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Tollycraft 40 Sundeck

Built 1985–1994 by Tollycraft Yacht Corp. (Kelso, WA)

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About the Tollycraft 40 Sundeck

Researched from public sources for this model. Any individual boat may have been modified or repowered — confirm before relying on any figure.

Illustration of a Tollycraft 40 Sundeck
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Built
1985–1994
Builder
Tollycraft Yacht Corp. (Kelso, WA)
Length
40.17 ft
Beam
14.67 ft
Draft
3 ft
Displacement
26,000 lb
Hull
fiberglass
Hull / keel
planing
Propulsion
inboard
Fuel
398 gal
Water
140 gal
Holding
40 gal
Stern thruster
none

Fuel was 300 gal until the 1991 increase to 398 gal. Modified-V (10 deg) with shallow keel. Floorplan revised mid-1992 (larger forward cabin and salon). All-teak interior; lower helm optional. Many are diesel powered per PassageMaker.

Known problems for this model

No well-sourced problem reports found yet.

Engines & parts

Detroit Diesel 6V-53 (N / T) parts: good

Factory optional engine — you entered “Detroit Diesel 6V53”

Two-stroke 53-series V6; complete overhaul kits and service parts are still sold (Diesel Pro Power, Heavy Duty Pros), and used 53-series parts circulate among owners.

Parts sources: Diesel Pro Power (6V53 overhaul kits), Heavy Duty Pros

Common problems (1)
  • Heavy, leaky, smoky and noisy engine
    Classic Bertram owners sum up the 6V53 as heavy and hard to install, prone to leaks, smoke and noise, but with good service parts support.
    bertram31.com
Model sources (2)

hmy.com · passagemaker.com

Other Tollycraft models

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