The Fast40 “Hitchhiker” a Carkeek 40 is FOR SALE. She is one of the most succesfull Fast40+ boats in the fleet. During the last three years this boat always had a podium place in the Fast40+ series and One Ton Cup.

Hitchhiker is highly optimized and professionally maintained since her launch in 2016. She has had a major refit in 2018 to increase her performance even further. The boat is fully kitted out and ready to race in IRC, ORC or the exciting Fast40+ series.

This is the perfect opportunity to race in the Fast40+ class in 2019. If you would like to receive more information, please contact us.

Ready to race!

Competing at a high level means focusing on all the little details. The boat is in perfect condition and ready to race. With a full hull repaint (Feb 2019) as well as a fresh deck non skid, the boat is not only technically in great shape but also looking very smart!

  • LOA: 12.54m
  • First Launch: 2016
  • Designer: Carkeek
  • Model: Fast40 MKIII
  • Builder: PCT
  • Beam: 3.85m
  • Max Draft: 3.00m
  • Displ: 3969kg
  • Engine: Yanmar
  • Electronics: FaRo, Garmin
  • Sails: North Sails 3Di Raw
  • Rigging: Southern Spars – High mod – carbon
  • Winches: Harken pedestal – driven primary winches

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Impression of the 2018 One Ton Cup

Fast downwind sailing

This video shows some fast and fun downwind sailing on Hitchhiker in 25-30 kts of wind…

Images Carkeek 40 Hitchhiker

The following pictures were taken during the Offshore Sailing Worlds 2018 in De Hague. Please contact us if you would like to receive more pictures.

Fast40 Hitchhiker Carkeek 40 For Sale - upwind sailing

ORC Worlds – photography Sander van der Borch

Fast40 Hitchhiker Carkeek 40 For Sale - downwind sailing

ORC Worlds – photography Sander van der Borch

Fast40 Hitchhiker Carkeek 40 For Sale - fast downwind sailing

ORC Worlds – photography Sander van der Borch

Fast40 Hitchhiker Carkeek 40 For Sale - upwind sailing

ORC Worlds – photography Sander van der Borch

Hitchhiker Fast40 Carkeek 40 For Sale hull repaint

Full hull repaint (February 2019)

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Full hull repaint (February 2019)

Hitchhiker Fast40 Carkeek 40 For Sale new deck non skid

Fresh deck non skid (February 2019)

2 comments add yours

    • Dear Harm,

      Thank you for your message. The boat is indeed still for sale. If you are interested please feel free to contact us.

      Regards, Jochem

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