Adams 40CC
Currency
Length
40' - 12.19m
Vessel Location
Geelong VIC
Launch Year
1996
Hull Material
Steel
*Rusty* - 1996 Adams 40 Center Cockpit - Cutter-Rigged Steel Yacht
Proven Offshore Cruiser
A Adams 40 with a strong steel hull and cutter rig setup, *Rusty* has completed a number of East Coast and Tasmanian voyages with ease.
Recent Maintenance
- Antifoul & hull upkeep (Dec 2025)
- Engine serviced (June 2025)
- Life raft & EPIRB serviced (Jan 2025)
- Compressor, lazy bag & sail covers replaced (2025)
Interior & Accommodation
Warm Tasmanian Blackwood finishes throughout, with practical layout and ample storage. Sleeps up to 8:
- Aft double cabin · Forward vee berth
- 3 saloon single berths · Tunnel berth/storage
- Enclosed head with hot/cold shower & electric drain
Galley & Storage
- Plastimo Neptune 2000 gas stove + grill & oven
- 2 eutectic fridge/freezer boxes (100L & 60L)
- Pressure pump water · Pantry + spice & dry storage
Safety & Navigation
- Raymarine C80 system · Autopilot · HF/VHF radios
- Fusion stereo system · HD TV · USB + 12V outlets
- Full suite of offshore safety gear including 6-person liferaft, EPIRBs, flares, fire protection, retrieval systems, jacklines & anchors (Delta, CQR, Admiralty)
Sail Inventory
- Near-new Yankee · Good Main w/ 3 reefs · Spinnaker
- Genoa (needs minor repair)
- Cutter rig: staysail w/ boom & running back stays
- Electric windlass · Multiple winches · Spinnaker pole
Extras
- 2023 Big Duck dinghy (3.3m) + 5hp Mercury outboard
- Solar panels · Comprehensive bilge pump setup
- Entertainment & night-sailing lighting features
A capable racer-cruiser with authentic charm, *Rusty* is adventure-ready and packed with thoughtful features. For coastal cruising, offshore passages, or club racing, she's the perfect match for sailors seeking pedigree and practicality.
Proven Offshore Cruiser
A Adams 40 with a strong steel hull and cutter rig setup, *Rusty* has completed a number of East Coast and Tasmanian voyages with ease.
Recent Maintenance
- Antifoul & hull upkeep (Dec 2025)
- Engine serviced (June 2025)
- Life raft & EPIRB serviced (Jan 2025)
- Compressor, lazy bag & sail covers replaced (2025)
Interior & Accommodation
Warm Tasmanian Blackwood finishes throughout, with practical layout and ample storage. Sleeps up to 8:
- Aft double cabin · Forward vee berth
- 3 saloon single berths · Tunnel berth/storage
- Enclosed head with hot/cold shower & electric drain
Galley & Storage
- Plastimo Neptune 2000 gas stove + grill & oven
- 2 eutectic fridge/freezer boxes (100L & 60L)
- Pressure pump water · Pantry + spice & dry storage
Safety & Navigation
- Raymarine C80 system · Autopilot · HF/VHF radios
- Fusion stereo system · HD TV · USB + 12V outlets
- Full suite of offshore safety gear including 6-person liferaft, EPIRBs, flares, fire protection, retrieval systems, jacklines & anchors (Delta, CQR, Admiralty)
Sail Inventory
- Near-new Yankee · Good Main w/ 3 reefs · Spinnaker
- Genoa (needs minor repair)
- Cutter rig: staysail w/ boom & running back stays
- Electric windlass · Multiple winches · Spinnaker pole
Extras
- 2023 Big Duck dinghy (3.3m) + 5hp Mercury outboard
- Solar panels · Comprehensive bilge pump setup
- Entertainment & night-sailing lighting features
A capable racer-cruiser with authentic charm, *Rusty* is adventure-ready and packed with thoughtful features. For coastal cruising, offshore passages, or club racing, she's the perfect match for sailors seeking pedigree and practicality.
Price
AU $85,000 Negotiable
Vessel Name
Rusty G678
Launch Year
1996
Length
40' - 12.19m
Beam
3.4m
Draft
1.4m (with keel up) & 2m (with keel down)
Displacement
9.5t
Keel / Ballast
Steel / Lead
Vessel Location
Geelong Vic
Region
Victoria
Registration
G678
Rego Expiry
07/07/2026
Designer
Joe Adams
Builder
Built in Hobart
Hull Material
Steel
Decks Material
Steel
Engine
This is a Yanmar 4JH4-TE which is a 4-cylinder, turbocharged, marine diesel engine. It produces a rated output of 55.2 kW (75 mhp) at 3200 rpm paired with a mechanical clutch gearbox to a fixed prop.
Engine Make
Yanmar
Number Engines
1
Horsepower
75hp
Fuel Type
Diesel
Engine Hours
2070
Fuel Consumption
2.6-2.7l
Max Speed
7 knots
Cruise Speed
5.7 knots average (Motor Sailing)
Propulsion
Fixed Prop
Thrusters
N/A
Fuel
2 Tanks @ 125l each
Water
2 x 110 litre tanks and 1 x 20 litre jerry can for emergancy water
Dinghy
New 2023 - 3.3m (4+ person) "Big Duck" inflatable including beach wheels, weather cover and folding grapple anchor with chain & 50m warp
Outboard
5hp Mercury includng a extra auxiliary fuel tank and motor stand for easyer maintaince at home.
