ENCORE | 40' 2008 Friendship

The Friendship 40’s spacious, ergonomically designed cockpit is bordered by a wide teak coaming, creating a generous seating area. The low-profile cabin top offers a complete 360-degree sightline, allowing an unobstructed view from bow to stern. Every detail has been considered toward the perfect balance of performance and style.

Key Features

•tOne of only two Friendship 40’s with a generator

•tInterior and exterior luxury packages

•tNew 3Di sails

•tCustom stainless steel welded Sunshade

•tMany recent upgrades

•tShort handed sailing perfection

ENCORE’s cockpit is equipped with a Garmin 5208 touchscreen color chart plotter featuring radar overlay, custom-fitted in a pull-out stainless-steel housing, along with a Simrad autopilot and two recessed B&G multifunction displays. The GPS unit includes a digital fish finder, satellite weather, radio, iPod connectivity, and compatibility with 3D G2 chart cards. The drop-leaf table offers built-in storage compartments, holders for glasses and wine bottles, and an insulated compartment for chilled drinks. Additionally, the cockpit sole opens via a push-button hydraulic ram, providing access to the Northern Lights generator.

The hydraulic mainsheet system and headsail Furler of the Friendship 40 are controlled by two foot buttons at the helm. All sail handling is done using push buttons located within finger’s reach from the helm seat. Two secondary winches on the house top provide push button control of centerboard control, spinnaker halyard, back-up main halyard and preventer. All lines have flush, stainless steel lined bins for clutter-free storage. All four deck winches are stainless steel Lewmar two-speed electric.

The foredeck houses two flush lockers – to port is the swing out anchor system with Lewmar electric windlass and saltwater wash down, to starboard is the chain locker with storage for swim ladder and dinghy outboard motor. The custom chocks in the cap rail are larger on the foredeck than those aft to accommodate large mooring lines, and the cleats are flush to the deck when not in use. On centerline is an additional, extra strength pop-up pad eye for hurricane tie down.

Stepping from the graceful cockpit into the Friendship 40's interior reveals an equally impressive, classically refined space. Designer Ted Fontaine has achieved a perfect balance of comfort and functionality, creating a surprisingly spacious layout. With varnished, raised-panel teak joinery, custom wide settees, abundant storage in teak lockers, a full head with shower, a functional galley, and a large centerline double berth, this yacht is the ultimate weekend escape.

Hull

•tConstructed with a composite design featuring Airex foam in the topsides and a solid laminate hull bottom, using vinyl ester resin to reduce print-through

•tReinforcements consist of hand-laid, stitched, and knitted multiaxial E-glass fabrics with carbon fiber reinforcement in high-load areas

•tBulkheads are made from marine-grade plywood, laminated into the hull, and all cores are secured using vinyl ester adhesive

•t2 x Custom-molded consoles provide access to hydraulics, sail controls, and engine instruments, along with a recessed molded sheer strake

•tHull is finished with high-density foam in the areas around all fittings, reinforced with hand-laid, stitched, and knitted multiaxial E-glass fabrics, and coated with isophthalic polyester resin

Deck

•tSheer Strake: Varnished teak

•tAnchor locker

•tMolded into the foredeck with a flush, hinged hatch top

•tSelf-launching anchor roller with a 35 lb. Delta anchor and 60m of 6mm chain, along with a saltwater anchor wash system

•tWindlass: Equipped with a Lewmar V2 electric stainless steel anchor windlass, controlled by two-foot buttons and a remote

Chocks

•tCustom cast stainless steel chocks

•t2 x Quarter chocks

•t2 x Midship chocks

•t2 x Bow chocks, designed to handle bulky mooring lines

•tCleats: 8 x Attwood flush-mounted retractable mooring cleats with 4-bolt bases

•tNosing: Varnished teak

•tPorts: 6 x Custom, fixed, tinted elliptical glass ports in the cabin trunk

Winches

•t2 x Electric, 2-speed self-tailing Lewmar primary winches with gear ratios of 2.6:1 and 9:1, and a power ratio of 48.6:1

•t2 x Electric, 2-speed self-tailing Lewmar winches for halyard, centerboard, and mainsheet controls with gear ratios of 2.4:1 and 7.6:1, and a power ratio of 44.8:1

•tAll winch buttons are recessed stainless steel Antal hardware

•t2 x Lewmar lightweight 250mm lock-in handles with ball grips

Hardware

•tAntal winch buttons

•tRadiused genoa T-track

•tGenoa cars and sliders

•tOrganizers

•tScrew-in pad eyes

•tStoppers

•tSilver anodized sheaves

Hatches

•t3 x Custom flush teak deck hatches for the lazarette, foredeck, and anchor locker

