The spacious cockpit, typically found on larger yachts, comfortably seats up to 10 guests, making it ideal for socializing or a leisurely sail. The ergonomic cockpit, bordered by a wide teak coaming, offers comfort and style, while the low-profile cabin top provides unobstructed 360-degree views.
The Friendship 40 is a true masterpiece—combining exceptional performance, luxury, and timeless style for those who demand the best.
Vessel Name: ENCORE
Builder: FRIENDSHIP YACHTS
Model: Friendship 40
Model Year: 2008
Year Built: 2008
Category: Sloop
Country: United States
MLS #: 417932
Heads: 1
Sleeps: 4
Staterooms: 1
Length: 40 (12.19m)
Draft: 9' 2" (2.79m)
Beam: 12' 10" (3.91m)
Water Capacity: 110 Gal
Manufacturer: Volvo
Engine Hours: 1050
Engine Type: Inboard
Fuel Type: Diesel
Horsepower: 40
This daysailer is designed for effortless handling, even by a single sailor, thanks to its state-of-the-art push-button sailing system. Whether you're an experienced yachtsman or a novice, the Friendship 40 offers an exceptional sailing experience that prioritizes ease of use without compromising on performance.
Step aboard, and you'll be greeted by a spacious cockpit, typically found on larger yachts, that offers ample room for relaxation and enjoyment. The cockpit comfortably accommodates up to 10 guests, making it the perfect setting for a leisurely cocktail cruise or a social gathering on the water. Whether you’re planning a casual day sail or a weekend escape, the Friendship 40 provides the perfect blend of elegance, comfort, and performance for those who seek nothing but the best.
The ergonomically designed cockpit is bordered by a wide teak coaming, providing a generous seating area that ensures both comfort and style. The low-profile cabin top enhances the sleek lines of the yacht and offers an uninterrupted, 360-degree sightline, allowing you to enjoy an unobstructed view from bow to stern. Every aspect of the Friendship 40 has been carefully considered, striking the perfect balance between cutting-edge performance and timeless style. This is more than just a yacht; it's a statement of luxury, precision, and an uncompromising passion for sailing.
Key Features
• One of only two Friendship 40’s with a generator
• Interior and exterior luxury packages
• New 3Di sails
• Custom stainless steel welded Sunshade
• Many recent upgrades
• Short 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.
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.
• Top is Sunbrella waterproof fabric with laced pocket and sailing windows
• Molded cockpit seats with custom 4” thick cushions upholstered in Perennials outdoor fabric (new 2021)
• Nautica cockpit speakers with remote control at helm
• Port and starboard-facing settees in the cockpit
• Forward-facing settee behind the steering wheel
• Ergonomic double-angle backrests
Cockpit Table
• Custom varnished teak drop-leaf table with built-in chart plotter
• 12V outlet
• Insulated, drained cold beverage box with varnished teak covers and stainless-steel legs
Pedestal
• Classic steering pedestal with through-shaft brake
• 48” Stainless steel wheel with stainless rim and elk hide cover
• Custom stainless-steel housing for GPS plotter with guard/handrail
Stowage
• Storage compartments under port and starboard settees
• 2 x Stainless steel bins by the helm and two by the companionway for line storage at the base of each winch
• 4 x Hinged stainless steel Man Ship hatches under the cockpit settees, with two dedicated to storage and two providing access to the engine
• 4 x Custom mounts all welds are polished
• Reinforcements consist of hand-laid, stitched, and knitted multiaxial E-glass fabrics with carbon fiber reinforcement in high-load areas
• Bulkheads are made from marine-grade plywood, laminated into the hull, and all cores are secured using vinyl ester adhesive
• 2 x Custom-molded consoles provide access to hydraulics, sail controls, and engine instruments, along with a recessed molded sheer strake
• Hull 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
• Sheer Strake: Varnished teak
• Windlass: Equipped with a Lewmar V2 electric stainless steel anchor windlass, controlled by two-foot buttons and a remote
• Cleats: 8 x Attwood flush-mounted retractable mooring cleats with 4-bolt bases
• Nosing: Varnished teak
• Ports: 6 x Custom, fixed, tinted elliptical glass ports in the cabin trunk
• Scuppers: Custom stainless-steel scuppers, four in the cockpit and four on deck, with direct overboard drainage
Anchor locker
• Molded into the foredeck with a flush, hinged hatch top
• Self-launching anchor roller with a 35 lb. Delta anchor and 60m of 6mm chain, along with a saltwater anchor wash system
Chocks
• Custom cast stainless steel chocks
• 2 x Quarter chocks
• 2 x Midship chocks
• 2 x Bow chocks, designed to handle bulky mooring lines
Paint and Finish
• Hull: Awlgrip Majestic blue
• Deck: Awlgrip Cream and Moondust nonskid
• Bottom: Epoxy primed with green antifouling
• Exterior Teak: Refreshed with 2 coats of gloss varnish (Sept 2024)
Trim
• Varnished teak accents include a 6” wide cockpit coaming cap
• Cabin top nosing
• Cap rail
• 4 x Console tops with flush stainless-steel-lined drink holders
• Framed companionway sliding top with stainless rails
• Cockpit seat fiddles
Exterior Luxury Package
• Custom dodger with zip-out side curtains
