This Standfast 40 is a classic offshore cruiser, racer designed by Frans Maas and built by Standfast Yachts in the Netherlands in 1979. Standfast boats are known for their solid construction, performance-oriented design, and elegant lines. Nordmark has been in her current ownership for the past 18 years. A truly beautiful yacht and rarely seen in the UK.
Viewing by appointment only through the Suffolk office - 01473 659681 or email: suffolk@clarkeandcarter.co.uk
Accommodation
The boat offers up 6 berths in a beautiful teak interior. In the forecabin, there is a V-berth with good stowage underneath and a deck opening hatch. Separate heads compartment to port with a Jabsco marine toilet, stainless steel basin with a hot & cold pressurised water supply. Large hanging locker opposite to starboard.
Moving aft, into the spacious saloon featuring two single settee berths, either side of a fixed saloon table with double drop leaves. Superb stowage around the saloon with eye level cupboards and shelving. To port, there is a L-shaped galley with a two-burner gas hob, twin stainless steel sinks with a hot and cold pressurised water supply. Extra manually pumped cold water supply and a filtered drinking water tap. Deep storage lockers. Opposite to starboard, is the forward-facing chart table with the electrical distribution panel, navigation instruments and chart stowage. Moving into the aft cabin, there are two quarter berths to port and starboard, with excellent stowage and a little seat.
Cream upholstery through. Eberspacher diesel cabin heater (fully serviced but requires fitting). Curtains.
Mechanical Systems
Located under the companionway steps in an insulated engine bay is the Peugeot Indenor DTP40 marine diesel engine fitted in 1979. 4 cylinders, 39hp, naturally aspirated. Freshwater cooled via a heat exchanger. Approximately 140 litre fuel capacity. Approximately 900 hours. Electric start. Single lever controls. Shaft drive to a feathering 4 bladed propeller. Annually serviced.
Electrical Systems
Two 12 volt domestic batteries
12 volt engine start battery
Alternator charging
240 volt shore power system with outlets
Battery charger
Sails and Spars
Masthead rigged Bermudan sloop. Keel-stepped alloy mast and boom. Stainless steel standing rigging (age unknown). Terylene running rigging (various ages). Slab reefing mainsail system. Headsail furling system. Alloy spinnaker pole. Two Lewmar 55 self-tailing sheet winches. Two Lewmar secondary winches. Three halyard winches on the mast. Adjustable backstay.
Mainsail
Furling genoa / Hood Sails
Spinnaker
Blooper
Spare genoas
Deck Equipment
Anchor with chain
Black mainsail cover
Off-white sprayhood
Various fenders and warps
Winter storage cradle
Boarding ladder
Hydrovane self-steering system
Navigation Equipment
Steering compass
Raymarine C80 chartplotter with radar
Raymarine ST60 speed & log instrument
Raymarine ST60 depth instrument
B&G wind instruments
Autopilot
Sailor VHF
Handheld VHF
Clock & barometer
Safety Equipment
Fire extinguishers
Gas alarm
Horn
Navigation lights
Flares
Electric bilge pump
Manual bilge pump
Floating light
Cockpit hardness points
Construction
Built by Standfast Yachts in 1979 to a design of Frans Maas. White GRP hull with black style stripes. Lead fin keel. Wheel steering to a ½ skeg hung rudder. White GRP deck with a teak laid finish. Aft self-draining cockpit. Teak laid cockpit seats and sole.
Disclaimer:
The company normally acts as brokers for the vendor who unless otherwise stated is not selling in the course of a business. Whilst every care has been taken in the preparation of these particulars the correctness is not guaranteed and they are intended as a guide only and do not constitute a part of any contract. A prospective buyer is strongly advised to check these particulars and where appropriate and at their own expense to employ a qualified marine surveyor to carry out a survey and/or to have an engine trial conducted which if conducted by us shall not imply any liability on our part.
General note on safety equipment: Any safety equipment such as liferaft, fire extinguishers and flares etc., are usually personal to the current owner(s) and if being left on board as part of the sale of a used vessel, may require routine servicing, replacement, or changing to meet the specific needs of the new owner(s).