Pacific Seacraft 40 Pilot House

Description

The Pacific Seacraft 40PH (also known as the Pacific Seacraft Pilothouse 40) is a pilothouse variant of the renowned Pacific Seacraft 40 bluewater cruiser, designed by legendary naval architect W.I.B. "Bill" Crealock and built by Pacific Seacraft (USA) starting in the late 1990s (with production overlapping the standard 40 model introduced around 1996–1997). This version adds an enclosed pilothouse (raised coachroof with helm station, windows for all-weather visibility, and protected steering) to the standard hull, enhancing comfort for cold-weather or extended offshore cruising while retaining the core Crealock pedigree of seaworthiness, traditional lines, and robust construction. It features hand-laid fiberglass hull/deck, split underbody (fin keel with ventral fin and large skeg-hung rudder for protection and tracking), canoe stern, moderate-to-heavy displacement for comfortable motion in heavy seas, spacious interior (typically 2 cabins, full galley, nav station, enclosed head with shower, and berths for 4–6), and a cutter rig optimized for versatility and short-handed sailing. The pilothouse provides a dry, heated helm area (often with inside steering) without significantly compromising performance, making it ideal for serious passage making in varied climates—many examples have logged extensive ocean miles