• Recessed stainless steel tracks
• Elk hide-covered grab rail
• Stainless steel braided hydraulic hoses for backstay and vang
• Flush stainless steel chafe plates in the cockpit coaming for jib sheets
• Boom lights with dimmer switches
• Varnished teak wine bottle and glass holders under the cockpit table lids
• Handheld freshwater shower on the aft deck with flush plate and hot/cold mixer tap
• Stainless steel folding swim ladder
• Stainless steel propane grill with custom mounting leg
• 2 x Stainless steel fishing pole holders on the aft deck
• Satin varnished teak veneer on fore and aft joinery
• Satin varnished V-groove hull ceilings and athwartship bulkheads
• Solid teak interior trim, locker door, drawer frames, and corner posts with satin finish
• Overhead: Painted white V-groove overhead
• Soles: Varnished teak with black resin inlay
• Locker Doors: Satin-finish, flat-panel teak with framed edges
• Drawers: Beaded raised panel teak with custom bin pulls and lift/pull drawer slides
• Table: Solid teak drop-leaf table in the main salon
Berths
• Double berth forward with 5” thick cushion and Perennials fabric cover
• Settees convert to additional berths, with storage shelves and lockers above settees
• Ten throw pillows
Lighting
• Interior reading and dome lights
• Cockpit courtesy lights
• Engine room utility lights
• Masthead and deck lights with dimmer controls
Audio Package
• Clarion CMD5 radio/CD with iPod hookup
• Interior Polyplanar speakers
Interior Luxury Package
• Satin varnished teak bulkheads
• Raised panel drawers and doors
• Salon table drawers with silverware dividers
• Pull-out shelves for coffee maker and custom dish storage
• Oversized stainless-steel trash bin
• Overhead locker doors for extra storage
• Teak locker interiors,
• Mirror in the head
• Custom canvas mast wrap
• Weems & Plath chrome clock and barometer
• Stainless steel under-mounted sink
• Perrin & Rowe wall-mounted faucet
• Spice racks in satin varnished teak
• Stainless-steel-lined fridge box recessed in galley countertop with plexiglass shelving
• Sharp microwave/toaster
• Keurig coffee maker in galley locker
• Grohe cross-handle mixer in head
• Grohe handheld unit mounted on the head bulkhead
• Varnished teak and black resin head sole with edge drain to sump and direct overboard discharge pump
Fixtures
• Towel bar
• Soap dish
• Toilet paper holder
• Toilet brush
• Tumbler holder
• Racor filter
• 135-Amp alternator
• Oil change pump (1000 hours)
• Bow thruster: Lewmar 6kW tunnel thruster with control at the helm
• Gauges: Custom recessed panel with Volvo tachometer, oil pressure, fuel, and freshwater levels
• Fuel tank: 33-gallon welded translucent polyethylene tank with inspection port
• Filter: Racor fuel filter, plus a spare for generator
• Steering: Whitlock drag link system
• Rudder: Balanced elliptical spade rudder with a 4” diameter carbon fiber shaft and roller bearings
• Air conditioning: 16,000 BTU Marine Air unit under forward berth (new 2024)
• Interior fans: Located at the forward double berth
• Cockpit lift: Hydraulic lifting system for access to main engine/generator compartment
Batteries
• 4 x 12V House batteries totaling 840 Ah
• 12V 650 CCA starting battery
• Distribution: Custom DC panel with breakers and battery condition meter
Alternators
• Standard alternator for the starter
• 130A Leece-Neville for house bank
• Shore power: 125V/30A shore connection in cockpit with 50’ cord
• Inverter: 2000W Xantrex inverter for microwave and 110V outlets
• Water tank: 110 gallons across three tanks with independent valve selection
• Water heater: Force 10 six-gallon tank, powered by AC or engine
• Toilet: Tecma Silence Short electric toilet with freshwater flush and holding tank
• Bilge pump
• 2 x Automatic 12V Jabsco pumps
• Manual Whale pump in cockpit
Winches
• All winch buttons are recessed stainless steel Antal hardware
• 2 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
• 2 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
• 2 x Lewmar lightweight 250mm lock-in handles with ball grips
Mast
• Awlgrip-finished aluminum mast with two airfoil spreaders
• Steaming light
• Fittings for halyard attachments
Boom
• Aluminum Leisure Furl boom with vang lug and mainsheet bale fittings
• LED lights with dimmer
Rigging
• 12mm Braided main halyard
• 10mm Braided genoa halyard
• 12mm Genoa sheets
• Standing rigging: Rod rigging with Navtec turnbuckles
• Genoa tracks: 2 x 5’ Antal stainless T-tracks with lead blocks
• Jib Furler: Reckmann electric Furler with controls on both sides of the helm
• Chart plotter: Garmin 942XS with flip-up mount in cockpit
• Sounder: Garmin GSD22 sounder with bronze transducer
• Sailing instruments: B&G wind and Hydra 2000 cruise packs
• 4 x 40’ Double braid dock lines
• 4 x 8” x 20” Fenders with double braid lines and black fleece covers
• Stainless steel bars in foredeck hatch and cockpit hatch for hanging spare lines
• False bottom in aft cockpit locker for easy storage
• Boat hook mounted in foredeck hatch
• Hose, bucket, deck brushes and all cleaning supplies
• Strom anchor and rode
• Cutlery / crockery with custom storage drawers and racks
• Teflon pots and pans
• Bosun’s chair
• Safety lines and harnesses
• Custom toolbox bracket
• Misc navigational tools
• Shore power chord
• 4 x Fire extinguishers mounted throughout boat
• Flares
• Air horn
