1988 Bowman 40

A lovely example of this timeless classic from Chuck Paine. The Bowman 40 is widely regarded as being the go to blue water cruising yacht. With her Scheel keel, well balanced hull and versatile cutter rig, she offers exceptionally sea kindly performance whether crossing oceans or coastal cruising. ‘Mor Ula’ is currently under her second ownership, both of whom have clearly been very experienced and considerate sailors. She presents very well with no teak to the side decks, the owners have made her home from home especially when you head down below. Recent upgrades have included, but certainly not limited to, a recent engine installation with a Beta 50, updated navigation instruments and the standing rigging has just been renewed in readiness for her next ownership. This Bowman 40 is in turn key condition and available for viewings, currently afloat in Royal Clarence Marina, Portsmouth. Please call us for further information. CONSTRUCTION Part 1 registered Chuck Paine design Built by Rival Bowman Yachts Grp hull moulded in white Grp deck moulded in off white No teak decks from build Scheel fin keel Skeg hung rudder Cutter rig Yacht legs with hull protector sleeves ON DECK Lewmar V4 vertical windlass – plug in hand controls via deck plug – 2010 Bow thruster control can also operate windlass Double stainless bow roller 55 kg Rocna anchor 100m of 3/8 galvanised chain 45lb and 35lb CQR anchors 35lb Danforth kedge anchor with chain and warp Chain and snubber Various mooring strops, lines and chains Stainless push pit, pull pit and stachions – opening gates port and starboard Granny bars Dedicated yankee and staysail tracks Mainsheet track forward of sprayhood Covers for all hatches, dinghy and liferaft Mainsail cover Adrift Covers 2025 Sprayhood with new windows and zips serviced 2025 Cockpit enclosure with stainless frame, clear windows Stainless steel gantry for wind generator, radar and antennas Bimini and cover serviced 2025 Deck and cockpit awning Full set of cockpit cushions Stainless boarding ladder Smaller lightweight stainless ladder for when alongside Mast step folding ladder 12 v search light Teak folding cockpit table with cup holder attachment Deck wash pump 12v with hose Artigiani AB inflatable dinghy with oars Mariner 2.5 hp 4 stroke outboard Various warps and fenders for mooring Passarelle and fender board RIGGGING & SAILS Kemp anodised aluminium 2 spreader mast – keel stepped Standing rigging – renewed November 2025 Cutter rig with running back stays Additional forestay with hank on sail Insulated backstay with tensioner Seafurl furler on yankee Furlex furler on stay sail Kemp spinnaker pole – mast mounted Selden extending bearing out pole – deck mounted Solid kicker Dutchman boom brake preventer lineSails Mainsail – fully battened with lazy jacks 3 reefs – maintained by North Sails – 2002 DB sails Yankee – roller reefed with uv strip – maintained by North Sails – 1999 – UK Sails Staysail – roller reefed with uv strip – maintained