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1979 Hughes 40
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Specifications
Make
Hughes
Model
40
Year
1979
Length
40.0ft (12.2m)
Hull Material
fiberglass
Fuel Type
diesel
Location
GREEN COVE SPRINGS, Florida, United States
Equipment & Extras
- masts
- Both aluminum
- rig type
- Ketch
- boat name
- Phoenix VII
- fuel type
- Diesel
- listed price usd
- $69,900
- number of berths
- 6
- number of cabins
- 2
- length overall metres
- 12.19
- All standing rigging replaced 2015
- LED lighting conversion
- New aluminum fuel tanks (200 gal total)
- New fresh-water tanks (4 poly/33 gal, 1 52 gal SS)
- Hull insulation
- New headliners
- Rigid dodger 2022
- Integrated fold-up swim platform
- Dedicated LP tank locker
- Fully enclosed cockpit with new canvas and Isinglass
- New refrigeration system 2024
- 2000W Pure Sine Wave inverter 2024
- New hydraulic autopilot 2025
- Raymarine i70 GPS/Chartplotter
- Raymarine i70 Knotmeter
- Raymarine i70 Depthsounder
- Raymarine i70 Wind
- Raymarine p70s Autopilot
- Uniden UM525 VHF Radio
- Class B AIS
- Sony AM/FM Radio
- Solar panels 490W total
- Morningstar solar controllers
- LoFrans electric windlass with remote
- Multiple anchors (65K CQR, 25K CQR, Fortress)
- Mainsail fair condition
- Mizzensail fair condition
- 2 Jibs fair condition
- 150 Genoa fair condition
- Spinnaker fair condition
- Storm jib fair condition
- Two cabin, two head layout
- Aft cabin cockpit access
- Single-handed sailing setup
Description
This one is not going to last long! Hughes boats have been recognized for years for their battleship-like construction, strength, and "sailability". They certainly aren't the fastest blue-water cruising boats out there, but they're pretty tough to beat when it comes to stable sailing and dependability. And, this one has had lots of upgrades that take it well beyond the standard production Hughes.In 2015, all standing rigging and everything inside the hull was removed. All the chainplates and all the standing rigging were replaced. Additionally, all electrical wiring was replaced and upgraded, and all lighting converted to LED. The fuel tanks were replaced with three (3) new aluminum tanks (200 gal total capacity), and new fresh-water tanks (4 poly/33 gal ea., 1 52 gal SS) were added. The hull was then insulated from the waterline up, the joinery was reinstalled, and new headliners were added.In 2022, a rigid dogger was added along with an integrated fold-up swim platform, and a dedicated locker was added for the twin LP tanks feeding a new ENO LP stove. The cockpit was also fully enclosed with new canvas and Isinglass.In 2024, an all-new refrigeration system was installed, and a new 2000-watt sine-wave inverter was added.Finally, in 2025, a new hydraulic autopilot was added.This one's a cruising sailor's dream. The two-cabin, two-head layout provides plenty of privacy for everyone onboard, and the cockpit access to the aft cabin is a unique feature. And, since the current owner sailed alone 85% of his time on the water, it's set up to single-hand it with ease.SAIL INVENTORYMainsail-------------Fair conditionMizzensail----------Fair conditionJib--------------------(2) Both in fair conditionGenoa---------------150 in fair conditionSpinnaker-----------Fair conditionOthers---------------Storm jib - fair conditionMAST & RIGGINGAll standing rigging replaced in 2015Masts----------Ketch rig - Both masts aluminum------------------Main mast keel stepped------------------Mizzen mast deck steppedBoom----------Both booms aluminumForestay------Good condition, no frays or kinksBackstay--------------Good condition, no frays or kinksInner Shrouds-------Good condition, no frays or kinksOuter Shrouds------Good condition, no frays or kinksSpreaders------------Good conditionChainplates----------Stainless steel, bolted to hullELECTRONICSGPS/Chartplotter-----------Raymarine i70Knotmeter--------------------Raymarine i70Depthsounder---------------Raymarine i70Wind---------------------------Raymarine i70Autopilot----------------------Raymarine p70sVHF Radio-------------------Uniden UM525AIS-----------------------------Class BAM/FM Radio---------------SonyELECTRICAL SYSTEMSolar Panels----------One 190w on starboard rail---------------------------Two 100w panels on davit aft---------------------------Two 75w panels on cabin topSolar Controllers----Two Morningstar SunSaver-10---------------------------Two Morningstar SunSaver-6Batteries---------------One 12V engine start (2024)---------------------------Four 6V storage (2023)---------------------------Two 6V storage (spare-2023)Inverter-----------------2000W Pure Sine Wave (2024)The electrical system is also set up to operate at 120V (US &CAN) or 240V (EURO).GROUND TACKLEAnchors----------65K CQR style plow---------------------25K CQR---------------------Fortress style of unknown weightWindlass---------LoFrans' electric w/remoteMechanical DisclaimerEngine 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 meters. 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 brochure.DisclaimerThe company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change or withdrawal without notice.
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£506
£43,778 over 10 years at 6.9% APR
Monthly Running Costs (estimated)
Mooring / berthing
£417
Insurance
£64
Maintenance
£120
Fuel
£292
Running costs subtotal
£893/mo
True Monthly Cost
£1,399
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Finance 36%
Running costs 64%
Total Interest
£16,948
Total Cost (finance)
£68,452
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