A RUGGED World Cruiser! Inside a $75,000 Sailboat Tour. The Intrepid 40!
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ONLY 8 Ever Built! $75,000 Chuck Paine Intrepid 40 Sailboat | Full Tour
This week, Canadian Ken, Captain Kew, and I climb aboard one of the rarest Chuck Paine designs ever launched: the 1986 Cape Dory Intrepid 40 — hull #7 of only 8 ever built. If you love beautifully engineered New England classics, this is a must-see.
This Intrepid 40 isn’t just a looker — she’s a proven bluewater beast, having completed the Newport–Bermuda Race twice, showcasing the stability, build quality, and offshore confidence Cape Dory was famous for. And build quality? Think Hinckley and Morris.
Priced at $75,000, this is one of the most capable bluewater cruiser/racers on the market today.
CONTENTS:
00:00 Intro and Overview
00:44 Keel, Rudder, and Topsides
08:09 Up on Deck!
16:22 Below Decks!
18:42 Galley, Nav station, Bilges
26:02 V-Berth and Head
29:12 Engine
29:52 Aft Cabin and Head
32:55 Final Thoughts and Canadian Ken plays the Uke!
35:32 Meet the Owner, Hear the Backstory!
Highlights & Upgrades
-Proven Bluewater Cruiser/Racer – center cockpit sloop capable of extended offshore passages
-Private aft owner’s cabin with ensuite head + shower
-New Doyle mainsail (stack pack) & jib installed within past 3 years
-Upgraded Yanmar 76 hp diesel (replacing the original 40 hp) — professionally maintained
-Brand-new Garmin GPS at the helm (2024)
-Impeccably built by Cape Dory, one of New England’s finest yards
-Classic Chuck Paine hull form: fast, balanced, elegant, and tough
* What Makes the Intrepid 40 Special
The Intrepid 40 is one of the most sought-after Chuck Paine designs ever produced. With only eight hulls built, these yachts rarely appear on the market. Known for their seaworthiness, center-cockpit comfort, and timeless Maine-inspired lines, Intrepid owners often keep them for decades.
*Why Offshore Sailors Love This Boat
-Superb directional stability offshore
-Protected cockpit + excellent sightlines
-Stiff, powerful sail plan
-Comfortable sea berths and a practical, secure interior layout
-Built to go anywhere — and proven that she has
If you’re shopping for a bluewater cruiser, a Chuck Paine classic, or a Cape Dory sailboat, this episode is for you.
PLEASE CONTACT THE SELLER FOR MORE INFORMATION. THIS IS A PRIVATE, NON-BROKERED SALE: [email protected]
As always be kind and courteous.
See you next time!
-BoatFools Sailing Team
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