Van De Stadt Caribbean 40


Discover the CARIBBEAN - The Ultimate Bluewater Sailing Yacht

Designed to meet the demands of modern sailors, the CARIBBEAN is a robust, ocean-ready cruiser that blends cutting-edge design with exceptional comfort. Built to Lloyd's Register standards by renowned Australian boatbuilder Horst Diegmann, this steel-hulled yacht is made for serious passage-making and long-term living aboard.

Whether you're planning a transoceanic voyage or a relaxed life exploring coastal waters, the CARIBBEAN delivers speed, strength, and stability--helping you cover miles efficiently, with less reliance on the engine and more enjoyment under sail.

Key Features:
- Strong steel hull construction for unmatched durability and offshore safety

- Spacious open cockpit with fixed spray hood offering excellent protection at sea

- Two generous cabins, large saloon, galley, chart table, and full head with shower--perfect for liveaboard cruising

- Designed for comfortable long passages--a fast sailer to reduce crossing times and crew fatigue

Survey & Condition:
- Last out-of-water survey completed 01/02/2020

- Currently on the hard stand, receiving fresh antifouling and ideal for out-of-water inspection

- A new pre-sale inspection survey report will be available to serious buyers for peace of mind

If you're looking for a modern, capable yacht built to go the distance, the CARIBBEAN is ready to take you there. Live aboard. Sail far. Choose the CARIBBEAN.

DISCLAIMER: Bosuns Locker offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. As the vessel is sold "As Is Where Is" Bosuns Locker highly recommends that every potential purchaser inspect or arrange a surveyor or representative on their behalf to inspect the vessel prior to making an offer.

Region
New South Wales
Location
Tweed/North Coast Area Main Beach QLD
Reference
S2140
Usage
Family, Cruising, Live Aboard
Launch Year
1992
Hull
Steel Rolled Steel epoxy painted inside and out. Steel hull is insulated.
Rego Expiry
01/12/2025
Designer
Van De Stadt Design
Builder
Horst Diegmann
Length
40' - 12.19m
Beam
3.90m
Draft
1.7m
Displacement
9.1t
Keel / Ballast
2.8t
Deck Material
Steel
Engine Make
Yanmar
Engine
Yanmar 4JH5E, 54hp. Engine installed 7th April 2021, Spectrum Engineering Hobart. Annual Servicing. Last service in May 2023. Boat not used 2024. Engine Number: E11334
Number Engines
1
Horsepower
54hp
Fuel Type
Diesel
Engine Hours
2700
Fuel Consumption
Approx: 3.1 Ltr Hr at 2000 RPM
Max Speed
Approx 10 knotts
Cruise Speed
Approx 5 knotts
Propulsion
In board drive shaft. Prop: Maxiprop Classic, 20 inch, 3 blade bronze feathering. Steering: Wheel. Windpilot - Self steering included
Thrusters
None
Genset
None
Fuel
400L
Water
2 x 200 litres stainless tanks (port and starboard)
Accommodation
Double cabin at rear, Double V berth at bow, port and starboard berths in lounge. Large dining table at midships. Galley on port side down companionway. Chart table, heads on starboard side.
Cabins
2
Berths
6
Galley
At port down companionway
Refrigeration
Large fridge/freezer under bench port side. New 2016. Fridge freezer 240 and 12v
Freezer
Integrated with fridge under port benchtop.
Stove
4 burner gas, with oven. Good condition. 2x 7.5 KG bottles
Water Maker
None
Hotwater System
None
Shower
Yes - Cold
Toilet
Yes with holding tank
Entertainment
CD player and stacker
Air Conditioning
Fans in each cabin and saloon
Dinghy
Highfield inflatable in fair condition
Outboard
8 hp Mercury
Covers
Boombag/lazyjack cover, full solid fibre glass bimini. Hatch covers, electronic and compass covers and many miscellaneous.
Ground Tackle
20kg Manson Supreme, Spare CQR under main bunk. 85 mtrs 10mm chain regalvanised 2019. Anchor winch: Lofrans Tigres new fitted 2016
Safety Gear
Sea anchor/drogue: Stored under bunk, 50m of line. Extra 100m line in sail locker.
Gas detectors: 2 off. 1 in bilge, 1 below stove.
Comes with tender: Highfield inflatable in fair condition, with 8 hp Mercury.
Life Raft: Date of manufacture 06/2002; Last packed December 2019; Cylinder expiry August 2024
Bilge Pumps
Rule 12v 2000 gal hr heavy duty. Manual at cockpit.
Life Raft
Seasava Plus 4 person. With EPIRB.
Epirb
GME MT 600G. New 2018. Battery until 2028
Life Jackets
2 Hutchwilco 150N manual with harness
Flares
Complete set of flares, need replacing.
Fire Protection
5 fire extinguishers, 1kg
Electrics
12v DC. 2000W inverter. Batteries 4 x125 AH in banks, switchable for house and start. 1 year old. Wind Generator D400
Electronics
Complete for offshore and international cruising. Radar, GPS, HF, Marine VHF:
Intel NUC, Chart Plotter utilising OPEN CPN software.
RAYMARINE TRI DATA - SeaTalk NG Backbone
Garmin GPS Map 752XS, GP map
AIS Carmino 101
Radar Furuno 1621 Mk 2
Depth Sounder Raymarine
HF Radio Icom 801E
VHF GME GX 700
Sail Inventory
Mainsail replaced in 2021. Relatively little use. The mainsail can be reefed from the Cockpit, (1st reef, with capacity to upgrade to second reef). Furling headsail/ genoa. Furling staysail. Assymetrical spinnaker (sock).
Mast / Rigging
Sloop rig. All standing rigging replaced October 2017. Boombag/Lazyjacks.
Deck Gear
Lewmar winches: Cockpit 3 x 40 two speed self tailing; Mast 1 x 40 two speed self tailing; Boom 1 x40.
Windpilot - Self steering included
Remarks
Last out of water survey done 1/02/2020. Due to illness boat unused 2024.2023 extensive cruising Gold Coast to Bowen (May to November). 2022 Hobart to Tweed Heads (May June). This boat is currently on the hard stand and available for inspection while out of the water getting antifouling. (June / July 2025). There will be a pre-sale inspection survey report done which will be available to interested buyers.   More information will be uploaded as becomes available, including interior pics!


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Southport Yacht Club Marina
MacArthur Parade
Main Beach
QLD 4217 Australia




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