Cruisecat 40 Custom width 6 Metre 12.8 metres (42 Feet)
Ultimate Cruising or Liveaboard Motor Cat.
This Cruisecat 40 - "Yoda", has had only two owners - both cared for it lovingly.
The first owner having a lifetime of boating experience was heavily involved in the ultimate hull design and cabin(s) layout. "Yoda" has been crafted and factory built by Cruisecat.
Unique for a Cruisecat 40, this boat has a beam of 6 m where the standard Cruisecat is only 5 metres. As well as providing substantial cabin space, more importantly, this extra width delivers a very stable platform with excellent seagoing qualities, as required to venture offshore with extreme confidence.
The sedan style offers the advantages of the helm area being inside, out of the weather and allows very 'social' cruising.
There is over 2 metres of headroom throughout the boat, which makes the one-level main cabin area very airy and well lit, ventilated via opening windows (side and helm), and providing a surprising amount of storage area (including a full size pantry).
Easy engine access is provided via v660ahia large lift up hatches in the rear deck. Water and Fuel Tanks are also readily accessible.
Not to be left out, the "man's shed" is accessible from the rear deck and stores all the tools, fishing rods and "bits" needed for extended cruising.
"Yoda" has never been idle; cruising for up to 5 - 6 months every year, mostly North of Brisbane.
We purchased "Yoda" in April 2023 at Tin Can Bay Marina and travelled down to the NSW coast and explored Lake Macquarie for about a year before venturing down to Sydney/Cowan Creek/Hawksbury River etc.
This year we had a 5 month, fantastic cruising holiday up to the Whitsundays area.
A short notice, non-stop 336 Nautical Mile return run home, from Yeppoon down the outside of Fraser Island demonstrated just how seaworthy and reliable this vessel is.
On this years trip to Whitsundays (Including the dash home) we travelled 1376 Nautical Miles and averaged 1.84 litres/NMile overall.
"Yoda" is moored at Newport (on Morton Bay) and can be inspected by appointment only.
Maintenance, features and Upgrades
We have employed only licensed tradesmen at Boatworks and other such yards to carry out routine maintenance - very fussy with oils, Zincs, water pump impellers etc.
A full refit of the instrumentation from Autopilot to Radar and everything in between was carried out in 2023.
In January 2025, Solar panels were replaced and expanded, there is now 1050 Watt Solar paired to Victron controllers.
All batteries (House and engine) were replaced Feb 2025 (House are 3 X 270AH Century)
This Cruisecat 40 - "Yoda", has had only two owners - both cared for it lovingly.
The first owner having a lifetime of boating experience was heavily involved in the ultimate hull design and cabin(s) layout. "Yoda" has been crafted and factory built by Cruisecat.
Unique for a Cruisecat 40, this boat has a beam of 6 m where the standard Cruisecat is only 5 metres. As well as providing substantial cabin space, more importantly, this extra width delivers a very stable platform with excellent seagoing qualities, as required to venture offshore with extreme confidence.
The sedan style offers the advantages of the helm area being inside, out of the weather and allows very 'social' cruising.
There is over 2 metres of headroom throughout the boat, which makes the one-level main cabin area very airy and well lit, ventilated via opening windows (side and helm), and providing a surprising amount of storage area (including a full size pantry).
Easy engine access is provided via v660ahia large lift up hatches in the rear deck. Water and Fuel Tanks are also readily accessible.
Not to be left out, the "man's shed" is accessible from the rear deck and stores all the tools, fishing rods and "bits" needed for extended cruising.
"Yoda" has never been idle; cruising for up to 5 - 6 months every year, mostly North of Brisbane.
We purchased "Yoda" in April 2023 at Tin Can Bay Marina and travelled down to the NSW coast and explored Lake Macquarie for about a year before venturing down to Sydney/Cowan Creek/Hawksbury River etc.
This year we had a 5 month, fantastic cruising holiday up to the Whitsundays area.
A short notice, non-stop 336 Nautical Mile return run home, from Yeppoon down the outside of Fraser Island demonstrated just how seaworthy and reliable this vessel is.
On this years trip to Whitsundays (Including the dash home) we travelled 1376 Nautical Miles and averaged 1.84 litres/NMile overall.
