Asking PriceBroker
$125,000 AUD
+8 moreMakeCape
Model40
Year2005
Length12.2m3.7m beam
FuelDiesel
Cabins4 berths
Overview
About this vessel
If you're looking for a yacht that can win harbour races on Saturday, tackle offshore classics on Sunday, and still be competitive short-handed, Mr Kite deserves your attention.
This canting keel carbon Cape 40 has built a reputation as one of the toughest and most versatile race boats in New Zealand. Fast, reliable and exceptionally well maintained, she consistently delivers results while avoiding the reliability issues often associated with high-performance race yachts.
Whether fully crewed or sailed two-handed, Mr Kite offers outstanding performance, excellent handling and proven offshore capability.
Proven Race Record
A regular front-runner in New Zealand's premier offshore and coastal events, including the 2-Handed Round North Island Race, Twice Around the Three Kings, White Island Race, Coastal Classic, Bay of Islands Race Week, and numerous harbour and coastal races.
Recent Results
2025 Two-Handed Series — 2nd Overall (Corrected Time); 2025 Northern Triangle Race — 3rd Line Honours & 3rd Corrected Time (Division 1); 2026 Three Kings Offshore Race — 2nd Line Honours & 2nd Corrected Time.
Significant Upgrades & Maintenance
Since arriving from Australia in 2019, Mr Kite has benefited from continual investment and professional maintenance. Standing and running rigging replaced during current ownership. New rudder and tiller (2019). Mast removed and professionally serviced (2023). New U-Dek cockpit flooring (2024). Hydraulic canting keel rams and pump serviced (2025). New keel batteries (2025). Extensive engine upgrades including mounts, alternator, water pump, gear shift and control cables (2023-2024). Fresh antifoul by Boatspray (2025).
Few boats offer this combination of outright speed, offshore capability, proven results and meticulous preparation. Mr Kite presents in genuine turnkey condition and is ready for her next owner to step aboard and compete immediately.
Specifications
The details
Vessel
MakeCape
Model40
Year2005
Dimensions
Length overall12.2m
Beam3.7m
Draft2.9m
Accommodation
Berths4
Engine & Fuel
Engine makeYanmar
Drive typeInboard Shaft Drive : Three Blade Propeller In Lifting Prop Box
Fuel typeDiesel
Features
On board
Canting keel carbon construction
Race mainsail
New J1 jib (2025)
J3 jib (late 2023)
5 race gennakers
2 race code zeros
2 staysails
Storm sails
Delivery and practice sails
B&G underdeck autopilot
Expedition software and performance analysis systems
Vesper AIS
Iridium GO with external aerials
GSM internet system with external aerial
6-person life raft
Category 2 safety equipment
