Cape 40
Price AU $125,000 Huge price reduction
Price
AU $125,000 Huge price reduction
Details
FOR SALE - Cape 40 "Mr Kite" - Canting Keel Rocket ship
If you're looking for a yacht that can win harbour races on Saturday, tackle offshore classics on Sunday, and still be competitive short-handed, Mr Kite deserves your attention.
This canting keel carbon Cape 40 has built a reputation as one of the toughest and most versatile race boats in New Zealand. Fast, reliable and exceptionally well maintained, she consistently delivers results while avoiding the reliability issues often associated with high-performance race yachts.
Whether fully crewed or sailed two-handed, Mr Kite offers outstanding performance, excellent handling and proven offshore capability.
Proven Race Record
A regular front-runner in New Zealand's premier offshore and coastal events, including:
2-Handed Round North Island Race
Twice Around the Three Kings
White Island Race
Coastal Classic
Bay of Islands Race Week
Numerous harbour and coastal races
Recent Results
2025 Two-Handed Series - 2nd Overall (Corrected Time)
2025 Northern Triangle Race - 3rd Line Honours & 3rd Corrected Time (Division 1)
2026 Three Kings Offshore Race - 2nd Line Honours & 2nd Corrected Time
Comprehensive Racing Inventory
Mr Kite is offered with a complete, race-ready sail wardrobe covering every wind range and racing scenario:
Race Mainsail
New J1 (2025)
J3 (Late 2023)
5 Race Gennakers
2 Race Code Zeros
2 Staysails
Storm Sails
Delivery & Practice Sails
Significant Upgrades & Maintenance
Since arriving from Australia in 2019, Mr Kite has benefited from continual investment and professional maintenance.
Recent highlights include:
Standing & running rigging replaced during current ownership
New rudder & tiller (2019)
B&G underdeck autopilot (2019)
Complete electronics upgrade (2022) featuring Expedition software and performance analysis systems
Vesper AIS & Iridium GO with external aerials
GSM internet system with external aerial
Mast removed and professionally serviced (2023)
New U-Dek cockpit flooring (2024)
Hydraulic canting keel rams and pump serviced (2025)
New keel batteries (2025)
Extensive engine upgrades including mounts, alternator, water pump, gear shift and control cables (2023-2024)
Fresh antifoul by Boatspray (2025)
Category 2 safety equipment including 6-person life raft
Ready to Race Tomorrow
Few boats offer this combination of outright speed, offshore capability, proven results and meticulous preparation. Mr Kite presents in genuine turnkey condition and is ready for her next owner to step aboard and compete immediately.
Serious offshore racing yacht buyers should inspect.
Contact Race Yachts Brokerage for full specifications, pricing and inspection arrangements.
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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.
If you're looking for a yacht that can win harbour races on Saturday, tackle offshore classics on Sunday, and still be competitive short-handed, Mr Kite deserves your attention.
This canting keel carbon Cape 40 has built a reputation as one of the toughest and most versatile race boats in New Zealand. Fast, reliable and exceptionally well maintained, she consistently delivers results while avoiding the reliability issues often associated with high-performance race yachts.
Whether fully crewed or sailed two-handed, Mr Kite offers outstanding performance, excellent handling and proven offshore capability.
Proven Race Record
A regular front-runner in New Zealand's premier offshore and coastal events, including:
2-Handed Round North Island Race
Twice Around the Three Kings
White Island Race
Coastal Classic
Bay of Islands Race Week
Numerous harbour and coastal races
Recent Results
2025 Two-Handed Series - 2nd Overall (Corrected Time)
2025 Northern Triangle Race - 3rd Line Honours & 3rd Corrected Time (Division 1)
2026 Three Kings Offshore Race - 2nd Line Honours & 2nd Corrected Time
Comprehensive Racing Inventory
Mr Kite is offered with a complete, race-ready sail wardrobe covering every wind range and racing scenario:
Race Mainsail
New J1 (2025)
J3 (Late 2023)
5 Race Gennakers
2 Race Code Zeros
2 Staysails
Storm Sails
Delivery & Practice Sails
Significant Upgrades & Maintenance
Since arriving from Australia in 2019, Mr Kite has benefited from continual investment and professional maintenance.
Recent highlights include:
Standing & running rigging replaced during current ownership
New rudder & tiller (2019)
B&G underdeck autopilot (2019)
Complete electronics upgrade (2022) featuring Expedition software and performance analysis systems
Vesper AIS & Iridium GO with external aerials
GSM internet system with external aerial
Mast removed and professionally serviced (2023)
New U-Dek cockpit flooring (2024)
Hydraulic canting keel rams and pump serviced (2025)
New keel batteries (2025)
Extensive engine upgrades including mounts, alternator, water pump, gear shift and control cables (2023-2024)
Fresh antifoul by Boatspray (2025)
Category 2 safety equipment including 6-person life raft
Ready to Race Tomorrow
Few boats offer this combination of outright speed, offshore capability, proven results and meticulous preparation. Mr Kite presents in genuine turnkey condition and is ready for her next owner to step aboard and compete immediately.
Serious offshore racing yacht buyers should inspect.
Contact Race Yachts Brokerage for full specifications, pricing and inspection arrangements.
_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
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
Serviced March 2026
Engine Make
Yanmar
Horsepower
30hp
Fuel Type
Diesel
Fuel Consumption
Low
Propulsion
Inboard Shaft Drive : Three blade propeller 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 updated March 2026
Bilge Pumps
2 x manual bilge pumps
Life Raft
6 man life raft
Epirb
Yes
Life Jackets
Yes
Flares
Cat 2 NZ
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, 5 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 _ Full rig check March 2026
* 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.
