Ray Kemp 40' Huon Pine Motorsailer "Mac David"
MacDavid is a well-built Huon pine motorsailer from respected Tasmanian builder Ray Kemp. She has benefited from steady maintenance and a substantial program of upgrades over the past decade, including structural, mechanical, electrical, and cosmetic improvements. The result is a solid, reliable cruising boat that retains the character of a traditional timber vessel.
Her layout is practical for extended cruising, with a generous saloon, multiple berths, dual steering stations, and the warmth of timber throughout. Overall, MacDavid presents as a capable, comfortable family cruiser with a documented history of refit work and ongoing care. She offers an appealing combination of traditional construction and updated systems, ready for a new owner to enjoy on the water.
Her layout is practical for extended cruising, with a generous saloon, multiple berths, dual steering stations, and the warmth of timber throughout. Overall, MacDavid presents as a capable, comfortable family cruiser with a documented history of refit work and ongoing care. She offers an appealing combination of traditional construction and updated systems, ready for a new owner to enjoy on the water.
Region
Tasmania
Location
Hobart Area Royal Yacht Club of Tasmania, Sandy Bay, TAS
Reference
3427806
Usage
Family, Leisure, Cruising
Launch Year
1974
Hull
Timber - 38mm Huon Pine (Carvel below waterline and strip planked above)
Designer
Ray Kemp
Builder
Ray Kemp
Length
40' - 12.19m
Beam
4.29
Draft
1.75
Deck Material
Marine ply with GRP sheathing
Engine Make
Perkins
Engine
Perkins V8 510 170hp Diesel
Regularly serviced with oil change and filters every 100hrs or annually.
Major work done in 2020:
-Engine heads removed
-Minimal bore wear
-Reassembled with new inlet manifolds and anodes.
-Exhaust relagged
-New alternator and starter
Other work done:
-New steering ram and autopilot 2017.
-New upper rudder bearing and repacked rudder gland 2025.
Number Engines
1
Horsepower
170hp @ 2800rpm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Engine Hours
7199
Fuel Consumption
10lph at 7 knots
Cruise Speed
7 knots
Propulsion
Shaft drive. 3-blad prop.
Fuel
1090 litres
Water
520 litres
Accommodation
Generous, open saloon with panoramic views and the warmth of huon pine throughout. The helm station is forward to port with a second wheel in cockpit. Settees/single berths either side of saloon. Steps lead down into forward cabin with single to starboard and double to port. V-berth cabin in bow with two singles or a double berth. The well-appointed bathroom is accessible directly from the cockpit and saloon.
6' 2" headroom.
See General Remarks below for details of refit.
6' 2" headroom.
See General Remarks below for details of refit.
Cabins
2
Berths
6+
Galley
Fully equipped galley to starboard at the rear of the saloon.
Stainless sink and drainer.
Excellent storage and bench space.
Stainless sink and drainer.
Excellent storage and bench space.
Refrigeration
Large ice box with 12V electric fridge unit installed. Located in saloon (port aft).
Stove
Two burner gas stove with oven and grill - NEW 2018
Hotwater System
Hot water system (BOSCH) - NEW 2018
Shower
Hot and cold shower in bathroom.
Toilet
Electric toilet access from saloon and cockpit.
Entertainment
AM/FM radio & CD player.
Dinghy
Highfield AL RIB 3.1m with cover (NEW 2023).
Outboard
Mercury 3HP outboard.
Covers
Two anchors with chain and rope. 50m of 10mm chain.
Ground Tackle
Muir horizontal 12V anchor winch (24V conversion).
Bilge Pumps
Manual and engine driven bilge pumps
Epirb
406 EPIRB.
Life Jackets
Yes.
Flares
6 life jackets (NEW 2024).
Fire Protection
Fire extinguishers.
Electrics
2x 12v engine batteries - NEW 2025
2x 12v house batteries - NEW 2025
Solar panels with regulator for house and engine batteries.
Rewired in 2018 to 24v (some 12v circuits remain)
2x 12v house batteries - NEW 2025
Solar panels with regulator for house and engine batteries.
Rewired in 2018 to 24v (some 12v circuits remain)
Electronics
VHF radio
Furuno colour sounder.
Autopilot
Garmin commercial-grade GPS chart plotter.
Furuno colour sounder.
Autopilot
Garmin commercial-grade GPS chart plotter.
Sail Inventory
Furling mainsail
Furling genoa
Furling genoa
Mast / Rigging
Single spreader rig.
Alloy mast and boom.
Rigging replaced 2021.
Alloy mast and boom.
Rigging replaced 2021.
Deck Gear
Swim platform with stainless ladder.
Dinghy davits.
Dinghy davits.
Remarks
Extensive refit 2015-2021 including:
o New blackwood interior and trimming.
o Cabin sides stripped and refinished with Sikkens.
o New windows and frames.
o New rear cockpit door allowing access to marlin board
o Gas lines renewed and certified by licenced gas fitter.
o New blackwood interior and trimming.
o Cabin sides stripped and refinished with Sikkens.
o New windows and frames.
o New rear cockpit door allowing access to marlin board
o Gas lines renewed and certified by licenced gas fitter.
ABOUT THE SELLER
Boat Sales Tasmania
Paul Nanscawen
Paul Nanscawen
Royal Yacht Club of Tasmania
Marieville Esplanade, Sandy Bay
Marieville Esplanade, Sandy Bay
Hobart
TAS 7005 Australia
TAS 7005 Australia
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