1981 Irwin 40' (12.19 m) CITATION
ORIENTAL, North Carolina, United States
VAYU
Call Listing Broker, Sean Kiaer 206-325-7700 for information and showing appointments. Seller a retired Yacht Builder, Marine Engineer and Surveyor bought larger boat and is motivated to sell this beautifully rebuilt from keel up 1981 Irwin 40 Citation.
Tax Paid
Flag of Registry: United States
Port of Registry: WILLIMINGTON, NC
- Sloop / Cruiser-Racer
- Sail
- Used
- Diesel
- Fiberglass Hull
- HIN/IMO: XYM40202M81B
$ 50,000 USD
€ 45,594 Euros
$ 71,187 CAD
£ 38,729 GBP
Description
1981 Irwin 40 Citation
Strength, Durability & Performance
Ted Irwin designed and built the Citation 40 that one could easily compare to the Bill Lapworth
designed Cal 40, or the Bob Perry designed Valiant 40, for their Strength, Durability & Performance.
Ted Irwin truly designed one of the top racer/cruiser class of boats with the Citation 40.
This boat design really brings out the best of the older style boats, both in performance and in
looks. Current owner gets many comments about her good looks.
This Irwin 40 is blue water ready with little work needed for your offshore adventures.
Just stepping on to Vayu, you get the sense of how solidly built she is.
Vayu has been rebuilt over the years by a professional boat builder, marine engineer, and
retired yacht surveyor after he purchased her in 2006. After purchasing another boat he is now
ready to move on and let someone else enjoy the efforts of his labor.
Meticulously maintained by the current owner, he has truly done a remarkable job of upgrading
and maintaining Vayu.
There is an immense amount of storage for one that my want to cross oceans or sail the
Caribbean, or take extended cruises away from civilization. Storage has been greatly increased
over that of your average production boat.
THIS IS A MUST SEE.
Data Sheet
HIN/IMO: XYM40202M81B
LOA: 40' (12.19 Meters)
Type: Sail- Used
Year: 1981
Documented Year: 1981
Beam: 12'
LWL: 31'
Draft Max: 5' 6''
Cabins: 3
Sleeps: 6
Heads: 1
Maximum Speed: 7.5 Knots
Cruise Speed: 6 Knots
Fuel Type: Diesel
Super Structure Material: FG
Hull Material: Fiberglass
Hull Shape: Fast Displacement
Air Conditioning: Yes
Tower: No
Bridge Clearance: 54'
Fuel Tank: 40 Gallons (151.42 Liters)
Fresh Water: 100 Gallons (378.54 Liters)
Holding Tank: 20 Gallons (75.71 Liters)
Designer: Ted Irwin
Builder: Ted Irwin
Tender HIN: N/A
Tender Registration: N/A
Tender Title: N/A
Full Details
Mechanical & Electrical
Engine:
- Engine: Yanmar,
- HP: 27 Engine
- Model: 3QM30
- Serial: 82146
- Hours: 5000+/- (Estimated)
- Cruising Speed: 6 kts. @ 1,600
- Max Speed: 7 kts.
- Oil Filter: Yanmar 124550-35110
- Fuel Filter: Yanmar 104500-55710,
- Racor: 500 FG
- Zinc: Yanmar 27210-200300, 1-1/8” shaft.
- Raw water strainer: Groco SA1 Fuel Pump: 12 VDC
- Alternator: Balmar 100 amp with Aqualine Plus 3 stage regulator
Transmission:
- Kanzaki, Kokyukoki Mfg.
- Model: KH18, 2.03, 2:1 RH
- Serial: AR1672,
- Oil: AFT-A
Propeller: Shaft:
- Stainless steel 1-1/8” X 54” Replaced 2020
- Prop Shaft seal: PSS Face seal. New 2020 Cutlass Bearing: 1-5/8" X 4-1/2" X 1-1/8" Replaced 08/25/2010.
- Propeller: 3 Blade Bronze, 16RH12
Steerage:
- Rudder Shaft Seal: 3/16” flax packing.
