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Simply stunning and very highly specified example of this critically acclaimed Finnish-built performance aft cockpit cruising yacht. With upgraded rig and performance keel option plus Euro 50k in upgrades over the past two seasons, she is offered in quite remarkable ‘ready to go’ condition.
FURTHER BROKER’S COMMENTS:
With just two private Finnish owners since new and only used in local waters, KEKE was originally ordered with a very high cruising specification which has been added to in both her original and most recent ownerships with a further Euro 50,000 in upgrades since her current owner bought her in 2021. With an upgraded Sparcraft performance rig and a Finngulf-supplied 2.05m performance keel fitted in 2010, along with more recent upgrades including electric genoa furler and furling code sails, KEKE now offers and excellent combination of Scandinavian build quality, performance and ease of handling.
Her specification highlights include:-
• 3-cabin layout
• Full lead 2.05m Finngulf performance keel from 2010
• Carbon fibre rudder shaft
• Sparcraft 3-spreader performance rig with rod rigging – 2010
• Retractable bowthruster
• Volvo D2-40 engine installed in 2014 with low hours run and 3-bladed Volvo folding propeller
• Electric main halyard winch
• Selden electric genoa furler – 2018
• Carbon spinnaker pole
• UK Sailmakers X-drive carbon mainsail and genoa – 2021/18
• Top-down furler for gennaker - 2022
• Facnor furler for Code 1 - 2013
• Diesel cabin heating system
• Alcantara upholstery – 2022
• Increased water capacity over standard
• Upgraded to Litihium battery capacity and alternator
• Solar panels updated - 2018
• All new navigation instruments including new plotter and radar – 2020-2022
• New hull and coach roof windows – 2020
• Seacocks replaced 2013
Finnish flagged and Finnish (EU) VAT paid, KEKE is available for immediate delivery.
MANUFACTURER’S COMMENTS:
The Finngulf 41 is designed to be equally at home in a marina berth or on long, offshore passages. Hand crafted, traditional joinery is combined with sleek, modern lines to create the classic solid performance cruiser. Designed with easy of handling in mind, the FG41 gives the cruising family and racing crew alike unforgettable sailing experiences.
Underway, her large sail area is easily controlled by double winch pairs set so they can be reached by the helmsman as well as by the crew. The traveller is placed just forweard of the maxi-style, double spoked steering wheel giving maximum leverage and ample seating in the cockpit. Visibility is excellent regardless of whether you steer from windward or leeward.
Absolute boat speed with be starting at eight or nine knots in most conditions – guaranteed to raise a smile on the face of a true sailor. In summary: the Finngulf 41 is a solid performance cruiser.
PRESS REMARKS:
Boats like this cost more than many others because they sail beautifully, allow you to admire rather than be irritated by the joinery, and are designed to last and be repairable in the event of damage or equipment failure. They’re designed and built in relatively small numbers by a team of enthusiasts who are happy to accommodate owners’ preferences. Finngulfs are full of features that add to the boat’s long term value and appeal. Some are hidden from view, and therefore not obvious from a cursory glance at a boat show.
The longer you spend aboard these boats, the more you appreciate the thought that has gone into them. If you want a 41 out of the top drawer, have a look at the Flying Finns.
PBO – April 2007
MANFACTURER’S HISTORY:
Finngulf Yachts Ltd. was established in 1981 by Mr. Stig Nordblad with a mission to build the finest high performance cruising yachts for 100 per cent sailing. Finngulf started out with one model, the legendary Finngulf 34 which was built for entering the 3 / 4 Ton World Cup in 1981. The naval architect and yacht designer, Håkan Södergren created a unique racing boat from fiberglass and foam core with engineering solutions that were way ahead of their time. The original yacht is fitted with aluminum bulkheads that are welded to a tube chassis that runs throughout the hull interior (this solution would be called a "space frame" today) - and it is still sails today. The boat placed very well in the World Cup, and was considered to be the fastest Scandinavian vessel of the race.
After the World Cup several orders for a more family friendly version of the boat were placed and Finngulf Yachts Ltd. started in earnest. Roughly 20 Finngulf 34s were built over the first years. The 34 also laid the foundation for a long and prosperous cooperation with Håkan Södergren, who was to become in-house designer for the following two decades.
