1981 Aztec Nautilus 40

The Nautilus 40 is built in Canada by Niagara Nautic/Aztec Yachts.

Designed and built for blue water adventure these sturdy yachts have the comfort of a dual helm, sleeping for 6 and lots of storage and ease of handling with all lines run aft for short handed or double handed cruising.

"Black Dragon" has spent most of her life in fresh water and was brought to the East coast 3 years ago by a knowledgeable owner to cruise the eastern seaboard.

She has had constant upgrades over the last 6 years but most recently had a new rudder installed, new mainsail and stack pack, dodger, updated solar charging and electronic navigation, deck work, epoxied bottom, new prop, alternator, windlass and a new 2 year old liferaft.

"Black Dragon" is designed for lang range cruising with 400g water capacity, solar power, hydraulic steering, autopilot and provides and comfort and safety with dual steering stations for those cold and wet passages. Dinghy davits and hard bottom tender and outboard included.

This boat is in the water and easily viewed. Current survey available.

Construction

White fiberglass hull; teak & fiberglass deck; black bottom; fin keel; balanced spade rudder; double lifelines w/three gates; wheel steering; emergency tiller; bimini top; four opening ports; five hatches.

Accommodations

This yacht sleeps six (6) onboard.

Electric head, holding tank, Y-valve, overboard discharge, macerator; sink; vanity; hand wand shower.

The galley has double stainless steel sink; top load ice box; 12 volt refrigeration (freezer at bottom of refrigerator); 3 burner propane stove w/oven; approximately 400 gallon water capacity; hot & cold pressure water.

Interior appointments include: off black upholstery; wood cabin sole.

Engine and Electrical

1982 Perkins 4108 55hp inboard fresh water cooled diesel; cruising speed 5.5 knots @ 2100 RPM; maximum speed 7.5 knots @ 2800 RPM; fuel capacity 100 gallons; three bladed folding J Prop; raw water filter; bilge blower; fume detector.

The electrical system is maintained through the charging of 6 Trojan T-145 6volt batteries; 100amp Balmar alternator; battery charger; 12/110 volt electrical panel; Balmar MC618 regulator; 110 volt shore power with 2 x 50' cords; lightning ground; trickle charger; 2018 Victron 3000 inverter; 2018 Victron battery monitor and Blue solar charge controller, MPPT 100/30.

Electronics

Ray 80 VHF in pilothouse and Raymic in cockpit
Raymarine ES120 Plotter
Raymarine Autopilot
Raymarine Radar
Raymarine Depth sounder
Raymarine GPS
Raymarine wind machine
Two compasses (cockpit and older unit for pilothouse)
TLC TV
Fusion DVD
Fusion CD stereo w/six speakers

Sails Rigging

Aluminum mast & book; stainless steel standing rigging (replaced in 2018); mast stepped on keel; Profurl furling; six Lewmar winches; three winch handles; spinnaker gear; whisker pole; topping lift; two inclinometer; snatch blocks; sheets; two flag halyards; 2023 Garhauer mainsheet traveller.

Sail inventory includes:
2023 Doyle Mainsail and stack pack
Genoa
Spinnaker
Staysail
Older Mainsail

Additional

25kg Rocna anchor w/chain & rode (2023); 16kg Bruce anchor w/chain & rode; Lofrans Tigres 1500 electric windlass (2023); life jackets; ducklings; fenders; flares; radar reflector; life ring; fire extinguishers; boat hook; cockpit table; clock; barometer; first aid kit; windshield wiper; horn; folding cushion chairs; 7.5 ft aluminum RIB; SEAGO 6-person offshore life raft (May 2022).

Disclaimer
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.

1981 Aztec Nautilus 40

Specifications

Engine 1 Specifications

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