1986 Kha Shing Spindrift 40

Step aboard and you’ll notice how much natural light pours through the large salon windows, giving this 40-footer a much bigger-boat feel. Wide side decks with solid railings make line handling and docking far less stressful, even short-handed. The raised aft deck is a true bonus space, ideal for deck chairs, a grill, or an evening sundowner with a view over the anchorage. Inside, the warm woodwork and classic trawler joinery create a cozy, timeless atmosphere rather than a plastic, production feel. With proper hull design and a substantial keel, she tracks straight at displacement speeds, making long passages more relaxed and fuel-efficient.

This Spindrift 40 shines where mixed conditions are the norm—choppy afternoon wind waves, tight marina fairways, and crowded weekend anchorages. The efficient twin diesels give you confident maneuverability around docks and moorings, while still sipping fuel on slow coastal runs. Her generous tankage and liveaboard-friendly layout make extended stays on the hook comfortable, even when shore facilities are sparse. The covered, elevated helm offers clear sightlines for navigating busy channels and monitoring traffic, while guests relax on the aft deck or in the bright salon. For boaters who split time between exploring new harbors and using the boat as a floating home base, this model is a particularly smart fit.