2012 Hughes 40
Specifications
Equipment & Extras
- Weight
- 9,700 lbs displacement
- Fuel Capacity
- 182 litres
- Length overall
- 12.19 metres
- Water Capacity
- 182 litres
- Windlass - Electric
- Solar Power: 300W total array
- House Bank: 200Ah Lithium battery system
Description
SummaryWingnutis a masterfully executed example of a Kurt Hughes high-performance design, professionally built for the sailor who refuses to choose between offshore capability and blistering speed. The vessel's pedigree is defined by its extensive use ofcarbon fiber constructionto achieve a rigid, lightweight, and high-performance profile. Key structural components including therotating mast,boom, andbowsprit (retractable5) are all carbon fiber. TheAkas (cross beams)are engineered from carbon fiber over cedar strips, while thebulkheads,stringers, center board, and rudderare constructed of carbon fiber. The hull is S-glass, Corecell foam core, and epoxy resin. Meticulously finished by a professional toolmaker and CNC programmer, this boat's attention to detail far surpasses standard production builds.*Preliminary listing: the boat is currently shrink wrapped and will have more photos and video once the winter cover is removed.DisclaimerKey Specifications
Weight: 9,700 lbs displacement.
Bridge Clearance: 62, making it fully ICW capable.
Dynamic Draft Range:
8 draft with the carbon fiber daggerboard down.
4 draft with the rudder down.
2 draft with the rudder up.
Logistics: Designed to be disassembled for global shipping via truck or container.
Carbon Fiber & Composite Construction
Rotating Mast & Boom: Composite Engineering carbon fiber from Ted Van Dusens Composite Engineering.
Akas (Cross Beams): Carbon fiber over cedar strips.
Structural Internals: Carbon fiber bulkheads and stringers bonded with S-glass and epoxy.
Foils: Carbon fiber daggerboard and rudder with Corecell coring.
Hull & Amas: S-glass over Corecell foam coring for impact resistance and rigidity.
Finish: Professionally painted in premium Awlgrip 2000 for a high-gloss, durable exterior.
Sails
Mainsail: Tri-radial Spectra Hydra-net with 3 reefs and 6 battens. Condition: Good.
Headsail (Jib): Roller furling/reefing Tri-radial Spectra Hydra-net with leech battens. Condition: Good.
Screecher/Windward Reacher: Cross-cut 4 oz Vectron. Condition: Good.
Spinnaker: Tri-radial nylon (Airx 900/700) with an ATN sock. Condition: Good.
Power Management
Solar Power: 300W total array (2x100W and 2x50W panels).
House Bank: 200Ah Lithium battery system (2x100Ah).
Charging: Upgraded Balmar 12v/100-amp alternator.
Control: Victron MPPT 100/30 solar charge controller and OverKill Solar 250-amp BMS.
Systems
Engine: Yanmar 3YM30 (27 HP) diesel with ~1500 hours.
Propeller: 3-blade Max-Prop bronze feathering propeller.
Watermaker: Katadyn PowerSurvivor 40E.
Navigation & Electronics
The vessel features a fully integrated NMEA 2000 network.
Chartplotter: Raymarine e7 Multi-function Display (2011).
Autopilot: Raymarine ST70 with a Type 1 Linear Drive (2011).
Secondary Display: Raymarine Dragonfly 5 (2020).
Multi-Function Instruments: Raymarine ST70 displays for speed and depth located at both the cockpit and navigation station.
VHF Radio: Raymarine Ray218 VHF (2008).
GPS: Integrated through the Raymarine e7 system.
Compass: 6″ Ritchie Powerdamp mounted on the pedestal binnacle.
Entertainment/Comm: 19″ Majestic 12v TV with DVD player and a WeBoost signal booster
Ground Tackle
Primary Anchor: Rocna 44 lb.
Primary Rode: 35 ft of 3/8″ chain spliced to 200 ft of braided line.
Secondary Anchor: 33 lb Spade anchor.
Secondary Rode: 10 ft of 3/8″ chain with 100 ft of line.
Windlass: Lewmar Vertical V2 electric windlass.
Windlass Control: Remote operation located in the cockpit.
Tender: 2022 Zodiac Cadet 200 with 2022 Torqeedo Travel 603 outboard.
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.Additional DetailsDisclaimer
Key Specifications
Weight: 9,700 lbs displacement.
Bridge Clearance: 62, making it fully ICW capable.
Dynamic Draft Range:
8 draft with the carbon fiber daggerboard down.
4 draft with the rudder down.
2 draft with the rudder up.
Logistics: Designed to be disassembled for global shipping via truck or container.
Carbon Fiber & Composite Construction
Rotating Mast & Boom: Composite Engineering carbon fiber from Ted Van Dusens Composite Engineering.
Akas (Cross Beams): Carbon fiber over cedar strips.
Structural Internals: Carbon fiber bulkheads and stringers bonded with S-glass and epoxy.
Foils: Carbon fiber daggerboard and rudder with Corecell coring.
Hull & Amas: S-glass over Corecell foam coring for impact resistance and rigidity.
Finish: Professionally painted in premium Awlgrip 2000 for a high-gloss, durable exterior.
Sails
Mainsail: Tri-radial Spectra Hydra-net with 3 reefs and 6 battens. Condition: Good.
Headsail (Jib): Roller furling/reefing Tri-radial Spectra Hydra-net with leech battens. Condition: Good.
Screecher/Windward Reacher: Cross-cut 4 oz Vectron. Condition: Good.
Spinnaker: Tri-radial nylon (Airx 900/700) with an ATN sock. Condition: Good.
Power Management
Solar Power: 300W total array (2x100W and 2x50W panels).
House Bank: 200Ah Lithium battery system (2x100Ah).
Charging: Upgraded Balmar 12v/100-amp alternator.
Control: Victron MPPT 100/30 solar charge controller and OverKill Solar 250-amp BMS.
Systems
Engine: Yanmar 3YM30 (27 HP) diesel with ~1500 hours.
Propeller: 3-blade Max-Prop bronze feathering propeller.
Watermaker: Katadyn PowerSurvivor 40E.
Navigation & Electronics
The vessel features a fully integrated NMEA 2000 network.
Chartplotter: Raymarine e7 Multi-function Display (2011).
Autopilot: Raymarine ST70 with a Type 1 Linear Drive (2011).
Secondary Display: Raymarine Dragonfly 5 (2020).
Multi-Function Instruments: Raymarine ST70 displays for speed and depth located at both the cockpit and navigation station.
VHF Radio: Raymarine Ray218 VHF (2008).
GPS: Integrated through the Raymarine e7 system.
Compass: 6″ Ritchie Powerdamp mounted on the pedestal binnacle.
Entertainment/Comm: 19″ Majestic 12v TV with DVD player and a WeBoost signal booster
Ground Tackle
Primary Anchor: Rocna 44 lb.
Primary Rode: 35 ft of 3/8″ chain spliced to 200 ft of braided line.
Secondary Anchor: 33 lb Spade anchor.
Secondary Rode: 10 ft of 3/8″ chain with 100 ft of line.
Windlass: Lewmar Vertical V2 electric windlass.
Windlass Control: Remote operation located in the cockpit.
Tender: 2022 Zodiac Cadet 200 with 2022 Torqeedo Travel 603 outboard.
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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