Salar 40
When released in 1966, Laurent Giles' Salar 40 was probably one of the first boats that gave good performance under sail and power. She was also regarded by many as the definitive blue water cruiser of her generation. Salar 40s were designed to be safe, comfortable, and seaworthy, and to travel long distances - a true round the world yacht.
Freebooter has sailed the entire Australian east-coast several times, twice to New Zealand and once to the Coral Sea. For the past five years she has been based up Tasmania's Huon River before returning to Western Port Bay this year.
With her new rig she is ready for her next adventure.
Freebooter has sailed the entire Australian east-coast several times, twice to New Zealand and once to the Coral Sea. For the past five years she has been based up Tasmania's Huon River before returning to Western Port Bay this year.
With her new rig she is ready for her next adventure.
Region
Victoria
Location
Mornington Peninsula Area Yaringa Boat Harbour, Western Port Bay
Usage
Family, Cruising, Live Aboard
Launch Year
1973
Hull
Fibreglass/GRP
Designer
Laurent Giles
Builder
Rod Levi, Dandenong.
Length
39' 4" - 12.00m
Beam
3.43
Draft
1.62
Displacement
10,567 kg
Keel / Ballast
Lead
Deck Material
Fibreglass/GRP
Engine Make
Perkins
Engine
4.236M
Number Engines
1
Horsepower
80
Fuel Type
Diesil
Engine Hours
1100
Fuel Consumption
2.1 litres/hour
Max Speed
9 knots
Cruise Speed
6.5 knots
Thrusters
Vetus bow thruster
Fuel
800 litres
Water
800 litres
Accommodation
Queensize aft cabin with hot shower and electric head.
Twin V-berth forward with electric head.
Webasto diesel heater (2022) ducted to saloon & aft cabin.
Twin V-berth forward with electric head.
Webasto diesel heater (2022) ducted to saloon & aft cabin.
Cabins
3
Berths
4 + 1 in saloon
Galley
Seagull IV fresh water filter.
Refrigeration
2
Stove
2 burner LPG stove & oven
Hotwater System
Engine heated hot water system.
Shower
Hot
Toilet
2
Entertainment
2 x DVD TVs, radio & CD player
Dinghy
2.4m Sirocco Hypalon inflatable (2020) on davitts
Outboard
2.3hp Honda (2022)
Covers
Wheelhouse cover
Ground Tackle
Sarca anchor (2019). 60m galvanised chain & 25m rode.
Bilge Pumps
Automatic (2021), manual.
Epirb
Yes
Life Jackets
Yes
Flares
Yes
Fire Protection
3 x fire extinguishers
Electrics
3 x house batteries, 1 x starter battery.
2000W inverter.
Shore power.
2000W inverter.
Shore power.
Electronics
B&G suite (2019): Zeus 3 chartplotter, Triton display, VHF/AIS radio with extra handheld, forward looking sonar, wireless wind, depth.
Autopilot in wheelhouse with second station at the aft navpod.
Autopilot in wheelhouse with second station at the aft navpod.
Sail Inventory
Leisure Furl boom with fully battened main (2018)
Jib, genoa, storm & asymmetric spinacre.
Jib, genoa, storm & asymmetric spinacre.
Mast / Rigging
Leisure Furl main with electric winch (2018).
2 x aluminium masts (2018)
Stainless steel rigging (2024)
New halyards (2025)
All lines lead back to wheelhouse for single-handed sailing.
2 x aluminium masts (2018)
Stainless steel rigging (2024)
New halyards (2025)
All lines lead back to wheelhouse for single-handed sailing.
Deck Gear
Solid stainless steel guard rail (2019)
BBQ & bait table
BBQ & bait table
Presentation
Remarks
Engine professionally refurbished in 2019.
Engine serviced professionally every year.
Annual haulout and antifouling.
Engine serviced professionally every year.
Annual haulout and antifouling.
ABOUT THE SELLER
Geoffrey Hooke
Frankston
VIC 3199 Australia
VIC 3199 Australia