"Yoda" is moored at Newport (on Morton Bay) and can be inspected by appointment only.
Maintenance, features and Upgrades
We have employed only licensed tradesmen at Boatworks and other such yards to carry out routine maintenance - very fussy with oils, Zincs, water pump impellers etc.
A full refit of the instrumentation from Autopilot to Radar and everything in between was carried out in 2023.
In January 2025, Solar panels were replaced and expanded, there is now 1050 Watt Solar paired to Victron controllers.
All batteries (House and engine) were replaced Feb 2025 (House are 3 X 270AH Century)
Region
Queensland
Location
Sunshine Coast Area Newport QLD
Usage
Leisure, Cruising, Live Aboard
Launch Year
2010
Hull
Fibreglass/GRP "Wave breaker" pods fitted to hull bows.
HIN
AUCRMCCMBKB010
Rego
TL766Q
Rego Expiry
04/03/2026
Designer
Cruisecat
Builder
Cruisecat
Length
42' - 12.80m
Beam
6 metres
Draft
1.1 Metres
Displacement
13 Tonnes
Deck Material
Fibreglass/GRP
Engine Make
Yanmar
Engine
4LHA - DTP
Number Engines
2
Horsepower
190
Fuel Type
Diesel
Engine Hours
Port 2529.7
2nd Engine Hrs
Starboard 2529.7
Fuel Consumption
1.84 L/Nautical Mile - 5 Month Whitsunday trip 1376 Nautical Miles. 8 to 10 Knots.
Max Speed
18 Knots
Cruise Speed
8 - 14 Knots
Propulsion
HURTH Gearboxes with shaft drive. 4 Blade props.
Thrusters
Nil (Its a Cat)
Genset
Honda 2 Kva (very little use)
Fuel
1280
Water
1800 litres
Accommodation
Master cabin on deck level, with Queen size walk around bed. Two hanging robes, 9 large drawers and a dressing table with mirror. Opening windows, one fully under cover (we leave it open continuously) 12 Volt Sorocco fan. This cabin has it's own ensuite on same level.
Two other cabins are in forward hulls, both have Queen beds, wardrobes and cupboard with shelves. Opening portlights plus overhead hatches with fly screen and blind, all weather ventilation is provided by a closeable hatch into anchor weatherproof locker. 12 Volt fans, ample headroom - 1.8 Metre from floor. One ensuite serves these two cabins.
Two other cabins are in forward hulls, both have Queen beds, wardrobes and cupboard with shelves. Opening portlights plus overhead hatches with fly screen and blind, all weather ventilation is provided by a closeable hatch into anchor weatherproof locker. 12 Volt fans, ample headroom - 1.8 Metre from floor. One ensuite serves these two cabins.
Cabins
Three Queen sized beds - as above.
Berths
Sleeps 6 in three cabins. We have had it full on many occastions.
Galley
Large galley on main deck level with plenty of easy access drawers, plus "the pantry" a 1500mm high 6 drawer system with drawers.
S/S one and a half sink with hot and cold fresh water, under sink water filter with separate tap.
Plenty of bench space.
S/S one and a half sink with hot and cold fresh water, under sink water filter with separate tap.
Plenty of bench space.
Refrigeration
190 ltr Chest Fridge run by 12 volt. Danfos BD50 compressor - new when we bought boat. Plus a 45 litre "overflow" fridge as part of rear deck freezer. We mostly use for fruit and veg.
Freezer
65 Litre Run by 12 Volt. Double plate OZE FRIDGE eutectic. (plus the vege cool box)
Stove
ENO three burner gas cook top with FORCE 10 Gas oven.
Water Maker
Portable unit goes with the boat - we have not used - had no need.
Hotwater System
Approx 30 Litre WOODIES - heated by Starboard motor plus 240 Volt element.
Shower
Three - one in each ensuite as well as the outdoor shower.
Toilet
Two - main separate to shower, other usual combination.
Entertainment
New smart TV - (we use Starlink for reception anywhere) radio.
Air Conditioning
Yes to main bedroom.
Dinghy
Aurora Reefrider 3.1 Metre. New this year.
