1989 Adams 40 for sale in Kettering Marina – South of Hobart
Kettering Marina – South of Hobart, Australia198912.2m
Asking PriceBroker
$74,950 AUD
+38 moreMakeAdams
Model40
Year1989
Length12.2m3.6m beam
FuelDiesel200L tank
Cabins24 berths
AI Visual Search
Match by shape & style
Overview
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.
The vessel features sleeping accommodation for 6, with a double forward and singles positioned amidships and aft. The galley includes a large icebox. A large set of spares and tools is onboard. The hull is fully insulated above the waterline.
Specifications
The details
Vessel
MakeAdams
Model40
Year1989
Dimensions
Length overall12.2m
Beam3.6m
Draft1.8m
Accommodation
Cabins2
Berths4
Engine & Fuel
Engine makeBMW
Drive typeInboard Shaft Drive : Shaft Drive With Propellers
Engine hours4,500
Fuel typeDiesel
Fuel tankage200L
Features
On board
Steel construction
Cutter rig
Fleming self-steering
Solar panels (approx 300 AH)
LED lighting throughout
Muir VRC2500 anchor windlass with 60mm galvanised chain (2021)
Engine batteries (2022)
Clipper sounder
Coursemaster 2500 auto pilot
KODEN radar
Liferaft
Good sail inventory
Full hull insulation above waterline
Recently antifouled (January 2026)
Matched with BoatSeekr AI
Boats that look like this
Explore boats with a similar design, shape and style.
Broker
Margate Marina (South of Hobart), Australia
Sparkman & Stephens 39
$64,990 AUD
11.8m · 1980
Broker
Bellerive Yacht Club, Australia
Adams 40
$69,950 AUD
12.2m · 1989
Broker
Oyster Cove Marina, Kettering, Australia
Wilf O'Kell 38' Yacht
$44,950 AUD
11.6m · 1985
Broker
RYCT Marina – Sandy Bay, Australia
John Pugh 44
$69,990 AUD
13.4m · 1993
Buying guides
Helpful advice for your boat search
Guide
Buying
Guide to Offshore Cruisers: Trawlers, Catamarans, Monohulls and more
There are many ways to approach offshore cruising. Read on for a summary of the main types, plus exciting. new options like Omikron.
Guide
Buying
Before You Buy a Used Boat: Check the Spare Parts
Some of the most capable used boats become surprisingly complicated to own simply because a few key components are hard to replace.
Guide
Buying
What is a Boat Survey?
A boat survey (sometimes called a marine survey) is an independent professional inspection of a vessel’s condition, value, safety systems and overall fitness for use.
