Name: 1979 Hughes 40
Brand: Hughes
Price: 69900 USD
Availability: InStock

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.

Dunigan Marine Group is pleased to assist you in the purchase of this vessel. This boat is centrally listed by Engel & Völkers Yachting. It is offered as a convenience by this broker/dealer to its clients and is not intended to convey direct representation of a particular vessel

Overview

Highly regarded blue water vessel. Well cared for and being sold with a broken heart.

Highlights

New Autopilot
Rigid Dogger
Folding Swim Platform
Fully Enclosed Cockpit
Rigged for Single-Handed

Key Specifications

LOA40'

Beam13' 4"

Draft Max4' 9"

LWL31'

TypeSail

Hull MaterialFiberglass

FuelDiesel

Weight & Measurements

Displacement28,000 lbs

Accommodation

Cabins2

Sleeps6

Heads2

Tankage

Fuel200 gal

Water184.92 gal

Registration & Documentation

Registration PlaceOttawa

Reg #HBW40072M79K

Title #842146

Listed2025-10-30T00:00:00+00:00

Engines

Perkins 4.236Inboard

MakePerkins

Model4.236

TypeInboard

Fuel TypeDiesel

Power66 HP

Hours4,000

LocationMiddle

Drive TypeDirect

Full Details

SAIL INVENTORY

Mainsail-------------Fair condition

Mizzensail----------Fair condition

Jib--------------------(2) Both in fair condition

Genoa---------------150 in fair condition

Spinnaker-----------Fair condition

Others---------------Storm jib - fair condition

MAST & RIGGING

All standing rigging replaced in 2015

Masts----------Ketch rig - Both masts aluminum

------------------Main mast keel stepped

------------------Mizzen mast deck stepped

Boom----------Both booms aluminum

Forestay------Good condition, no frays or kinks

Backstay--------------Good condition, no frays or kinks

Inner Shrouds-------Good condition, no frays or kinks

Outer Shrouds------Good condition, no frays or kinks

Spreaders------------Good condition

Chainplates----------Stainless steel, bolted to hull

ELECTRONICS

GPS/Chartplotter-----------Raymarine i70

Knotmeter--------------------Raymarine i70

Depthsounder---------------Raymarine i70

Wind---------------------------Raymarine i70

Autopilot----------------------Raymarine p70s

VHF Radio-------------------Uniden UM525

AIS-----------------------------Class B

AM/FM Radio---------------Sony

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Solar Panels----------One 190w on starboard rail

---------------------------Two 100w panels on davit aft

---------------------------Two 75w panels on cabin top

Solar Controllers----Two Morningstar SunSaver-10

---------------------------Two Morningstar SunSaver-6

Batteries---------------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 TACKLE

Anchors----------65K CQR style plow

---------------------25K CQR

---------------------Fortress style of unknown weight

Windlass---------LoFrans' electric w/remote

Mechanical Disclaimer

Engine 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.

Disclaimer

The 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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