The next yard developed model was the Finngulf 39, which started its life as the Crown 39. Finngulf Yachts had entered a subcontracting arrangement with the Crown yard, building hulls and decks for them, but rather rapidly took over the GRP moulds and started building Finngulf 39 yachts instead. The FG39 (and subsequent facelifted FG391) had a production run of 23 years: from 1982 to 2005.
As a result of the uncompromising build quality of all Finngulf Yachts, an overwhelming majority of them are still in active use by happy sailors worldwide. A grand total of 900 yachts have been built by the Finngulf Yachts yard over the years.
Following a restructuring of the owner base in the early nineties, work continued through building the Håkan Södergren designed FG335, FG36 and FG391. The company flagship, Finngulf 44 was introduced in early 1990. Hundreds of boats across the range were built for discerning customers, and export sales really took off with yachts delivered all over Northern Europe and USA. In 1997 the foundation was laid for the cooperation with AS Saare Paat in Nasva, Estonia. The first boats built at Saare Paat included two Finngulf 391ss as well as the legendary Finngulf 44 s/y Lennuk, later called s/y La Familia which completed her third circumnavigation.
The new millennium started with a well managed portfolio approach to product development, and the whole range was redesigned. A young, world class talented Finnish Naval Architect called Karl-Johan "Kamu" Stråhlmann was introduced to the global marketplace. Kamu's range of Finngulf yachts included the FG28, FG33/331, FG37, FG41 and FG46.
SPECIFICATION
CONSTRUCTION
RCD Status:
• Our understanding is that the yacht is built to comply with CE Boat Category A-ocean, with VTT as the Notified Body.
Hull Construction:
• Hand laminated GRP sandwich construction with divinycell
• CSM/biaxial or woven roving biaxial E-glass laminate with polyester resin.
• Multiaxial and unidirectional E-glass reinforcement in high stress areas.
• Transparent gelcoat under the waterline and powder bonded glassfibre mat with isophtalic resin on first outer surface layer for better osmosis protection
• Deep keel beams of solid GRP laminate with unidirectional reinforcements to the hull.
• Chainplates are continued straight from the keel beams.
• Single skin laminate in keel and rudder areas, along centreline structure and at all through hull fittings below waterline.
• Structural bulkheads are of teak veneered marine grade waterproof plywood laminated to the hull and deck on both sides.
Deck & Superstructure Construction:
• 15mm-20mm foam core in deck.
• The deck is through-bolted at 100mm centres to the hull flange with an aluminium toerail and sealed and glued with Sikaflex
• Exposed deck surfaces finished in white NGA gelcoats
• Teak laid side decks, cockpit sole and seating and bathing platform.
Keel & Rudder:
• 2.05m full lead fin keel with bulb (later design keel with higher 2,870kgs ballast)
• Ballast keel is lead casting with antimony (2.5-3%).
• Keel bolted to the hull with high tensile AISI 329 stainless steel bolts. 15x 24mm and 1x 16mm bolts are used – bolts checked and re-torqued April 2017
• GRP rudder blade using isopthalic resin and filled with epoxy foam.
• The rudder stock is in carbon fibre
• Emergency tiller.
MACHINERY
Engine & gearbox:
• Volvo Penta D2-40, 4 cylinder naturally aspirated diesel engine producing 40 HP - from 2014
• Volvo MS130S Saildrive gearbox
• Freshwater engine cooling using raw water inlet and heat exchanger.
• Exhaust system with waterlock at transom renewed - 2019
• Sound proofed insulated engine room with front access, starboard, port side and aft access, plus fireport.
Maintenance & Performance:
• Engine hours: Estimated hours 700 as of October 2023
• Date of last engine service: Engine serviced annually – Last service spring 2023
• Saildrive replaced - 2014
• Cruising speed – approx. 6.5 knots @ 2,100rpm
Propulsion & Steering:
• Sleipner Sidepower retractable bowthruster (2011) with handheld remote control as well as buttons at helm station
• Large diameter 150cm elkhide covered stainless steel wheel
• Volvo Penta single controller and instrument panel in cockpit.
