Custom built Class 40 (sailboat) for sale

CLASS 40 MACH 40.4 "TQUILA" Race-Proven Manuard Scow | Competitive Offshore Campaign Package | VAT Recoverable Turn-Key Class 40 Racing at the Front of the Fleet
TQuila (GBR 159) is a highly optimised Mach 40.4 designed by Sam Manuard and built by JPS Production, representing one of the most successful generations of modern Class 40 offshore racing yachts.

Professionally sailed, meticulously maintained and campaigned to an exceptionally high standard throughout her life, TQuila offers a rare opportunity to acquire a proven, race-winning Class 40 with an enviable performance record and an extensive inventory of quality equipment.

Featuring Manuard's revolutionary scow bow design, TQuila delivers outstanding reaching and downwind performance, exceptional form stability, and remarkable VMG sailing capability. Built to maximise the strengths of the latest Class 40 rule developments, she is equally suited to offshore races, Class 40 championships, double-handed competition, and transoceanic campaigns.

Importantly, the yacht has not been raced or used during 2025 or 2026, presenting a fresh and highly attractive platform ready for immediate recommissioning and competitive sailing.

Whether your ambitions include the Class 40 circuit, offshore racing, RORC events, transatlantic competition, or simply owning one of the most exciting offshore racing yachts available, TQuila deserves serious consideration.

Four trophies for four ways to sail
TQuila will be sold with a comprehensive handover and training package to help boost your Class 40 campaign In 2027. The Class40 circuit will feature four complementary rankings:

Class40 Championship
CIC Med Channel Race
CIC Normandy Channel Race
Les Sables-Horta-Les Sables
Transat Café L'OR Normandie Le Havre

English Channel-Atlantic Trophy
Spi Ouest-France Banque Populaire Grand Ouest
Armen Race
CIC Normandy Channel Race
Rolex Fastnet Race
40 Malouine

Mediterranean Trophy
CIC Med Channel Race
Paprec 600
Porquerolles Race
Massilia Cup Offshore
Tour de Corse
Rolex Middle Sea Race

New – Owners’ Trophy
RORC Caribbean 600
Rolex Fastnet Race
Rolex Middle Sea Race
Why Choose the Mach 40.4 Scow?Compared with earlier Mach 40 designs, the Mach 40.4 incorporates significant performance advantages:
Modern high-volume scow bow configuration
Increased forward beam carried further into the bow sections
Greater reserve buoyancy and driving power downwind
Higher form stability
Improved reaching performance
Enhanced offshore handling characteristics
Superior performance in medium to heavy running conditions

The result is a yacht renowned for its ability to maintain high average speeds while remaining manageable and efficient over long offshore passages.
Key Selling PointsSam Manuard Mach 40.4 Scow Design
Built by JPS Production
Competitive race-winning pedigree
Maximum Class 40 righting moment
Minimum class weight achieved
Underweight with only 20kg lead correction
Extensive inventory of North 3Di and Doyle sails
Starlink communications installed
NKE pilot package
Adrena software and performance polars included
EFOY fuel cell
Radar, keel camera and dual monitor workstation
Recent standing rigging inspections
Extensive systems upgrades completed
Ready for immediate campaign preparation
VAT recoverable or available for export
Principal ParticularsName: TQuila
Sail Number: GBR 159
Design: Mach 40.4
Naval Architect: Sam Manuard
Builder: JPS Production
First Launch: December 2019
Flag: United Kingdom
Class: Class 40
Weight Status: Underweight with 20kg correction
Certification: Measures at maximum righting moment and minimum class weight
Race Record: Excellent competitive results
Sail InventoryAn impressive inventory offering excellent coverage across the wind range:
North SailsA2 Spinnaker (2022)
A2 Spinnaker (2021)
A6 Spinnaker (2023)
MHO Helix 3Di (2021)
FRO Helix 3Di (2019)
Solent 3Di RAW (2021)
J2 3Di RAW (2022)
J3 Orange Dacron (2019)
Mainsail 3Di RAW (2020)
Mainsail 3Di RAW (2023)
Code 5 Heavy Weather Furling Sail
Doyle SailsJ1 (October 2023)
J2 (October 2023)
Electronics & Performance SystemsTQuila benefits from a sophisticated navigation and autopilot package suitable for serious offshore competition:
NKE HR Main Pilot
Gyropilot 3 secondary pilot system
Top Sailor pilot software
3D Motion Sensor
Twin Ultrasonic Speed Sensors
Paddle Wheel Speed Sensor
Radar
Carbowind HR Masthead Wand
Forward Facing HR Wind Wand
Keel Camera linked to onboard PC
VHF Radio
Two Handheld VHFs
Onboard PC with Adrena software
Complete CMAP chart package
Refined polar data and sail crossover information
Twin 17-inch displays
Vessel Wi-Fi network
Mechanical & Electrical SystemsLombardini diesel engine
Brand new engine mounts
New gearbox
EFOY 210 fuel cell (new)
Four AGM 60Ah service batteries
Dedicated 20Ah engine battery
Twin solar panels
Communications PackageComprehensively equipped for offshore racing and ocean passages:
Starlink satellite communications
Yellowbrick tracking system
Iridium GO! satellite communications backup
Handheld Iridium satellite phone
Additional Equipment & Recent UpgradesSurvivor 40E watermaker
KZ J2 furler with new bearings
KZ MHO furler with new bearings
Brand-new Facnor J1 furler
Forestay replaced October 2023
Rod rigging tested October 2023
Complete wiring loom replacement October 2023
Full offshore safety equipment inventory
Keel underside recoated with T-Speed antifoul (December 2024)
Ownership StructureTQuila can be purchased:
As a yacht asset only, or
By acquiring 100% of the shares in the company that owns and operates the vessel
This provides potential VAT and ownership advantages for suitably qualified purchasers.
LocationSouthampton, United Kingdom
The yacht is available for inspection ashore by appointment.
For overseas buyers:
Complimentary collection from Southampton Airport
Complimentary collection from Portsmouth Ferry Terminal
Southampton Airport: approximately 20 minutes
Portsmouth Ferries: approximately 25 minutes

Disclaimer
In this case we are acting as Brokers only. Whilst every care has been taken in their preparation, the
correctness of these particulars is not guaranteed. The particulars are intended only as a guide and
they do not constitute a term of any contract. A prospective Buyer is strongly advised to check the
particulars and where appropriate at their own expense to employ a qualified Marine Surveyor to
carry out a survey and/or to have an engine trial conducted which if conducted by us shall not imply
any liability for such engine on our part. Life-saving appliances do not form part of the inventory and
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