A Unique World Cruising Sailboat: The McArthur Class 40, An Escape Pod for only $35,000!

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A unique world cruising sailboat and she's for sale for $35,000 - which seems reasonable when you see this boat and review her survey. The McArthur Class 40 was designed for trans-Atlantic racing and round the world racing, however she was used for cruising. Built and launched in Bristol, England, in 1990, her owners have been sailing and exploring on her since. She has sailed just about everywhere and would be an ideal boat for a couple or family looking to do the same - though this boat would be just as comfortable sailing across the bay. Only 65 of these were built - and they were built in a unique way which is described in the video.
Here is a sampling of where's she's been:
She was launched in 1990. Shakedown trip to north Spain to cruise the Ria areas.
Next she was off to North Africa and then around the coast of Spain. She returned to England via Canal Du Midi, France. In 1994 departed England for the Caribbean by way of Canary Islands and Cape Verde Islands, arriving in Trinidad Christmas 1994. She then cruised the Leeward and Windward Islands arriving in Virginia, August 1995. In 1998, she left Virginia for the Windward Passage to Bahamas, Honduran Bay Islands, Jamaica, Cayman Island and Belize returning via the coast of Mexico. The she sailed up to Maine, Nova Scotia and hence to Newfoundland. Spent 10 summers in Newfoundland and back to Maine Presently cruising Maine and Fundy.
We have no personal financial interest in this boat. But thanks for watching and if you have any questions regarding the boat or would like to review the survey, please contact: John Wilkinson at 207-702-1065 or via email at: [e-mail]

[@TXP2P69]

Nice find. That's a LOT of boat for the price.

[@boatfools]

Agreed!

[@cmod4d]

Another great episode. Unique boat. Not for everyone, but perfect for someone. Thanks!

[@boatfools]

Thanks for watching and for your comments!

[@patrickfalter4487]

A lot of boat for the money. You definitely get British design vibes. Thanks for sharing

[@robertscholz4486]

That's a nice boat, but i was honestly expecting more room on the interior when you said that it was a 40. Seems like the layout wasted a large amount of space aft and the entryway definitely seemed awkward. I would be curious to know more about the cascover, as regards maintenance procedures -- do you just sand down the bottom paint as you would with a fiberglass hull and then reapply your anti-fouling? As it is a wooden core, I would be scared to death to damage that coating and let shipworms get into the wood!!! I agree with your statement that the "wood boat would make me anxious." Great episode as usual!!!

[@boatfools]

Thanks! Yes, I am learning about that cascover, too. It appears to be very rugged. I think part of the reason why she seemed so small down below was the fading/tapering coach roof in the bow. Felt a little tight up beyond the head. But the main living area felt ample, but you're right, for a 40-footer, not a ton of room. I was pleasantly surprised by the fit and finish below. Nice boat!

[@bendaves77]

These are the boats that attract people into buying one.. people aren't looking for your everyday tub of plastic or fiberglass that was built to be a throw away.. you would have many more subscribers and views if you went around to yards and brokers etc searching for sailboats that are special and unique yet not expensive

[@boatfools]

Agreed. That’s what we’ve been doing and we have some great boats coming up.

[@basilbrushbooshieboosh5302]

I want her. Why in the heck don't I live in the US/Canada where something like this can be found, opposed to Australia where I've not seen anything like this for near this good a price.

[@scottmarkham9466]

That looks like a freezer box that the engine sits in !

[@bos6782]

Cool but but it appears to be a bit cramped . Not my style. Though that keel has lasted , Im not a fan of the bolt on

[@boatfools]

I have an encapsulated keel, so I hear you. Didn't look like this one would ever fall off, though!

[@scottmarkham9466]

Is that reflection on the side of the boat, or does it have bubbling of the paint ?

[@boatfools]

100% no bubbling in the paint... Hull is in great shape.

[@saylaveenadmearedead]

Good design for aluminum boat. Wood not so much.

[@boatfools]

It's been going strong for 30 years, but I hear you!

[@scottmarkham9466]

What is the headroom ?

[@boatfools]

Over 6' down the center. I am 6'1".

[@PepeDeezNutz]

Yes