Atlantic Ketch 40 Boats Review and Specs

Year: 1978  
Manufacturer: Passport Yachts Europe / S&S Marine
Price: £47,500
(US$73,720)  

 

 



 

 

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1978 Atlantic Ketch. Walter Rayner design, built by Mitchells of Poole to Lloyds 100 A1 Specification.   GRP construction with Centre Cockpit, Long keel and wheel steering. Well built and sea kindly with a full cruising recored. 8 berths in 3 cabins, 2 separate heads, full galley. Mercedes 80hp diesel engines. Full cruising inventory.   History and key factsThe Atlantic 40 was designed by Walter Rayner and Salvation Jane is one of only twelve Mk IIs. She was built in 1978 by FC Mitchell in Poole. LOA 40’, DWL 30’6”, Beam 11’9”, Draught 5’6”, Displacement 10.5 tons, Ballast 8,000 lbs encapsulated. Sail area 600 sq feet, Engine 4 cylinder 80 bhp Mercedes OM314 diesel, Borg Warner 2:1 gear box, Tankage – Fuel 145 gal, Water 130 gal. Part I Registration 375024.The GRP hull is moulded to full 100 A1 specification under Lloyds Supervision and the boat has proved sea-kindly, is strongly built and is a thoroughly successful cruising yacht.Her rudder is well placed abaft the large 3-bladed prop (steering is by Whitlock rod gearing and engine control is by Morse single lever) ensuring impressive ship handling under power, although her long keel calls for particular skill when going astern in any breeze.   Engine roomBeneath cockpit, soundproofed, galvanised steel fuel tanks hold 70 gallons each side. Pressurised hot water from Jabsco pump, colorifier heated by engine or 240V immersion heater, or by Mikuni MX40 heating system. Twin 24V alternators charge independently the 2x12V engine batteries and 4x12V domestic batteries, TWC-charged, stowed in saloon for easy access, all 110Ah. 12V available via dropper. Three fuel filters plus water-trap. Shaft lock. Engine driven York Compressor for freezer/coolbox. Honda 12V/220V generator available. Two hand- operated Whale-gusher 25 bilge pumps plus electric bilge pump fitted. We cruise at 1500RPM giving 6 knots, and at 2000RPM, 7.5 knots. Max continuous 2600RPM which provides a comfortable reserve of power.SailsMainsail furling and genoa furling, mizzen, mizzen stays’l, storm jib plus two jibs, cruising chute, spinnaker pole. Deck-stepped masts in galvanised steel tabernacles ideal for canal work. We have found the setting and furling of main and genoa from the security of the cockpit a great safety feature of the boat.Navigation equipmentSestrel Moore 5” magnetic steering compass, Raymarine 7” CRT radar with 4KW scanner, NASA windspeed and direction indicator, E/S, NASA Weatherman with dedicated battery in after cabin, Lokata navtext, Neco982 auto-pilot, Standard HorizonCP155C chart plotter, Sumlog, radar reflector, Koden ADF, Apelco GPS.   On deckTopside safety features include Treadmaster non-slip panels recessed into the deck moulding, a stainless steel pulpit, pushpit, stanchions and 2’5” high guard rails. The deep cockpit is self-draining and the wheelhouse with !” toughened glass and spray hood provide splendid protection from the elements, though the opening front window is a blessing in hot weather!The cockpit has large lockers, port and starboard and a freezer-cum- coolbox to port.The quarter deck is a good size and is provided with an awning and side curtains for hot climates. It also provides stowage for two full size bikes and the davits take the Avon Redcrest dinghy. The lazarette allows easy access to the steering gear and excellent stowage for ropes etc. emergency tiller steering can be connected to the rudder stock from the quarter deck.The companionways to the saloon and after cabin are accessed via ingenious louvred sliding doors with a spring balance system.

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Fuel  Hull Material  Beam  Draft Board/Drive Up  Engine Make  Engine Model  Engine Year  Length Overall  Number of Heads  Number of Engines

Diesel Fiberglass 11 ft 5 ft Mercedes 80hp 1978 40 ft 2 1

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