Hunter 40.5 Legend
"Knotty Lady" is a 1993 Hunter Legend 40.5 with true offshore pedigree. She sailed across the Pacific from California in 2010, has enjoyed multiple seasons cruising the Australian east coast, and most recently completed a full circumnavigation of Australia and Tasmania. Fast, safe, and well-equipped, she is turn-key and ready for her next adventure. The current owners have continuously maintained and upgraded her to a high standard, making her one of the most capable and self-sufficient vessels in her class.
Region
Queensland
Location
Cairns Area Port Douglas QLD
Usage
Cruising, Racing, Live Aboard
Launch Year
1993
Hull
Fibreglass/GRP
Designer
Hunter Design Team
Builder
Hunter
Length
40' 6" - 12.34m
Beam
3.79 m
Draft
1.5 m
Displacement
9072 kg
Keel / Ballast
3175 kg
Deck Material
GRP
Engine Make
Yanmar
Engine
The ever reliable Yanmar 4JH2E has been serviced and maintained to a high standard. Works completed in the last 2-3 years include: New heat exchanger & exhaust manifold, new raw water pump, new fresh water pump, cooling hoses replaced, rebuilt alternator, new injectors. The 150 L fuel tank has its own fuel polishing system to keep the fuel clean.
Number Engines
1
Horsepower
50 HP
Fuel Type
Diesel
Engine Hours
3200
Max Speed
8 knots
Cruise Speed
6 knots
Propulsion
Folding Prop
Fuel
151 L
Water
570L
Accommodation
Knotty Lady features a spacious and comfortable 2-cabin, 1-head layout -- ideal for couples, families, or long-term liveaboards. The aft master cabin offers a generous queen-sized berth, abundant storage, and a private ensuite head with a hot shower. Forward, the guest/V-berth cabin provides another double berth and ensuite that has been coverted into a tool/storage locker.
The saloon is bright and open, with wraparound seating and a convertible dinette that can sleep additional guests if required. Opposite is a straight settee, creating a relaxed social space. Headroom is excellent throughout, and multiple hatches and portlights provide great natural light and ventilation.
The interior features warm timber finishes, solid joinery, and practical storage throughout.
Recent works include fresh varnishing of the galley, floors, and dinette.
The saloon is bright and open, with wraparound seating and a convertible dinette that can sleep additional guests if required. Opposite is a straight settee, creating a relaxed social space. Headroom is excellent throughout, and multiple hatches and portlights provide great natural light and ventilation.
The interior features warm timber finishes, solid joinery, and practical storage throughout.
Recent works include fresh varnishing of the galley, floors, and dinette.
Berths
2
Galley
The L-shaped galley is well-appointed for liveaboard cruising, with a 3-burner gas stove and oven, top- and front-loading refrigeration, top-loading freezer, large double stainless steel sink, filtered fresh water, salt water tap and extensive bench and cupboard space.
Refrigeration
Top & front opening
Freezer
Top opening, new
Stove
Force 10,3 burner + oven
Hotwater System
Yes
Shower
1
Toilet
1
Air Conditioning
1
Dinghy
3.2 m Aurora Reef Raider 2024
Outboard
8HP Mercury 4 Stroke 2018
Covers
Cover
Ground Tackle
2 x anchors & rode
Safety Gear
All required safety gear in good condition.
Bilge Pumps
1 manual Whale pump, recently rebuilt. 1 new rule electric bildge pump
Life Raft
Viking 4 person
Epirb
Yes
Life Jackets
Yes
Flares
Yes
Fire Protection
Yes
Electrics
660watts Trina solar panels & Victron regulator, Rutland wind generator, 60 amp Enerdrive battery charger, Victron Energy Inverter, 400 amp batteries, cel-fi go repeater, Starlink
Electronics
Garmin chartplotter, Raymarine wind/depth/speed, Hella Nav lights, Icom vhf & Glomex arial, Raytheon radar
Sail Inventory
New 145% genoa, excellent condition jib, good condition main sail, good condition symetrical spinnaker
Mast / Rigging
2020 new standing rigging, profurl furler, halyards.
Deck Gear
Running rigging replaced as needed, all in good working order.
ABOUT THE SELLER
Connor Robertson
Port Douglas
QLD 4877 Australia
QLD 4877 Australia