1979 Fuji 40

The 1979 Fuji 40 is a classic offshore cruising sailyacht built by Fuji Yacht Builders in Japan to a Sparkman & Stephens design. Hand-laid fiberglass hull with foam-cored decks and a displacement of 27,065 pounds give the boat solid construction typical of Japanese yacht building. The design features a long fin keel paired with a full skeg-hung rudder for directional stability and confident offshore performance. At 40 feet overall with a 12.8-foot beam and 6-foot draft, the boat carries 8,000 pounds of encapsulated ballast and spreads 776 square feet of sail.

The interior is arranged with a spacious aft cabin, large salon, galley, and dedicated navigation station. Teak and hardwood joinery throughout the interior reflects the quality of the build. Standing headroom is generous throughout. Fuel capacity is 50 gallons and water tankage is 100 gallons.

This boat requires full recommissioning. Systems, engine, rigging, electronics, plumbing, and equipment should be inspected and updated as needed. The Fuji 40 is known for its seakindly motion, strength, and dry ride in rough conditions—a capable platform for bluewater cruising and extended offshore passages.