40' Pearson P40

The 1982 Pearson 40, designed by William Shaw, is a true classic cruiser-racer of IOR heritage, but built heavy and strong for offshore runs. With over 50% ballast and a 129 stability angle, shes quick and close-winded with the centerboard down, tracks confidently offshore, and still draws just 43 board-up for gunkholing (94 down for performance).

The flush deck provides a sleek, safe, uncluttered working platform underway and an expansive space for sail handling, dinghy stowage, or relaxing at anchor. Solid construction, internal lead ballast, and a keel-stepped mast make this a 40-footer that blends performance, versatility, and bluewater capability in a way few modern production boats do.

This one has benefited from a six-figure refit about a decade ago, plus meaningful recent upgrades:

* NEW Precision Sails mainsail (2023) spare 3-reef mainsail
* NEW Raymarine EV-1 autopilot (2023)
* NEW Highfield Classic 8 dinghy (2023)
* NEW 8hp Yamaha 4-stroke outboard (2023)
* 130% #1 Genoa (2019)
* Navtec hydraulic backstay adjuster & boom vang
* 800 watts solar (rigid flexible) with Victron smart controller
* Victron BMV-712 Smart battery monitor
* 1800W Xantrex inverter
* Westerbeke 40 (1,560 hrs)
* Raymarine C70 radar/chartplotter Garmin backup iPad/Yakker NMEA-WiFi bridge
* Standard Horizon GX6000 VHF with AIS
* 4-person Viking liferaft
* Mantus M2 55 lb anchor w/ 150 chain 100 rode
* Custom Starlink mount

Fuel capacity (including jerry cans) gives her serious range flexibility, and with 90 gallons of water shes well set up for extended cruising.

Currently in La Paz, Mexico (arguably one of the best cruising grounds in the Sea of Cortez), MarBella is proven, thoughtfully upgraded, and ready to go offshore tomorrow or spend the season exploring shallow anchorages most 40-footers cant reach.

// Tanks

Fuel: 46 Gal in 1 stainless steel tank (45 Gal in 9 Jerry Cans) Total Range: 660 nm

Water: 90 Gal total in 2 plastic tanks

Holding: 20 Gal in1 plastic tank

// Galley

Refrigerator / Freezer: Deep Isotherm Fridge with 12V freezer

Stove: 3 burner propane Wedgewood Vision

Sink: Double stainless steel

Water System: Hot and Cold water

Microwave: 1000W Midea

// Electronics & Navigation Equipment

Chartplotter:
> Raymarine C70 Radar/Chartplotter
> Also: Garmin 192C and iPad for Navionics

AIS Receiver / Transponder: Standard Horizon GX6000 VHF with integrated AIS receiver

Radar: Raymarine C70 Radar/Chartplotter with Radar Alarm

Radar Detector: No

VHF:
> Standard Horizon GX6000 VHF with integrated AIS receiver
> Standard Horizon HX210 handheld

Autopilot: Raymarine EV-1 (2023)

GPS: Garmin 192C, Raymarine C70, and iPad for Navionics

Compass:
> x1 Ritchie compass (Helm)
> x1 E.S. Ritchie & Sons compass (Nav. Station)

Depth Sounder: Raymarine ST60

Wind Speed & Direction: Raymarine ST60

Knot Meter & Log: Raymarine ST60

Repeater(s): Navman 3100

Stereo: JVC Bluetooth Single CD

Cockpit Speakers: Yes

TV: Vizo Smart TV

Wi-Fi / Starlink: Custom Starlink mount

Other:
> Rudder Angle on Autopilot
> Yakker: NMEA to WiFi Bridge (creates a WIFI network from VHF so AIS targets will show up on iPAD using Navionics)

// Electrical Systems

Batteries:
> House: x4 Trojan 6V T105, 225 Ah each
> Start: x2 Series 27, 100 Ah each

Battery Switch: Yes

Battery Monitor: Victron VMW 712 Smart with Bluetooth

Inverter: 1800 Watt Xantrex Freedom

Battery Charger: Yes

Smart Regulator: Victron Smart Solar Controller with Bluetooth

Solar Panels: x3 210 Watt Rigid and x2 110 Watt Flexible 850 Watts Total

Alternator: 105 Amp

// Sails

Sail Area (approx.): 803 sq.ft.

Main: Precision Sails, 2023, Excellent

Jibs: 130% #1 Genoa, TA Sails, 2019, Excellent

Roller Furling: Cruiser 2 Furler

Backstay Adjuster: Navtec Hydraulic Backstay Adjuster

Winches: x9 manual

Boom Vang: Navtec Hydraulic Boom Vang

Mast: Keel-stepped

Standing Rigging: In Excellent Condition from 2015

Lines Led Aft: Only headsail lines lead aft

Whisker Pole: Oscillating pole mounted on mast

// Deck

Anchors: Mantus M2 55-lbs, with 5/16 AAA 150-ft chain and 100-ft of 3 braided rode

Windlass: 1200 W

Bow Rollers: Mantus V2

Nav Lights: LED

Deck Lights: LED

Spreader Lights: LED

Lifelines: Yes

Gates: Yes

Ladders: Custom aft ladder (extends to 4-ft below waterline for easy access)

Dinghy: Highfield Classic 8ft, 2023, Excellent

Dinghy Outboard: 8hp Yamaha 4 stoke, 2023, Excellent

Dinghy Lift: Yes

Covers & Curtains:
> Dodger, Fair
> Wheel Cover, Excellent
> Bimini, Excellent
> Cockpit Cushions, Good
> Mainsail, Excellent

// Mechanical

Bilge Pump:
> Manual pump
> Electric Ruler pump with auto float switch

Raw Water Sea Strainer: Yes

Fire Extinguishing: x4 Kidde (Good)

Fuel Filters: x2

Fuel Shutoffs: Yes

Fresh Water Cooling System: Yes (Good)

Head Type(s): Manual

Hot Water Heater: Yes (Fair)

Thru Hulls: x7 (Good)

Transmission: Paragon (Good)

// Safety Equipment

Lifejackets: x4

Float Ring: Yes

Liferaft: 4 person Viking (Excellent)

Liferings: Yes (Excellent)

EPIRB: Yes, 1 main and 2 personal

Strobe: Yes

Jacklines: Yes

Harnesses: Yes

Flares: x8

Other: Ditch bag with water and food for 4 people for 4 days

// Additional Equipment

> Portable ice maker