Description: Radford 40 Centre Cockpit Cruising Yacht
The Radford Yacht Design name is well known in blue-water cruising circles for exceptional offshore stability and performance. This 12m, 2 cabin, centre cockpit model comes to the market after cruising the world and is ready for the next adventure.
The steel hull carries ABS Americas certification, and the hull is fully insulated. The solid Dodger and Bimini provide excellent protection from the elements.
A roomy interior includes two lounges with a folding saloon table, and a fully equipped galley with gas cooking and refrigeration. The 3 cabins include a large aft double cabin with additional seating, plus additional berths up front.
The vessel is driven by a 50hp Perkins diesel with shaft and feathering prop, with only 30 hours since being rebuilt. Electrics include shore power, solar panels, 600ah of house batteries, two alternators and an Inverter. A full navigation package in installed including Radar, Autopilot, Chart Plotter, Wind and Depth.
The alloy mast and boom and rigging are all fully operational, with the rigging replaced in 2017. A good sail wardrobe includes fully battened main, Furling Genoa, Furling Staysail, and a Spinnaker. A Boom Brake and running backstays are fitted. A commercial grade tender and outboard in Davits are included.
It is time for the current owner to move on to other adventures. The yacht carries NSW and AMSA registration so is ready for her next offshore adventure.
Region
Queensland
Vessel Location
Mackay/Whitsundays Region Airlie Beach - Whitsunday QLD
Reference
017
Usage
Leisure, Cruising
Launch Year
1995
HIN
Hull and Deck - Walp
Rego
ADY790N.
Rego Expiry
07/10/2025
Designer
Graham Radford.
Builder
Hull and Deck - Walpett Engineering, Queanbeyan NSW. Fit-out - Jeff and Judy Armour.
Length
40' 0" - 12.20m
Beam
3.66 metres.
Draft
1.53 metres.
Displacement
Approximately 15,000kgs.
Keel / Ballast
Shallow draft keel.
Hull Material
Steel plate hull and structure. ABS Americas, certification of hull plan approved.
Engine Make
Perkins
Engine
Number of engines: One.
Engine make / model: Perkins Prima M40 4CYL.
Engine build year: 1995.
Engine numbers: BA30146U5417651.
Engine service: Engine last serviced September 2024.
Other: Engine has undergone a full rebuild.
Engine horsepower: 50hp.
Fuel type: Diesel.
Drive type: Shaft.
Propellers: 3 bladed Brunton feathering propeller.
Number Engines
1
Horsepower
50hp.
Fuel Type
Diesel.
Engine Hours
Since engine rebuild, has only performed 30 hours. Total of 6,500 since 1995.
Fuel Consumption
Approximately 1.5 litres per hour at cruise.
Max Speed
Approximately 6.0kts crise and 7.5 knots max.
Cruise Speed
Approximately 6.0kts crise and 7.5 knots max.
Propulsion
3 bladed Brunton feathering propeller.
Fuel
400 litres total. 2 x 200L.
Water
600 litres total. 2 x 300L.
Accommodation
Double berths: Aft double cabin with seating and full length mirror.
Single berths: Forward cabin with 2 singles, plus saloon can sleep 2 in singles with Lee clothes.
Sleeps: Sleeps six inside in total.
No: of cabins: Two cabins.
Fans / Lighting: Lighting and fans in all cabins and saloon.
Cabins
Two cabins.
Berths
Sleeps six inside in total.
Galley
Stove details: Broadwater two burner gas stove.
Oven: Broadwater gas oven.
Fridge: Built in top loading fridge, plus additional fridge.
Freezer: One freezer.
Sink: Single bowl stainless steel sink.
Hot and cold water: Hot and cold water.
Water delivery type: Pressure water throughout.
Saloon: Two soft furnished couches with folding central timber table.
Extra: Chart table opposite galley with single seat.
External BBQ: Magma gas BBQ.
Cockpit table info: Folding timber cockpit table.
Cockpit seating info: Two cockpit bench seats, plus single helm seat.
Gas bottles: 2 x galvanised LPG tanks in vented locker.
Refrigeration
Built in top loading fridge, plus additional fridge.
Freezer
One freezer.
Stove
Broadwater two burner gas stove and oven.
Hotwater System
Engine heated hot water service.
Shower
Internal hot and cold shower. Cold water transom shower.
Toilet
Internal hot and cold shower.
Entertainment
Television info: Finch Tv.
