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1987 Rival Bowman Yachts Bowman 40

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£115,000
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Specifications

Model Bowman 40
Year 1987
Length 39.9ft (12.2m)
Beam 3.84m
Draft 1.49m
Hull Material grp
Engine Yanmar 4JH57 diesel engine, 75 hours, 57 HP
Fuel Type diesel
Location Wareham, UK
Engine Hours 75
Engine Make Yanmar
Engine Model 4JH57
Engine Power 57 hp

Equipment & Extras

berths
8
cabins
2
engine
Yanmar 4JH57 diesel engine
designer
Chuck Paine
wc heads
2
engine hp
57
displacement
8600
fuel capacity
320
water capacity l
545

Description

If you are looking for a superbly capable cruiser with proven blue water ability, this highly regarded Chuck Paine design should be on your shortlist. The Bowman 40 offers ocean going potential but is equally at home as a powerful coastal passage maker. The Bowman 40 is easily sailed, with a spacious uncluttered cockpit and the flexibility of a cutter rig. From the moment you step aboard, you know that you are on a real sailors boat, designed to make fast passages in safety and comfort.

Change History

2 events tracked

Spec updated: boat_type (other -> sail)

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New listing appeared

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Monthly Finance Payment
£1,130
£97,750 over 10 years at 6.9% APR

Monthly Running Costs (estimated)

Mooring / berthing £415
Insurance £144
Maintenance £249
Fuel £67
Running costs subtotal £875/mo
True Monthly Cost
£2,005
Finance + running costs combined
Finance 56% Running costs 44%
Total Interest
£37,842
Total Cost (finance)
£152,842

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Boat location
Wareham, UK

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£115,000
Listed by Red Ensign Direct
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