Van De Stadt Caribbean 40
Currency
Length
40' - 12.19m
Vessel Location
Main Beach QLD
Launch Year
1992
Hull Material
Steel Rolled Steel epoxy painted inside and out

Designed to meet the demands of modern sailors, the CARIBBEAN is a robust, ocean-ready cruiser that blends cutting-edge design with exceptional comfort. Built to Lloyd's Register standards by renowned Australian boatbuilder Horst Diegmann, this steel-hulled yacht is made for serious passage-making and long-term living aboard.
Whether you're planning a transoceanic voyage or a relaxed life exploring coastal waters, the CARIBBEAN delivers speed, strength, and stability--helping you cover miles efficiently, with less reliance on the engine and more enjoyment under sail.
Key Features:
- Strong steel hull construction for unmatched durability and offshore safety
- Spacious open cockpit with fixed spray hood offering excellent protection at sea
- Two generous cabins, large saloon, galley, chart table, and full head with shower--perfect for liveaboard cruising
- Designed for comfortable long passages--a fast sailer to reduce crossing times and crew fatigue
Survey & Condition:
- Last out-of-water survey completed 01/02/2020
- Currently on the hard stand, receiving fresh antifouling and ideal for out-of-water inspection
- A new pre-sale inspection survey report will be available to serious buyers for peace of mind
If you're looking for a modern, capable yacht built to go the distance, the CARIBBEAN is ready to take you there. Live aboard. Sail far. Choose the CARIBBEAN.
DISCLAIMER: Bosuns Locker offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. As the vessel is sold "As Is Where Is" Bosuns Locker highly recommends that every potential purchaser inspect or arrange a surveyor or representative on their behalf to inspect the vessel prior to making an offer.
Price
AU $110,000 Negotiable
Vessel Name
Honey Bee
Boat Reference
S2140
Launch Year
1992
Length
40' - 12.19m
Beam
3.90m
Draft
1.7m
Displacement
9.1t
Keel / Ballast
2.8t
Vessel Location
Main Beach Qld
Region
New South Wales
Use
Family, Cruising, Live Aboard
Rego Expiry
01/12/2025
Designer
Van De Stadt Design
Builder
Horst Diegmann
Hull Material
Steel Rolled Steel epoxy painted inside and out
Decks Material
Steel
Engine
Yanmar 4JH5E, 54hp. Engine installed 7th April 2021, Spectrum Engineering Hobart. Annual Servicing. Last service in May 2023. Boat not used 2024. Engine Number: Serial No. E11334
Engine Make
Yanmar
Number Engines
1
Horsepower
54hp
Fuel Type
Diesel
Engine Hours
2700
Fuel Consumption
Approx: 3.1 Ltr Hr at 2000 RPM
Propulsion
In board drive shaft. Prop: Maxiprop Classic, 20 inch, 3 blade bronze feathering. Steering: Wheel
Thrusters
None
Genset
None
Fuel
400L
Dinghy
Highfield inflatable in fair condition
Outboard
8 hp Mercury
Covers
Boombag/lazyjack cover, full solid fibre glass bimini. Hatch covers, electronic and compass covers and many miscellaneous.
Accommodation
Double cabin at rear, Double V berth at bow, port and starboard berths in lounge. Large dining table at midships. Galley on port side down companionway. Chart table, heads on starboard side.
Cabins
2
Berths
6
Shower
Yes - Cold
Toilet
Yes with holding tank
Entertainment
CD player and stacker
Air-Con
Fans in each cabin and saloon
Galley
At port down companionway
Refrigeration
Large fridge/freezer under bench port side. New 2016. Fridge freezer 240 and 12v
Freezer
Integrated with fridge under port benchtop.
Stove
4 burner gas, with oven. Good condition.
Hot Water
None
Ground Tackle
20kg Manson Supreme, Spare CQR under main bunk. 85 mtrs 10mm chain regalvanised 2019. Anchor winch: Lofrans Tigres new fitted 2016
Safety Gear
Sea anchor/drogue: Stored under bunk, 50m of line. Extra 100m line in sail locker.
Gas detectors: 2 off. 1 in bilge, 1 below stove.
Comes with tender: Highfield inflatable in fair condition, with 8 hp Mercury.
Gas detectors: 2 off. 1 in bilge, 1 below stove.
Comes with tender: Highfield inflatable in fair condition, with 8 hp Mercury.
Bilge Pumps
Rule 12v 2000 gal hr heavy duty. Manual at cockpit.
Life Raft
Seasava Plus 4 person. With EPIRB
Epirb
GME MT 600G. New 2018. Battery until 2028
Life Jackets
2 Hutchwilco 150N manual with harness
Flares
Complete set of flares, need replacing.
Fire Protection
5 fire extinguishers, 1kg
Electrics
12v DC. 2000W inverter. 2 bank batteries (1 year old) - 2 switchable from house to start.
Electronics / Navigation
Complete for offshore and international cruising. Radar, GPS, HF, Marine VHF
Sail Inventory
Mainsail replaced in 2021. Relatively little use. Furling headsail/ genoa. Furling staysail. Assymetrical spinnaker.
Mast / Rigging
Sloop rig. All standing rigging replaced October 2017. Boombag/Lazyjacks.
Remarks
Last out of water survey done 1/02/2020. This boat is currently on the hard stand and available for inspection whilest out of the water getting antifould. There will be a pre-sale inspection survey report done which will be available to interested buyers.
CONTACT DETAILS
Dealer
Bosun's Locker
Telephone
Fax
+61 7 5591 6147
Address
Southport Yacht Club Marina
MacArthur Parade
Main Beach QLD Australia
MacArthur Parade
Main Beach QLD Australia
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