Price reduction.
Full rebuild and optimisation 2021/2022
Step aboard this exceptional Class 40, meticulously rebuilt from the hull up with cutting-edge technology and unparalleled craftsmanship. Featuring a state-of-the-art Verdier hull, this vessel boasts all-new rigging, a lightweight carbon rig, carbon boom, and a carbon bowsprit increasing sail area by 13%, ensuring peak performance on the water in light winds
Designed with the Melbourne Osaka race in mind, this boat has been stripped to its shell and reinforced with advanced carbon composites for unmatched strength and speed. With a powerful 600L water ballast system, you'll experience enhanced stability and extraordinary performance, even in the most challenging conditions.
This Class 40 is equipped with a brand-new Yanmar 30HP shaft drive engine, ensuring reliability and efficiency during your adventures. Recently, it showcased its winning potential by taking out 1st place in the SSANZ Two-Handed Triple Series in Auckland! With the latest electronics onboard, you'll have everything you need for safe and strategic navigation.
Whether you're an experienced racer or looking to take your sailing to the next level, this Class 40 is primed for victory. Don't miss the chance to own a proven winner
KEY FEATURES
All new rig and carbon rigging (rig is 1.5m(ish) bigger), longer boom, locks, etc
Complete redesign and engineer.
Hull was completely stripped back (literally canoed), full faired, strengthen and repainted.
New windows
New hatches
New plumbing
New water ballast system and pumps (600lt)
New canting nav station added.
All new deck gear and winches (inc powered pit winch)
New reaching strut
Keel off, re-faired, ultrasounded, new keel bolts and re-bedded
New fixed (longer) carbon prod
New engine, box, shaft and prop.
All new safety gear (inc four man life raft)
New electronics (150k worth) inc two completely independent nav and auto helm systems, AIS, radar Sat coms, etc.
Full set of carbon sails (everything on furlers except for the staysail and A2 (snuffer)
Full cradle with legs for on or off keel transport (was going to ship the boat back from Japan).
& more
Race Yachts are specialists in all performance yachts, whether it's a 100 foot super maxi or a Farr 30 they deal with it. With extensive experience in Boat Building, Professional Sailing and Sales & Marketing the team at Race Yachts are well equipped to get the job done right.
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Region
North Island
Location
Auckland
Reference
C40Vixen
Usage
Cruising, Racing
Launch Year
2008
Hull
Composite
Designer
Guillaume Verdier
Builder
FR Nautisme / Carbon Developments 2021
Length
50' 7" - 15.41m
Beam
4.50m
Draft
3.20m
Displacement
4492kg
Keel / Ballast
Fixed keel
Deck Material
Composite
Engine Make
Yanmar
Engine
3YM30 new in 2019 (Shaft drive)
Horsepower
30Hp
Fuel Type
Diesel
Engine Hours
Less than 100hrs
Fuel Consumption
Low
Max Speed
7 knots approx
Propulsion
Two blade folding prop
Fuel
160lt
Refrigeration
12 volt Isotherm cooler box
Toilet
Yes manual saltwater flush
Ground Tackle
TBC
Safety Gear
Boat is currently in Cert for NZ Category 2.
( new owner will need to complete independent personal safety courses to maintain this Cert 2) boat equipment meets
Cat 2 current cert
Bilge Pumps
Yes
Life Raft
Ocean Safety Expiry 02/2025 4 man life raft
Epirb
Yes
Life Jackets
Yes
Flares
Yes
Fire Protection
Portable fire extinguishers
Electrics
House and Engine batteries new in 2022
Charge Master 12/25-3 25 amp Master Volt MCA plus battery charger plus shore power
Electronics
B & G Instruments
B & G Triton 2 system with H 5000 auto pilot & GPS
B&G Zeus 3 9 inch x 1
B&G Zeus 3 12 inch x 1
B&G Zeus s7 x 2
Icom IC M506
Icom IC M505
Sail Inventory
Doyle Strata Mainsail 2021 3-point reefing main
J0 105 SQM Doyles 2021
J1 59 SQM Doyles 2021
J2 44 SQM Doyles 2021
J3 (storm) 17 SQM 2021
(All head sails are Stratis 1100 Performance)
A7 Fractional 136 SQM
A3 masthead 162 SQM
A2 Masthead 212 SQM
( all New 2021 Doyle Sails)
All sails have individual furlers
Mast / Rigging
Brand new NZ rigging mast and boom 2021
New standing rod rigging 2021
New 2.51m Carbon fixed prod 2021 ( NZ rigging)
Rebuilt new Spas to have 13% more sail area then standard class 40 design.
( longer carbon boom, Taller carbon Rig aprox 1.5M taller, Longer Carbon Prod )
Boat was redesigned to carry light wind performance as well as heavy air sailing (Reefing at 18 knots)