This is the predecessor to the famous Windy 40 Bora and set the precedent for the big cockpit on a sub 40 foot boat. The hull is exceptionally capable through the weather, and the open saloon below means there is a good sense of space, so that even with 4 sleeping on board, it never feels cramped. 

RCD Status: Our understanding is that the yacht is exempt from the essential safety requirements of Directive 94/25EC (Recreational Craft Directive) as she was built and placed into use within the EU prior to 1998.

Hull, Deck & Superstructure Construction:

·         Hull: GRP – modified deep V. WINTEC construction is lighter and stronger than conventional hand laid GRP.

·         Deck: GRP – Non slip decks and foredeck, non-slip under the foredeck cushions

·         Cockpit/Bathing Platform: Teak laid decks.

·         Interior Colours: Furniture finished in natural Satin teak with light birds eye inserts. Blue upholstery with red and yellow dots and yellow piping. Light blue carpets.

·         Exterior Colours: Hull off white with blue band, cream vinyl upholstery with blue piping.

Engine & Gearboxes:

·         2 x Volvo Penta KAD42 - straight 6-cylinder configuration 220hp diesel – max rpm 3600.

·         Engine room fans.

Maintenance & Performance:

·         Max speed: c.30 knots (Full tanks depending on conditions).

·         Cruising speed: c.25 knots.

·         Approx engine hours: c.680 as at July 2015.

·         Consumption: Cruising 6 gallons/hour each engine approx.. depending on cruising speed.

·         Cruising range: Approx 250 miles (depending on conditions).

·         Engines and outdrives serviced and winterised 2014/15.

Propulsion & Steering:

·         Volvo Penta outdrive legs, duoprop twin propellers.

·         Rudder angle indicator.

·         Power-assisted hydraulic steering.

·         Single lever electronic throttle/gear controls.

·         Bow thruster.

·         Bennett trim tabs with helm indicators.

Other Mechanical Equipment:

·         Full set of engine alarms and instruments.

Voltage Systems:

·         240V ring main throughout boat with outlets in cabin, cockpit and engine room.

·         12V sockets in cabin and at helm position and wet bar.

·         Circuit breakers on all circuits.

Battery Banks:

·         1 bank 2 x 12 volt heavy duty (110ah) batteries for engine starting.

·         1 bank 2 x 12 volt heavy duty (110ah) batteries for domestic use.

Battery Chargers:

·         30 amp automatic Dolphin 12v float battery charger.

Alternators:

·         2 engine alternators charge via blocking diodes to isolate engine start batteries from auxiliaries.

Shore Power:

·         Shore power system: 240 volts shore power supply.

Fresh Water & Water Heating System: Information

·         Hot water from 240V immersion and hot water calorifier (40L).

·         Pressurised hot and cold water system.

·         Water level gauge.

·         Deck filler.

Bilge Pumps:

·         Automatic and manual bilge pumps.

Fuel:

·         Fuel: 207 Gallons/940 Litres in one tank.

·         Volvo primary fuel filters port and starboard.

Fresh water:

·         Water: (excl. calorifier) 55 gallons/250 litres.

·         Furuno NAV net display and sounder.

·         Furuno GPS.

·         Furuno radar.

·         Autohelm Tridata depth and speed.

·         Robertson AP300X autopilot.

·         Radio Ocean VHF-RO4700-DCS.

·         Vetus digital helm compass.

·         ISC Nav 6 Navtex.

Galley:

·         Wallas Safeflame paraffin 2 burner hob (new 2010).

·         Husqvarna microwave.

·         Refrigerator in galley – top-loading.

·         Refrigerator in wet bar in cockpit – Isotherm 45L.

Heads/Showers:

·         Deck shower – hot and cold.

·         Jabsco electric flush heads.

Entertainment:

·         Sony CD/MP3 player with speakers in cabin and cockpit.

·         TV aerial and connections.

Lighting:

·         12V lighting throughout.

Summary of Accommodation:

·         Open plan saloon and galley.

·         Galley to port, large V shaped seating area in bow which converts to a double.

·         Heads to starboard with door leading directly into midships double berth.

Description of layout from forwards:

Starboard midships cabin:

·         Large double bed with hanging locker, cupboard with shelves & opening portholes.

·         Door hooks and mirror on the wardrobe door.

·         Reading lights and natural light.

·         En-suite door to heads.

Shower/WC:

·         Easily accessed from saloon or midships cabin, washbasin, shower with teak grating and automatic pump-out; extractor fan.

·         Electric heads.

·         240v socket and shaver socket.

Saloon:

·         V-shaped sofa and dining table, this easily lowers to transform into a large double berth.

·         Stereo/CD with outside speakers.

·         Lots of storage below seating.

·         Overhead opening hatch and port lights.

·         Large hanging coat locker by the entry door.

Galley:

·         2-burner paraffin hob.

·         Single-bowl stainless sink.

·         24v/240v top-loading fridge.

·         Massive amounts of storage with dedicated crockery holders.

General:

·         Full set of IMCO navigation lights.

·         Three self-parking windscreen wipers with washers.

·         Electric horns.

·         Cockpit lighting in radar arch.

·         Cockpit storage locker for fenders.

Anchoring & Mooring Equipment:

·         Reversible electric Lofrans anchor winch with foredeck and helm position controls.

·         Feeding through stainless steel bow roller.

·         Galvanised 15kg Bruce anchor and 33m (approx.) galvanised chain.

·         Six cleats.

·         Forward cleats have stainless rubbing plates.

Covers, Canvas & Cushions:

·         Foredeck sun cushions – white.

·         Full off white camper cover – removable windows to form a bimini.

Fire-fighting equipment:

·         Hand-held extinguishers – auto-extinguisher to engine room.