Panda 40 "HYDRUS" exclusively for sale with DBY Boat Sales.
The Panda 40 (also known as Baba 40 or Tashing Tashiba) is a true offshore classic: strong, safe, and comfortable. Designed by Bob Perry, she's built with a solid fiberglass hull, full keel, and cutter rig - trusted features that have carried sailors across every ocean.
The new owner will find that their boat has had all major repairs already taken care of and that all wiring and appliances have recently been installed. Hydrus has had great care taken in her seaworthiness and it would be perfectly reasonable to take her on a long voyage in her present state.
Having just returned from the Great Barrier Reef, Hydrus is well equipped and maintained. She was extensively prepared for international travel yet due to unforeseen family circumstances this trip couldn't take place to its full extent. The current owners will be sad to see her go. Hydrus is a boat ready to sail for new adventures - whether that's coastal cruising, island hopping, or crossing oceans.
Below deck, you'll find warm teak joinery, a practical galley, generous storage, and comfortable cabins that make long passages and life aboard a pleasure.
Inspections welcome.
Specifications:
Designer : Robert Perry
Builder : Ta-shing
Water (Potable) Capacity (l) : 530
Hull Construction Material : GRP
Hull Type : GRP
Deck Construction Material : Balsa Core/ Epoxy West System, teak remover and reglassed 2019
Length (feet) : 39 feet
Length (m) : 12.2 m
Beam/Width (m) : 3.91 m
Draft (m) : 1.83 m
Keel/Ballast : Cutaway long keel with keel hung rudder ballast 5.13 tons cast iron so 41% ballast ratio
Displacement : 13154
Colour : White
Engine Notes : New Yanmar 95hp Turbo. New shaft, gland mechanical seal, cutlass and a German 20' Vari Prop (2021). Fuel tank was replaced with a ALU 300L. Dual filters Fuel tanks just cleaned Recently serviced.
Number Of Engines : 1
Stroke : 4
Engine Hours : 433
Horse Power (hp) : 95
Drive Type : Shaft
Engine Room : Under companionway
Number of Batteries : 1 x starter and 8 x lithium
Fuel Type : Diesel
Number of Fuel Tanks : 1
Fuel Tank Capacity (L) : 302.8
Propeller : 3 blade folding Vari Prop
Steering System : Mechanical cable & quadrant
Galley to port of companionway, double cabin with door opposite on starboard. Large spacious saloon with U shaped seating to port, Pilot berth/settee opposite. Forward of this is a bathroom with sink, head and separate shower space. Queen fwd berth cabin. A huge amount of storage in all spaces. Approximate Headroom: 7ft
Number of Berths : 6
Number of Showers : 1
Shower Type : 1 shower with hot water and good pressure
Number of Toilets : 1
Toilet Type : Jabsco manual pump new 2023
Galley Notes : A secure U shaped galley to port at the companionway a large fridge and freezer, gimballed stove and oven, double stainless sinks with new dual filter for freshwater. Lots of lockers and drawers. A very practical and comfortable galley finished in teak with Douglas fir highlights.
Stove : New 2023 Force 10 Gas 3 burner gimbaled stove/ oven. All new gas lines and certified 2023.
Refrigeration : 12v Ozefridge with division between fridge (150L) and freezer in the built in top loading cabinet. Newly installed 2020.
Number of Freezers : 100L
Number of Sinks : 2 stainless steel
Anchor / Winch : 5 x Lewmar self tailing winches
Bilge Pump : 2 x automatic pumps, 1 x manual that is pumped from the cockpit. Lots of spares/ kits
Deck Gear : 5 x Lewmar self tailing winches Jammer Boat Hook Spinnaker Pole
Mast/Rigging : Cutter rig Aluminum mast, keel stepped, new step 2024 Reconstructed bow sprit 2023 All chain plate bolts replaced 2024 New mast rungs 2024 Age of Rigging: 8 Years
Sail Inventory : New Pro radial mainsail 2023 New staysail 2024 Headsail recut 2024 Spinnaker in sock
Electrics : All new wiring 2023. New 800Ahr Industrial type Lithium Batteries with new BMS Victron 5000va 220amp inverter Victron 5kw/100A charger new
A-85A alternator chargers new 2023 3 x baintech solar panel 110w New switch board and wiring 2023 New wiring and outlets 240v 2023 Shore mains power 16A 2023 New mast wires and lights 2024
Electronics Navigation : Tamarin's E7 GPS with 2 displays & world map cards VHF and AIS, antenna tuner and earthing system. New wiring and antenna 2024 CPT Auto pilot, serviced 2025
Dinghy : Fiberglass rowboat
Safety Gear : VHF, AIS, Harnesses Lifejackets X 2 Flares 3 x fire extinguishers Sea anchor In date life raft EPIRB
Covers : New lazy bag 2023 New hatch cover 2023 Binimi and dodger which can be full or partial cover New clears made 2023 Full boat cover.
