Overview
About this vessel
This beautifully presented Salar 40 is a superb example of the popular and highly capable Laurent Giles 64designed cruising yacht. Built for true ocean-going passage making, the Salar 40 has earned an excellent reputation among cruising sailors for performance, safety and comfort at sea. The centre-cockpit layout provides exceptional seakeeping qualities and creates two fully separate, private cabins fore and aft, with comfortable berths for six.
3Billie D 4 has been exceptionally well maintained and tastefully upgraded by her current owners. Her timber brightwork gleams, protected by a comprehensive new suite of canvas covers 64including a semi-permanent centre-cockpit cover for comfort and protection offshore.
The beautifully varnished main cockpit sits within a sheltered pilothouse, complete with windscreens featuring two clear-view deflectors. Navigation equipment is a thoughtful mix of classic and modern: a traditional binnacle compass and barometer complemented by a Seiwa Barracuda GPS/plotter, autopilot, VHF and HF radios.
Under the cockpit seats you 64ll find ample storage and a eutectic freezer (in addition to the eutectic fridge in the galley). Beneath the cockpit floor sits the well-maintained 80hp Perkins 4236 diesel (1,400 hrs indicated) along with two battery banks 64 12V engine start and 24V house 64 all with excellent access.
For fine-weather sailing, a second helm on the aft deck offers superb visibility and features a beautifully varnished wrap-around seat for skipper and crew. The spacious lazarette provides extensive storage 64ideal for long-distance cruising. Additional deck gear includes Harken self-tailing sheet winches and a 24V electric anchor winch.
The main cabin features a longitudinal galley equipped with a eutectic fridge and a brand-new Devanti gas stove/oven. Stunning new solid Silver Ash benchtops and tabletops elevate the space and continue through both refurbished bathrooms. Accommodation includes two single quarter berths and a forward V-berth, all with generous storage. The newly upholstered saloon is warm and inviting, and the main cabin bathroom includes an electric toilet. A charming classic detail is the vertical flat chart storage 64a rare and practical feature.
Accessed from the centre cockpit, the aft cabin includes two quarter berths separated by a solid timber drawer unit. This private cabin has its own freshly renovated ensuite with hot shower and manual toilet.
A comprehensive wardrobe of nine sails, including three genoas and a never-used spinnaker, ensures versatility for a wide range of conditions.
3Billie D 4 represents an outstanding opportunity to step aboard a well-cared-for, ocean-ready classic. With extensive upgrades already completed, she is ready for new owners to fulfill the cruising dream in comfort and safety at a very attractive price.
