Schaefer 40'
Schaefer 400 Sport powered by triple Mercury Verado 400s with only 135 hours. Clean, well-presented 40’ outboard cruiser featuring joystick control, Simrad electronics, Seakeeper, teak cockpit, spacious aft seating, and a comfortable cabin layout for day cruising or weekends aboard.
Highlights & Features
Overview
This Schaefer 400 Sport is a clean and well-presented 40’ outboard cruiser powered by triple Mercury Verado 400s with only 135 hours. Designed for owners who want strong performance, modern styling, and an easy layout for entertaining, she offers an excellent balance between day boating, weekend cruising, and comfortable time onboard.
The cockpit is one of the standout areas of the boat, featuring teak decking, generous aft seating, a cockpit dining table, and a clean open layout that makes the boat feel larger than her size. The aft deck flows naturally into the helm and salon area, creating a social space that works well for Miami cruising, sandbar days, sunset rides, and relaxed weekends on the water.
At the helm, the boat is equipped with Simrad multifunction displays, joystick control, and a clean modern dash layout. She is also fitted with a Seakeeper stabilizer, adding comfort while at anchor or underway. The triple Mercury Verado 400 outboards provide confident performance, easier service access compared to inboard configurations, and a highly desirable setup for South Florida boating.
Below deck, the Schaefer 400 offers a bright and comfortable cabin layout with salon seating, a forward berth, modern finishes, and overnight accommodations. Her interior gives owners and guests the ability to enjoy longer days on the water with the option to stay aboard when needed.
With her low engine hours, triple 400 Verados, joystick control, Simrad electronics, Seakeeper, teak cockpit, spacious entertaining areas, and comfortable cabin, this Schaefer 400 Sport is a strong option for anyone looking for a stylish and practical 40’ express cruiser in today’s market.
Brewer Yacht Sales is pleased to assist you in the purchase of this vessel. This boat is centrally listed by Reel Deal Yachts. It is offered as a convenience by this broker/dealer to its clients and is not intended to convey direct representation of a particular vessel
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Helm & Electronics
At the helm, this Schaefer 400 Sport offers a clean and modern command station with Simrad multifunction displays, joystick control, and a straightforward dashboard layout.
The joystick system makes docking and close-quarters maneuvering easier, especially with the triple outboard setup. Her triple Mercury Verado 400s provide confident performance and strong acceleration, while the outboard configuration also offers easier engine access and serviceability compared to many traditional inboard express cruisers.
The boat is also equipped with a Seakeeper stabilizer, adding comfort while at anchor or underway.
Performance
Powered by triple Mercury Verado 400 outboards, this Schaefer 400 Sport offers the kind of performance and handling expected from a modern 40’ express cruiser. The low engine hours , approximately 135 hours , make her especially attractive for buyers looking for a lightly used, well-equipped boat in this size range.
The hull carries a 17.4° deadrise, supporting a comfortable ride profile for coastal cruising and open-water use. Official performance references for the Schaefer 400 list a 25-knot cruise and approximately 33-knot max speed in certain configurations, though actual performance will vary depending on engines, load, fuel, sea state, bottom condition, and equipment.
Key Features
Triple Mercury Verado 400 outboards
Only 135 hours
Joystick control
Simrad multifunction displays
Seakeeper stabilization
Teak cockpit decking
Spacious aft lounge seating
Cockpit dining table
Clean white diamond-stitched upholstery
Comfortable cabin layout
Forward berth
Salon seating below
Modern helm layout
Outboard performance and service access
Ideal layout for day boating, entertaining, and weekend cruising
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