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1978 Hughes 40
$13,950
Boat in Parlin, NJ 08859 US
40
1 Engine (Lehman)
40 feet
Diesel
Fiberglass/Reinforced
Stock #258122
Reason for selling is "Purchased another boat".
ANY and ALL offers will be put in front of our seller! Submit your offer today!
Spacious, Sporty Center Cockpit Hughes 40 For Sale
Rare Sparkman & Stephens Designed Hughes 40 Ketch For Sale in Northern New Jersey
With an over 13-foot wide beam creating generous cabin area and complemented by ample sail area, this once bluewater beauty is waiting for her next owner to bring her back to her glory days
The center cockpit seats six people, and accommodations below deck include a full galley, an aft cabin with private head, accessed by a separate companionway from the rear of cockpit, salon, forward head and V-berth
Competitively priced, offers encouraged
Owner financing of purchase available
While we will always attempt to provide you with a TRUE representation of every vessel we market, during any purchase from Pop you will be encouraged to schedule an inspection from an independent, accredited surveyor and every purchase WILL ALWAYS BE subject to your satisfaction with the results from your independent survey and your own personal trial run.
We have several more Catalina, Hunter, Cheoy Lee, and Morgan vessels for sale. If you're in the New York City, Brooklyn, Queens, or Philadelphia areas, please contact us to let us know what you're looking for and we'll get back with you today about any other ketch sailboat options we have locally that may meet your needs.
You have questions? We have answers. Call us at (941) 538-7803 to discuss this vessel today.
Reason for selling is "Purchased another boat".
ANY and ALL offers will be put in front of our seller! Submit your offer today!
Spacious, Sporty Center Cockpit Hughes 40 For Sale
Rare Sparkman & Stephens Designed Hughes 40 Ketch For Sale in Northern New Jersey
With an over 13-foot wide beam creating generous cabin area and complemented by ample sail area, this once bluewater beauty is waiting for her next owner to bring her back to her glory days
The center cockpit seats six people, and accommodations below deck include a full galley, an aft cabin with private head, accessed by a separate companionway from the rear of cockpit, salon, forward head and V-berth
Competitively priced, offers encouraged
Owner financing of purchase available
While we will always attempt to provide you with a TRUE representation of every vessel we market, during any purchase from Pop you will be encouraged to schedule an inspection from an independent, accredited surveyor and every purchase WILL ALWAYS BE subject to your satisfaction with the results from your independent survey and your own personal trial run.
We have several more Catalina, Hunter, Cheoy Lee, and Morgan vessels for sale. If you're in the New York City, Brooklyn, Queens, or Philadelphia areas, please contact us to let us know what you're looking for and we'll get back with you today about any other ketch sailboat options we have locally that may meet your needs.
You have questions? We have answers. Call us at (941) 538-7803 to discuss this vessel today.
Nominal Length
40ft
Length Overall
40ft
Beam
13.33ft
Max Draft
4.5ft
Dry Weight
28000lb
Cabins
2
Fresh Water Tanks
180gal
Fuel Tanks
75gal
Hull Material
fiberglass
Hull Shape
fin-keel
Engine 1
Engine Make
Lehman
Total Power
80hp
Engine Type
Inboard
Fuel Type
diesel
Engine Year
1978
Anchor
✓
Anchor Rode
✓
Bow Rail
✓
Cleats Fixed
✓
Cockpit Seating
✓
Compartment Storage
✓
Davits
✓
Fender Holders
✓
Fender Locker
✓
Hatch Covers
✓
Helm Wheel
✓
Steering Wheel
✓
Swim Ladder
✓
Cabin Lighting
✓
Cabinets
✓
Dinette
✓
Head
✓
Pressurized Water System
✓
Refrigerator
✓
Sink Galley
✓
Stateroom Aft
✓
Stateroom Forward
✓
Stove / Oven
✓
V Berth
✓
Ac Electric Panel
✓
Battery Switch
✓
Circuit Breaker Panel
✓
Fuel Gauge
✓
Fuse Panel
✓
Backstay
✓
Blocks
✓
Boom Vang
✓
Chain Plates
✓
Lifelines
✓
Main Boom
✓
Main Mast
✓
Mizzen Mast
✓
Pennant Flag Halyard
✓
Running Rigging
✓
Sheet Roller Cars
✓
Standing Rigging
✓
Traveler
✓
Winches Manual
✓
Covers Sail
✓
Downhaul
✓
Reefing Mainsail
✓
Roller Furling Jib
✓
Bilge Pump
✓
Water Tanks
✓
Compass
✓
Masthead Light:
✓
Navigation Lights
✓
Vhf
✓
Vhf Antenna
✓
Grab Rails
✓
Tagline
Spacious, Sporty Center Cockpit Hughes 40 For Sale
Condition detail
The sails condition is unknown but are said to be well-used and will need to be replaced eventually. A smile on the forward edge of the keel should be looked at. TLC needed overall
The cabin could use some wood work as water intrusion is apparent
Previous owner reports the engine needs repair
Selling reason
Purchased another boat
Storage
Status
Accessible for showing
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/16/25 | Initial price | $13,950 |
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