Ray Kemp 40' Motorsailer "Mac David" JUST LISTED
$165,000
Built by renowned Tasmanian boatbuilder Ray Kemp, Mac David is a beautifully presented 40-foot Huon pine motorsailer that combines traditional craftsmanship with the confidence of extensive modern upgrades. With substantial refit work completed over recent years covering mechanical, electrical, structural and interior improvements, she offers an outstanding opportunity to step aboard a proven cruising vessel with much of the hard work already done.
Designed for comfortable family cruising, Mac David features a spacious saloon, dual helm stations, generous accommodation, and the warmth and charm that only a classic timber boat can provide. Solid, dependable and full of character, she is ready for her next owners to cast off the lines and create new adventures on the water.
Call Paul on 0418385866 or Matthew on 0437 876 775 to arrange in inspection.
| Reference | 13427806 |
|---|---|
| Name | Mac David |
| Location | Dunalley, Tas (mooring) |
| Region | Tasmania |
| Year | 1974 |
| Designer | Ray Kemp |
| Builder | Ray Kemp |
| Length | 40′ (12.19m) |
| Beam | 4.29m |
| Draft | 1.75m |
| 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 and filter changes every 100 hours or annually. Major work completed in 2020: -Engine heads removed -Minimal bore wear identified -Reassembled with new inlet manifolds and anodes -Exhaust relagged -New alternator and starter motor Other work: -New steering ram and autopilot (2017) -New upper rudder bearing and repacked rudder gland (2025) |
| Engine Make | Perkins |
| Horsepower | 170hp |
| Fuel Type | Diesel |
| Engine hours | ~7250 |
| Fuel Consumption | 10L/hr at 7 knots |
| Cruise Speed | 7 knots |
| Propulsion | Inboard Shaft Drive |
| Thrusters | Shaft drive, 3-blade propeller |
| Fuel | 1090 litres |
| Water | 520 litres |
| Galley | Fully equipped galley to starboard aft in the saloon featuring: -Stainless sink and drainer -Excellent bench space -Ample storage |
| Refrigeration | Large icebox with 12V electric fridge unit installed (port aft saloon). |
| Stove | Two-burner gas stove with oven and grill |
| Hot Water System | Bosch hot water system. |
| 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 the cockpit. Settees/single berths are located on either side of the saloon. Steps lead down into the forward cabin with a single berth to starboard and a double berth to port. The V-berth cabin in the bow offers two single berths or one double berth. The bathroom is accessible directly from both the cockpit and saloon. Headroom: 6'2" |
| Cabins | 2 |
| Berths | 6+ |
| Shower | Hot & cold shower in head. |
| Toilet | Electric toilet in head with access via saloon or cockpit. |
| Entertainment | AM/FM/CD player |
| Dinghy | Highfield AL RIB 3.1m with cover (new 2023) on davits. |
| Outboard | Mercury 3HP outboard |
| Covers | Full cockpit cover. Dinghy cover. One-way window covers around saloon. |
| Ground tackle | Two anchors with chain and rope 50m of 10mm chain Muir horizontal 12V anchor winch (24V conversion) |
| Bilge Pumps | Manual and engine-driven bilge pumps |
| Epirb | 406 EPIRB |
| Life Jackets | 6 life jackets (new 2024) |
| Fire Protection | Fire extinguishers |
| Electrics | 2 x 12V engine batteries (new 2025) 2 x 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 Garmin commercial-grade autopilot GPS chartplotter |
| Sail inventory | Furling mainsail Furling genoa |
| Rigging | Single spreader rig with alloy mast and boom. RIGGING REPLACED IN 2021. |
| Deck gear | Swim platform with stainless ladder Dinghy davits |
| Remarks | Extensive refit carried out between 2015 and 2021, including: -New Blackwood interior and trim -Cabin sides stripped and refinished with Sikkens -New windows and frames -New rear cockpit door providing access to marlin board -Gas lines renewed and certified by a licensed gas fitter |
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