration.
• Hull, cove and chine stripe in Awlcraft 2000 color of choice (Downeast Red in this case) w/3 coats of clear for abrasion repair.
• ISO (CE Mark) Certified for Ocean Category A use and further engineered to meet ISO structural standards for a vessel capable of 45 knots in 21 ft. seas.
• Exceptionally strong & light composite construction. A pair of steel rollers outside the mold pre-impregnate a stitched  biaxial  E-­glass/Kevlar  material under  great pressure with Gougeon slow-­set epoxy to a 60:40 ratio (glass to epoxy ratio). Damp, compressed material is transferred to and layered into the mold with 1” Core Cell closed-­cell foam core then vacuum-­bagged to air voids prior to post-­curing at 145 F for 48 hours.

• Solid keel, stem, and transom corners backed by a structural grid using unidirectional E-­glass/epoxy GRP to minimize damage from impact.
• Reinforcing of thru-hull and hardware attachment areas with solid glass or Penske-­Board.
• Side entry doors onto cockpit sole (two - one on each side)
• Transom door to swim platform.
• Transferable 10-year osmotic blister warranty.
• Bilges painted with smooth, gloss-­white finish.
• PVC guardrail and quarter-­guard with high-polish stainless steel rub strips.
• Lewmar hull opening ports (four) in forward cabin and main saloon w/screens  & shades.

• 316L stainless steel handrails (17) on pilothouse corner posts, hardtop, cabin top, under hardtop, on aft seat backs, galley overhead, outboard on console and either side of companionway entrance.
• Hull and deck fused together as monocoque structure with methacrylate adhesive with shear strength of 3,000 lbs. per square inch and with mechanical fasteners on 8-10” centers.
• Backing plates for cleats and stanchions are epoxy G-­10 pressure-­laminated composite.
• Hardware areas reinforced with solid glass, high compression Penske Board.
• Custom Armstrong single post w/treads stainless swim ladder & grab handle.
• Molded swim platform with recessed dinghy cleats.
• Cook “Armor Flex” off-white gelcoat deck w/sand-textured non-skid. 
• High-­tech composite construction under vacuum using oven post-cured epoxy impregnated, stitched biaxial E-­glass with a 1” Alcan Airex C70 cross-linked, closed-­cell PVC foam core.
• 29” cockpit guardrail of 1.25” round stainless.
• 24” bow rail of 1.25” 316L stainless with 400,000 c.p. spotlight and 16” burgee staff mount.
• 3’x5’ National flag with teak staff and retainer pin.
• Muir anchor windlass with deck and cockpit controls Auto-launching     polished stainless Lewmar claw anchor w/250’ of rode and 25’ of stainless chain.
• Fresh water anchor and rode washer control at helm.
• Polished stainless steel bowguard
• Molded Downeast Style windshield frame &hardtop
• Convertible  pilothouse  enclosed  by  un-­zip-­and-roll-up-in-place, Strataglass  windows with Stamoid border.
• Entry panel to cockpit w/dual window/screen
• Deck drains divert dirt/soot/dew/rain into gray water system and out transom…not onto top sides.
• Custom SS multi-­directional bow chocks(2).
• Engine room access hatches (3) with scuppers, overboard drains, gaskets and lock downs. Main hatch has electric operated lift arm and manual backup.
• Utility room access hatch in pilothouse with custom Armstrong telescoping ladder.
• Varnished teak storage drawers under piloting seats. Large pilothouse settee  lockers P&S w/piston-activated lockable lids, vinyl flooring and mesh organizer bags for power cords, hoses, bikes, hard luggage, dinghy and/or golf club storage.
• Cockpit seat lockers (P&S) for dock lines, fenders, cleaning supplies and lubricants
• 36 x 16 single-leaf gloss-varnished teak table with fiddles w/pilothouse & cockpit sockets. Opens to 32”.
• Pilothouse settees w/UltraLeather covered natural latex, memory-­foam bottom cushions which convert  to  6.5' berths.
• Drink holders (6) at piloting seats and transom seat
• 8 Lewmar overhead deck hatches in forward cabin (2), head, shower, main saloon (2) and over piloting chairs(2). All with Ocean dual action shade-­screens.
• 6 Cabin trunk opening ports w/screens in forward cabin, head, shower, galley and saloon.
• Ocean Air combination screen/shades on hatches and pull shades on port lights.
• Gloss-varnished, paneled & louvered, lockable (from inside & out) sliding teak companionway door with four-section hinged cover with chart book retainer fiddle.

• 24” Edson destroyer wheel with varnished teakrim

• Triple, fully-opening windshields w/wiper & washers giving (a) exceptional ventilation in warm climates and (b) unrestricted visibility in fog or at night
• Bi-level instrument console with gray anti-glare
• Navigation station to port
• Jabsco 400,000 cp bow rail-mounted halogen spotlight
• Kahlenberg D-OA air horn w/auto fog and anchoring operation.
• Ritchie SS-20004.5 Super-sport compass.
• Raymarine e165 (Upgrade) Hybrid Touch GPS plotter with WiFi for iPad control with radar overlay and Navionics Platinum Plus XL chip.
• Raymarine depth sounder w/i70 multi-display
• Raymarine 4KW HD color radar w/dome
• Raymarine 218 VHF on overhead at helm with hinged whip antenna and RAM control.

