Spaghetti & Meatballs is one of the Boston Boatworks built MJM’s. She is a fully-equipped, versatile, classic 40z Downeast with low hours that has all the right features, including IPS joystick docking control with DPS, a Seakeeper 5 Gyrostabilizer, Humphree Interceptor trim tabs, and electric opening windshields. All new helm deck and cockpit Ultraleather upholstery from S&S Fabrics in 2024. Currently stored with Boston Boatworks and available for showings by appointment.
The owner has ordered sliding-glass side windows to be installed, and included in the sale.
Vessel Name: SPAGHETTI & MEATBALLS
Builder: MJM YACHTS
Model: 40z Downeast
Model Year: 2013
Year Built: 2013
Category: Cruising Yacht
Country: United States
MLS #: 414551
Staterooms: 1
Length: 44 (13.41m)
Beam: 12' (3.66m)
Cruise Speed: 34 Knots
Max Speed: 38 Knots
Water Capacity: 100 Gal
Holding Tank: 30 Gal
Manufacturer: Volvo
Model: IPS 500
Engine Hours: 950
Engine Type: Inboard
Horsepower: 370
Manufacturer: Volvo
Model: IPS 500
Engine Hours: 950
Engine Type: Inboard
Horsepower: 370
The primary design goal for the 40z was to create a 40 foot powerboat that would handle like a 30 footer at idle speeds in tricky docking situations. Her Volvo-Penta IPS joystick control technology makes this a reality. The IPS system’s twin pod drives under the hull, with the conventional twin engine controls in neutral, a single joystick enables fingertip control, eliminating any need for thrusters. Through a unique computer program, each drive unit operates independently for direction, rpm and forward or reverse gear. This system is far more intuitive than conventional twin shaft drives or joystick/thruster operated jet drives.
Doug Zurn designed this modified deep-V planing hull with generous Carolina bow flare for dealing with steep following or head seas without yawing, burying the bow nor impacting each small wave with a disconcerting jolt to one’s equilibrium. For exceptional stability and planing performance, deadrise aft is 18.5° degrees, carried forward 13’ then warped into a 50+ degree deadrise at the cutwater with dual lifting strakes and chine flats. This hull shape creates the driest running boat of its type.
The spacious forward cabin features a large centerline island berth, covered in quilted Ultraleather on foam mattress, 4 drawers beneath the front end and a large storage bin underneath. 2 Hella turbo fans flank the berth. Dual bookcases and wide shelves are handy to both sides of the berth and also serve as handholds. Hull sides are sheathed in cherry and the framed cherry wood forward bulkhead has recessed bookcases (2) and double access doors to large forepeak anchor locker. Combination bureau/entertainment center with cabinet, drawer & shoe locker, Corian counter and upper storage shelf. Hanging locker to port with storage shelf over. A dressing mirror is mounted on the forward face of entry door.
There are two large deck hatches overhead, one directly above the berth for enjoying the night sky or quick deck access, a safe way to inspect anchoring gear (deck is waist high when standing on the berth) without having to go on deck at night or in rough weather. These hatches plus hull opening ports provide exceptional light and ventilation and are equipped with shades and screens.
Aft port side combination Head/Shower is accessible from the master cabin or passageway.
- Corian counter with polished stainless oval sink
- Sink faucet mixer valve and pullout flexible hose with softspray to use as second shower
- Paneled cherry storage locker outboard with sliding doors and towel storage shelf above
- Full length mirrors inside door
- Locker under sink w/stainless TP holder
- Towel rings and hooks
- Vent hatch and portlight
- Floor drain to gray water overboard system
- Exhaust fan in head
Separate Stall Shower aft to starboard with seat.
- Towel & toiletry storage bin outboard
- Wall mounted Scanvik shower fixture w/ flexible hose
- Mirror inside door
- Towel rings and bathing suit hooks
- Vent hatch and portlight
- Floor drain to gray water overboard system
Located to starboard upon entry from the helmdeck
- Dinette table lowers with electronic control to form 44”x78” berth
- Cashmere Ultraleather on cushions and 5” filler piece
- Large hull opening ports with screens, skylight hatches and cabin portlights
- Companionway steps with a stainless grab rails and 2 teak steps up/down
- Shoe locker and/or tool storage under steps
- Awlgrip gloss finished teak & holly cabin sole with storage compartment beneath
- Access door to head with integral shower
- Flatscreen LED TV is mounted on angled bulkhead facing the settee
Aft and outboard to port opposite the starboard side dinette/settee with Hi/Lo dining table that converts to a double berth.
- Corian countertop with framed and paneled Cherry cabinetry and push button hardware
- Recessed polished SS sink with removable Corian cover
- Scanvik pullout stainless combination faucet
- Flatware & utensil drawers (3) w/ organizer
- Dry goods cabinet w/sliding doors and intermediate shelf running full length of galley
- Chinaware & glass storage and rinsing compartment outboard of sink with drain & vent
- Under counter storage locker for large pots/pans and cleaning supplies
- Flip lid access panel to large trash bin
- Overhead safety handrail and towel drying bar
- Double stainless hooks for hot pads and dishtowels
- Extended shelf with grab rail fiddle above galley suitable for chart storage, etc
- Upper cabinet and shelf unit
- Ceramic 2 burner electric stove w/ pop-up retainers
- Sharp convection/microwave oven
- Stainless Vitrifrigo DT 5.5 cu. ft. 2 drawer fridge/freezer
A very generous space at the same level of the cockpit for easy flow between. With the aft curtains rolled up it becomes one very large area. With triple fully opening electric front windows and roll up Strataglass side curtains, visibility is 360° and ventilation is unrestricted.
