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Standfast 40S

Seaworthy Standfast classic with new sails

  • Build year 1978, Sailingboat for sale
  • The Netherlands

5,000 EUR

Standfast 40S Sailingboat 1978, with Timray engine, The Netherlands
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Boatauction.com

  • Rubberstraat 9, 1411 AL Naarden, The Netherlands
  • Tel. +31 35-5449675

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Standfast 40S now available in online auction. Everyone can bid until August 24, 2026. Standfast 40S seaworthy classic for adventure If you're looking for a Standfast 40S for sale through a boat auction, this ship is sure to catch your attention: a design with character, built to cover miles. This 1978 Standfast 40S, constructed by the Standfast yard and designed by Frans Maas, is an offshore sailing yacht with a clear focus on seaworthiness and sailing feel. She measures 12.19 meters in length and 3.99 meters in width, with a draft of 2.13 meters. Her S-shaped hull made of fiberglass and the wheel in the cockpit give her that classic, course-holding appearance that many sailors seek when dreaming of longer journeys at sea. The boat is in reasonable condition and has reportedly been out of the water for maintenance in 2026, including antifouling treatment that year. It’s important to note that the hull and deck have been painted with Awlgrip, but in a manner that makes them look less appealing. For a buyer who values technical performance and sailing characteristics, this presents an opportunity: cosmetically there is room to improve her to personal taste while the foundation and equipment invite immediate use. Standfast 40S now available in online auction. Everyone can bid until August 24, 2026. What makes this Standfast 40S suitable for offshore sailing? She is designed as a true offshore cruiser, with a hull shape made to work through waves rather than bounce off them. The deep V and S-shaped character contribute to comfortable movement at sea and a steady feel on course. With her weight of approximately 10,000 kg, the Standfast 40S feels solid—something many sailors appreciate during longer crossings or in open waters. This is a sailing yacht for those who enjoy trimming, steering, and making miles while consciously choosing a classic design by Frans Maas over a more modern, lighter concept. How is she equipped in terms of sails and rigging? Visible investments have been made in this area over recent years. She features an aluminum mast and a headsail roller system with the Furlex 304S installed in 2022. The rigging was also renewed in 2022, which is an important consideration for many buyers looking at a sailboat of this vintage. Additionally, there are new sails: a new mainsail and a new genoa from Kooy Sails, plus a new spinnaker including carbon boom. For those searching under terms like sailing yacht with new sails or Standfast 40S with Furlex, this combination stands out as she is ready for sporty cruising and longer voyages. What can you expect from the engine and electrical systems? She has a Timray 49D inboard diesel engine with 49 hp and four cylinders, electrically started. According to reports, the engine is operational and received maintenance in 2026. This is convenient for maneuvering in harbors and motoring sections—especially for a vessel of this size. Onboard shore power is available along with a battery charger and inverter. There are also two service batteries and one starting battery. The radar does not work, which is important to consider if you are specifically looking for a sailboat with navigation equipment; however, this also provides room to modernize the system according to personal preferences. Is the interior suitable for vacations and longer stays? Inside, the Standfast offers an arrangement suited for weekend getaways, vacations, and longer trips. She has fixed sleeping accommodations for four people plus additional sleeping space for two, featuring spacious cabins both fore and aft. Onboard you will find a dining area, refrigerator, stove with oven, mattresses, hot water system, and shower. The hot air heating has been installed to ensure comfort during spring and autumn seasons. An electric toilet is present with direct discharge to open water. With a water tank capacity of 150 liters and a diesel tank of 120 liters, she is equipped for comfortable stays onboard—especially when used as an offshore cruiser or classic sailing yacht for extended journeys. Outside she features teak decking, lifelines, cockpit table, stern rail seats, swim ladder along with fenders and lines. There’s also an stainless steel frame for a bimini top which offers opportunities to protect the cockpit area further. The anchor comes complete with chain and hand anchor winch. An electric bilge pump rounds out her equipment. This Standfast 40S at Boatauction is particularly interesting for sailors seeking a seaworthy platform with recent investments in rigging and sails who don't mind upgrading aesthetics or certain systems like radar to their own standards. She invites you to let her do what she was built for: set course, hoist sails, and seek out the horizon.

Specifications Equipment

Materiale / unit

Hull type

Fibreglass

Length

12.19

Beam

3.99

Deplacement

10000

Depth

2.13

Motor & technic

Engine

Timray

Total power

49

Engine place

Inboard

Fuel

Diesel