• Raymarine Hybrid Touch e165 upgraded from standard e125
• Sirius Satellite Weather

• Custom back-lit electrical panel with 25-12v DC breakers and 12-110V AC breakers, stainless breaker guards and digital DC and AC monitors
• 110V AC system w/MasterVolt inverter/charger. Shore power system w/ two ­50' white MarinCo cords w/ Stainless GFCI duplex outlets
• Volvo-­Penta standard 125 amp alternators.
• Blue Seas battery combiners
• Galvanic isolator
• LED LIGHTS: cabin lights (4), overhead in galley (4), head (2), shower (2), saloon (4), forepeak (4), piloting console (2), and pilothouse (4) on 4 dimmers witches. Courtesy lights: (3) in cockpit and head. Engine compartment lights.
• LED navigation and anchoring lights.
• Bonded electrical system and under-water fittings
• Field-serviceable electrical system with bundled/numbered wires w/Deutsch        O-ring waterproof connectors.

• Spacious dinette table lowers with electronic control to form 40-44” wide, 78” long berth. Heavy opaque linen curtain anchors to ceiling to form private double cabin with vertical zipper entry. 5” Ultraleather-covered memory foam insert is stored in vinyl bag.
• Large hull opening ports (2) with screens, skylight hatches (2) and cabin port  lights (2) to maximize ventilation, sense of space and light.
• The companionway is designed to function like a normal stairway with a stainless grab rails and safe, sanded teak companionway w/2 steps down. Shoe locker and/or tool storage under steps.
• Headroom of 6’4” on center line.
• Clear AwlGrip gloss-finished teak & holly cabin sole with storage compartment for large plastic bins.
• Off-­white Nevamar HPL paneling with cherry trim with foam-backed vinyl headliner & satin-varnished cherry ceiling battens.
• Access door to head.
• LG Flatscreen LED TV option is mounted on angled bulkhead facing the settee.

• Corian counter-top with framed and paneled cherry cabinetry with push-button locks & drawer handles.
• Recessed, polished SS sink with removable Corian cover and Scanvik pullout faucet.
• Flatware & utensil drawers (3) w/Rubbermaid organizer.
• Stainless Isotherm 5.5 cu.ft. 2-drawer fridge/freezer w/ ice-maker plumbed from water purifier.
• Dry goods cabinet w/sliding doors and intermediate shelf running length of galley w/LED lighting underneath.
• Chinaware & glass storage and rinsing compartment outboard of sink with drain & vent.
• Under-counter storage locker for large pots/pans and cleaning supplies.
• Flip lid access panel to large Rubbermaid trash bin.
• Overhead safety handrail and towel drying bar.
• Ceramic 2-burner electric stove w/pop-up retainers.
• Convection microwave 5-way oven (Sharp).
• Double stainless hooks for hot pads and dish towels.
• Extended shelf with grab-rail fiddle above galley suitable for chart storage, cutting boards, etc.

• Fixed 78” x 60” island double berth in quilted UltraLeather memory ­foam mattress
• Storage drawers (4) and large below-berth storage compartment
• Storage shelves over berth (P&S) also serve as handholds when rising from berth
• Framed Cherry wood forward bulkhead with recessed bookcases (2) and double access doors to large forepeak anchor locker
• Combination bureau/entertainment center with cabinet, drawer & shoe locker, Corian counter and upper storage shellf
• Hanging locker to port with storage shelf over.
• Private access to head and shower
• Stainless double-hooks (3) for clothing
• Dressing mirror on forward face of entry door

• Twin Volvo-­Penta D6 370 HP diesel engines with IPS 500 joystick  docking system.
• Volvo-­Penta DPS (Dynamic Positioning System) that holds vessel in GPS location at current heading.
• Lenco Electric Trim Tabs
• Engine spares kit and service manual.
• UL approved fuel shutoff and fuel/air separators.
• Racor fuel/water separators with spare cartridges
• Two dedicated 175 gallon, bright-finished aluminum fuel tanks. WEMA SUF American standard fuel level sensors and interconnect line with shut-­off valves.
• Parker 221FR fire-resistant USCG Class 1 high-tensile, steel-braid-reinforced, fuel hoses.
• SS engine air intakes(4)
• Dedicated sump below engine and transmission.
• SeaFire automatic fire suppressant system in engine and generator compartment
• Custom Soundown insulated engine room.

• Northern Lights 6 kW 2,800 RPM 3-cylinder generator
• (2- one interior, one exterior) 16,000 BTU MarineAir air conditioners
• Primary HD-ready LED TV with AppleTV, ID & Marina TV cable supported in saloon
• Fusion MZ-AV700 Stereo system
• Sirius Satellite Radio System

MODEL YEAR 2014 ADDITIONS:

Whichard Fender Padeyes, Larger PH table, Varnished Burgee Staff, USB GFI Outlets, Additional Fire Extinguishers, Higher Capacity AM/FM antenna, Pull Shade, Electrical Panel Cover, Upgraded Companionway Latch System.

• Central Vacuum System: Dirt Devil
• Hella Turbo Fans (2) over Forepeak Berth

• Pressure hot/cold water with Johnson Aqua Jet Duo variable-speed water pressure pump
• 13-gallon stainless steel hot water heater.
• 100-gallon polyethylene fresh water tank
• Dockside water inlet with check-valve and pressure regulator.
• General Ecology Seagull IV purification system
• Scanvik hot/cold shower on swim platform
• High-­pressure fresh water wash-down valve in port cockpit locker
• Jabsco Rule 1100 automatic bilge pumps (3)
• Vacuflush head system with 30 gallon holding tank w/ pump out and macerator discharge.
• Back-­up Bosworth high-capacity cockpit-operated manual bilge pump.
• Centralized gray water discharge system through transom to minimize thru-hulls
• Gray water sump w/inspection port for shower, head, icebox and ACcondensate
• Marelon non-corrosive thru-hulls/seacocks with strainers and double-clamped hose