Cape 40
Price AU $160,000
Price
AU $160,000
Details
Cape 40 - Mr Kite for Sale
Mr Kite truly does it all. Whether you're racing in the harbour, contesting longer coastal events, or sailing short-handed, this canting keel carbon rocketship is a must-see.
Built tough and meticulously maintained, Mr Kite has earned a reputation as a bulletproof performer, rarely suffering breakdowns even in the most demanding conditions. She excels both fully crewed and short-handed, offering blistering speed, balance, and reliability that few can match.
Her impressive race record includes the 2-Handed RNI, Twice Around the 3 Kings, White Island Race, numerous Coastal Classics, Bay of Islands Race Week, and countless harbour events -- often winning or finishing at the front of the fleet.
Mr Kite comes with a comprehensive sail inventory, all in race-ready condition and with complete wind-range coverage:
1 x Race Mainsail
2 x Race Jibs (New J1 - 2025, New J3 - Late 2023)
6 x Race Gennakers
2 x Race Code 0s
2 x Staysails
Storm sails and delivery/practice sails
Since her arrival from Australia in 2019, Mr Kite has undergone continual upgrades and meticulous maintenance, presenting in turnkey race-ready condition.
Upgrades & Recent Maintenance
Standing & running rigging replaced during current ownership - excellent condition
New rudder & tiller (2019)
B&G underdeck autopilot (2019)
Full instrument system upgrade (2022) with Windows tablet running Expedition & performance software
GSM Internet system with new external aerial
Vesper AIS & Iridium Go with external aerials
Mast out & serviced (2023)
Antifoul by Boatspray (2025)
New U-Dek cockpit flooring (2024)
Extensive engine work - new mounts, water pump, alternator, gear shift & cables (2023-24)
Hydraulic rams & pump serviced (2025)
New keel batteries (2025)
Category 2 safety gear, including 6-man Cat 1 life raft
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Race Yachts are specialists in all performance yachts, whether it's a 100 foot super maxi or a Farr 30 they deal with it. With extensive experience in Boat Building, Professional Sailing and Sales & Marketing the team at Race Yachts are well equipped to get the job done right.
Connecting Buyers and Sellers in a worldwide market.
Mr Kite truly does it all. Whether you're racing in the harbour, contesting longer coastal events, or sailing short-handed, this canting keel carbon rocketship is a must-see.
Built tough and meticulously maintained, Mr Kite has earned a reputation as a bulletproof performer, rarely suffering breakdowns even in the most demanding conditions. She excels both fully crewed and short-handed, offering blistering speed, balance, and reliability that few can match.
Her impressive race record includes the 2-Handed RNI, Twice Around the 3 Kings, White Island Race, numerous Coastal Classics, Bay of Islands Race Week, and countless harbour events -- often winning or finishing at the front of the fleet.
Mr Kite comes with a comprehensive sail inventory, all in race-ready condition and with complete wind-range coverage:
1 x Race Mainsail
2 x Race Jibs (New J1 - 2025, New J3 - Late 2023)
6 x Race Gennakers
2 x Race Code 0s
2 x Staysails
Storm sails and delivery/practice sails
Since her arrival from Australia in 2019, Mr Kite has undergone continual upgrades and meticulous maintenance, presenting in turnkey race-ready condition.
Upgrades & Recent Maintenance
Standing & running rigging replaced during current ownership - excellent condition
New rudder & tiller (2019)
B&G underdeck autopilot (2019)
Full instrument system upgrade (2022) with Windows tablet running Expedition & performance software
GSM Internet system with new external aerial
Vesper AIS & Iridium Go with external aerials
Mast out & serviced (2023)
Antifoul by Boatspray (2025)
New U-Dek cockpit flooring (2024)
Extensive engine work - new mounts, water pump, alternator, gear shift & cables (2023-24)
Hydraulic rams & pump serviced (2025)
New keel batteries (2025)
Category 2 safety gear, including 6-man Cat 1 life raft
_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Race Yachts are specialists in all performance yachts, whether it's a 100 foot super maxi or a Farr 30 they deal with it. With extensive experience in Boat Building, Professional Sailing and Sales & Marketing the team at Race Yachts are well equipped to get the job done right.
Connecting Buyers and Sellers in a worldwide market.
