Bowman 40 Silver Y

Designed by Chuck Paine, Bowman 40’s have a widespread reputation as excellent sea going boats, with a superb motion, 7.5 knot hull speed and a capsize ratio under 1.8. They do not come to market very often because owners tend to keep them. This boat is only available because of injury to the owner, who has invested significantly in preparing her for ocean voyages,

Built in 1988, this strongly rigged cutter has had many upgrades including a new mast and boom in 2002 and the standing rigging was replaced in 2022. All running rigging is bought back to the cockpit for safety.

In 2023 Fox’s yard, well known as one of the best in Europe, shot blasted the hull under the water line, and carefully checked before applying a new gel epoxy coat and Coppercoat antifouling. The topsides were then prepared and painted. This hull will need no further attention for many years.

The Beta Marine 50 BHP inboard diesel only has 555 recorded hours, as does the built in generator. The batteries, cabling and charger have also been replaced. The mast has been fully rewired with new LED lights and high quality VHF aerial system

Her deck was carefully checked by a surveyor in 2020. The teak deck was then treated with Kiwi Grip, the result being that with her generous side decks, she feels safe to move around regardless of sea state.

This is a boat that means business, she has the usual B40 cutter rig along with in mast furling of the main, providing ease of reefing from the cockpit as and when required. Six winches in total, two on the coachroof and four (two smaller and two large) to either side make for easy management of the canvas, with an electric winch under the sprayhood for furling the main and other duties.

When in the marina, or manouvering, her powerful recently fitted bow thruster makes light work of small spaces with all controls to the helm.

For long passages, she has a new AIS transmit and receive system, a new VHF, and Raymarine equipment all connected by NMEA 2000.

Equipped with strong Davits to keep a tender out of the way, a outboard engine bracket is also included on the pushpit (dinghy and engine not included)

This is the 2 heads version with both forward and aft cabin providing excellent length of berth, something that will appeal to the taller sailor and not usually available of boats of this era.

The saloon has a folding table that when open provides space for entertainment, the seating being a U shaped berth to port and a straight berth to starboard.

The kitchen is a well-equipped U shape, enabling safe use when out on the rolling seas, complete with microwave, large fridge and gas cooker (twin gas bottle stowed in the aft locker in the cockpit)

Last but not least she has a brand new full cockpit canopy that creates extra space and protection from the elements.

She comes with lots of inventory including a spare anchor, warps, fenders and much more but the only way you are going to appreciate this vessel is to come and see her.