• Volvo 3-bladed folding propeller
ELECTRIAL SYSTEMS
Voltage systems:
• 12vDC primary domestic system with 230v AC via shorepower or inverter
• Simarine active control and monitor + App - 2022
Battery Banks:
• 12vDC 75Ah engine start battery - 2022
• 4x 3vDC 400Ah Winston LFP400 AHA lithium Ion service batteries joined in parallel and series to supply 400Ah @ 12vDC - 2022
• 12vDC 65aH Winston LIfePO bow thruster battery – 2021
• Daly LifePo5 45 12v 200A BMS - 2022
Charging / Inverter:
• Victron Inverter 12/800 800w VE.Direct - 2021
• 2x Victron 30A automatic battery chargers – 2021
• Victron Bluetooth dongle – 2021
Additional Charging methods:
• 1x Solara SM225M solar panel - 2015
• 2 x SW-Energy Lite 20W solar panels – 2018
• Victron MppT Solarpanel control - 2015
Alternators:
• 12vDC alternator on engine to charge batteries - 2014
Shorepower:
• Shorepower supply with ring main and 220v AC sockets in interior
Other Electrical:
• 12v sockets at chart table
• Circuit breakers with automatic fuses and indicator lamps for all individual circuits.
• All lights and wiringin updated 2021
PLUMBING & GAS SYSTEMS
Fresh Water:
• 12vDC pressure system
• Hot water supplied via engine cooling with approx. 30 litre calorifier or via 230vAC immersion heater element from shore power
• Hot & cold pressurised water to galley, heads and shower
• Manual fresh water supply to galley via foot pump
Salt Water:
• Manual salt water supply to galley via foot pump (via switch over from manual fresh water supply)
Bilge Pumps:
• 2x manual bilge pumps – one in cockpit and one in heads
• Rule high capacity electric bilge pump with manual override at chart table
TANKAGE
Fuel:
• 145 litres diesel capacity in 1x stainless steel located under starboard settee with analogue gauge and shut off valves.
Fresh Water:
• Approx. 395 litres fresh water capacity in 3x stainless steel tanks located under port settee (150 litres), under forepeak bunk (150 litres) and under forward end of starboard settee (95 litres)
• Analogue water tank gauge
Holding Tanks:
• 77 litres stainless steel black water holding tank servicing heads
• Tanks discharge directly overboard or via deck evacuation points.
NAVIGATION & COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT
On Deck:
• Raymarine Axiom 9” chartplotter on helm pedestal - 2020
• Raymarine Axiom 12 chartplotter under the dodger – 2020
• Raymarine Quantum Q24C chirp pulse compression radar scanner mounted to transom pole - 2020
• 5x Raymarine i70 multi displays at companionway with transducers - 2011
• Raymarine i70 multipurpose display on helm pedestal - 2020
• Raymarine P70 Autopilot control with SPX30 pilot system -2011
• Raymarine S100 remote control for autopilot - 2012
• Suunto lit steering compass at helm pedestal
At Chart Table:
• Raymarine GPS300 GPS receiver
Communications Equipment:
• Simrad RS35 VHF with DSC – 2019
• Raymarine AIS 700 Class B transceiver – 2021
• Additional handheld set - 2019
DOMESTIC EQUIPMENT
Galley:
• Twin stainless steel sinks with single lever mixing tap.
• Manual fresh and salt water supplied
• ENO 2-burner gimballed gas cooker with oven - 2013
• 145 litre top-opening fridge with Isotherm control
• 12vDC freezer beneath saloon seating.
Heads:
• Manual Jabsco heads
• Heads shower with automatic temperature control and electric pump out
Heating & Ventilation:
• Eberspacher D4 diesel-fired hot air heating system with outlets in all cabins, saloon, heads and aft hanging locker – 2023
• Ventilation consisting of opening skylights, dorade and opening portlights
Lighting:
• Updated to Led lights through-out.
Entertainment:
• Pioneer Stereo radio/CD player
• Speakers in saloon and in cockpit
• Amplified TV aerial at masthead
ACCOMMODATION
Summary of Accommodation:
• Aft cockpit layout with seven full length berths in three double cabins plus one further saloon settee berth. Aft day heads with shower.
Accommodation Finish:
• Satin varnished teak interior
• Teak and holly soleboards
• Blue Alcantara upholstery – new 2022
• Blue & cream cloth curtains
• White vinyl headlinings with teak battening
• Granit counter in galley and heads
• Elkhide cover for mast
• Skyscreens with mosquito blinds and black-out screens
• Mosquito blinds for side-ports
Description of Accommodation from Forward:
Master Cabin:
• V-berth with storage under.
• Hanging locker and shelves to port and starboard.
• Open top shelves above berths alongside.