Covers
Zip-up sail cover for the staysail and a Lasy bag system for the main sail which was replaced in Feb 2025 along with the cover for the liferaft.
Accommodation
Sleeping arrangements comfortably accommodate up to eight people, including:
- A spacious aft cabin with a double bed
- A forward cabin featuring a double vee berth
- Three single berths located in the saloon
- An additional berth in the "tunnel, " which can also serve as a handy storage space
The bathroom is compact and functional, enclosed within a fully waterproof compartment. It includes a marine toilet, basin, and hand shower, complemented by an electric shower/floor drain for efficient water management.
- A spacious aft cabin with a double bed
- A forward cabin featuring a double vee berth
- Three single berths located in the saloon
- An additional berth in the "tunnel, " which can also serve as a handy storage space
The bathroom is compact and functional, enclosed within a fully waterproof compartment. It includes a marine toilet, basin, and hand shower, complemented by an electric shower/floor drain for efficient water management.
Cabins
With the Centercockpit design, there is a good-sized aft double bed cabin & a double vee berth forward cabin.
Berths
8
Shower
Hot and cold hand shower from bathroom basin taps
Toilet
Manual marine toilet - all internal seals replaced in 2024
Entertainment
- HD 12V TV for on-board viewing.
- Fusion MS-IP700i AM/FM Radio featuring Bluetooth connectivity--stream your own music directly from your device.
- Four speakers: two located internally and two externally. Zones can be individually isolated to avoid disturbing crew members resting during night watch.
- Fusion MS-IP700i AM/FM Radio featuring Bluetooth connectivity--stream your own music directly from your device.
- Four speakers: two located internally and two externally. Zones can be individually isolated to avoid disturbing crew members resting during night watch.
Galley
The main cabin features a generous saloon with a comfortable dinette that easily seats four or more. The thoughtfully designed galley is equipped with a double stainless steel sink delivering hot and cold water via a 12V pressure-sensitive pump from the freshwater tanks. A user-friendly 2-burner gas stove, oven, and grill provide cooking versatility, with a conveniently located gas shut-off valve for added safety. Mounted next to the stove are a fire blanket and a 1kg fire extinguisher for peace of mind.
Cold storage is ample, thanks to two top-access eutectic plate compartments that can operate as either fridges or freezers. One holds approximately 100 litres, and the other offers 60 litres of capacity.
Storage in the galley is well planned, including:
- A pantry space located behind the fridge compartments
- A spice and sauce rack beside the oven
- A cupboard beneath the sink
- An additional general storage compartment, perfect for dry goods or cooking essentials
Cold storage is ample, thanks to two top-access eutectic plate compartments that can operate as either fridges or freezers. One holds approximately 100 litres, and the other offers 60 litres of capacity.
Storage in the galley is well planned, including:
- A pantry space located behind the fridge compartments
- A spice and sauce rack beside the oven
- A cupboard beneath the sink
- An additional general storage compartment, perfect for dry goods or cooking essentials
Refrigeration
Two eutectic cooled boxes which can be either fridge and or freezer - Powered by the motor compressor which was replaced in Feb 2025
Freezer
Two eutectic cooled boxes which can be either fridge and or freezer
Stove
Swinging - Plastimo - Neptune 2000 - 2-burner gas stove, oven and grill. Storage capcity for 2 x 4kg LPG tanks
Hot Water
20l Tank
Ground Tackle
Electric Muir windlass with 25kg Delta anchor (new June 2023) on 62m of chain and 100m warp (new Feb 2025).
2nd Anchor: 19kg CQR/Plow
3rd Anchor: Large Admirality / Fishmans anchor (Approx 25kg)
2nd Anchor: 19kg CQR/Plow
3rd Anchor: Large Admirality / Fishmans anchor (Approx 25kg)
Safety Gear
Rusty is fully equipped with an extensive suite of safety gear that meets and exceeds offshore cruising standards. Key inclusions:
- 1 x SOLAS lifebuoy ring with drogue and flashing light
- 1 x SOS Dan Buoy with light (inflatable)
- 1 x Retriever floating rescue ring
- 1 x Throw bag (15m heaving line)
- 1 x Retrieval pulley system to be used in heavy weather
- 1 x Roaring Forties - 6-person liferaft including EPIRB
- 1 x Category 5 First Aid Kit and more
- 1 x Emergency VHF aerial
- 1 x Hand-pump air horn
- 1 x V-sheet
- 1 set of Jacklines that run the full lengh of the vessel
- 1 x large bolt cutters in the event the standard rigging need to be cut
- 2 x 1kg Dry chem fire extinguishers - 1 next to the stove, 1 in the rear cabin.
