The Perfect Cruising Sailboat | Pacific Seacraft 40

Is the Pacific Seacraft 40 one of the best cruising sailboats ever built for a couple? In this Pacific Seacraft 40 review and sailboat tour, we take a close look at Serenade, a 1997 Pacific Seacraft 40 cruising sailboat currently for sale, and ask whether this could be the perfect bluewater sailboat, liveaboard sailboat, or offshore cruising boat for two people. We tour the interior, cockpit, galley, cabins, cutter rig, Yanmar diesel, sailing systems and offshore features that made the Pacific Seacraft 40 one of the most respected 40-foot cruising sailboats of its era. But this particular used sailboat is listed for $223,000, so is a nearly 30-year-old Pacific Seacraft really worth almost a quarter of a million dollars? We dig into the ownership history, cruising history, engine, standing rigging, sails, electronics, electrical system, teak, anchoring gear and potential refit costs to find out. If you’re searching for the best sailboat for a cruising couple, best bluewater sailboat, best liveaboard sailboat, Pacific Seacraft 40 for sale, used cruising sailboats, ocean sailing yachts, offshore sailboats, yacht tours, boat reviews or a capable sailboat for long-distance cruising, this is a boat worth knowing about. Footage and listing imagery courtesy of SeaCraft Yacht Sales and YachtWorld. Historical information about Serenade is credited to owner Jay Borseth and his DeepZoom writing. Practical Sailor is your trusted resource for reviews of sailboats and sailing gear. https://www.practical-sailor.com Chat with us on Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/PracticalSailor/