1979 Standfast 40

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 The boat offers up six 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 throughout. Eberspacher diesel cabin heater (fully serviced but requires fitting). Curtains. 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. 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 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. 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