1978 Bluewater Yachts 41

Overview and Character
Every so often, a yacht comes to market that genuinely stands apart, and this is one of those examples. This beautifully maintained bluewater cruiser has benefited from extensive upgrades and careful ownership. As a result, she presents in outstanding condition and is currently located in the South West UK.
Design and Seaworthiness
The yacht was designed specifically for safe and comfortable long-distance cruising. Her long fin keel, skeg-hung rudder, and internal ballast provide strength, balance, and reassuring handling at sea. In addition, a bow thruster makes close-quarters manoeuvring straightforward, even when short-handed.
Her offshore capability is well proven. Under previous ownership, she completed a passage from New Zealand back to UK waters, demonstrating both reliability and genuine bluewater credentials.
Recent Refit and Presentation
Recently, the yacht underwent a full professional repaint at FBC in Falmouth, and the results are exceptional. She presents beautifully, with freshly painted rig and a finish that reflects the quality of the work carried out. In addition, her 12mm glued teak decks, fitted in 2014, remain in excellent condition, combining durability with classic appeal.
Engine, Rig, and Sailing Systems
Power is provided by a Yanmar 56hp diesel engine, installed in 2010, offering dependable performance for extended cruising. Standing rigging was replaced in 2017, adding reassurance for offshore sailing. A feathering propeller improves efficiency under sail and performance under power, while an excellent sail wardrobe supports a wide range of conditions.
Navigation and Equipment
The yacht is equipped with comprehensive navigation systems, suitable for both offshore passages and coastal cruising. Practical ownership is further supported by the inclusion of a winter cover and a dinghy, making her a well-rounded and ready-to-use package.
Overall Readiness
Overall, this yacht represents a complete bluewater cruising package. Because the major upgrades and refit work have already been completed, she offers a rare opportunity to step aboard and sail with confidence.
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Equipment and Information
CONSTRUCTION
GRP
Epoxy coated 2004
White hull
Hull and topsides repainted with white Alwgrip 2024
Black antifouling – 2024
Teak decks new 2014, 12mm glued not screwed
Long keel with skeg hung rudder
MECHANICAL and ELECTRICAL
Yanmar 4JH4AE new 2010
Approx 2500 hours (July 2024)
Fully serviced
Aquadrive unit new 2010
PSI dripless shaft seal, new bellows 2020
Intelligent Battery Monitor and new intelligent Pro Split charge distribution system
Darglow Featherstream 20” 4 blade feathering propeller
New alternator and regulator fitted 2022
2kw diesel heating to saloon and cockpit
Isotemp 30ltr water heater, 240v and engine circulation
2 x 125w solar panels – zipped onto bimini top
1 x 50w solar panel on radar mast
2 x solar regulators
ACCOMMODATION
Sleeps 6 in two cabins plus saloon
Forward twin
Aft large double with memory foam mattress (new 2022)
2 saloon berths with lee clothes
Additional set of washable covers.
Radio/CD Bluetooth/USB
Opening wood skylights to saloon and after cabin
Galley
2 SS sinks with hot and cold water
Chest fridge, new plate and compressor 2020 (Dometic)
Eno two burner gas cooker with oven and grill
Large amount of cupboards and drawers
Heads
Hot and cold water shower
Sink
Jabsco marine toilet
Holding tank with bi valve for holding tank pump out
Locker and cupboard
RIG and SAILS
Aluminium mast and boom – painted Awlgrip 2024
Aluminium spinnaker pole
SS standing rigging except running back stays which are dyneema. Standing rigging new 2017.
Rigging checked 2021
Yankee roller reefing by Topliss NZ (original)
Staysail Profurl roller reefing 2010
3 x slabs reefs in main
Main – Thai Sails, fully battened, 3 reefs new 2014 – serviced 2024
Yankee – OneSail, new 2016 -serviced 2024
Staysail – original ,serviced 2024
Storm Jib – OneSail – new 2016 (as new)
Overlapping genoa -(date unknown)
Cruising chute – Crusader Sails 2010
CANVAS WORK
Sprayhood, serviced 2024
Stackpack – 2023 – Serviced 2024
Poop deck bimini, 2014 – serviced 2024 – with shade screens
Cockpit enclosure, 2018 – with screens
Wheel cover
Skylight covers x 2
Bowsprit winter cover – 2019
Overall winter cover, to waterline (two piece)- 2019
Gas bottle cover 2023
Plotter cover 2023
Full set of deck cushions
NAVIGATION EQUIPMENT
ST60 wind
ST60 depth
ST60 speed
Compass – swung 2021
Coursemaster autopilot
Emergency tiller
Garmin radar, 2014
Garmin 3008 chartplotter – repeater screen at nav station
Garmin DSC VHF, 2014
AIS transponder, 2020
SAFETY EQUIPMENT
4 man liferaft in canister (2020)
Manual bilge pump operable from cockpit or engine room
Electric bilge pumps (engine room and heads)
4 Fire extinguishers
MOB inflating danbuoy Jon Buoy – new 2023
2 life rings
1 throwing sling
EPIRB
Smoke detectors
Carbon Monoxide Detectors
First Aid Kit
Emergency VHF arial
Radar reflector
DECK EQUIPMENT
2 x W.A.C two speed bronze primary winches
2 x W.A.C single speed bronze secondary winched
2 x Lewmar self tailing halyard winches at mast
Twin bow rollers
27kg CQR with approx. 100m 10mm chain
Lofrans Tigress electric windlass (2021)
Davit on radar mast for dinghy engine hoisting
Inflatable tender 2.9m circa 2017 with wheels
Suzuki 2.5hp outboard, 2019
Misc mooring ropes
8 fenders