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2001 CS Canadian Sailcraft 40' Sloop

Kittery, Maine

$88,500

The CS 40' was in regular production from 1987-1992. In 2000, the company reopened for custom production, and DUCHESS was built and commissioned in 2001. She represents the opportunity to purchase a handsome Sloop, capable of offshore cruising or club racing. She features a transom for easy boarding, very comfortable cockpit for six, 12V windlass, a lovely interior with cherry joinery, two staterooms and spacious salon and galley. Her Westerbeke 40 hp diesel has approximately 850 hours. She is easily handled by one or two people. Recent improvements include Tides Marine mainsail track, 2 new aluminum 10 lb LPG tanks, new running rigging, new VHF and Ram mic, some new hoses, and new mainsheet traveler. For those who want attractive lines and no exterior varnish, this may be your next vessel. Thank you for your interest.

Basic Boat Info

Boat Name: DUCHESS
Make: CS
Model: Canadian Sailcraft 40' Sloop
Year: 2001
Condition: Used
Category: Sail
Designer: Tony Castro
Construction: Fiberglass
Boat Hull ID: QJH40C0ZJ001
Has Hull ID: Yes

Dimensions

Length: 40 ft
Length Overall: 39'3 ft
Waterline Length: 32'8 ft
Beam: 12'7 ft
Max Draft: 6 ft

Engines / Speed

Engines: 1
  • Make: Westerbeke
  • Model: 44A
  • Fuel: Diesel
  • Engine Power: 40hp
  • Year: 2000

Other

Boat Class: Sloop

Contact

Annie Gray
Gray & Gray Yacht Brokers, Inc.

