1968 Grenfell 40

Interior & Accommodation

HONU II has a remarkably spacious interior for a 40-foot yacht, with her generous beam providing excellent living space throughout.

Large windows throughout the salon bring in an abundance of natural light and give the interior an open, welcoming feel. The main salon features beautiful woodwork and four comfortable chairs, making it an inviting space for relaxing or entertaining. Modern cellular pull-down blinds offer shade and privacy when needed.

Forward Cabin

The forward cabin features:

• Large lower berth
• Single upper berth
• Storage drawers beneath berth
• Storage shelves
• Hanging locker with deep storage

The adjacent forward head includes:

• Vanity
• Stainless steel basin
• Electric toilet
• Storage

Aft Cabin

The full-beam aft cabin is particularly spacious and provides excellent private owner accommodation.

Features include:

• Two 3/4 berths
• Drawers beneath berths
• Built-in eight-drawer bureau
• Large hanging locker
• Ensuite head
• Vanity and storage cabinet
• Porcelain clamshell sink
• Electric toilet
• Dedicated separate shower stall
• Water-Miser showerhead

Custom mattresses and duvets were made for the boat and provide exceptionally comfortable accommodation.

Heads

Both heads are equipped with electric toilets.

The sanitary system includes:

• Y-valves
• 25-gallon holding tank
• 12V macerator
• Tank gauge

Pilothouse & Galley

The pilothouse is one of HONU II’s most distinctive spaces.

The helm has the feel of a classic sports car with a large sunroof, rather than a traditional flying bridge. The large sliding sunroof brings light and fresh air into the helm while retaining the protection and comfort of an enclosed pilothouse.

The helm provides great visibility and a comfortable command position for cruising.

The galley is located on the pilothouse deck and opens through double doors onto the covered aft teak deck.

Galley equipment includes:

• Stainless steel sink
• Force 10 CNG stove and oven
• Three CNG storage tanks
• NovaKool refrigerator
• 110V AC / 12V DC operation
• Propane BBQ on transom

The layout works particularly well for entertaining, with the galley, salon and aft deck all connected.

Aft Deck

The covered aft teak deck is one of the boat’s most enjoyable spaces.

It provides a comfortable sheltered area for:

• Morning coffee
• Outdoor dining
• Entertaining
• Relaxing with friends
• Enjoying the scenery at anchor

The aft deck provides excellent views and makes particularly good use of HONU II’s generous beam and classic aft-cabin layout.

Engines & Mechanical

Twin Volvo Penta TAMD 40B Diesels

• Volvo Penta TAMD 40B
• 6-cylinder
• 165 HP
• Fresh-water cooled
• Direct drive
• Approx. 1,915 hours since 1983 repower

The diesel repower was completed in 1983, making the propulsion system substantially newer than the original 1968 gas engines.

Additional mechanical equipment includes:

• 1.68:1 reduction gears
• Twin Racor fuel filters
• Wagner hydraulic steering
• Spare rudder
• Automatic engine-room fire suppression
• Engine-room fire pump
• Three bilge pumps

Electrical & Systems

HONU II has a well-developed electrical system suitable for extended cruising and comfortable time aboard.

• 4 kW Onan diesel generator in insulated enclosure
• 450W inverter
• 60A and 30A built-in battery chargers
• Two 4D starting batteries
• Three 8D house batteries
• Substantial battery storage
• 385W 48V solar array
• Two 50′ 30A shore-power cords
• Professionally upgraded 110V electrical wiring
• Electro-Guard bonding system
• Ground-fault protection
• Cole Hersee battery switch
• Stereo/CD player
• Modern cellular pull-down blinds

The 385W solar array provides a useful source of additional electrical power at anchor and can reduce the need to run the generator or main engines simply to maintain the house bank.

