2016 Celtic 40 Boat in Savannah, GA 31404 US
Built in 2016
40
2 Engines (2x Yanmar)
40 feet
Diesel
Fiberglass/Reinforced
RONIN - BLUEWATER PROVEN. CARIBBEAN CRUISED. READY TO GO.
Stop scrolling-this is the catamaran you've been looking for. RONIN is a Celtic 40, a rugged South African-built bluewater catamaran designed for serious offshore cruising without sacrificing comfort, performance, or easy short-handed handling.
Already proven in the Caribbean, RONIN has been thoughtfully outfitted for bluewater adventures and is loaded with the upgrades today's cruiser wants: 2024 solar, 2023 tender outboard, 2022 wind turbine, lithium house batteries, watermaker, air conditioning, and full cockpit enclosure.
Built by Celtic Yachts' owner and designer Tim Duncan and sailed from South Africa to the U.S., RONIN offers the build quality and offshore capability buyers seek in a Leopard-but at an exceptional value.
Proven offshore. Extensively upgraded. Ready for her next adventure.
Don't just dream about cruising the Caribbean-RONIN is ready to take you there.
- Freshly detailed inside and out! She looks incredible!
- Solar (2024)
- Tender (2021) and outboard (2023)
- Wind turbine (2022)
- Lithium house batteries (2022)
- Watermaker
- Full cockpit enclosure
- Air Conditioning
- Check out the full listing for more details!
SALON
Step inside to a bright, airy salon with the galley to port and spacious dinette to starboard. Large windows, opening hatches, and ports provide abundant natural light, ventilation, and panoramic views.
The Celtic 40 is known for its exceptional storage capacity, ideal for extended cruising and provisioning. A large sliding door seamlessly connects the salon and cockpit, while the spacious U-shaped dinette with easy-care marine leather upholstery provides comfortable seating for relaxing and entertaining.
Additional features include:
- Samsung 32" TV
- Impressive 6'8" headroom
- LED lighting
- Marine Air 16,000 BTU AC with Soft Start ducted to the salon and main cabin (2017)
- Mesh sun screens for the large side windows
- New gaskets for the front two port lights (2022)
GALLEY
The well-appointed galley offers exceptional functionality and features the same ample and easily accessible storage solutions present throughout the salon. Its placement within view of the helm facilitates enhanced communication and provides a clear visual connection between the captain at the helm and whomever is inside.
Additional features include:
- Isotherm Marine front loading 130L refrigerator and a separate Isotherm Marine front loading 90L deep freezer, which is fantastic for provisioning during extended voyages. These operate on either 12V power or via the engine
- Double stainless steel sink that features a separate low flow water faucet to conserve water reserves
- 3-burner stove and oven with a rotisserie
- For safety, a propane gas detector and shutoff system are installed
- The burner cover conveniently provides additional countertop space when the stove is not in use
- The countertops are finished with Corian
HULL LAYOUT
Spacious 4-Cabin Layout w/ 2 Heads
Both hulls feature two cabins and a private head, providing four cabins and two heads—ideal for extended cruising or hosting family and guests. The aft cabins feature impressive king-size berths, while the forward cabins offer flexible sleeping, storage, or workshop space.
All cabins provide generous storage and ventilation, with air conditioning in the starboard aft cabin and upgraded fans throughout. Both heads feature separate showers, electric flush toilets, ample storage, and mirrors, with the starboard head newly installed in 2022.
Exceptional Outdoor Living & Easy Handling
RONIN delivers the space and versatility only a catamaran can provide, with a huge cockpit, spacious foredeck, large trampolines, and built-in seating—perfect for entertaining, relaxing, or enjoying sunset at anchor. Wide side decks provide easy movement bow-to-stern, while the redesigned davit platform makes dinghy boarding effortless.
The starboard helm offers excellent visibility and control, making docking and short-handed maneuvering remarkably easy. With abundant open space, RONIN is equally well suited for large groups, extended cruising, or life aboard with pets.