• Sprung slats between bunk cushions
Main Saloon:
• Fixed table with side opening locker inside.
• Saloon settees with tanks and storage under.
• Overhead lockers and open shelves.
• Wide companionway steps. Lockers and access to engine and service batteries under steps.
• Handrails throughout.
Chart Table:
• Aft facing chart table with chart locker and drawers below.
• Shelves and space for instruments above.
Galley:
• Granit counter top.
• Top opening GRP coolbox with 145 litre capacity.
• Freezer
• Two burner stove and oven.
• Double stainless steel sink.
• Cutting board over sink.
• Shelves and lockers with space for food, plates, glasses and cutlery.
• Additional folding table next to sink.
Heads:
• White Corian counter top with through hull valves in locker below.
• Stainless steel sink
• White GRP floor module.
• Wet locker wc-seat, shower and pumps
• Upper lockers with sliding mirrors.
Aft Cabins:
• Equal aft cabins with double berths.
• Storage under berths.
• Hanging lockers with shelves.
• Shelves above and alongside berths.
• Natural light from cabin side portlights and cockpit portlights.
DECK EQUIPMENT
Rig:
• Sparcraft 19/20th fractional tapered mast, keel-stepped, with 3-sets of swept-back spreaders - 2010
• Selden 300TI 12vDC electric flush-deck genoa furler- 2018
• Stainless steel rod standing rigging - 2010
• Aluminium rigging screw protectors
• Spinlock clutches
• New running rigging
• Selden rod vang with gas damper
• Fully-battened mainsail system with battencars and mid-cars
• 2x single line reefs plus third slab reef
• Lazyjacks
• Ronstan mainsheet system in cockpit with adjustable track and fine adjust
• Andersen deck gear
• Checkstays
• Towable genoa cars
• Control lines led aft to winches through clutches adjacent to companionway
• Spinnaker equipment with mast-mounted carbon fibre spinnaker pole
• Sparcraft deck-mounted gennaker pole
• Profurl top-down gennaker furling system – 2022
• Facnor furler for Code 0 - 2013
Winches:
• 2x Andersen 52ST 2-speed self-tailing manual primary cockpit winches
• 2x Andersen 46ST 2-speed self-tailing manual secondary cockpit winches
• Andersen 46ST 2-speed self-tailing electric halyard/control line winch at companionway
• Andersen 46ST 2-speed self-tailing manual halyard/control line winch at companionway
Sails:
• UK Sailmakers X-drive carbon mainsail – 2021
• UK Sailmakers X-drive carbon furling genoa - 2018
• North Sails fully-battened mainsail 3DL - 2009
• North Sails 140% furling genoa 1, Kevlar – 2008
• North Sails 105% Fulring genua 3, Kevlar – 2008
• North Sails 140% Genua, Heavy
• North Sails NorDac Staysail 9,2 NSP – 2004
• Spinnaker on sock 2t-cut – 2003
• Furling code 1 – 2013
• UK Sailmakers Gennaker A star 122m2 with top-down furling - 2022
General:
• Stainless pulpit and pushpit.
• Midship boarding gates.
• Stern boarding ladder
• Dorade ventilators with stainless steel guard
• Stainless steel grab rails on coachroof
• Hot & cold shower at bathing platform
• Varnished cockpit table
• Varnished drinks holder on pedestal
Anchoring & Mooring:
• Lofrans 1000w 12vDC reversing electric anchor windlass with remote control – motor rebuilt 2016
• 20kgs Rocna anchor with 50m of 10mm chain and 50m warp
• 10kgs stainless steel stern anchor with stern anchor roller line
• Stainless steel mooring and spring cleats
• Fore and aft mooring lines
• Fenders
Covers, Cushions & Canvas:
• Owen Sails stackpack mainsail cover with front cover - 2009
• Blue canvas sprayhood with stainless steel tubes and hide covered handrail, updated -2016
SAFTEY EQUIPMENT:
Navigation Lights:
• LED Navigation lights.
• Masthead anchor and tri-colour lights.
• Deck flood lights on mast.
Life saving:
• 2x horseshoe buoys
• MOB recovery sling
• Danbuoy
• Echomax active radar reflector
Fire control:
• 2kgs automatic engine room fire extinguishers – 2015
• 2x 2kgs & 2x 1kgs manual fire extinguishers - 2015
• Fire blanket