Ground Tackle : CQR 70 pound anchor with 70 metres chain Muir Cheetah electric winch. Serviced and all new wiring, solenoid 2023 40lb cqr with 30m chain Fortress FX-23 anchor 5m chain +30m rope.
Watermaker / De-Sal : Yes, not installed.
GPS : Yes
Has Navigation Lights : Yes
Radio : Yes
Number of Life Jackets : 3
Remarks : Copper coated hull in Jan 2024 so no need for regular anti foul Australian Registered
Vessel Name : HYDRUS
Region
New South Wales
Location
Sydney Area Newport, Pittwater NSW
Reference
DBY00239
Usage
Family, Leisure, Cruising
Launch Year
1983
Hull
Fibreglass/GRP
HIN
OSL400180981
Rego
ON862607
Designer
Robert Perry
Builder
Ta-shing
Length
40' 0" - 12.20m
Beam
3.91 m
Draft
1.83 m
Displacement
13154
Keel / Ballast
Cutaway long keel with keel hung rudder ballast 5.13 tons cast iron so 41% ballast ratio
Deck Material
Balsa Core/ Epoxy West System, teak remover and reglassed 2019
Engine Make
Yanmar
Engine
Engine Notes : New Yanmar 95hp Turbo. New shaft, gland mechanical seal, cutlass and a German 20' Vari Prop (2021). Fuel tank was replaced with a ALU 300L. Dual filters Fuel tanks just cleaned Recently serviced.
Stroke : 4
Drive Type : Shaft
Engine Room : Under companionway
Number of Batteries : 1 x starter and 8 x lithium
Fuel Type : Diesel
Number of Fuel Tanks : 1
Propeller : 3 blade folding Vari Prop
Steering System : Mechanical cable & quadrant
Number Engines
1
Horsepower
95
Fuel Type
Diesel
Engine Hours
433
Fuel
302.8
Accommodation
1x double 1x queen. 4x berths 2x saloon singles.
Galley to port of companionway, double cabin with door opposite on starboard. Large spacious saloon with U shaped seating to port, Pilot berth/settee opposite. Forward of this is a bathroom with sink, head and separate shower space. Queen fwd berth cabin. A huge amount of storage in all spaces. Approximate Headroom: 7ft
Galley
A secure U shaped galley to port at the companionway a large fridge and freezer, gimballed stove and oven, double stainless sinks with new dual filter for freshwater. Lots of lockers and drawers. A very practical and comfortable galley finished in teak with Douglas fir highlights.
Number of Sinks : 2 stainless steel
Refrigeration
12v Ozefridge with division between fridge (150L) and freezer in the built in top loading cabinet. Newly installed 2020.
Freezer
100L
Stove
New 2023 Force 10 Gas 3 burner gimbaled stove/ oven. All new gas lines and certified 2023.
Water Maker
Yes, not installed.
Shower
1 shower with hot water and good pressure
Toilet
Jabsco manual pump new 2023
Dinghy
Fiberglass rowboat
Covers
New lazy bag 2023 New hatch cover 2023 Binimi and dodger which can be full or partial cover New clears made 2023 Full boat cover.
Ground Tackle
CQR 70 pound anchor with 70 metres chain Muir Cheetah electric winch. Serviced and all new wiring, solenoid 2023 40lb cqr with 30m chain Fortress FX-23 anchor 5m chain +30m rope.
Safety Gear
VHF, AIS, Harnesses Lifejackets X 2 Flares 3 x fire extinguishers Sea anchor In date life raft EPIRB
Bilge Pumps
2 x automatic pumps, 1 x manual that is pumped from the cockpit. Lots of spares/ kits
Life Raft
Yes - in date
Epirb
Yes
Life Jackets
3
Flares
Yes
Fire Protection
Yes
Electrics
Electrics : All new wiring 2023. New 800Ahr Industrial type Lithium Batteries with new BMS Victron 5000va 220amp inverter Victron 5kw/100A charger new 2023 125A-85A alternator chargers new 2023 3 x baintech solar panel 110w New switch board and wiring 2023 New wiring and outlets 240v 2023 Shore mains power 16A 2023 New mast wires and lights 2024
Electronics
Tamarin's E7 GPS with 2 displays & world map cards VHF and AIS, antenna tuner and earthing system. New wiring and antenna 2024 CPT Auto pilot, serviced 2025
Sail Inventory
New Pro radial mainsail 2023 New staysail 2024 Headsail recut 2024 Spinnaker in sock
Mast / Rigging
Cutter rig Aluminum mast, keel stepped, new step 2024 Reconstructed bow sprit 2023 All chain plate bolts replaced 2024 New mast rungs 2024 Age of Rigging: 8 Years
Remarks
The new owner will find that their boat has had all major repairs already taken care of and that all wiring and appliances have recently been installed. Hydrus has had great care taken in her seaworthiness and it would be perfectly reasonable to take her on a long voyage in her present state.
ABOUT THE SELLER
DBY Boat Sales Pittwater
Princes Street Marina
16 Princes Street
Newport Beach