Ray Kemp 40' Motorsailer "Mac David"
Built by renowned Tasmanian boatbuilder Ray Kemp, Mac David is a beautifully presented 40-foot Huon pine motorsailer that combines traditional craftsmanship with the confidence of extensive modern upgrades. With substantial refit work completed over recent years covering mechanical, electrical, structural and interior improvements, she offers an outstanding opportunity to step aboard a proven cruising vessel with much of the hard work already done.
Designed for comfortable family cruising, Mac David features a spacious saloon, dual helm stations, generous accommodation, and the warmth and charm that only a classic timber boat can provide. Solid, dependable and full of character, she is ready for her next owners to cast off the lines and create new adventures on the water.
Call Paul on or Matthew on to arrange in inspection.
Designed for comfortable family cruising, Mac David features a spacious saloon, dual helm stations, generous accommodation, and the warmth and charm that only a classic timber boat can provide. Solid, dependable and full of character, she is ready for her next owners to cast off the lines and create new adventures on the water.
Call Paul on or Matthew on to arrange in inspection.
Region
Tasmania
Location
Hobart Area Dunalley, Tas (mooring)
Reference
13427806
Usage
Family, Cruising, Live Aboard
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
4.29m
Draft
1.75m
Deck Material
Marine ply with GRP sheathing.
Engine Make
Perkins
Engine
Perkins V8 510,170hp diesel.
Regularly serviced with oil and filter changes every 100 hours or annually.
Major work completed in 2020:
-Engine heads removed
-Minimal bore wear identified
-Reassembled with new inlet manifolds and anodes
-Exhaust relagged
-New alternator and starter motor
Other work:
-New steering ram and autopilot (2017)
-New upper rudder bearing and repacked rudder gland (2025)
Number Engines
1
Horsepower
170hp
Power Source
Diesel
Engine Hours
~7250
Fuel Consumption
10L/hr at 7 knots
Cruise Speed
7 knots
Drive Type
Inboard Shaft Drive
Thrusters
Shaft drive, 3-blade propeller
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 the cockpit.
Settees/single berths are located on either side of the saloon. Steps lead down into the forward cabin with a single berth to starboard and a double berth to port. The V-berth cabin in the bow offers two single berths or one double berth.
The bathroom is accessible directly from both the cockpit and saloon.
Headroom: 6'2"
Settees/single berths are located on either side of the saloon. Steps lead down into the forward cabin with a single berth to starboard and a double berth to port. The V-berth cabin in the bow offers two single berths or one double berth.
The bathroom is accessible directly from both the cockpit and saloon.
Headroom: 6'2"
Cabins
2
Berths
6+
Galley
Fully equipped galley to starboard aft in the saloon featuring:
-Stainless sink and drainer
-Excellent bench space
-Ample storage
-Stainless sink and drainer
-Excellent bench space
-Ample storage
Refrigeration
Large icebox with 12V electric fridge unit installed (port aft saloon).
Stove
Two-burner gas stove with oven and grill
Hotwater System
Bosch hot water system.
Shower
Hot & cold shower in head.
Toilet
Electric toilet in head with access via saloon or cockpit.
Entertainment
AM/FM/CD player
Dinghy
Highfield AL RIB 3.1m with cover (new 2023) on davits.
Outboard
Mercury 3HP outboard
Covers
Full cockpit cover.
Dinghy cover.
One-way window covers around saloon.
Dinghy cover.
One-way window covers around saloon.
Ground Tackle
Two anchors with chain and rope
50m of 10mm chain
Muir horizontal 12V anchor winch (24V conversion)
50m of 10mm chain
Muir horizontal 12V anchor winch (24V conversion)
Bilge Pumps
Manual and engine-driven bilge pumps
Epirb
406 EPIRB
Life Jackets
6 life jackets (new 2024)
Fire Protection
Fire extinguishers
Electrics
2 x 12V engine batteries (new 2025)
2 x 12V house batteries (new 2025)
Solar panels with regulator for house and engine batteries
Rewired in 2018 to 24V (some 12V circuits remain)
2 x 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
Garmin commercial-grade autopilot
GPS chartplotter
Furuno colour sounder
Garmin commercial-grade autopilot
GPS chartplotter
Sail Inventory
Furling mainsail
Furling genoa
Furling genoa
Mast / Rigging
Single spreader rig with alloy mast and boom. RIGGING REPLACED IN 2021.
Deck Gear
Swim platform with stainless ladder
Dinghy davits
Dinghy davits
Remarks
Extensive refit carried out between 2015 and 2021, including:
-New Blackwood interior and trim
-Cabin sides stripped and refinished with Sikkens
-New windows and frames
-New rear cockpit door providing access to marlin board
-Gas lines renewed and certified by a licensed gas fitter
-New Blackwood interior and trim
-Cabin sides stripped and refinished with Sikkens
-New windows and frames
-New rear cockpit door providing access to marlin board
-Gas lines renewed and certified by a licensed gas fitter
ABOUT THE DEALER
Boat Sales Tasmania
Royal Yacht Club of Tasmania
Marieville Esplanade, Sandy Bay
Marieville Esplanade, Sandy Bay
Hobart
TAS 7005 Australia
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