•tCustom glass hatch above the forward berth sits flush with the foredeck

Companionway

•tVarnished teak sliding hatch with removable varnished teak drop boards

•tLockable clasp

•tCustom storage bins

Cockpit Storage

•t4 x Hinged stainless steel Man Ship hatches under the cockpit settees, with two dedicated to storage and two providing access to the engine

•t4 x custom mounts all welds are polished

•tTop is Sunbrella waterproof fabric with laced pocket and sailing windows

Ensign

•t5-foot varnished teak flagstaff with a 3’x5’ US yacht ensign commissioning flag

•tStainless steel, cap rail-mounted flag socket with capability for dinghy towing

Accessories

•t4 x Custom 12”x 24” line bins for halyard and sheet tails,

•t4 x Custom drink holders in the cockpit, all with polished stainless-steel trim and lining

•tCockpit Sole: Teak decking on the cockpit sole with a custom angled floor for the helmsman

•tSheet Stoppers: Located on starboard for mainsheet, centerboard, and topping lift, and on port for main halyard, main reefing line, and MPS halyard

•tAntal sheet stoppers with lines passing through Antal triple deck block organizers

Trim

•tVarnished teak accents include a 6” wide cockpit coaming cap

•tCabin top nosing

•tCap rail

•t4 x Console tops with flush stainless-steel-lined drink holders

•tFramed companionway sliding top with stainless rails

•tCockpit seat fiddles

Seating

•tMolded cockpit seats with custom 4” thick cushions upholstered in Perennials outdoor fabric (new 2021)

•tPort and starboard-facing settees in the cockpit

•tForward-facing settee behind the steering wheel

•tErgonomic double-angle backrests

Cockpit Table

•tCustom varnished teak drop-leaf table with built-in chart plotter

•t12V outlet

•tInsulated, drained cold beverage box with varnished teak covers and stainless-steel legs

•tSteering Wheel: 48” stainless steel wheel with stainless rim and elk hide cover

Pedestal

•tClassic steering pedestal with through-shaft brake

•tCustom stainless-steel housing for GPS plotter with guard/handrail

Stowage

•tStorage compartments under port and starboard settees

•t2 x Stainless steel bins by the helm and two by the companionway for line storage at the base of each winch

•tScuppers: Custom stainless-steel scuppers, four in the cockpit and four on deck, with direct overboard drainage

Exterior Luxury Package

•tCustom dodger with zip-out side curtains

•tRecessed stainless steel tracks

•tElk hide-covered grab rail

•tStainless steel braided hydraulic hoses for backstay and vang

•tFlush stainless steel chafe plates in the cockpit coaming for jib sheets

•tBoom lights with dimmer switches

•tVarnished teak wine bottle and glass holders under the cockpit table lids

•tHandheld freshwater shower on the aft deck with flush plate and hot/cold mixer tap

•tStainless steel folding swim ladder

•tStainless steel propane grill with custom mounting leg

•t2 x Stainless steel fishing pole holders on the aft deck

•tFinish: Satin varnished teak veneer on fore and aft joinery

•tSatin varnished V-groove hull ceilings and athwartship bulkheads

•tSolid teak interior trim, locker door, drawer frames, and corner posts with satin finish

•tOverhead: Painted white V-groove overhead

•tSoles: Varnished teak with black resin inlay

•tLocker Doors: Satin-finish, flat-panel teak with framed edges

•tDrawers: Beaded raised panel teak with custom bin pulls and lift/pull drawer slides

•tTable: Solid teak drop-leaf table in the main salon

Berths

•tDouble berth forward with 5” thick cushion and Perennials fabric cover

•tSettees convert to additional berths, with storage shelves and lockers above settees

•tTen throw pillows

Interior Luxury Package

•tSatin varnished teak bulkheads

•tRaised panel drawers and doors

•tSalon table drawers with silverware dividers

•tPull-out shelves for coffee maker and custom dish storage

•tOversized stainless-steel trash bin

•tOverhead locker doors for extra storage

•tTeak locker interiors,

•tMirror in the head

•tCustom canvas mast wrap

•tWeems & Plath chrome clock and barometer

•tCorian countertops with radiused edges and teak fiddles

•tStainless steel under-mounted sink

•tPerrin & Rowe wall-mounted faucet

•tSpice racks in satin varnished teak

•tStainless-steel-lined fridge box recessed in galley countertop with plexiglass shelving