Special Presentation
Region
North Island
Location
Auckland
Usage
Racing
Reference
C40MK
Year
2005
Designer
Andrew Cape - Fred Barrett mods
Builder
Boat Speed Performance sail craft
Length
40' - 12.19m
Beam
3.7m
Draft
2.9m
Displacement
4030kg
Keel / Ballast
Canting Keel with Bulb (two rams)
Hull Material
Carbon Fibre
Deck Material
Carbon composite
Engine
Yanmar 3YM 30hp 3 cylinder with 3 blade propeller, Lifting propeller system. 75Lt Tank
New mounts, new water pump, new alternator, new gear shift and cables 2023/4
Engine Make
Yanmar
Horsepower
30hp
Fuel Type
Diesel
Fuel Consumption
Low
Propulsion
Three blade propellor in lifting prop box
Fuel
75lt
Water
2 x 25lt bladders
Galley
Composite galley port side, moulded sink with fresh water via manual pump and storage underneath. Recess for stove and oven (Oven not included).
Microwave on shelf overhead
Microwave on shelf overhead
Accommodation
Racing Interior
Berths
4 pipe cots & 2 fixed berths
Toilet
Manual marine toilet
Entertainment
Sony AM/FM stereo
Ground Tackle
2 x Anchor/chain/warp (lightweight alloy)
Safety Gear
Cat 2 NZ
Bilge Pumps
2 x manual bilge pumps
Life Raft
6 man life raft
Epirb
Yes
Life Jackets
Yes
Flares
TBA
Fire Protection
Portable fire extinguishers
Electrics
12- 24-volt DC - 240 Volt DC
1 x 12 Volt DC Board
15 Amp plug and shore power cable
15 Amp plug and shore power cable
12-volt DC LED port starboard stern lights
12 volt red and white interior lights
1 x 12 Volt DC Board
15 Amp plug and shore power cable
15 Amp plug and shore power cable
12-volt DC LED port starboard stern lights
12 volt red and white interior lights
Electronics
B & G H5000 and Sailmon instruments
B & G Zeus MFD stb cockpit + B & G 20/20
Sailmon large display plus B & G 20/20 port side cockpit
Sailmon large mast display
Nav station central position
Panasonic tough pad with keyboard
B & G H5000 display at Nav station
MFD at Nav station (Maybe IPad)
Icom VHF M302
Victronic Battery monitor
B&G Autopilot installation under deck 2019
* Full instrument upgrade 2022 with Windows Tablet for Nav and performance software. (includes expedition integrated with boat instruments)
* GSM Internet with new external aerial.
* Vesper AIS and Iridium Go with external aerial
B & G Zeus MFD stb cockpit + B & G 20/20
Sailmon large display plus B & G 20/20 port side cockpit
Sailmon large mast display
Nav station central position
Panasonic tough pad with keyboard
B & G H5000 display at Nav station
MFD at Nav station (Maybe IPad)
Icom VHF M302
Victronic Battery monitor
B&G Autopilot installation under deck 2019
* Full instrument upgrade 2022 with Windows Tablet for Nav and performance software. (includes expedition integrated with boat instruments)
* GSM Internet with new external aerial.
* Vesper AIS and Iridium Go with external aerial
Sail Inventory
1 race Mainsail, 2 race Jibs, 6 race Gennakers, 2 race Code 0s, 2 staysails + Storm sails and other delivery/practice sails. New J1 2025, New J3 late 2023.
Plus older sails
Plus older sails
Mast / Rigging
High modulus carbon mast and boom
* Mast out and full service 2023
* All standing and running rigging has been replaced over our ownership and is all in excellent condition.
* Mast out and full service 2023
* All standing and running rigging has been replaced over our ownership and is all in excellent condition.
Deck Gear
? 2 x Primary Lewmar 3 speed winches
? 2 x secondary Lewmar 44 self-tailing
? 2 x coach house lewmar 44 self-tailing
? 2 x back stay Lenmar's 44 self-tailing
? 9 x Spinlock clutches
? 2 x secondary Lewmar 44 self-tailing
? 2 x coach house lewmar 44 self-tailing
? 2 x back stay Lenmar's 44 self-tailing
? 9 x Spinlock clutches
