1983 Robert Perry Panda for Sale – 40 ft – Sydney, NSW, Australia

Panda 40 "HYDRUS" exclusively for sale with DBY Boat Sales.

The Panda 40 (also known as Baba 40 or Tashing Tashiba) is a true offshore classic: strong, safe, and comfortable. Designed by Bob Perry, she's built with a solid fiberglass hull, full keel, and cutter rig - trusted features that have carried sailors across every ocean.

The new owner will find that their boat has had all major repairs already taken care of and that all wiring and appliances have recently been installed. Hydrus has had great care taken in her seaworthiness and it would be perfectly reasonable to take her on a long voyage in her present state.

Having just returned from the Great Barrier Reef, Hydrus is well equipped and maintained. She was extensively prepared for international travel yet due to unforeseen family circumstances this trip couldn't take place to its full extent. The current owners will be sad to see her go. Hydrus is a boat ready to sail for new adventures - whether that's coastal cruising, island hopping, or crossing oceans.

Below deck, you'll find warm teak joinery, a practical galley, generous storage, and comfortable cabins that make long passages and life aboard a pleasure.

Inspections welcome.

Specifications: 

Designer    : Robert Perry

Builder    : Ta-shing

Water (Potable) Capacity (l)    : 530

Hull Construction Material    : GRP

Hull Type    : GRP

Deck Construction Material    : Balsa Core/ Epoxy West System, teak remover and reglassed 2019

Length (feet)    : 39 feet

Length (m)    : 12 m

Beam/Width (m)    : 3.91 m

Draft (m)    : 1.83 m

Keel/Ballast    : Cutaway long keel with keel hung rudder ballast 5.13 tons cast iron so 41% ballast ratio

Displacement    : 13154

Colour    : White

Engine Notes    : New Yanmar 95hp Turbo. New shaft, gland mechanical seal, cutlass and a German 20' Vari Prop (2021). Fuel tank was replaced with a ALU 300L. Dual filters Fuel tanks just cleaned Recently serviced.

Number Of Engines    : 1

Stroke    : 4

Engine Hours    : 433

Horse Power (hp)    : 95

Drive Type    : Shaft

Engine Room    : Under companionway

Number of Batteries    : 1 x starter and 8 x lithium

Fuel Type    : Diesel

Number of Fuel Tanks    : 1

Fuel Tank Capacity (L)    : 302.8

Propeller    : 3 blade folding Vari Prop

Steering System    : Mechanical cable & quadrant

Accommodation Notes    : 1x double 1x queen. 4x berths 2x saloon singles. 

Galley to port of companionway, double cabin with door opposite on starboard. Large spacious saloon with U shaped seating to port, Pilot berth/settee opposite. Forward of this is a bathroom with sink, head and separate shower space. Queen fwd berth cabin. A huge amount of storage in all spaces. Approximate Headroom: 7ft

Number of Berths    : 6

Number of Showers    : 1

Shower Type    : 1 shower with hot water and good pressure

Number of Toilets    : 1

Toilet Type    : Jabsco manual pump new 2023

Galley Notes    : A secure U shaped galley to port at the companionway a large fridge and freezer, gimballed stove and oven, double stainless sinks with new dual filter for freshwater. Lots of lockers and drawers. A very practical and comfortable galley finished in teak with Douglas fir highlights.

Stove    : New 2023 Force 10 Gas 3 burner gimbaled stove/ oven. All new gas lines and certified 2023.

Refrigeration    : 12v Ozefridge with division between fridge (150L) and freezer in the built in top loading cabinet. Newly installed 2020.

Number of Freezers    : 100L

Number of Sinks    : 2 stainless steel

Anchor / Winch    : 5 x Lewmar self tailing winches

Bilge Pump    : 2 x automatic pumps, 1 x manual that is pumped from the cockpit. Lots of spares/ kits

Deck Gear    : 5 x Lewmar self tailing winches Jammer Boat Hook Spinnaker Pole

Mast/Rigging    : Cutter rig Aluminum mast, keel stepped, new step 2024 Reconstructed bow sprit 2023 All chain plate bolts replaced 2024 New mast rungs 2024 Age of Rigging: 8 Years

Sail Inventory    : New Pro radial mainsail 2023 New staysail 2024 Headsail recut 2024 Spinnaker in sock

Electrics    : All new wiring 2023. New 800Ahr Industrial type Lithium Batteries with new BMS Victron 5000va 220amp inverter Victron 5kw/100A charger new 2023 125A-85A alternator chargers new 2023 3 x baintech solar panel 110w New switch board and wiring 2023 New wiring and outlets 240v 2023 Shore mains power 16A 2023 New mast wires and lights 2024

Electronics Navigation    : Tamarin's E7 GPS with 2 displays & world map cards VHF and AIS, antenna tuner and earthing system. New wiring and antenna 2024 CPT Auto pilot, serviced 2025

Dinghy    : Fiberglass rowboat

Safety Gear    : VHF, AIS, Harnesses Lifejackets X 2 Flares 3 x fire extinguishers Sea anchor In date life raft EPIRB

Covers    : New lazy bag 2023 New hatch cover 2023 Binimi and dodger which can be full or partial cover New clears made 2023 Full boat cover.

Ground Tackle    : CQR 70 pound anchor with 70 metres chain Muir Cheetah electric winch. Serviced and all new wiring, solenoid 2023 40lb cqr with 30m chain Fortress FX-23 anchor 5m chain +30m rope.

Watermaker / De-Sal    : Yes, not installed.

GPS    : Yes

Has Navigation Lights    : Yes

Radio    : Yes

Number of Life Jackets    : 3

Remarks    : Copper coated hull in Jan 2024 so no need for regular anti foul Australian Registered

Vessel Name    : HYDRUS