1976 Valiant 40

The Valiant 40 is a classic blue-water cruising sailboat, built in 1976 with a fiberglass hull designed by Robert Perry. Its distinctive double-ended form and canoe stern combine traditional strength with modern performance. The boat measures nearly 40 feet long with an 11-foot beam and is powered by a 55-horsepower Yanmar diesel engine, allowing it to motor when the wind fails. The hull design pairs a sturdy construction with a fin keel and skeg-hung rudder, creating a capable offshore platform known for handling heavy seas while maintaining good speed and directional stability.

Below deck, the layout prioritizes safety and functionality for extended cruising. The interior features warm teak throughout with strategically placed handrails for movement in rough conditions. A U-shaped galley sits to one side of the companionway, designed to keep the cook secure while working underway. The navigation station occupies the opposite side near a quarter-berth, allowing crew to rest close to the cockpit. The main salon opens forward with deep settees on either side, a fold-down table, and exceptional storage built into every available space.

The forward accommodation includes a private V-berth cabin in the bow and a single head. The boat's layout emphasizes sea berths amidships where the motion is most stable, and every detail reflects its purpose as a long-term offshore home. This is a boat built for serious passage-making and extended voyages rather than weekend trips.