Sparkman & Stephens Custom Steel 40

Rusty Gold - Custom Steel-Built S&S 40 - 1985 Approx.

A great opportunity to own Rusty Gold, a custom-built Sparkman & Stephens 40, constructed at Silverwater around 1985. A strong, practical cruising yacht with a rolled mild-steel hull, 316 stainless-steel deck and versatile lifting keel.

Rusty Gold presents in very good condition and has just been antifouled in April 2026. She is well equipped for coastal cruising or longer adventures.

Key Features
Perkins 4.108 diesel - 4,262 hours, always serviced, with servicing spares
Rolled mild-steel hull with 316 stainless-steel deck
Cast-iron pivoting lifting keel - approx. 1.2m up / 2m down
1,000L stainless-steel water - 500L each side
200L fuel - 2 x 100L tanks
Mainsail in good condition
Furling headsail, boom bag and lazy jacks
Rigging condition unknown
Maxwell anchor winch with 10mm chain and CQR anchor
Raymarine depth sounder and autopilot
Windvane self-steering
4 AGM batteries with solar and wind turbine charging
Electric toilet
Hot water with hot/cold shower
Two sinks, including saltwater pump
4-burner stove with grill and oven
Large fridge and icebox
Zodiac inflatable tender with Suzuki 5hp outboard
Life raft - requires servicing

A solid, capable and well-equipped S&S 40 offering plenty of space and cruising potential. The lifting keel provides excellent versatility for exploring shallow-water cruising grounds while retaining the proven offshore characteristics of the S&S design.

Please call Christian on Call Now to discuss or arrange an inspection.