The Trojan 400 Express by Carver is unequalled in her class, sporting the distinctive Trojan winged arch and a sleek express cruiser profile This well designed and heavily built express cruiser has all the amenities of home in a solid seaworthy vessel. This is an elegant, sporty and comfortable 40-foot sports cruiser with plenty of grunt from her twin Mercruiser V8 shaft drive engines.
Unlike some modern material-saving trends, the hull of this boat is renowned for its exceptional strength and sturdiness, ensuring decades of enjoyable and safe cruising.
The layout is well suited for great entertaining whether underway or at anchor and has been well maintained by her meticulous owner.
The two-level cockpit has a huge U-shaped lounge area with a table and her bridge deck, up two steps, has a huge helmsman's bench and L-shaped lounge across from the helm.
Trojan 400 Express offers exceptional cruising performance, and superb interior design and furnishings. The 400's wide 13'6" beam and modified V-hull provide remarkable handling and stability, plus the spaciousness to offer a wide array of standard luxury features. A recessed double-wide foredeck sun pad creates the perfect place to relax in the sun with a double sun bed.
There is a KOHLER generator and air-conditioning.
The extra-large cockpit offers practical, yet luxurious features, from an adjustable helm seat and full instrumentation to the integral boarding step, expansive U-shaped seating and wet bar, plus the available table, sun lounge with refrigerator and sink. There's also a convenient transom/swim platform with fender storage and a ladder.
Curved companionway steps lead into a comfortable and elegant salon with 6'4''of headroom. Sophisticated design features combine with her wide beam to create an inviting living space, with cherry wood cabinetry and plush seating. A bi-fold door separates the forward stateroom from the salon. A comfortable U-shaped salon sofa converts to a mid-cabin double berth with a privacy curtain. The curtain is retracted and hidden in a special compartment when not in use.
The private master stateroom features a queen-size island berth, large cedar-lined hanging lockers and private access to the large, fully enclosed stand-up head compartment, featuring a separate shower stall with a curved Plexiglas door. The VacuFlush toilet is hidden under a seat in the shower to conserve space.
The large dinette converts to a double berth.
Step into the fully equipped galley for easy meal preparation, with a microwave, refrigerator/freezer, coffee maker and two-burner electric stove, plus solid-surface sink and Corian countertop. Add the available generator and air-conditioning, and you're ready for the perfect weekend on the water.
The entire aft deck can be raised on electric rams to access a very roomy engine compartment.
Recently significant service and mechanical work was professionally completed which the new owner will realise the benefit. This included both engines and both gearboxes fully rebuilt with new components. In addition, the work included multiple new sea-cocks, new batteries, generator service, both engines manifolds and risers were replaced with new ones.
Note that both fully overhauled engines and gearboxes are under the 20-hour break-in period. All receipts are available.
Fresh water intake strainers are installed on both engines and gearboxes. The mechanical work amounted to over $100K.
This boat has a beautiful custom pipe-framed cockpit soft top to help keep the passengers cool.
In 2022 the boat covers have been replaced with the best and newest materials available on the market, such as Serge Ferrari's Stamoid at a cost of $14K+. Receipts available.
4 cameras were installed in the engine bay to allow engine bay monitoring while cruising.
2 new hatches were installed in the galley.
DVR dashcam with SIM card, powered by solar panel, battery and controller. View/record live video from the front and back cameras on your smartphone/computer. See the attached sample video recording.
The boat comes with a DLC electronic monitor and scanning software allowing quick and accurate diagnostics of engines and sensors.
The genset was recently serviced.
Both dual-voltage refrigerators have been renewed.
A petrol fumes Wi-Fi detector is installed in the engine bay.
All internal lights have been replaced with LEDs ensuring long battery life.
New Vacuum flush toilet pump
Full Antifouling completed in October 2022 next service scheduled in August - September 2024.
The Cure would suit those looking for some real quality with a winning and lasting design for comfort and performance on the water. Contact the owner for further details and to arrange inspection on Pittwater.
