Ray Kemp 40' Huon Pine Motorsailer "Mac David"
$179,950
MacDavid is a well-built Huon pine motorsailer from respected Tasmanian builder Ray Kemp. She has benefited from steady maintenance and a substantial program of upgrades over the past decade, including structural, mechanical, electrical, and cosmetic improvements. The result is a solid, reliable cruising boat that retains the character of a traditional timber vessel.
Her layout is practical for extended cruising, with a generous saloon, multiple berths, dual steering stations, and the warmth of timber throughout. Overall, MacDavid presents as a capable, comfortable family cruiser with a documented history of refit work and ongoing care. She offers an appealing combination of traditional construction and updated systems, ready for a new owner to enjoy on the water.
| Reference | 3427806 |
|---|---|
| Name | Mac David |
| Location | Royal Yacht Club of Tasmania, Sandy Bay, TAS |
| Region | Tasmania |
| Year | 1974 |
| Designer | Ray Kemp |
| Builder | Ray Kemp |
| Length | 40′ (12.19m) |
| Beam | 4.29 |
| Draft | 1.75 |
| Hull material | Timber – 38mm Huon Pine (Carvel below waterline and strip planked above) |
| Deck material | Marine ply with GRP sheathing |
| Engine | Perkins V8 510 170hp Diesel Regularly serviced with oil change and filters every 100hrs or annually. Major work done in 2020: -Engine heads removed -Minimal bore wear -Reassembled with new inlet manifolds and anodes. -Exhaust relagged -New alternator and starter Other work done: -New steering ram and autopilot 2017. -New upper rudder bearing and repacked rudder gland 2025. |
| Engine Make | Perkins |
| Horsepower | 170hp @ 2800rpm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel |
| Engine hours | 7199 |
| Fuel Consumption | 10lph at 7 knots |
| Cruise Speed | 7 knots |
| Propulsion | Shaft drive. 3-blad prop. |
| Fuel | 1090 litres |
| Water | 520 litres |
| Galley | Fully equipped galley to starboard at the rear of the saloon. Stainless sink and drainer. Excellent storage and bench space. |
| Refrigeration | Large ice box with 12V electric fridge unit installed. Located in saloon (port aft). |
| Stove | Two burner gas stove with oven and grill – NEW 2018 |
| Hot Water System | Hot water system (BOSCH) – NEW 2018 |
| Accommodation | Generous, open saloon with panoramic views and the warmth of huon pine throughout. The helm station is forward to port with a second wheel in cockpit. Settees/single berths either side of saloon. Steps lead down into forward cabin with single to starboard and double to port. V-berth cabin in bow with two singles or a double berth. The well-appointed bathroom is accessible directly from the cockpit and saloon. 6' 2" headroom. See General Remarks below for details of refit. |
| Cabins | 2 |
| Berths | 6+ |
| Shower | Hot and cold shower in bathroom. |
| Toilet | Electric toilet access from saloon and cockpit. |
| Entertainment | AM/FM radio & CD player. |
| Dinghy | Highfield AL RIB 3.1m with cover (NEW 2023). |
| Outboard | Mercury 3HP outboard. |
| Covers | Two anchors with chain and rope. 50m of 10mm chain. |
| Ground tackle | Muir horizontal 12V anchor winch (24V conversion). |
| Bilge Pumps | Manual and engine driven bilge pumps |
| Epirb | 406 EPIRB. |
| Life Jackets | Yes. |
| Flares | 6 life jackets (NEW 2024). |
| Fire Protection | Fire extinguishers. |
| Electrics | 2x 12v engine batteries – NEW 2025 2x 12v house batteries – NEW 2025 Solar panels with regulator for house and engine batteries. Rewired in 2018 to 24v (some 12v circuits remain) |
| Electronics | VHF radio Furuno colour sounder. Autopilot Garmin commercial-grade GPS chart plotter. |
| Sail inventory | Furling mainsail Furling genoa |
| Rigging | Single spreader rig. Alloy mast and boom. Rigging replaced 2021. |
| Deck gear | Swim platform with stainless ladder. Dinghy davits. |
| Remarks | Extensive refit 2015-2021 including: o New blackwood interior and trimming. o Cabin sides stripped and refinished with Sikkens. o New windows and frames. o New rear cockpit door allowing access to marlin board o Gas lines renewed and certified by licenced gas fitter. |
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