•tSharp microwave/toaster

•tKeurig coffee maker in galley locker

•tGlacier white Corian sink in head

•tGrohe cross-handle mixer in head

•tGrohe handheld unit mounted on the head bulkhead

•tVarnished teak and black resin head sole with edge drain to sump and direct overboard discharge pump

Fixtures

•tTowel bar

•tSoap dish

•tToilet paper holder

•tToilet brush

•tTumbler holder

•tEngine: Volvo 40 HP 4-stroke sail drive with freshwater cooling

•tRacor filter

•t135-Amp alternator

•tOil change pump (1000 hours)

•tBow thruster: Lewmar 6kW tunnel thruster with control at the helm

•tGauges: Custom recessed panel with Volvo tachometer, oil pressure, fuel and freshwater levels

•tFuel tank: 33-gallon welded translucent polyethylene tank with inspection port

•tFilter: Racor fuel filter, plus a spare for generator

•tSteering: Whitlock drag link system

•tRudder: Balanced elliptical spade rudder with a 4” diameter carbon fiber shaft and roller bearings

•tBilge pumps

•t2 x Automatic 12V Jabsco pumps

•tManual Whale pump

•tAir conditioning: 16,000 BTU Marine Air unit under forward berth (new 2024)

•tInterior fans: Located at the forward double berth

•tCockpit lift: Hydraulic lifting system for access to main engine/generator compartment

•tGenerator: Northern Lights 4.5 kW (77 hours)

Batteries

•t4 x 12V House batteries totaling 840 Ah

•t12V 650 CCA starting battery

•tDistribution: Custom DC panel with breakers and battery condition meter

Alternators

•tStandard alternator for the starter

•t130A Leece-Neville for house bank

•tShore power: 125V/30A shore connection in cockpit with 50’ cord

•tInverter: 2000W Xantrex inverter for microwave and 110V outlets

Lighting

•tInterior reading and dome lights

•tCockpit courtesy lights

•tEngine room utility lights

•tMasthead and deck lights with dimmer controls

Audio Package

•tClarion CMD5 radio/CD with iPod hookup

•tInterior Polyplanar speakers

•tNautica cockpit speakers with remote control at helm

•tWater system: Hot/cold pressure system in galley, head, and shower

•tWater tank: 110 gallons across three tanks with independent valve selection

•tWater heater: Force 10 six-gallon tank, powered by AC or engine

•tToilet: Tecma Silence Short electric toilet with freshwater flush and holding tank

Bilge pump

•tAutomatic 12V pump in engine room

•tManual Whale pump in cockpit

Mast

•tAwlgrip-finished aluminum mast with two airfoil spreaders

•tSteaming light

•tFittings for halyard attachments

Boom

•tAluminum Leisure Furl boom with vang lug and mainsheet bale fittings

•tLED lights with dimmer

•tStanding rigging: Rod rigging with Navtec turnbuckles

Running rigging

•t12mm Braided main halyard

•t10mm Braided genoa halyard

•t12mm Genoa sheets

•tGenoa tracks: 2 x 5’ Antal stainless T-tracks with lead blocks

•tJib Furler: Reckmann electric Furler with controls on both sides of the helm

•tCompass: Constellation binnacle compass with red LED

•tChart plotter: Garmin 942XS with flip-up mount in cockpit

•tSounder: Garmin GSD22 sounder with bronze transducer

•tSailing instruments: B&G wind and Hydra 2000 cruise packs

•tHull: Awlgrip Majestic blue

•tDeck: Awlgrip Cream and Moondust nonskid

•tBottom: Epoxy primed with green antifouling

•tExterior Teak: Refreshed with two coats of gloss varnish (Sept 2024)

•t4 x Leather and lambskin fender holders custom fit for cap rail

•t4 x 40’ Double braid dock lines

•t4 x 8” x 20” Fenders with double braid lines and black fleece covers

•t2 x Custom made spruce fender boards

•tStainless steel bars in foredeck hatch and cockpit hatch for hanging spare lines

•tFalse bottom in aft cockpit locker for easy storage

•tBoat hook mounted in foredeck hatch

•t4 x Adult and two child lifejackets

•t4 x Fire extinguishers mounted throughout boat

•tHose, bucket, deck brushes and all cleaning supplies

•tStrom anchor and rode

•tCutlery / crockery with custom storage drawers and racks

•tTeflon pots and pans

•tBosun’s chair

•tFlares

•tSafety lines and harnesses

•tAir horn

•tCustom toolbox bracket

•tMisc navigational tools

•tShore power chord

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.

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