- Rudder lower bearing replaced 2012 Rudder removed and repaired as needed 2020
Charging Systems:
- Engine Drive: Balmar 100 Amp on BEP 150 amp combiner.
- Solar Panels: (2) 64watt BP/solarex.
- Wind Generator: (2) AIRwind 12 VDC.
- Shore Chargers: Heart Inverter/charger 2000 watt, Xantrex Truecharge 40 amp (11/2018.)
- Batteries: (1) Series 24 (2023) (4) Trojan T105 6 volt in two 12 volt banks (New 07/2021)
Electronics:
- DEPTH SOUNDER:
- Raymarine ST60 (2009). Transducer offset 2’4”
- SPEED LOG: Raymarine ST60.
- WIND AWI: Standard Horizon WS150 (2020)
- VHF: Icom IC-M502(bought used 6/2012) with command Mic II (New 2012)
- STEREO: Clarion CMD4 with Helm remote. (2006)
- RADAR: Raymarine RD18 (bought used 6/2020)
- #1 PLOTTER: Raymarine E127 (brought used 9/2020)
- #2 PLOTTER: Raymarine E90 (bought used 6/2022)
- #1 Auto pilot: Raymarine ST5000 with wheel drive.
- #2 Autopilot: Raymarine with Raymarine linear drive
- Salon TV: Element 24” LCD TV, 12 VDC (2015)
- Forward TV: ByDesign 9” LCD TV/DVD/AM/FM/CD, Modeld:886 (2006)
- Single Sideband: Icom IC-M710,
- Antenna tuner Icom IC 130 (bought used 6/2019)
- INVERTER: Heart Interface Model 81-2011-12 (Aug 07), 12VDC/120 VAC 2 KW with remote.
- New control boards 04-2019
- Battery Charger: Xantrex True Charge 40 amp (Used 2019)
HEAT/AC:
- Salon: Mermaid1600 Reverse Cycle. New 2019 120 VDC 14 AMP Ser # Pump March AC-5C-MD, 120 VAC
- Forward: MarineAir 6000 BTU 2020 Pump March AC-5C-MD, 120 VAC
Deck Hardware
Deck Hardware
- Portlights: (4) aft Newfound metals, (6) Man Ship SS.
- Deck Hatches: (4) 1/2" Lexan, new gaskets 2010
- Stanchions and Rails: 1” welded stainless steel tube. 3/16” Life lines.
SHEET WINCHES:
- (2) ASAHI #30, 2 speed self tailing,
- (2) Lewmar #30 2 speed.
CONTROL WINCHES:
- (1) Barlow #19 single speed,
- (1) Lewmar #8 single speed,
HALYARD WINCHES:
- (2) Barlow #16 single speed.
Spars, Rigging & Sails:
- Mast: Hood Stowaway in mast furling main.
- Total mast length 55’
- Main Furling: Hood line drive. Hood in mast Stowaway Main luff hoist 43’-3”
- Main Boom: Z Spar 17'
- Jib Furling: Harken MK II
- Spinnaker Pole: Aluminum
- Standing Rigging: Stainless Steel 5/16” 1x19 New 2006
- Forestay: 1 X 19 306 stainless steel 5/16” X 51’, 5/8” pin, 5/8” turnbuckle thread. (2006)
- Backstay: 1 X 19 306 stainless steel 5/16” X ,5/8” pin, 5/8” turnbuckle thread. (2006)
Sails:
- Jib: Luff 47’-8”, Foot 16’ Hoist #6 luff tape
- Working Jib: l-45’-6”, f-17’
- Staysail: Luff 34-6”, foot 10’
- Mainsail: In mast furling. 43’-2” Luff, Foot 16’
- Genoa Track 1-1/4” I= 50.00,
- Height of headstay termination above the sheer line J= 16.5,
- Distance between the headstay termination at the deck and the front of the mast at the sheer line. P= 44.0,
- Distance between black bands on the mast, or the maximum luff length of the main. E= 14.80,
- Distance between black bands on the boom, or the maximum foot length of the main
Inteiror
Accommodations:
- Sleeps 6
- Cabins: 3. Main Salon, V-Berth and Aft Stateroom
- Heads/Bathrooms: 1.0
- Bathroom Layout: Bathroom With standup Shower
GALLEY:
- Stove: Seaward princess LPG, 3 burner with oven. In fair condition. Open ventilation. 2, 10 lb propane cylinders in propane locker.