- Large dinette to port with table
- Cockpit cushions
- Full cockpit enclosure
- Hard molded bimini (can walk on it to unzip sail cover) with stowage for canvas side and back covers
- Spray hood - in-away transparent front window between coach roof and hard top. New eisinglass (2023)
- Cockpit cover
- Steering wheel - Leather covered - Cable steering
- Electric winch - 2 x Harken 46 2-speed
- Tiller - Through-deck emergency tiller
- Manual bilge pumps
- Dinghy davits - Tender rests on top of davits, lifted by gantry extension in boom using main halyard
- Inmar 9'2" tender (2021) w/ Suzuki 6 hp Four Stoke outboard motor (2023)
- Magma grill
- Swim ladder
- (4) x 150W solar (2024)
- Wind turbine (2022)
- 35# Marine Now AISI anchor (2024) w/ 150' chain
- Anchor bridle
- Maxwell 1500W windlass (rebuilt 2024)
- Bottom soda blasted; new barrier coat (2021) and new bottom paint (2024)
- New horn (2025)
- New windlass switches (2025)
- Raymarine Axiom 12" Hybrid Touch chartplotter
- Raymarine Depth sounder
- Raymarine Log-speedometer
- Raymarine Wind speed and direction
- Raymarine Autopilot
- New Auto-pilot drive (2025)
- Raymarine VHF
- Ritchie Compass
- Raymarine 5KW Radar
- Raymarine AIS 650 transceiver
- TV set - Samsung 32
- Fusion 750 Hifi Radio - DVD, USB, IPod, FM/AM
- Victron invertor/charger Multi-plus 3kW
- (4) Solar panels - 150W/ea (2024) with Victron MPPT solar controller
- Boat was originally built as a 220V boat, but owners have converted the entire electrical system to 110V, including
- wiring, plugs, shore power, etc. All appliances and electrical systems function as normal when plugged into
- dockside power
- (2) 30amp shore power connectors (1 for ships systems, one for AC)
- (6) Lithium house batteries (2022)
- (2) 700 AMP lead acid Start batteries (2023)
- (2) Cyrix battery switches
- Galvanic Isolator
- Twin Yanmar 3YM30E 29HP engines
- Engine hours:1200
- Engine hour meter resets at 999 hours, so hours reading 200 are actually 1200
- Gori 3 blade folding propellers (2022)
- Twin Yanmar SD-20 sail drives
- Saildrives have been serviced (2022; completely taken apart; new seals, bearings; new boot for Starboard 2024)
- New anodes (2024)
- 2200W portable generator, runs off propane or gasoline. Will run one AC unit onboard to cool things down
- (1) 100 gallon freshwater tank
- (2) 10 gallon holding tanks
- (2) electric flush heads (starboard head replaced 2022). Raw water flush
- City water inlet to keep freshwater tanks topped off when at dock
- Open Ocean 80L/hour watermaker (engine driven)
- Electric bilge pumps in both hulls
- Grey water sump pumps in both heads for showers
- Southern Spars mast & boom
- Boom includes gantry extension for lifting dinghy using main halyard
- Ullman Sails fully battened mainsail (serviced 2022)
- Ullman Sails furling genoa / Harken roller furler
- Ullman Sails Asymmetric Spinnaker
- (2) Harken ST46 Electric winches
- (3) Harken ST35 winches
- Helm winches serviced 2024
- Spinlock clutches
- Mainsail stack pack (2024) and Lazy Jacks (2024)
- Genoa cover
- Main halyard and Boom Topping Lift lines replaced (2024)
- Life jackets
- Horseshoe Life ring
- Danbouy
- MOB light
- Fire extinguishers
- Smoke detectors
- Carbon Monoxide detectors
- Lots of spares!
The Company 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. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/6/26 | Price decreased | $274,900(-8.3%) |
| 2/3/26 | Price decreased | $299,900(-7.7%) |
| 10/15/25 | Initial price | $324,900 |
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Customers praise the 2016 Celtic 40 for its exceptional craftsmanship and classic design, highlighting its sturdy construction and reliable performance on the water
Many appreciate the spacious and comfortable interior layout, making it ideal for extended cruising. The boat's sailing capabilities receive positive remarks, with users noting its balanced handling and ease of maneuverability. Additionally, owners often mention the attention to detail in the finish and the quality of materials used throughout the vessel. Overall, the 2016 Celtic 40 is regarded as a well-built, elegant sailboat that combines traditional aesthetics with practical functionality.
The Biggest Pros and Cons
The 2016 Celtic 40 offers a range of advantages and some considerations to keep in mind:
Pros
Classic Design: The Celtic 40 features a timeless, elegant design that combines traditional aesthetics with modern performance.
Solid Construction: Built with quality materials and craftsmanship, it provides durability and reliability for long-distance cruising.
Spacious Interior: The layout maximizes living space, offering comfortable accommodations for extended voyages.
Good Sailing Performance: Known for steady handling and balanced sailing characteristics, making it suitable for both novice and experienced sailors.
Robust Rigging and Equipment: Equipped with reliable rigging and sailing gear, enhancing safety and ease of handling.
Cons
Weight: Its solid build results in a heavier displacement, which may affect speed compared to lighter, more performance-oriented boats.
Maintenance: Traditional materials and classic fittings might require more upkeep compared to modern composite builds.
Price Point: Due to its craftsmanship and design, it may come at a higher initial cost and potentially higher resale value, which could be a consideration for budget-conscious buyers.
Limited Modern Amenities: While comfortable, it may lack some of the latest technological features found in newer models.
Made For
The 2016 Celtic 40 is designed for sailors who appreciate classic craftsmanship combined with modern performance. Ideal for those seeking a versatile cruiser that offers both comfortable liveaboard accommodations and capable offshore sailing, this boat suits adventurous individuals or families looking to explore coastal waters and beyond with style and reliability.
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| Price | $274,900 | $299,900 | $349,500 | $199,000 | $99,000 | $79,500 |
| Location | Savannah | Brunswick | Brunswick | Brunswick | Richmond Hill | Savannah |
| Nominal Length | 40' | 49' | 44' | 37' | 33' | 34' |
| Beam | 24' | - | - | - | - | - |
| Draft | 4' | - | - | - | - | - |
| Engine Make | Yanmar | Yanmar | Yanmar | Yanmar | Yamaha | Westerbeke |
| Total Engine Power | 30 hp | 40 hp | 39 hp | 30 hp | 10 hp | 27 hp |
| Days on Market | 455 | 238 | 660 | 5 | 174 | 7 |
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