1981 Irwin 40'
12.19 m1981 Irwin CITATION
40' (12.19 m) VAYU
Call Listing Broker, Sean Kiaer 206-325-7700 for information and showing appointments. Seller a retired Yacht Builder, Marine Engineer and Surveyor bought larger boat and is motivated to sell this beautifully rebuilt from keel up 1981 Irwin 40 Citation.
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Flag of Registry: United States
Port of Registry: WILLIMINGTON, NC
Description
1981 Irwin 40 Citation
Strength, Durability & Performance
Ted Irwin designed and built the Citation 40 that one could easily compare to the Bill Lapworth
designed Cal 40, or the Bob Perry designed Valiant 40, for their Strength, Durability & Performance.
Ted Irwin truly designed one of the top racer/cruiser class of boats with the Citation 40.
This boat design really brings out the best of the older style boats, both in performance and in
looks. Current owner gets many comments about her good looks.
This Irwin 40 is blue water ready with little work needed for your offshore adventures.
Just stepping on to Vayu, you get the sense of how solidly built she is.
Vayu has been rebuilt over the years by a professional boat builder, marine engineer, and
retired yacht surveyor after he purchased her in 2006. After purchasing another boat he is now
ready to move on and let someone else enjoy the efforts of his labor.
Meticulously maintained by the current owner, he has truly done a remarkable job of upgrading
and maintaining Vayu.
There is an immense amount of storage for one that my want to cross oceans or sail the
Caribbean, or take extended cruises away from civilization. Storage has been greatly increased
over that of your average production boat.
THIS IS A MUST SEE.
LOA40'
LOA12.19''
Beam12'
Draft Max Feet6'
Bridge Clearance Feet54'
Fuel Tank (Gallons)40
Fuel Tank (Liters)151.42
Fresh Water (Gallons)100
Fresh Water (Liters)378.54
Holding Tank (Gallons)20
Holding Tank (Liters)75.71
TypeSail
ConditionUsed
Specifications
VAYU
XYM40202M81B
Sail-Used
1981
1981
3
6
1
7.5 Knots
6 Knots
Diesel
FG
Fiberglass
Fast Displacement
Yes
40 Gallons (151.42 Liters)
100 Gallons (378.54 Liters)
20 Gallons (75.71 Liters)
Ted Irwin
Ted Irwin
N/A
N/A
N/A
Full Details
Mechanical & Electrical
Engine:
- Engine: Yanmar,
- HP: 27 Engine
- Model: 3QM30
- Serial: 82146
- Hours: 5000+/- (Estimated)
- Cruising Speed: 6 kts. @ 1,600
- Max Speed: 7 kts.
- Oil Filter: Yanmar 124550-35110
- Fuel Filter: Yanmar 104500-55710,
- Racor: 500 FG
- Zinc: Yanmar 27210-200300, 1-1/8” shaft.
- Raw water strainer: Groco SA1 Fuel Pump: 12 VDC
- Alternator: Balmar 100 amp with Aqualine Plus 3 stage regulator
Transmission:
- Kanzaki, Kokyukoki Mfg.
- Model: KH18, 2.03, 2:1 RH
- Serial: AR1672,
- Oil: AFT-A
Propeller: Shaft:
- Stainless steel 1-1/8” X 54” Replaced 2020
- Prop Shaft seal: PSS Face seal. New 2020 Cutlass Bearing: 1-5/8" X 4-1/2" X 1-1/8" Replaced 08/25/2010.
- Propeller: 3 Blade Bronze, 16RH12
Steerage:
- Rudder Shaft Seal: 3/16” flax packing.
- Rudder lower bearing replaced 2012 Rudder removed and repaired as needed 2020
Charging Systems:
- Engine Drive: Balmar 100 Amp on BEP 150 amp combiner.
- Solar Panels: (2) 64watt BP/solarex.
- Wind Generator: (2) AIRwind 12 VDC.
- Shore Chargers: Heart Inverter/charger 2000 watt, Xantrex Truecharge 40 amp (11/2018.)
- Batteries: (1) Series 24 (2023) (4) Trojan T105 6 volt in two 12 volt banks (New 07/2021)
Electronics:
- DEPTH SOUNDER:
- Raymarine ST60 (2009). Transducer offset 2’4”
- SPEED LOG: Raymarine ST60.
- WIND AWI: Standard Horizon WS150 (2020)
- VHF: Icom IC-M502(bought used 6/2012) with command Mic II (New 2012)
- STEREO: Clarion CMD4 with Helm remote. (2006)
- RADAR: Raymarine RD18 (bought used 6/2020)
- #1 PLOTTER: Raymarine E127 (brought used 9/2020)
- #2 PLOTTER: Raymarine E90 (bought used 6/2022)
- #1 Auto pilot: Raymarine ST5000 with wheel drive.