Navigation & Electronics

• Raymarine E7D HybridTouch chart plotter
• Digital radar overlay
• Furuno GPS
• ICOM VHF with DSC and dedicated MMSI
• ICOM handheld VHF
• Depth sounder
• Electrical aircraft compass
• Searchlight
• Loudhailer
• Autopilot hydraulic motor overhauled
• Autopilot control head requires completion

Hull & Deck

HONU II is a traditionally constructed Grenfell wooden yacht with beautiful classic lines and substantial construction.

Her hull construction includes:

• Mahogany lapstrake planking
• Sawn mahogany frames
• Bent oak frames
• Smooth mahogany planking over marine plywood bottom
• Teak swim grid
• Transom gate

As part of her extensive restoration in 1999, the hull sides were stripped to clean wood and re-plugged, followed by a multi-coat high-build primer and two-part finish system.

The cabin sides were permanently sealed against moisture and movement using West System epoxy, followed by multiple coats of two-part clear finish for UV protection.

The cabin tops were rebuilt with marine plywood sheathing, fibreglass and a two-part finish system.

The decks are glued teak rather than mechanically fastened with deck screws, reducing the potential for fastener-related leaks into the underlying structure.

Major Refits & Upgrades

A substantial amount of HONU II is newer than 1968.

1983

Major mechanical refit and diesel repower

• Twin Volvo TAMD 40B diesels installed
• Extensive mechanical improvements

1993

Interior refit

• Interior improvements and modernization

1999

Major structural and exterior refit.

Approximately $100,000 was spent at the time on an extensive Dave Richardson/Abernethy & Gaudin refit, including:

• Complete refastening
• New house
• New decks
• Major exterior work
• Interior work
• Structural reconditioning
• Hull work
• Significant restoration throughout

The boat was taken down extensively as part of the process, with access to the structure and machinery carefully considered for future maintenance.

More Recent Upgrades

• 385W 48V solar array
• House batteries
• Starting batteries
• New cellular pull-down blinds
• New forward window shade
• Brightwork redone in 2021
• Ongoing annual re-chroming of hardware
• New salon lighting
• Autopilot hydraulic motor overhaul
• Hull reinforcement around haul-out points
• New flexible exhaust tubes at stern, 2021
• New synthetic teak flooring in forward cabin and helm
• Bottom cleaning and zincs serviced by diver approx. every six months
• Professionally upgraded 110V wiring
• Electro-Guard electrolysis protection
• New heads and hoses

Ground Tackle

• Electric windlass
• Ideal electric anchor windlass
• Bruce primary anchor
• Approximately 120′ chain, 200′ 5/8″ rode
• Secondary Bruce anchor
• Approximately 30′ chain, 100′ rode
• Custom teak and aluminum transom boarding ladder

Why HONU II?

HONU II offers an unusual combination that is increasingly difficult to find:

Classic Canadian craftsmanship specifically built for the Pacific Northwest + extensive structural restoration + twin diesels + modern systems + exceptional care.

She has the warmth and character of a hand-built wooden yacht, while many of the concerns normally associated with an older wooden boat have already been addressed through decades of professional maintenance and major refits.

The generous 13′ 5″ beam creates exceptional interior volume. The full-beam aft cabin, two heads, dedicated shower, generator, inverter, solar power, substantial battery capacity, diesel heating and shore power make her genuinely practical for extended stays aboard.

For cruising the Salish Sea, Gulf Islands, Desolation Sound and the Broughtons, HONU II offers a comfortable and distinctive platform. With her excellent maintenance history and extensive refit record, she is ready for a new owner to enjoy rather than undertake a major restoration.

And for those looking for something more permanent, the 45′ boathouse is also available for purchase with the vessel, offering an exceptional opportunity to keep this classic yacht protected and ready to cruise.

HONU II is a rare Grenfell with an unusually strong history of investment, professional care and thoughtful modernization. She has a presence that is difficult to appreciate in photographs alone, presents exceptionally well, and deserves to be seen in person.

She turns heads wherever she goes, presents extremely well and deserves to be seen in person.

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