Amber 40
Quality craftsman build
- Boat REF# · 253305
- LOA · 11.90m
- Year · 2005
- Construction · Composite
- Underwater profile · Fin
- Berths · 6
- Engine · 1 x Diesel 56hp, Yanmar 4JH3E (2005)
- Lying · Gosport
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Extra Details
| Designer | Rob Humphreys |
|---|---|
| Builder | MB Yachts |
| Lying | Gosport |
| Fuel capacity | 240.0 ltr Total - 1 Tanks |
| Water capacity | 450.0 ltr Total - 2 Tanks |
Mechanical
| Engine | 1 x Diesel 56hp |
|---|---|
| Engine make and model | Yanmar 4JH3E (2005) |
| Engine Hours |
engine1= 549 |
| Engine Cooled | Indirect |
| Steering | Wheel |
| Drive | Shaft |
| Prop(s) | Feathering Max Prop (+ Rope Cutter) |
| Fuel consumption (approx) | 2.1 ltr /hour At Cruising Speed |
| Cruising speed (approx) | 5.5 knots |
| Max speed (approx) | 6.5 knots |
| Engine spares |
|---|
Last engine service was just after launch earlier this year, May 2018.
20” feathering max-prop
Steering Whitlock Cobra
Side power SE 80/185 12v bow thruster
4 x 105AH calcium/lead sealed batteries - new in June 2017
New Battery charger - Dolphin replaced by Mastervolt “Chargemaster" 12/50-3 fitted June 2017
240v shore power connection
Charging via x-split diode driftgate
Inverter 150 watt Sinergex
Dimensions
| LOA | 11.90m |
|---|---|
| LWL | 9.19m |
| Beam | 3.94m |
| Draft Min | 1.83m |
| Draft Max | 1.83m |
| Airdraft | 17.40m |
| Displacement | 9,800kg |
| Headroom | 1.94m |
| Storage | On marina |
Rig
Other rigged Selden Aluminium spars (2005) with stainless steel standing rigging (2005)
Sails
| Mainsail | Sanders Sails - Slab (2005) Stack Pack, Fully Battened, Lazy Jacks, 3 Reefs |
|---|---|
| Headsail | Sanders Sails - Furling (2005) |
| Other sails | stay sail - hank on (2005) |
The rig is strictly a Bermudian Cutter rig with a furling yankee headsail (54.5 sqm) and a hanked staysail (14.2 sqm) in addition to the main (37.6 sqm). All sails from Sanders in 2005.
Rig check carried out in May 2018.
Electrical Systems
12 volt battery, 4 batteries charged by: engine, shore power
Construction
| Construction | Composite |
|---|---|
| Underwater profile | Fin |
| Finish | 2 pack finish |
Hull, Deck & Superstructure Construction:
Stripped plank west epoxy composite hull finished in two pack to owners choice
Externally sheathed with 2 x 600sqm biaxial cloth and 1 x 300 sqm twirl to minimize print through, internal laminate 3000g sqm below waterline tapering at 100mm intervals. All external surfaces filled with epoxy and sprayed with Awlgrip 2 pack in flag blue (G 5002)
Superstructure ply and epoxy composite with GRP sub mouldings.
The hull is a stripped plank and West epoxy composite sheathed externally with 2 x 600 sqm biaxial cloth and 1 x sqm twirl (to minimise print through). Internally the laminate is 3000g sqm below the waterline tapering at 100mm intervals. All external surfaces are filled with epoxy and spray finished with Awlgrip 2 pack in Flag Blue (G5002). Hull planking thickness can be seen by the cutout sample on the boat. Owner believes the planking is 25mm Douglas Fir.
Hull survey in February 2018.
The keel is cast iron through bolted on 11 x 22mm stainless steel bolts. Keel weight is 4,200 Kg, cast iron and slightly “bulbed” at the base.
Summary of Accommodation:
Double berth owners cabin up forward, Two single berths to the starboard side just aft of the owner’s cabin, Double berth aft cabin, just aft of navigation station.
Accommodation
| Total # of berths | 6 |
|---|---|
| No. of double berths | 2 |
| No. of single berths | 2 |
| Cabin(s) | 3 |
| Handbasin | 1 |
| Shower | 1 |
| Heads | 1 heads (Electric) |
Fresh water heated via water calorifier 30L Isotemp
4 burner gas cooker/stove
Accommodation
| Cooker/stove | |
|---|---|
| Grill | |
| Sink | |
| Refrigerator | |
| Cabin heating | |
| Pressurised water system | |
| Hot water system | |
| Raw water wash | |
| Non-Smokers |
Fresh water heated via water calorifier 30L Isotemp
4 burner gas cooker/stove
Deck Gear
| Sail cover | |
|---|---|
| Sprayhood | |
| Cockpit cover | |
| Warps | |
| Fenders | |
| Boathook | |
| Davits | |
| Swim Ladder | |
| Instrument Covers | |
| Bow Thruster |
2 halyard winches
4 sheet winches
Electric Lofrans windlass (with remote control)
1 anchors
(CQR 35lb)
60.00m of chain
Lodestar dinghy (2006)
(Inflatable)
4 x 40 self-tailing chrome Lewmar winches
2 x 50 self-tailing chrome Lewmar winches
1 x 16 chrome Lewmar winches
Nav Equipment
| Compass | |
|---|---|
| Speed | |
| Log | |
| Wind | |
| Radar | |
| VHF DSC radio | |
| GPS | |
| Chart plotter | |
| Autopilot | |
| Navtex | |
| Stereo | |
| Clock | |
| Barometer | |
| Navigation lights | |
| DVD | |
| AIS Receiver | |
| Echo sounder | |
| Radar Reflector |
In cockpit:
Raymarine ST680 Autopilot, type 2 linear drive
Raymarine ST60 Depth, ST60 Speed and ST60 Wind Speed Instruments at helm position
At chart table:
Raymarine E80 Multi-function display
Garman GPS interfaced weather fax
Raymarine AIS 500 Class B Transceiver
Raymarine 55 DSC VHF with cockpit mic and speaker
Icom handheld VHF IC-M35
Safety Equipment
| Liferaft | |
|---|---|
| Life jackets | |
| Life buoys | |
| Searchlight | |
| Safety harnesses | |
| Horn |
2 bilge pumps (1 manual / 1 Electric)
Date of last life raft service: 28-06-2015
1 x Jonbuoy
Broker's Comments
The Amber 40 is true quality craftsmanship! Every inch of this yacht when I stepped onboard was stunning. From the light coloured warm wood finish to the smallest of detail inside and out. She has a unique stern/helm design wrapping around making you feel very secure. Her navy blue hull is also immaculate. Enough accommodation to be a comfortable family cruising boat or live aboard for extended cruising.
Yachting World in November 2005 quoted
“One thing is guaranteed - the level of craftsmanship will be second to none”
Another from Rob Humphreys - “Seldom will grace have moved so fast” when talking of his hull design.
Owners Comments:
This beautiful yacht draws comment and admiration at home and abroad, she has a very sea kindly sea motion with a good sailing performance. The deep cockpit gives a great feeling of security and the flat decks are a joy to work on, although all lines are lead aft to the cockpit for ease of use. The hull is immensely strong due to her construction method. The hull is totally dry and condensation free, she is a pleasure to sail.
These boat details are subject to contract.
Note: Offers on the asking price may be considered.