Alan Payne 40

The cockpit is very roomy and provides good access to the side decks and transom area. The side deck height is low enough to allow access from a floating marina arm. There are fairleads and cleats for mooring lines and large lockers have been fitted to provide extra seating and storage. Most of the under the floor area is accessible which gives access to the engine, fuel and water tanks, rudder, steering gear and various electrical and plumbing systems. There is a very large folding table on centreline, which has been beautifully built and finished.

The forward saloon has two long and wide bunks or lounges either side. The cockpit has seating for 6 or more around the long removable table. These mattresses lift off to provide access to the bilge and storage for safety equipment etc. There is a double opening hatch overhead which is original but has been fully restored. At the forward end of the saloon is a doorway to a head area with a sink and some cupboard storage. Behind the head is access to the electric anchor winch and chain. This area is ventilated via mushroom vents and another hatch. The flooring panels have been replaced in 2021 with teak and celery inlay. Fwd there is an Electric flush toilet.