1979 Hughes 40 Phoenix VII
Price $69900
Year 1979
Length 40 ft

Overview

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.

BH Yachts 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
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Specifications

Basic Boat Info

  • Make Hughes
  • Model 40
  • Category Ketch
  • Year 1979
  • Condition Used
  • Construction Fiberglass
  • Boat Hull ID HBW40072M79K
  • Has Hull ID Yes
  • Fuel Tank Capacity 200 Gal

Engine 1

  • Make Perkins
  • Model 4.236
  • Fuel Diesel
  • Engine Power 66.00
  • Type Inboard
  • Engine Location Middle
  • Engine Hours 4000.00

Other

  • Type Sail
  • Heads Count 2
  • Cabins Count 2

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