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This classic 1936 J&S 40 motor sailboat, built by renowned German shipyard Jarling & Söhne, offers an extraordinary opportunity for yachting enthusiasts with a passion for history and craftsmanship. Originally constructed for the Baltic Sea, this vessel underwent multiple conversions, including a transformation into a shrimp boat and later a motor sailboat, making it ideal for both leisurely cruising and functional use. With its rich maritime history, including voyages across the North and Mediterranean Seas, this vessel is perfect for a buyer looking for a character-filled boat with a storied past.
Built with a sturdy white wooden hull and bilge keel, this 45'11" yacht boasts ample space and stability at sea. Featuring a fully rebuilt Iveco Aifo 8210 M22 diesel engine with only 300 hours (as of August 2024), this boat has seen extensive updates in recent years, including a full rewire in 2019 and comprehensive maintenance on its lower hull. With two spacious cabins accommodating up to four guests, the interior showcases classic wooden joinery and timeless nautical design, though the new owner may wish to refurbish to suit their personal style.
On deck, you'll find a full suite of Raymarine electronics, an electric windlass, and a selection of anchors for secure mooring. The boat also includes numerous fenders, a passarelle, and ample storage space with upholstered seating. With a cruising history stretching from the East Sea to the Mediterranean, this vessel is not only reliable but brimming with charm, perfect for a new owner ready to restore and continue its legacy.
Construction
White wooden hull
Wooden deck
Wooden wheelhouse superstructure
Bilge keel
Keel hung rudder
Wheel steering
Last survey 2021
Machinery
Iveco Aifo 8210 M22 Diesel
300hrs August 2024
Compete rebuild 2020
Iveco gearbox
Electrics
12v and 24v DC and 220v AC onboard voltage
2 x 12v Domestic batteries
2 x 12v Engine batteries
Battery charger
Full rewire 2019
Tankage
4 x Stainless steel fuel tanks 1,200ltrs total capacity
2 x Stainless steel water tank 600ltrs total capacity
Accommodation
Sleeps 4 in 2 cabins
Heads with manual W/C
Nav station
Wood interior joinery
Average headroom 1.9m
Cooker with gill
Stainless steel galley sink
Fridge
Music system
Note: The cabins will need renovating to the taste of the new owner
Deck
Electric windlass
30kg CQR bow anchor with 40m chain
20kg Danforth anchor with warp
4 x Mooring warps
15 x Fenders
2 x Boathooks
Passarelle
Deck shower
2 x Wooden storage boxes with upholstered seat
Navigation
Binnacle compass
Raymarine plotter
Raymarine speed/log
Raymarine depth sounder
Raymarine autopilot
Safety
Life raft
3 x Fire extinguishers
2 x Electric bilge pumps
Manual bilge pump
6 x Life Jackets
4 x Flares
3 x Life Buoys
Dan buoy
The condition or level of safety equipment on board is not to be negotiated on following survey. It is likely to be listed by most surveyors but is not structural or an integral working part of the vessel and is not to be used to further negotiate the price down after survey. We strongly suggest that for your own personal safety that when purchasing a yacht you provide new safety equipment rather than relying on second hand gear.
Should you become the new owner of this yacht then the responsibility to re-register or update official bodies for items such as EPIRB, VHF, MMSI or AIS becomes yours.
Ships History
A Classic Yacht with a Storied Past
This yacht has a rich and well-traveled history, combining classic origins with thoughtful updates over the years.
- 1936-1961: Sailed the East Sea
- 1962-1979: Sailed the North Sea
- 1960: Converted to a shrimp boat.
- 1980: Transformed into a motor sailboat, journeying from Fehmarn, through the canals to Marseille, and around Italy to Pula, Croatia.
- 1992-2008: Moored and sailed in Zadar, Croatia.
- 1993: The tanks were replaced as part of essential upgrades.
- 1997: Major refit including the renewal of the cabin, keel, and sails.
- 2008-2018: Based in Murter, Croatia, continuing its adventures along the Adriatic.
- 2018: Updated cabin, sunroof, propeller, and Raymarine electronics. Cruised from Murter to Rab, Croatia, then sailed from Rab to Crete.
- 2019: Lower deck electrics, cables, and gear shift were serviced, along with a full repaint.
- 2020: Engine and gearbox were replaced to ensure ongoing reliability.
- 2021: Continued maintenance of the lower deck, keeping the yacht in prime condition.
This yacht, with its extensive travel history and regular updates, offers a blend of heritage, adventure, and reliability for its next owner.
Job List
Ship was last out of the water in 2021, bottom maintenance work is pending
Cabins need to be partially re-clad
Wood needs to be repainted or oiled
Disclaimer and Travelling to Inspect
The Company offers the details of this vessel in good faith. Whilst every care has been taken in their preparation, the correctness of these particulars is not guaranteed. The particulars are intended only as a guide and they do not constitute a term of any contract. A prospective buyer is strongly advised to check the particulars and where appropriate at his own expense to employ a qualified Marine Surveyor to carry out a survey and/or to have an engine trial conducted which if conducted by us shall not imply any liability for such engine on our part. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.
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