- MICROWAVE OVEN: 120 VAC. In good condition. (2018)
- Grill: Magma Standard size, Propane.
Refrigeration:
- Compressor (2) Adler Barbour CU100 12 VDC 2008, 134a Freon 2020 Evaporator Adler Barbour VD-160 Cold Plate 2006, Condenser 2020
Upgrades
- Ultra suede headliner, and LED lighting trough out.
- Solid surface counter tops, though out.
- New cushions, covers, with memory foam mattresses.
- Many custom cabinets increasing storage capacity though out the boat.
- High quality Amtico Vinyl Flooring though out.
- Plumbing upgrades, with poly tubing and upgraded fixtures.
- Wiring upgrades, through out to meet ABYC standards
- 2000-watt Heart inverter/Charger.
- Additional 40-amp battery charger as back up.
- 900 watts Solar, with Two 300 Watt Wind Generators.
- New upgraded custom electrical panels.
- Two 30-amp 120 VAC shore power inlets.
- 16k AC in salon new in 2019.
- New 6k air conditioner in forward cabin and salon new in 2021.
- New Deisel heater in 2021.
- Two Adler Barbour 12-volt refrigeration with new refer box.
- Pur 80 water maker.
- Newer Raymarine electronics with E127 plotter with radar.
- E90 plotter at nav station.
- Raymarine below deck autopilot and separate wheel pilot as backup.
- Icom VHF with helm remote
- Icom 710 SSB. Standard Horizon AWI.
- Engine is Yanmar 3QM30 27 HP approximately 5000 hours. Runs good no oil leaks.
- New fuel tank replaced in 2024.
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Contact Us
For more information about this yacht please contact Sean Kiaer - Yacht Broker - Curtis Stokes & Associates .
We look forward to working with you!
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North Carolina United States
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Sean Kiaer - Yacht Broker - Curtis Stokes & Associates
Yacht Broker
North Carolina United States
Office: 1-954-684-0218
Toll Free: 1-855-266-5676
Fax: 1-954-807-1445
Direct: 1-206-325-7700
Cell: 1-206-325-7700
Email: sh.kiaer@curtisstokes.net
From within a few days after I was born I was on a sailboat headed from Seattle across the Straights of Juan de Fuca to Victoria BC
My late father being a very accomplished sailor taught me how to sail starting at the age of three years old.
At the age of three "I can remember" telling me to do this and that and pull on this or let go of that.
Put me in the families sailing dinghy and pushed me off the dock. The rest is history
By the age of 7 I was taking part in Jr. Races and by the age of 10 I was racing Lasers now known as the ILCA and just kept going from there.
I went on to taking part in numerous local buoy and distance races around the Puget Sound Region of Washington State such as the Swiftsure Lightship Classic to the Van Isle 360 and the Southern Straights Regatta. Also I have taken part in some of the most prestigious ocean regattas including Vic Maui, Trans Pac, Sidney to Hobart, Fastnet and a couple of Trans Atlantic Regattas sailing on Cal 40's, Santa Cruz 70's Erikson 32 Olson 30's Grey Beard a custom Ferrocement Yacht out of Vancouver BC.
It doesn't end there. I am also an avid fisherman attempting to deplete the waters of Washington State of their piscatorial inhabitants. To say I am an avid fisherman is an understatement. I took my love of Piscatorial therapy and became a volunteer fishing guide to help my brother and sister first responders recover from mental injuries such as PTSD and Anxiety.
Being a former firefighter and knowing what our First Responders go through every day I also became a First Responder Peer Support Advocate.
Fast forward to August of 2023. I was involved in a serious injury car accident which left me near paralyzed for 3+ months.
Realizing I would never be able to return to Heavy Civil Engineering Construction I have turned to my life Experience of Sailing and Fishing to help other enjoy the excitement of being on the water as I have.