1989 Adams 40 Custom Design for sale in Kettering Marina - South of Hobart
Kettering Marina - South of Hobart, Australia198912.2m
Asking PriceBroker
$74,950 AUD
+38 moreMakeAdams
Model40 Custom Design
Year1989
Length12.2m3.6m beam
FuelDiesel200L tank
Cabins24 berths
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About this vessel
"Wind Shadow" is a proven and exceptionally well-built bluewater cruiser. Constructed in steel to a high standard, she was designed for safe, comfortable and self-sufficient cruising.
Her layout, systems and structure place emphasis on strength, ease of handling and dependable seakeeping. She has been well cared for throughout her life with many upgrades by the current owners (over 20 years), and this care is evident when stepping aboard.
Wind Shadow has a cutter rig, large cockpit, generous diesel and water stores, and a warm and light interior. Below deck, warm timber joinery gives the interior a traditional, inviting feel, and generous headroom accommodates crew over six feet tall.
"Wind Shadow" is the vessel for you to realize those dreams and aspirations of cruising our wonderful coastline or perhaps the great oceans of the world in safety and comfort, or alternatively as a spacious and comfortable liveaboard.
Specifications
The details
Vessel
MakeAdams
Model40 Custom Design
Year1989
Dimensions
Length overall12.2m
Beam3.6m
Draft1.8m
Accommodation
Cabins2
Berths4
Engine & Fuel
Engine makeBMW
Engine modelD50-H453-153n
Drive typeShaft Drive
Engine hours4,500
Fuel typeDiesel
Fuel tankage200L
Features
On board
Sleep 6 comfortably – 1 x double forward, 2 x singles (port and starboard) at midship and 2 x singles (port and starboard) down aft.
Fleming self-steering (not fitted at present)
Approx 300 AH of solar panels
All lights have been replaced with LED in recent years
Muir VRC2500 anchor windlass and 60mm of 10mm galvanised chain (new in 2021)
Engine batteries (new in 2022)
Clipper sounder (new)
Coursemaster 2500 auto pilot
Large icebox in galley
Liferaft (not in current survey)
Koden radar
Good sail inventory (see below for detials)
Large set of spares and tools
Fully insulated above the waterline
Slipped and antifouled in January 2026
Galley: The large galley (on the port side) is well laid out for passagemaking, featuring a Maxie Tudor gas stove and hot plates, large SS sink with non pressurized water and large icebox.
Refrigeration: Large icebox in galley
Stove: Maxie Marine Tudor 2 x burner gas stove with oven
Accommodation: 1 x double V-berth forward, 2 x single settee bunks – midships, 2 x single bunks – aft
Toilet: Yes – Marine toilet
Entertainment: Phillips stereo system
Ground tackle: Muir VRC2500 anchor windlass with 60m or 10mm galvanised chain and anchor (plus 2 x additonal anchors).
Safety gear: Gas detector
Bilge pumps: Yes – electric and manual
Life raft: Yes – not in survey
Epirb: Yes
Life jackets: Yes
Flares: Yes
Fire protection: Yes – fire extinguishers and fire blanket
Electrics: 12V battery bank with approx 300AH of solar panels
VHF and HF radios
Coursemaster autopilot – 2500
Koden radar
Clipper sounder
1 x Mainsail with lazy jack in boom bag
1 x furling headsail
1 x trisail
1 x storm jib
1 x #3 headsail
1 x #2 headsail
1 x multipurpose spinnaker (MPS)
Alloy rig with 1 set of spreaders. Some halyards replaced in recent times
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