1981 Irwin 40'

12.19 m
$ 50,000 USD
United States North Carolina United States
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1981 Irwin CITATION

40' (12.19 m) VAYU

Call Listing Broker, Sean Kiaer 206-325-7700 for information and showing appointments. OWNER MOTIVATED TO SELL ACCEPTING ALL OFFERS 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.

Tax Paid

Flag of Registry: United States

Port of Registry: WILLIMINGTON, NC

ORIENTAL, North Carolina, United States
   Vessel ID: 2831295

$ 50,000 USD

$ 69,348 CAD*
44,074 Euros*
£ 37,658 GBP*
*estimated foreign exchange

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 Feet5'

Draft Max Inch6''

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

Name

VAYU

HIN/IMO

XYM40202M81B

Sail-Used

Year

1981

Documented Year

1981

5'6"

Cabins

3

Sleeps

6

Heads

1

Maximum Speed

7.5 Knots

Cruise Speed

6 Knots

Fuel Type

Diesel

Super Structure Material

FG

Hull Material

Fiberglass

Hull Shape

Fast Displacement

Air Conditioning

Yes

40 Gallons (151.42 Liters)

100 Gallons (378.54 Liters)

20 Gallons (75.71 Liters)

Designer

Ted Irwin

Builder

Ted Irwin

Tender HIN

N/A

Tender Registration

N/A

Tender Title

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

Updated Upgrades List 04/14/2025

  • 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.


Irwin Improvement list (A somewhat complete list of major repairs)(Dates approximate)

04-2006 Replace mast with Hood Stowaway from Cape Dory 40. New standing and running rigging. Mast

painted with Awlgrip.

06-2006 Install new 11 gallon water heater

06-2006 Upgrade pluming to poly tubing (Replace hose)

08-2006 Install Clarion stereo

02-2007 Replace forward cabin floor, replace head inboard bulkhead. Add Vacuflush head

02-2008 Replace salon floor. Repair Stbd water tank.

06-2008 Revarnish interior

10-2008 Replace headliner and interior lights.

12- 2008 Install cedar lining to fwd hanging locker.

01-2009 Redo Fwd hanging lock with cedar.

02-2009 Replace breast plate at forestay under deck.

02-2009 Install Heart 2000 inverter charger.

02-2009 Install new electric panel in nav station

03-2009 Add upper cabinets in V-berth

05-2009 Replace rusted bow breast plate with aluminum.

04-2010 Rebuild and rebed deck hatches including new lens

06-2010 Install new electric panel in galley

06-2010 Add Radar arch

08-2010 Replace cutlass bearing.

06-2011 Replace alt with Balmar.

04-2012 Replace lower rudder bearing

06-2014 Install new bow 20 gallon holding tank

06-2014 Rebuild V-berth add new mattress

09- 2015 Upgrade head pump

01-2017 Reseal, glue and bolt stbd hull deck joint.

08-2017 Replace wood handrails on cabin top with SS

04-2018 Replace soft core in cockpit floor

06-2018 Replace bow rail.

03-2019 Rebuild inverter

10-2019 New Mermaid 16k AC in salon

11-2019 Add Hawser pipes in bow.

11-2019 Install electric windlass.

12-2019 Add princess seats to aft rail and arch

01-2020 Install new 6k AC in forward cabin.

03-2020 Replace portlights with SS. Replace interior cabin sides with formica.

05-2020 Paint deck

07-2020 Reseal, glue and bolt port hull deck joint.

08-2020 Repair deck core where needed. (mostly around chain plates.)

08-2020 Replace lifelines.

09-2020 New cabin doors.

10-2020 Strip bottom, 20 mil epoxy barrier coat.

10-2020 Replace propeller shaft and new dripless seal.

10-2020 Repair rudder fiberglass, replace shaft packing

12-2020 Paint decks.

04-2021 Install new second refrigeration with new ice box.

06-2021 Rebuild head compartment with new cabinets.

10-2021 Rebuild galley cabinets

12-2021 Replace Stereo with new CDM5

12-2021 Upgrade Electronics with newer Raymarine E127, E90 plotters, New digital radar.

01-2022 Replace house batteries

03-2022 Install new 5 Kw diesel heater.

06-2022 Add Solar over bimini and on side rails

10-2022 Replace port wind generator with new.

04-2023 Replace leaking seals injector pump

04-2023 Replace Standard Horizon AWI.

04-2023 Paint engine and install new sound foam in engine compartment.

06-2023 Install rebuilt Pur 80 Watermaker.

12- 2023 Replace salon cushions and covers.

Updated Equipment List 04/14/2025

Vayu Equipment list

Engine, Yanmar 3QM30 27 HP approximately 5000 hours with 3 blade fixed propeller

(1) 40 gallon aluminum fuel tank (Replace 2023

(2) 50 Gallon aluminum Water tanks

(1) 20 Gallon Plastic waste tank

Sails (2) Genoa jibs condition fair to good. (1) Roller furling mainsail condition good, (1) storm

Jib condition Never used good condition.

Harken jib roller furling

Hood stowaway mainsail roller furling

Hood double spreader stowaway mast with climbing steps

(6) Solar panels 900 watts total with Morningstar controller

(2) Wind generators 300 watts each

(1) 1500 watt Heart Inverter charger

(1) 45 amp battery charger

(4) Trojan 6 volt deep cycle lead acid batteries in (2) 12 volt banks

(2) Group 24 engine start batteries. (1) as backup

(2) Blue seas voltage sensing relays for charging

(1) Balmar 100 amp engine alternator

(1) 12 VDC water pump and 11 Gallon 120 VAC water heater with engine heat exchange.

(1) 12 VDC raw water pump

(1) VacuFlush head system

(1) Cockpit shower H/C

(1) Shore water connection

(1) Pur 80 12 VDC water maker

(1) 12 VDC diesel heater

(1) Mermaid 120 VAC 1600 BTU reverse cycle AC

(1) MarineAir 120 VAC 6000 BTU reverse cycle AC

(1) Raymarine E127 Plotter with digital radar

(1) Raymarine E90 plotter

(1) Raymarine ST60 Depth

(1) Raymarine ST60 Speed

(1) Raymarine ASI receiver

(1) Raymarine S3G autopilot with linear drive

(1) Raymarine ST5000 wheel pilot (as backup)

(1) Standard Horizon AWI

(1) Clarion CMD5 Stereo with Bose speakers inside, Cockpit speakers on Arch with helm remote

(1) Icom VHF with cockpit remote

(1) Icom 710 marine SSB with AT130 tuner

(1) Overhead TV in Fwd cabin

(1) 12 VDC TV 21” in salon with Masthead antenna and amplifier

LED lighting throughout

(1) Tricolor nav light at mast head

(1) Rule 3000 auto bilge pump

(1) Rule 3000 auto bilge pump as high water pump

(1) Whale manual bilge pump

(1) High water alarm with buzzer in cockpit

(2) Adler Barbour 12 VDC cold machine 1 with holding plate, 1 with standard evaporator

(1) 3 burner stove with 2 aluminum 10 lbs tanks

(1) Magma propane grill

All counter tops solid surface with large SS galley sink

Ultra suede overhead liner

Standard USCG safety equipment

Cockpit canvas

Transom swim platform with boarding ladder.

(1) Delta plow anchor. (1) Danforth type anchor

(1) Simpson Lowrance 12 VDC windlass with wireless remote

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 .