Region
New South Wales
Vessel Location
Sydney Region NEWPORT NSW
Usage
Family, Leisure, Cruising
Launch Year
1998
HIN
CDRT1016J798
Rego
ABW304N
Rego Expiry
04/01/2025
Designer
Bertram designer David Napier
Builder
Carver
Length
41' 2" - 12.55m
Beam
4.12 m (13'6")
Draft
1.09 m (43")
Hull Material
Fibreglass/GRP Numerous layers of various types of hand laid laminated fibreglass.
Deck Material
GRP
Engine Make
MerCruiser
Engine
7.4 MPI V8. Fresh water-cooled, shaft, V drive. Freshwater Strainers. The boat comes with a DLC electronic monitor and scanning software allowing quick and accurate diagnostics of engines and sensors.
Number Engines
2
Horsepower
320 HP
Fuel Type
Unleaded Petrol
Engine Hours
Under 20-hour break-in period after full rebuilt (both the engine and Velvet drive).
2nd Engine Hrs
Under 20-hour break-in period after full rebuilt (both the engine and Velvet drive)
Max Speed
26-27 knots
Cruise Speed
18 knots
Propulsion
Shaft drive
Thrusters
N/A
Genset
KOHLER 5EFZ Recently serviced.
Fuel
1052.34 Litre
Water
91 gal. / 344.47 liters
Accommodation
Curved companionway steps lead into a comfortable and elegant salon with 6'4''of headroom. Sophisticated design features combine with her wide beam to create an inviting living space, with cherry wood cabinetry and plush seating. A bi-fold door separates the forward stateroom from the salon. A comfortable U-shaped salon sofa converts to a mid-cabin double berth with a privacy curtain. The curtain is retracted and hidden in a special compartment when not in use.
The private master stateroom features a queen-size island berth, large cedar-lined hanging lockers and private access to the large, fully enclosed stand-up head compartment, featuring a separate shower stall with curved Plexiglas door. The VacuFlush toilet is hidden under a seat in the shower to conserve space.
The large dinette converts to a double berth.
Cabins
2 cabins
Berths
2+2+2
Galley
Fully equipped galley for easy meal preparation, with a microwave, refrigerator/freezer, coffee maker, two-burner electric stove, solid-surface sink with hot and cold water and Corian countertop.
Refrigeration
2 x NOVA KOOL Dual Voltage
Freezer
2 x NOVA KOOL Dual Voltage
Stove
Two-burner electric stove
Water Maker
No
Hotwater System
Yes, 11 gal / 41.64 liters
Shower
Separate shower stall with curved Plexiglas door
Toilet
The VacuFlush toilet is hidden under a seat in the shower to conserve space.
Entertainment
Pioneer bluetooth radio, TV
Air Conditioning
Marine Air Systems AIRRRRR Vector Series VRP16KZ
Dinghy
Optional Inflatable boat available
Outboard
4 stroke small engine
Covers
Full set of covers as shown on the photos
Ground Tackle
Remotely and locally controlled anchor winch, CQR anchor and chain.
Safety Gear
In the Emergency Uniden UM455 VHF DSC Marine Radio connected to Northstar Explorer 657 GPS will automatically broadcast vessel coordinates
Bilge Pumps
3
Life Raft
No
Life Jackets
Yes
Flares
Yes
Fire Protection
Yes, Halon - automatic fire extinguisher in the engine bay + 2 fire extiguishers
Electrics
2 solar panels with controllers for starting and house batteries.
5 batteries (2 x starting, 2 x house, 1 genset)
40 Amp. Enerdrive EN31240 Battery charger
12v/120 v power
2- 30 Amp power cords
Electronics
DVR dashcam with SIM card, powered by solar panel, battery and controller. View/record live video from the front and back cameras on your smartphone/computer. See the attached sample video recording.
Northstar Explorer 657 Fishfinder and Chartplotter, Humminbird Depth Sounder, Uniden UM455 VHF DSC Marine Radio
Built-in vacuum cleaner WAL VAC 547, SEASTAR HYDRAULIC STEERING, Raw water intake strainers are installed on both engines and gearboxes. 4 cameras were installed in the engine bay to allow engine bay monitoring while cruising. Twin 3 blade propellers.