- #2 Autopilot: Raymarine with Raymarine linear drive
- Salon TV: Element 24” LCD TV, 12 VDC (2015)
- Forward TV: ByDesign 9” LCD TV/DVD/AM/FM/CD, Modeld:886 (2006)
- Single Sideband: Icom IC-M710,
- Antenna tuner Icom IC 130 (bought used 6/2019)
- INVERTER: Heart Interface Model 81-2011-12 (Aug 07), 12VDC/120 VAC 2 KW with remote.
- New control boards 04-2019
- Battery Charger: Xantrex True Charge 40 amp (Used 2019)
HEAT/AC:
- Salon: Mermaid1600 Reverse Cycle. New 2019 120 VDC 14 AMP Ser # Pump March AC-5C-MD, 120 VAC
- Forward: MarineAir 6000 BTU 2020 Pump March AC-5C-MD, 120 VAC
Deck Hardware
Deck Hardware
- Portlights: (4) aft Newfound metals, (6) Man Ship SS.
- Deck Hatches: (4) 1/2" Lexan, new gaskets 2010
- Stanchions and Rails: 1” welded stainless steel tube. 3/16” Life lines.
SHEET WINCHES:
- (2) ASAHI #30, 2 speed self tailing,
- (2) Lewmar #30 2 speed.
CONTROL WINCHES:
- (1) Barlow #19 single speed,
- (1) Lewmar #8 single speed,
HALYARD WINCHES:
- (2) Barlow #16 single speed.
Spars, Rigging & Sails:
- Mast: Hood Stowaway in mast furling main.
- Total mast length 55’
- Main Furling: Hood line drive. Hood in mast Stowaway Main luff hoist 43’-3”
- Main Boom: Z Spar 17'
- Jib Furling: Harken MK II
- Spinnaker Pole: Aluminum
- Standing Rigging: Stainless Steel 5/16” 1x19 New 2006
- Forestay: 1 X 19 306 stainless steel 5/16” X 51’, 5/8” pin, 5/8” turnbuckle thread. (2006)
- Backstay: 1 X 19 306 stainless steel 5/16” X ,5/8” pin, 5/8” turnbuckle thread. (2006)
Sails:
- Jib: Luff 47’-8”, Foot 16’ Hoist #6 luff tape
- Working Jib: l-45’-6”, f-17’
- Staysail: Luff 34-6”, foot 10’
- Mainsail: In mast furling. 43’-2” Luff, Foot 16’
- Genoa Track 1-1/4” I= 50.00,
- Height of headstay termination above the sheer line J= 16.5,
- Distance between the headstay termination at the deck and the front of the mast at the sheer line. P= 44.0,
- Distance between black bands on the mast, or the maximum luff length of the main. E= 14.80,
- Distance between black bands on the boom, or the maximum foot length of the main
Inteiror
Accommodations:
- Sleeps 6
- Cabins: 3. Main Salon, V-Berth and Aft Stateroom
- Heads/Bathrooms: 1.0
- Bathroom Layout: Bathroom With standup Shower
GALLEY:
- Stove: Seaward princess LPG, 3 burner with oven. In fair condition. Open ventilation. 2, 10 lb propane cylinders in propane locker.
- MICROWAVE OVEN: 120 VAC. In good condition. (2018)
- Grill: Magma Standard size, Propane.
Refrigeration:
- Compressor (2) Adler Barbour CU100 12 VDC 2008, 134a Freon 2020 Evaporator Adler Barbour VD-160 Cold Plate 2006, Condenser 2020
Upgrades
- Ultra suede headliner, and LED lighting trough out.
- Solid surface counter tops, though out.
- New cushions, covers, with memory foam mattresses.
- Many custom cabinets increasing storage capacity though out the boat.
- High quality Amtico Vinyl Flooring though out.
- Plumbing upgrades, with poly tubing and upgraded fixtures.
- Wiring upgrades, through out to meet ABYC standards
- 2000-watt Heart inverter/Charger.
- Additional 40-amp battery charger as back up.
- 900 watts Solar, with Two 300 Watt Wind Generators.
- New upgraded custom electrical panels.
- Two 30-amp 120 VAC shore power inlets.
- 16k AC in salon new in 2019.
- New 6k air conditioner in forward cabin and salon new in 2021.
- New Deisel heater in 2021.
- Two Adler Barbour 12-volt refrigeration with new refer box.
- Pur 80 water maker.
- Newer Raymarine electronics with E127 plotter with radar.
- E90 plotter at nav station.
- Raymarine below deck autopilot and separate wheel pilot as backup.
- Icom VHF with helm remote
- Icom 710 SSB. Standard Horizon AWI.
- Engine is Yanmar 3QM30 27 HP approximately 5000 hours. Runs good no oil leaks.
- New fuel tank replaced in 2024.
Contact
For more information about this yacht, please contact Sean Kiaer - Yacht Broker - Curtis Stokes & Associates We look forward to working with you!
For more information about this yacht, please contact Sean Kiaer - Yacht Broker - Curtis Stokes & Associates . We look forward to working with you!
For more information about this yacht, please contact Sean Kiaer - Yacht Broker - Curtis Stokes & Associates .
Sean Kiaer - Yacht Broker - Curtis Stokes & Associates
Yacht Broker
North Carolina United States