Outboard
Tohatsu 20HP 4 Stroke New this year - New - just had 1st service.
Covers
Dinghy hull cover plus total sun cover when on Davits.
Ground Tackle
SARCA anchor with 50+ Metres of chain and back up rope. Spare sand anchor with 20 metres chain and extension rope ( 50+ Metres if I remember correctly) - Winch Muir HR2500 Cheetah horizontal ( new clutches this year)
Safety Gear
V sheet, Life buoy
Bilge Pumps
2 Bilge pumps in each engine bay (4 all together) plus a portable ATWOOD 2000GPH - with long hose.
Life Raft
No
Epirb
Yes
Life Jackets
Multiple
Flares
Yes
Fire Protection
Smoke alarm, Gas alarm, 3 Fire extinguishers, fire blanket.
Electrics
1030 Watt solar with Victron Solar and shore power regulators - new this year.
3 X 270 AH house batteris new this year.
2 new Start batteries.
Xantrex 1800 Watt Inverter.
240 Volt outlets - new Sorocco fans, multiple USB outlets ("A" type as well as "C")
3 X 270 AH house batteris new this year.
2 new Start batteries.
Xantrex 1800 Watt Inverter.
240 Volt outlets - new Sorocco fans, multiple USB outlets ("A" type as well as "C")
Electronics
Brand new November 2023 - Raymarine suite of instrumentation. Radar, Autopilot, 12" Touch screen Lighthouse Chart Plotter using Navionics Auto route plotting, Rudder sensor, Rear camera, integrated anemometer and fish finder.
Separate back up depth sounder (separate transducer)
Separate back up depth sounder (separate transducer)
Deck Gear
SOVEREIGN s/s BBQ, 2 X 9KG Gas bottles, Laundry tub/livebait tank. Hot and cold deck shower.
Seating with cushions, "The shed" storage for tools, boat hooks, fishing lines, spares, swim ladder and and lots of other "good stuff".
One great feature is a second set of engine controls on the back deck - great for manouvering in those "tight spots" and reversing. Roof space has two large boxes which we use for crab pots and other "odds and sods" storage.
Substantial storage under the rear seat and walkways.
Seating with cushions, "The shed" storage for tools, boat hooks, fishing lines, spares, swim ladder and and lots of other "good stuff".
One great feature is a second set of engine controls on the back deck - great for manouvering in those "tight spots" and reversing. Roof space has two large boxes which we use for crab pots and other "odds and sods" storage.
Substantial storage under the rear seat and walkways.
Remarks
In this Cruisecat 40 we found everything we were searching for :
The check list included:-
Seaworthy
Excellent vision to the waterway from the living space
Yanmar engines
Walk around bed
Spacey showers
Very open living area
Large storage, etc. Etc.
All boxes ticked!
In it's earlier days, "Yoda" spent most of it's time cruising the Queensland coast from Brisbane to Cairns and out to the reef, Lady Musgrave etc.
During our time, we have been down the NSW coast as far as Sydney, explored Cowan Creek and the Hawksbury river, investigated all the bays in Lake Macquarie, crossed all the bars between Brisbane and Sydney, been out on Morton Bay (North and South) many times, and then we were over-awed by the magnificence of the scenery at Whitsundays and adjacent reef areas.
Reliable, comfortable and thoroughly enjoyable.
The check list included:-
Seaworthy
Excellent vision to the waterway from the living space
Yanmar engines
Walk around bed
Spacey showers
Very open living area
Large storage, etc. Etc.
All boxes ticked!
In it's earlier days, "Yoda" spent most of it's time cruising the Queensland coast from Brisbane to Cairns and out to the reef, Lady Musgrave etc.
During our time, we have been down the NSW coast as far as Sydney, explored Cowan Creek and the Hawksbury river, investigated all the bays in Lake Macquarie, crossed all the bars between Brisbane and Sydney, been out on Morton Bay (North and South) many times, and then we were over-awed by the magnificence of the scenery at Whitsundays and adjacent reef areas.
Reliable, comfortable and thoroughly enjoyable.
ABOUT THE SELLER
Ken
Newport
QLD 4020 Australia
QLD 4020 Australia