Equipment & Upgrades

SUR LA MER

1986 Nauticat 40 Pilothouse Cutter-Ketch Motorsailer

A legendary Sparkman & Stephens-designed Nauticat, built in Finland for serious offshore cruising. With a protected pilothouse helm, powerful Ford Lehman 135 diesel, and a flexible cutter-ketch rig, SUR LA MER combines bluewater capability with exceptional comfort.

This yacht has already proven her offshore pedigree, having crossed the Atlantic and cruised to Venezuela, and remains in impeccable interior and mechanical condition with extensive maintenance records.

Vessel Specifications

Builder: Siltala Yachts

Model: Nauticat 40

Year: 1986

Designer: Sparkman & Stephens

Hull Type: Displacement Pilothouse Motorsailer

Rig: Cutter-Ketch

LOA: 40 ft

Beam: 13 ft 1 in

Draft: 5 ft 9 in

Displacement: approx. 30,000 lbs

Keel: Modified Fin

Rudder: Skeg-Hung

Fuel: approx. 190 gal

Water: approx. 180 gal

Engine: Ford Lehman 135

Engine Hours: ~3000 (estimated)

Cruising Speed (Power): 9 knots

Typical Sailing Speed: ~7 knots

Generator: 5 kW

Air Conditioning: 16,000 BTU

Location: New Bern, North Carolina

Accommodations

The Nauticat 40 is renowned for its warm teak interior and outstanding pilothouse visibility.

• Spacious raised pilothouse salon

• Inside helm station with excellent sightlines

• Beautiful teak joinery throughout

• Huge aft master cabin with large berth and abundant storage

• Forward guest cabin

• Two private heads

• New marine toilets

• New sanitation hoses

• Bright and airy living space ideal for cruising or liveaboard

Interior condition aboard SUR LA MER is reported to be immaculate.

Navigation Electronics

Raymarine Electronics Suite – Installed 2017

• Raymarine chartplotter

• Raymarine radar

• Autopilot

• VHF radio

• Navigation instruments

• Engine tachometer (new)

Mechanical Equipment

• Ford Lehman 135 diesel engine

• Approx. 3000 hours (estimated)

• 5 kW generator

• New hydraulic pump

• New tachometer

• Complete engine maintenance logs

• Engine room extremely clean and well maintained

• Reliable cruising speed ~9 knots

Electrical Systems

• 110V / 12V electrical system

• Shore power connections

• Battery banks

• Generator power supply

• Air conditioning system – 16,000 BTU

Plumbing & Water Systems

• Watermaker

• Hot and cold pressure water

• New marine toilets

• New sanitation hoses

• Water heater

Galley Equipment

• Refrigeration

• Icemaker (replaced 2017)

• Stove / oven

• Stainless sink

• Ample storage and cabinetry

Rigging & Sails

Cutter-Ketch Sail Plan

• Mainsail

• Mizzen sail

• Genoa (recently serviced – good condition)

• Asymmetrical spinnaker

• Standing rigging inspected and serviced

• Mast footing replaced

• Cutter staysail rigging

• Strong cruising rig ideal for offshore sailing

Deck & Hull Equipment

• Modified fin keel

• Skeg-hung rudder for protection offshore

• 150 ft new anchor chain

• Primary anchor with rode

• Mounted liferaft (requires repacking)

Updated Seadeck Faux Teak in Cockpit

• Teak decks professionally removed in 2014

* Cockpit Canvas, Canvas Hatch/Window Coverings

• Solid fiberglass decks – no leaks reported

• Wide side decks for safe movement

• Secure cockpit with excellent protection

Safety Equipment

• Offshore liferaft (mounted – service due)

• Navigation lights

• Bilge pumps

• Lifelines and deck safety hardware

Recent Maintenance & Upgrades

• Raymarine electronics installed 2017

• Icemaker replaced 2017

• Teak decks professionally removed 2014

• Standing rigging inspected and serviced

• Mast footing replaced

• 150 ft new anchor chain

• New hydraulic pump

• New marine toilets

• New sanitation hoses

• Bottom paint 2023

• Extensive maintenance log available

Broker’s Remarks

Few cruising yachts combine the rugged bluewater pedigree, pilothouse comfort, and timeless craftsmanship of the Nauticat 40. Designed by Sparkman & Stephens and built in Finland, these yachts are respected worldwide for their ability to handle serious offshore passages while keeping the crew comfortable and protected.

SUR LA MER has already proven her capabilities with an Atlantic crossing and Caribbean cruising. With her immaculate interior, well-maintained Ford Lehman engine, and extensive cruising equipment including generator, watermaker, and modern electronics, she is ready for her next adventure.

This yacht would be ideal for:

• ICW cruising

• Great Loop voyages

• Caribbean cruising

• Comfortable liveaboard life

• Long-distance passagemaking

Mechanical Disclaimer

Engine and generator hours are as of the date of the original listing and are a representation of what the listing broker is told by the owner and/or actual reading of the engine hour meters. The broker cannot guarantee the true hours. It is the responsibility of the purchaser and/or his agent to verify engine hours, warranties implied or otherwise and major overhauls as well as all other representations noted on the listing brochure.

Disclaimer

The company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change or withdrawal without notice.