Simpson 40 Sailing Catamaran
Designed by the renowned Roger Simpson, Side by Side is a well-constructed, proven cruising catamaran. The hulls are composed of a fibreglass foam core sandwich epoxy/glass. The strong and lightweight construction provides excellent sailing performance. Side by Side has an Australian General Shipping Register (AGSR) so she can be sailed internationally.
Her sail wardrobe consists of has two main sails, three furling head sails and a spinnaker in a sock. She can sit on her keels for easy hull maintaince. Two Yanmar diesels, one has recently been reconditioned. Solid hard top that provides shade for the cockpit area with rainwater catchment. Bring your gear, as she is ready to sail to distant shores!
Her sail wardrobe consists of has two main sails, three furling head sails and a spinnaker in a sock. She can sit on her keels for easy hull maintaince. Two Yanmar diesels, one has recently been reconditioned. Solid hard top that provides shade for the cockpit area with rainwater catchment. Bring your gear, as she is ready to sail to distant shores!
Region
Queensland
Location
Brisbane Area Redland Bay QLD
Usage
Leisure, Cruising, Live Aboard
Launch Year
1985
Hull
Fibreglass/GRP Solid GRP under the waterline and GRP foam core sandwich above the waterline.
HIN
AUWWA062766
Rego
PV192Q
Rego Expiry
21/02/2026
Designer
Roger Simpson
Length
40' - 12.19m
Beam
6.4 m
Draft
. 7m
Displacement
8 t approx
Deck Material
GRP
Engine Make
Yanmar
Engine
2gm-20 Diesel
Number Engines
2
Horsepower
20
Fuel Type
Diesel
Engine Hours
60
2nd Engine Hrs
800
Fuel Consumption
1.5 lt per hour
Max Speed
11
Cruise Speed
6
Fuel
75l
Water
600 lt
Cabins
Two queen sized cabins and two single cabins (one single is kept as a boat garage room.
Berths
Two queen beds one single bed
Refrigeration
12v fridge freezer approximately 30 to 40 lt each
Freezer
30 to 40 lt
Stove
Gas oven and burner
Shower
One
Toilet
One macerating head
Entertainment
TV
Dinghy
2.5m Aluminium hull with inflatable sides
Outboard
5hp
Bilge Pumps
Two (one in each engine area)
Life Jackets
4
Flares
Offshore
Fire Protection
Fire Blanket and extinguisher
Electrics
1000 watts of solar, large inverter, 700 amp hrs of agm batteries, 1800 watt inverter. (The boat has a fridge freezer running all the time and has never run low on power with all appliances, autopilot, lights etc).
Electronics
GPS Chart plotter, compass, Autopilot, hand held VHF.
Sail Inventory
Two main sails, three head sails (two Genoa's) one smaller head sail and one spinnaker in a sock. All sails in average condition.
Mast / Rigging
Stainless rigging
Deck Gear
Boom jibe-guard jibe-preventer, four two speed winches, rope clutches for all halyards and reefing lines.
Remarks
Boat is in good condition, easy to sail, very spacious, with plenty of storage for extended and distance cruising in comfort.
ABOUT THE SELLER
Louie van Praag
Redland Bay
QLD 4165 Australia
QLD 4165 Australia