Forward are Stidd 500W 36” wide helm and passenger seats adjustable/recliner piloting chairs with swiveling bases and telescoping feature lowering to surrounding height. A 24" varnished teak rim destroyer wheel as at the helm with a complete instrumentation and navigation suite in front.
Aft to port is an L-shaped settee and a straight settee opposite. An oversized movable single leaf table is to port. Varnished teak storage drawers at the front end and oversized open locker lids to the largest storage space you’ll ever find on a yacht of this size or even larger ones. In the sole is a hatch for access to even more storage below. All new Ultraleather upholstery from S&S Fabrics in 2024.
The MJM 40z is built with advanced composites using vacuum bagged lightweight wet pre-preg, post-cure, Epoxy/Kevlar/Eglass/Corecell creating an exceedingly strong hull with a low center of gravity which provides greater stability and seaworthiness as well as an impressive comfortable ride. She is one of only two 40’ yachts ISO Certified CE Mark Category A Ocean.
Interior is finished in off white Nevamar HPL paneling with cherry trim and foam backed vinyl headliner & satin varnished cherry ceiling battens.
- Awlcraft 2000 custom hull color - Flag Blue
- Awlcraft 2000 Gold stripe
- Chine stripe Insignia White
- Black bottom paint
- Buff contrasting non skid deck and hardtop
- Buff contrasting non skid cockpit and swim platform
- Teak Helmdeck
- Volvo IPS 500 370 hp engines
- Volvo IPS drives
- Volvo single lever dual engine controls
- Volvo Joystick
- Volvo DPS system
- Humphree Interceptor trim tabs
- Volvo 125 amp alternators
- Volvo counter rotating duo props
- Racor fuel filters
- Seafire engine room & generator compartment automatic fire suppression system
- Custom Soundown insulated engine room
- USCG class 1 high tensile steel braided reinforced fuel hoses
- MarineAir reverse cycle air conditioning and heat for interior
- MarineAir reverse cycle air conditioning and heat for pilot house
- MarineAir Digital thermostats
- Windshield wipers w/freshwater washer
- Hot & Cold pressure water system
- 13 gallon stainless hot water heater
- Seagull IV water purification system
- Scanvick hot & cold cockpit shower
- Jabsco Rule 1100 auto/manual bilge pumps – 3
- High capacity manual bilge pump in cockpit
- VacuFlush freshwater head system w/manual pump out & macerator discharge
- Marelon non-corrosive thru hulls & seacocks
- Separate battery banks
- 2 50’ shorepower cords
- Dual shorepower inlets
- 3 electric opening windshields
- Northern Lights 6 kW generator -- 1,174 hours
- Seakeeper 5 Gyrostabilizer
- 12 volt DC ship’s system
- 120 volt AC ship’s system - shore power, generator or inverter
- Digital AC and DC monitors
- Custom backlit electrical panel - 25 12v DC & 12 110V AC breakers
- Mastervolt Remote control panel
- Mastervolt inverter/battery charger
- GFCI duplex outlets
- AC outlet in starboard cockpit locker
- 2 House AGM batteries
- 2 Engine start batteries
- 1 Generator start battery
- Blue Seas battery combiners
- Galvanic isolator
- Kahlenberg dual trumpet air horn
- Jabsco remote control bow spotlight – 400,000 cp
- LED cabin reading lights
- Pilothouse lights (4) dimmer switches
- Courtesy lights (3) in cockpit and head
- Engine compartment lights
- LED navigation and anchoring lights
- Bonded electrical system and underwater fittings
- Field serviceable electrical system w/ bundled/numbered wires & Deutsch O-ring waterproof connectors
- Raymarine e165 Hybrid touchscreen GPS plotter at helm
- 2nd Raymarine e165 Hybrid touchscreen GPS plotter at passenger side
- Raymarine 4 kW HD color radar
- Raymarine E12200 Smart Pilot w/ ST 70 control
- Raymarine ST 70 MFD depth display
- Raymarine 218 VHF radio w/ remote mic
- Seakeeper display/control
- Humphree Interceptor display/control
- Jabsco spotlight control
- Ritchie SS 2000 4.5" compass w/ cover
- LG 26” LED TV in main saloon bulkhead
- LG 26” LED TV in Master Stateroom
- KVH M3 TV Receiver Dome with DirecTV Receiver
- Fusion MS-AV700 AM/FM/CD/DVD player
- Bose cube speakers in saloon
- Fusion cockpit & helmdeck speakers
- Sirius XM satellite radio
- Muir 12 volt anchor windlass w/deck & cockpit controls
- 44 lb. Stainless claw anchor, auto launching
- 25’ Stainless chain
- 250’ rode
- Anchor, chain & rode fresh water washer
- Textilene privacy curtains for cockpit w/storage bag
- Removable teak riser for helm 4”
- Teak Flag staff w/flag
- Docklines
- Fenders w/ fleece covers
- Fire extinguishers, handheld - 3
