1985 Camper & Nicholsons 40ft Ketch | 40ft

⚓ Classic Camper Nicholson 40 – "Midnight Blue"

Currently docked in La Cruz, Mexico, Midnight Blue is a timeless example of the renowned Camper Nicholson 40 — a vessel built to brave the unforgiving conditions of the North Sea. Designed for serious blue water cruising, this yacht reflects over two centuries of maritime craftsmanship from Camper & Nicholson, established in 1855 and celebrated for its durable builds and iconic designs by Ben Nicholson.

With only two owners since launch, Midnight Blue has been lovingly maintained by its current owner for the past 20 years, spending the last 14 enjoying the warm waters of Mexico. If you're seeking a proven ocean voyager with pedigree and character, this classic cruiser is ready to set sail.

Electronics and Electrical

Electronics

Depth Sounder- Hawkeye
Plotter- Lowrance HOS-5M
Autopilot- Robertson Ap II
Compass- Richie
GPS- North Star 95IX
VHF Standard Horizon with Hand Held
AIS Standard Horizon
SSB ICom M700 Pro

Electrical

Shore Inlet Power
Shore Power Cable
Inverter- Trace 600 Watt
Solar Panels #3, 400 Watts
Alternator- Balmar 100 Amp
Battery Monitor- Link 10

Batteries

House Bank-6V Group 105- 4 batteries
Start Battery- 90 Amp
Battery Charger- 10 Amp- Auto

Sails and Rigging

Sails

Battened Mainsail Neil Pryde- Condition Very good
Genoa 150%- Condition Very good
Furling Genoa- Condition Good
Storm Job 100%- Condition Good
Asymmetric Spinnaker- Condition Very good
Mizzen- Condition Good
Staysail- Condition Good
Mizzen Staysail Condition Very good

Rigging

Stainless steel wire - new 2009
Mast Step on Keel

Winches

Self Tailing
Lewmar #48, 2 in cockpit
Lewmar #30, 3 in cockpit
Lewmar  #16, to reef main
Lewmar #30, 2 on mast

Non self tailing
Lewmar #8, 1 for the mizzen halyard

Inside Equipment

Oven- Force 10
Marine Head- Lavac
Refrigerator- 12 V Sea Freeze
Electric Bilge Pump- Rule 1500
Manual Bilge Pump- Whale #2
Fresh water maker Echo Tech 14 GPH
Fire Extinguishers Type B Halotron #3
Mini Bar


Outside Equipment

Teak Cockpit
Teak Side Decks
Solar panels- 3
Cockpit Cushions
Swimming Ladder
Outboard Engine Bracket
RADAR Reflector 
Cockpit Table
Hard Dodger with Hard Bimini
Gasoline jugs- 1
Mainsail cover
Windlass- Simson Lawrence Sea Tiger 555- Manual
Life vests- #6 non inflatable
Life Sling
Man Overboard Pole
Jack Lines
Harnesses, #2

Ground Tackle

Anchor at bow #1- CQR 40 lb G4 5/16 chain 150 feet on bow
Ancor at bow #2- Bruce 35 lb 5/16 chain 80 feet 100 feet 5/8 rode
Fortress FX 37
Fortress FX 16

About Boat Buying in Mexico:

Buying a boat in Mexico can have some tax advantages in saving you the State Sales Tax and the boat is already where you want to start Cruising.  When buying a boat in Mexico, all of the title transfer paperwork and escrow account fund transfers are handled in the United States by a Marine Documentation Services Company for your convenience and peace of mind.

About Listing Broker:

La Paz Cruisers Supply - Sea of Cortez Brokerage - has you covered when it comes to buying or selling boats in Mexico with the largest team of professional representatives in Mexico. Our knowledgeable team can help you in Puerto Penasco, San Carlos/Guaymas, Puerto Escondido, La Paz, Mazatlan, Puerto Vallarta and Barra de Navidad.