DVD info: DVD in TV.
Radio info: Blaupunkt Stereo head unit.
Speaker info: Saloon and cockpit speakers.
Dinghy
Barefoot aluminium hull RIB in very good condition with cover.
Outboard
Yamaha 6hp 4-stroke outboard.
Covers
Bimini: Hardtop Bimini and Spray Dodger.
Covers: Boom tent, cockpit sides, and life raft cover.
Ground Tackle
Anchor Windlass: Orca 12v anchor windlass.
Anchors: Bugle 35lb spade main anchor, plus 35lb Admiralty and genuine CQR plough spares.
Chain: Approximately 80m x 10mm short-link anchor chain.
Safety Gear
Life jackets: Several PFD Type 1.
Life buoys / rings: Single Horseshoe ring.
Life raft info: 4 PAX life raft.
Raft compliant Y/N: Not in service.
EPIRB: Safety Alert EPIRB. Expires: 4/2026.
First aid kit: Small first aid kit.
Flares: Coastal flare kit.
V-sheet: One V Sheet.
Flashlight: Flashlight on board.
Lifelines: 3 x wired coated stainless wires with gates.
Bilge manual: Whale manual bilge pump.
Bilge automatic: Rule 12v bilge pump with float switch.
Handheld extinguisher: 3 x 1.0kg dry powder portable extinguishers.
Other: Fire blanket.
Type: 12/240 system.
Shore power: Single 15amp 240v shore power connection.
Solar panels: 2 x 250watt solar panels.
Battery - House: 5 x 120ah AGM house batteries.
Battery - Start: 1 x 120ah crank battery.
Battery charger: Mastervolt 12/50-3 battery charger.
Alternator: Two alternators fitted.
Inverter: One Inverter.
Lighting system: 12v lighting.
Hot water system: Engine heated hot water service.
Windscreen wipers: 3 x windscreen wipers.
Other: Single alternator.
Electronics
Depth: B&G depth, plus additional display at chart table.
Autopilot: Coursemaster Autopilot.
Radar: Furuno Radar.
GPS / Plotter: Raymarine Axiom chart plotter.
Wind: B&G Wind, plus additional display at chart table.
Compass: Danforth compass.
Barometer: Barigo Barometer.
Marine radios: GME GX558A VHF, plus ICOM handheld VHF, plus ICOM M700 HF radios.
Other: Ships clock.
Sail Inventory
Mainsail info: Fully Battened Mainsail in good condition. Runs on Harken Cars with stainless bearings.
Headsail info: Furling Jib in good condition.
Gennaker sail info: Not applicable.
Spinnaker info: Single Spinnaker.
Storm sail info: Single Storm Jib.
Mast / Rigging
Type: Cutter rigged sloop.
Mast / Boom info: Desk stepped single aluminium mast and boom.
Spreader info: Double sweptback spreaders.
Furler info: Jib and Staysail both on Hood Furlers.
Standing rigging: Seller advises that the standing rigging was replaced approximately 2017.
Run rigging: Run rigging is in good condition, leads back to centre cockpit for single handed sailing.
Rig replacement info: Rigging replaced 2017.
Winch, Manual info: 2 x 28,2 x 48,1 x 45 manual winches.
Winch handles: Various winch handles.
Spinnaker pole / track: 2 x spinnaker poles, and spinnaker pole track installed on mast.
Other: Hood in-mast furling system. Not used.
Other: 2 x sidecars.
Other: Mast steps fitted.
Other: Walder Boom brake fitted.
Other: Lewmar clutch banks.
Other: Traveller.
Other: Running Backstays fitted. Not used.
Deck Gear
Other: Appeared in 2016 Cruising Helmsman Magazine. Article available.
Other: All fixed cabin portholes replaced in 2024.
Other: All seacocks replaced in 2015.
Other: 3 inches of sprayed insulation throughout the yacht.
Other: Totally weatherproof centre cockpit.
Other: Hard Spray Dodger and Bimini.
Transom: Drop down transom platform. Operated by 12v Orca windlass.
Davits: Stainless steel Davits with tender lifting pulleys off transom.
Deck wash: Front and rear Deckwash.
Transom shower: Cold water transom shower.
Swim ladder: Stainless steel swim ladder.
Other: 12v Orca windlass mounted on transom.
Other: 12v Hookah dive system.
Rope: Mooring lines and various rope.
Fenders: Various fenders.