- 1 x 2kg Dry chem fire extinguisher in the main cabin - required due the amount of fuel carried on board (Victorian Regs)
- 1 x Fire blanket
- 1 x Dolphin hand torch
- 1 x Mini dolpgin hand torch
- 1 x Spot light
- 5 x manual inflatable lifejackets (PFD)
- 1 x SOLAS lifebuoy ring with drogue and flashing light
- 1 x SOS Dan Buoy with light (inflatable)
- 1 x Retriever floating rescue ring
- 1 x Throw bag (15m heaving line)
- 1 x Retrieval pulley system to be used in heavy weather
- 1 x Roaring Forties - 6-person liferaft including EPIRB
- 1 x Category 5 First Aid Kit and more
- 1 x Emergency VHF aerial
- 1 x Hand-pump air horn
- 1 x V-sheet
- 1 set of Jacklines that run the full lengh of the vessel
- 1 x large bolt cutters in the event the standard rigging need to be cut
- 2 x 1kg Dry chem fire extinguishers - 1 next to the stove, 1 in the rear cabin.
- 1 x 2kg Dry chem fire extinguisher in the main cabin - required due the amount of fuel carried on board (Victorian Regs)
- 1 x Fire blanket
- 1 x Dolphin hand torch
- 1 x Mini dolpgin hand torch
- 1 x Spot light
- 5 x manual inflatable lifejackets (PFD)
Bilge Pumps
1 manual, 1 large and 2 smaller with float switch activaction in the engine bay
Life Raft
Roaring Forties - 6 Person - Serviced Jan 2025 with EPIRB included within the hard case.
Epirb
2 x one in the main cabin and the other within the liferaft
Life Jackets
5 x PFD - serviced yearly
Flares
2 x Night Use Red Handheld Flares, 2 x Day Use Orange Handheld smoke flares 2 x Red Rockets
Fire Protection
2 x 1kg and 1 x 2kg Dry Chem Fire Extingusihers and fire blanket
Electrics
12v system. 1 x start battrey and 2 house batteries (280 amh), all new in 2023.2 x Small solor panels used to top up the start battery.
Electronics / Navigation
Raymarine C80 with three cockpit gauges:
- Autopilot control
- Wind direction & speed
- Vessel speed & depth
VHF Radio - Icom IC-M423 with DCS
HF Radio - Icom M802
Fusion MS-IP700i AM/FM Radio
2 USB charging ports
1 car jack port - ideal for laptop chargers
Wall-mounted hand compass
Wall-mounted reading light over the nav station
All cabin lights are 12V LEDs
- Two of these lights are switchable between red and white, located over the nav station and galley - perfect for night sailing
- Autopilot control
- Wind direction & speed
- Vessel speed & depth
VHF Radio - Icom IC-M423 with DCS
HF Radio - Icom M802
Fusion MS-IP700i AM/FM Radio
2 USB charging ports
1 car jack port - ideal for laptop chargers
Wall-mounted hand compass
Wall-mounted reading light over the nav station
All cabin lights are 12V LEDs
- Two of these lights are switchable between red and white, located over the nav station and galley - perfect for night sailing
Sail Inventory
1. Yankee Sail - great for medium to heavy winds - Near new condition
2. Genoa Sails - needs repair of the luff edge
3. Main Sail with 3 reefing points - Good condition
4. Light weight Spinnaker - Good condition
2. Genoa Sails - needs repair of the luff edge
3. Main Sail with 3 reefing points - Good condition
4. Light weight Spinnaker - Good condition
Mast / Rigging
Cutter rig setup with head sail, staysail and main sail arrangment.
- Head sail on a Fuller
- Staysail sail usign a boom arrangment and running back stays
- Main sail has 3 reefing points with 2 line setup going back to the cockpit
- Head sail on a Fuller
- Staysail sail usign a boom arrangment and running back stays
- Main sail has 3 reefing points with 2 line setup going back to the cockpit
Deck Gear
2 large sail winches for the heads sail sheets and also the running back stays
1 small winch on top of tehe port side cabin used for the staysail sheet and 2 reefing lines
3 winches on the mast for the all Halyards, Mainsail Outhaul and Vang
1 winche located within the cockpit to lift up the keel
Fixed one end pole for spinnaker and polling out the Genoa when goosewinging. Mounted on the mast so it out of the way when not in use
Steering control and autopilot is hydraulic controled
Tablet stand mount for iPad or Tablet which we have been using for use navitigation program, anchor watch and weather while sailing
Davit for tender
Note: Cockpit Dodger/Sprayhood needs replacment in the near furture.
1 small winch on top of tehe port side cabin used for the staysail sheet and 2 reefing lines
3 winches on the mast for the all Halyards, Mainsail Outhaul and Vang
1 winche located within the cockpit to lift up the keel
Fixed one end pole for spinnaker and polling out the Genoa when goosewinging. Mounted on the mast so it out of the way when not in use
Steering control and autopilot is hydraulic controled
Tablet stand mount for iPad or Tablet which we have been using for use navitigation program, anchor watch and weather while sailing
Davit for tender
Note: Cockpit Dodger/Sprayhood needs replacment in the near furture.
CONTACT DETAILS
Name
Ian Graf
Telephone
Geelong VIC
Australia
Australia