2012 Custom Gartside Jespersen 40 Cutter Yawl

This 40-foot cutter yawl was designed by Paul Gartside and built by Jespersen Boat Builders in British Columbia, launching in 2012. The hull is cold-molded composite construction using Western Red cedar, Douglas fir, fiberglass, and West Systems epoxy, creating a strong, durable structure. Power comes from a 55 HP Perkins Volvo Penta diesel engine with excellent accessibility from both front and side. The boat reaches a cruising speed of 6 knots and maximum speed of 8 knots, with a full-keel, double-ended design well-suited to Pacific Northwest and coastal waters.

Below deck, the yacht accommodates five: one double berth, two settee berths, and a child's berth. Cherry cabinetry lines the interior. A private head includes a separate shower stall. The galley features a Wallas diesel two-burner stove, and a Navigator diesel cabin heater provides heating. Power systems include a 180-watt solar array, 115-amp alternator with external three-stage regulator, MasterVolt battery charger and inverter, and a Victron isolation transformer. A Torrid AC and engine-driven 15-gallon hot water heater supplies hot water throughout.

The sailing and deck systems are comprehensively equipped. A large sail inventory was made by Port Townsend Sails, with the mast carrying external strong track and storm trysail track. A four-blade bronze MaxProp propeller and Lasdrop dripless shaft seal are fitted. Muir electric windlass works with Rocna and Fortress anchors and 270 feet of high-quality chain. Bronze halyard winch and multiple self-tailing two-speed winches provide sail handling capability. Raymarine and Furuno electronics include multi-function chart plotter, autopilot, AIS, and wind instruments.

Deck layout includes full cockpit cushions and plenty of workspace. Emergency systems feature a Jabsco bronze crash pump, electric and manual backup pumps. The yacht is ready for extended cruising.