Office

Gray & Gray Yachts
36 York Street
York, ME, US, 03909
Tel:207-363-7997


PRELIMINARY VESSEL DETAILS
DESIGN COMMENTS: The Canadian Sailcraft 40' (CS 40) was designed by the successful British racing yacht designer Tony Castro, her lines and sail plan are essentially those of a modified Castro One Ton race boat. It is an ocean racer, that is fast, stiff, and responsive. In appreciation of the design, quality and finish of the CS 40 was voted Sailing World Magazines "top of her class" in their annual Boat of the Year Awards, beating the Farr 38 and the Swan 61 into joint second place. CONSTRUCTION, HULL & DECK: Solid glass below the waterline and core cell construction above. Mars shoal drafted lead poured bulb keel. FRP skinned partial skeg-hung rudder with S/S rudder stock. Aluminum toe rail fitted 360°. White decks with contrasting white diamond non-skid patterned areas. White hull, double blue covestripe, double blue bootstripe, black bottom (Interlux Interprotect 4000 currently on). Double S/S lifelines. Double solid S/S bow & transom rails. (6) Large aluminum chocks and cleats. Teak planked cockpit seats. Stern platform w/ (5) step S/S heavy-duty swim ladder. Thurston dodger in Navy with zipping forward window & handrail (waterproofed/ glass replaced-2016). Lifesling in hard case. 12V Lewmar windlass with two footswitches on deck. 35lb Delta anchor with 25' 5/16" chain + 150' 5/8" nylon rode. 40" Whitlock steering wheel on powder-coated pedestal. S/S stanchions with S/S wire double lifelines. 4 Lewmar opening portlights. 2022 keel bolts tightened. Edson stern-mounted radar post. (3) Lewmar deck hatches (2019). Large cockpit locker to port with access ladder. Curved helm seat with locker & emergency tiller access. Single S/S deck cowl vent. Low-profile S/S deck grab rails. Cockpit cushions in Navy (2). 10 lb propane tanks in dedicated locker; new aluminum tanks. Life jackets. Assorted lines. Boathook. Fairclough frameless winter boom tent. TANKAGE: FUEL: 50 gallons in poly tank. WATER: 100 gallons in poly tank. HOLDING: 24 gallons in poly tank; 2022 all sanitary hoses replaced. HOT WATER: Isotherm hot water tank. ENGINE & MECHANICAL: 2000 Westerbeke 44A diesel, 40 hp, 4 cylinder, FWC. Westerbeke JS gear - 2:47:1 (Serial# 80422). Approximately 850 hours. 2 blade bronze prop (sent out and inspected). Racor R24T fuel filter. 2022 exhaust hose replaced. 2019 new engine water pump. 2019 new exhaust engine hoses. 2022 stuffing box repacked. 2023 installed double pulley and belts. 2020 fuel tank gauge replaced. Cruising speed: 6 knots @ 2400 RPM. Maximum speed: 7.6 knots. ELECTRICAL: High output alternator (125amp). Balmar external 612 smart regulator/ Alternator gauge replaced 2020. 85w Kyocera solar panel with charge controller. Batteries: House bank- (2) Group 31 AGM (2019), Start- (1) Group 29, Separate windlass battery mounted in windlass locker. Perko battery selector switch. Link 10 battery monitor. Battery temperature sensor. Trident systems propane shut off. Pathmaker automatic battery combiner for the 3 bank. Jabsco manual head 2019. Isotemp Spa 6.5 water heater 2018. Rule bilge pump with float switch. 110V 30 amp inlet in cockpit awning. New tachometer. ACCOMMODATIONS: Light, airy and spacious, is the essence of the CS 40' interior, beautifully designed and finished throughout in varnished cherry with attractive blue berth cushions. Elegantly appointed double cabins fore and aft provide luxurious sleeping accommodations for owners and their guests. The forward cabin features an ensuite head access. In the main salon, space is utilized to the maximum, with settees to port & starboard providing additional berths if needed. The large drop leafed table provides dining for up to 6. The forward-facing navigation station area has ample space for chartwork and storage for miscellaneous items. The galley is fully fitted, out of way from the main salon. 6" 3' Vee berth. Cedar-lined hanging lockers in each cabin. Ample drawer storage & shelving throughout. Double drop leaf dinette table. Portside settee converts to a double berth via insert. Queen width aft cabin berth. LED lighting throughout. S/S clock & barometer mounted on bulkhead. S/S sink in aft cabin. GALLEY: Force 10 (3) burner S/S propane stove with oven & potholders. S/S high neck faucet 2019. Double deep S/S sinks. 12V Isotherm 2503 refrigeration top opening chest. Icebox. Solid surface Corian countertops. Samsung microwave. Large pantry & deep storage drawers. 2024 fresh water pressure pump. ELECTRONICS: 2019 Garmin GNX wired sail pack: Wind, speed & depth. 2019 Garmin 9" GPS/ Plotter 942. Raymarine RL70 Radar readout @ nav (dome on radar post). Raymarine KN300 GPS/ Plotter @ nav (gimble mount). Raymarine radar & gps are old, but work. 2024 Standard Horizon Explorer VHF @ ram/ mic plug at helm. Pioneer super tuner III stereo; Sony speakers in the main salon. SAILS & RIGGING: Seldén keel-stepped anodized aluminum double spreader mast. Seldén anodized aluminum boom. Seldén rigid boom vang. (5) Lewmar sheet stoppers. S/S wired standing rigging - inspected and in very good shape. Vinyl mast collar. Furlex 300S headstay furler Winches: (2) Lewmar chromed ST #43 cockpit, (2) Lewmar chromed ST #40 cabin top. 2022 replaced mast step. 2024 Tides Marine track on mainsail. 2022 all winches taken apart and greased. 2022 new mainsheet traveler. 2022 new topping lift and main halyard. 2023 replaced jib sheets. SAIL INVENTORY: Ullman Mainsail with (2) reef points (single line reefing lead to cockpit), in good condition. Ullman 135% Genoa with foam luft (UV cover replaced 2013), in good condition. Doyle stack pack in Navy blue cove (2004). Sail Area: (766 sq. ft.) I 51' J15.5' P 47' E 16.5' Mainsail area: 371.25 Headsail area: 395.25 Total: 766.50 PHRF-NE 93 COMMENTS: The CS 40' was in regular production from 1987-1992. In 2000, the company reopened for custom production, and DUCHESS was built and commissioned in 2001. She represents the opportunity to purchase a handsome Sloop, capable of offshore cruising or club racing. She features a transom for easy boarding, very comfortable cockpit for six, 12V windlass, a lovely interior with cherry joinery, two staterooms and spacious salon and galley. Her Westerbeke 40 hp diesel has approximately 850 hours. She is easily handled by one or two people. Recent improvements include Tides Marine mainsail track, 2 new aluminum 10 lb LPG tanks, new running rigging, new VHF and Ram mic, some new hoses, and new mainsheet traveler. For those who want attractive lines and no exterior varnish, this may be your next vessel. Thank you for your interest. Potential purchasers should assume that items on the vessel at the time of viewing, but not specifically listed on this specification sheet, are not included with the sale of the yacht. These specifications are believed to be correct but cannot be guaranteed. Specifications are provided for information purposes. Data was obtained from sources believed reliable but is not guaranteed by owner or brokers. Buyer assumes responsibility to verify all speeds, consumptions, capacities and other measurements contained herein and otherwise provided, and agrees to instruct his surveyor to confirm such details prior to purchase. Vessel subject to sale, price and inventory changes, and withdrawal from market without notice. Mechanical Disclaimer: Engine and generator hours are as of the date of the original listing and are a representation of what the listing broker is told by the owner and/or actual reading of the engine hour meter. The broker cannot guarantee the true hours. It is the responsibility of the purchaser and/or his agent to verify engine hours, warranties implied or otherwise, and major overhauls as well as ALL other representations noted on the listing. DISCLAIMER TO BOARD VESSEL: In the event the Buyer boards the vessel either on land or in the water without a broker or owner, the Buyer(s) agrees and understands he boards at his sole risk and liability.