2020 Luffe 40.20, 435.000 EUR

Luffe 40.20 “Josephine” from 2020, exclusively for sale!

The Luffe 40.20 “Josephine” embodies the typical Luffe philosophy, combining outstanding sailing performance with Danish design. Conceived as a performance cruiser, she was built with an extensive sail package and high-quality equipment.

With her 3-cabin layout, 7 berths and 1 head, the Luffe 40.20 offers generous accommodation. The interior stands out through the striking contrast between high-gloss varnished Douglas fir and the distinctive, functional Wenge joinery, creating a modern yet exclusive atmosphere. The saloon upholstery is finished in high-quality full-grain leather.

Highlights
Selden carbon mast and boom, mainsail and headsail from 2024, running rigging from 2025, boom cover and headsail cover from 2025, and batteries renewed in 2026.

The Luffe is located in Sonwik on the Flensburg Fjord and can be viewed by appointment. She is in the ownership of her second owner, is immediately available and ready for delivery.

1. General Information
Manufacturer: Luffe Yachts ApS
Model: Luffe 40.20
Name: Josephine
Hull Number: 101
Year: 2020
Upwind sail area: 81 m²
Downwind sail area: 169 m²

2. Exterior Details
Hull
- Epoxy hull
- Metallic-painted hull
- Stainless-steel rubbing strake on both sides

Deck
- Epoxy deck
- Teak deck on side decks
- Teak on coachroof
- Teak cockpit seats
- Folding bathing platform with bathing ladder
- Bowsprit for Code 1 and gennaker

Hull & Deck Construction
Manufactured under vacuum using an infusion process, with continuous woven E-glass and a 12 mm balsa core. This construction provides high compressive strength in both hull and deck as well as reliable resin distribution during the infusion process. At the same time, it allows for a weight reduction of 10–15% while providing significantly increased stiffness and overall structural strength.

Keel
2.25 m deep keel with a slender lead torpedo providing a low centre of gravity. The hydrodynamically optimised, almost vertical profile provides excellent “grip” in the water. The lead keel is directly connected to the structural steel frame.

Cockpit
Generously sized, self-draining cockpit with a large starboard cockpit locker and twin steering wheels. Retractable companionway hatch and integrated sprayhood garage. Instrument console integrated into the sprayhood garage above the companionway.
- Cockpit shower
- Folding bathing platform with bathing ladder
- Cockpit table with black high-gloss top
- Teak cockpit seats
- Dark grey cockpit cover
- Dark grey cockpit tent
- Wireless shut-off and lock

Rudder & Steering
- Twin steering wheels
- GRP rudder with robust, roller-bearing-mounted aluminium rudder stock
- “Josephine” high-gloss varnished wooden steering wheels

Rig & Sail Handling
- Selden carbon mast, 9/10 fractional rig, swept-back spreaders at 20°, rod rigging with bronze turnbuckles
- 8 mm Ultrawire backstay with aluminium thimbles, from 2023
- Selden carbon boom
- Carbon spinnaker pole
- Lazy jacks
- Electric Furlex furling system
- Running rigging, from 2025
- 2 × Andersen 46 Full Steel electric winches for mainsail handling
- 4 × Andersen 40 Full Steel winches (2 × halyards, 2 × genoa)
Sails
Mainsail
- UK Sailmakers Titanium Batmain, 41 m², Technora-based with 100% carbon fibre matrix, double-sided dark grey Taffeta coating, 2 reef points, from 2024

Self-Tacking Jib
- UK Sailmakers Titanium Roll Self-Tacking Jib, 33 m², Technora-based with 100% carbon fibre matrix, double-sided dark grey coating, foam luff, vertical battens in the leech and UV coating, from 2024

Genoa
- North Sails, 107%, from 2020

Code 1
- North Sails Code 1, from 2020

Spinnaker
- North Sails Spinnaker, from 2020

Anchor
- Anchor
- Anchor chain
- Electric windlass mounted below deck

Covers
- Sprayhood, dark grey
- Boom cover, dark grey
- Cockpit tent, dark grey
- Cockpit cover, dark grey

3. Layout & Interior
The interior combines high-gloss varnished Douglas fir with distinctive Wenge joinery. Together with the full-grain leather upholstery, this creates a sophisticated and distinctive interior. The yacht offers three cabins and seven berths. The joinery is finished in Wenge and Douglas fir, combining matt and high-gloss surfaces.

Saloon
Bright and welcoming interior with laminated wooden strips. The spacious saloon table together with the ergonomically shaped L-shaped settee creates a comfortable living area. Numerous storage compartments above the settee provide ample storage. Headroom in the galley and navigation station area is 1.92 m.
- High-gloss varnished Douglas fir
- Wenge joinery
- Matt and high-gloss surfaces
- Full-grain leather upholstery
- Classic Danish design

Galley
L-shaped galley with stainless-steel single sink and pressurised water system. Longitudinally mounted, semi-gimballed gas cooker with oven. Well-insulated cooling compartment and refrigerator, as well as numerous drawers and lockers.
- Cooling box
- Stainless-steel refrigerator
- Hot-water system

Navigation Station
Spacious navigation station with sufficient room for nautical charts and an integrated chart table lamp.

Head
Bright and spacious head compartment. Combined shower and washbasin fitting with separate shower-water extraction system provide a high level of comfort. Lockers and practical storage compartments offer ample space.
- Electric Sanimarin toilet
- Hot-water system

4. Technical Equipment & Systems
Engine & Propulsion
- 30 hp Yanmar diesel engine with saildrive
- Gori 3-bladed folding propeller
- Diesel tank: 90 litres, stainless steel
- Engine hours: approx. 250 (subject to change)

Bow Thruster
- Bow thruster

Electrical System
- 1 x 12 V / 75 AH engine
- 1 x 95 Ah bow thruster
- 3 × 95 Ah house batteries, from 2026
- Shore power connection
- Inverter

Navigation & Instruments
- 2 × Garmin chartplotters at the steering stations
- 5 × Garmin instrument displays above the companionway
- Autopilot / self-steering system
- VHF with AIS

Gas & Water Systems
- 20-litre hot-water boiler, heated via engine and 230 V
- Freshwater tank: 160 litres, stainless steel
- Holding tank: 65 litres, stainless steel
- Separate gas bottle locker with access through the starboard cockpit locker

Comfort Systems
- Eberspächer D5 heating system with five outlets and insulated heating pipes

Entertainment
- Radio with speakers

5. Yacht Equipment
Covers & Cockpit Equipment
- Sprayhood, dark grey
- Boom cover, dark grey, from 2025
- Headsail cover, dark grey, from 2026
- Cockpit tent, dark grey
- Cockpit cover, dark grey
- Cockpit table with black high-gloss top

Additional Equipment
- Fenders
- Mooring lines
- Flagpole
- Sheets

6. Maintenance & Upgrades
All required annual winter maintenance has been carried out by the shipyard. The yacht has also been continuously updated and upgraded.

2026
- 3 × 95 Ah house batteries, NEW 2026
- Headsail cover, dark grey, NEW 2026

2025
- Running rigging, NEW 2025
- Boom cover, NEW 2025

2024
- UK Sailmakers mainsail, NEW 2024
- UK Sailmakers self-tacking jib, NEW 2024
- Backstay, NEW 2024

7. Additional Information About the Model

The Luffe 40.20 represents the typical Luffe combination of agility, performance-oriented design and high-quality Scandinavian yacht building. “Josephine” was originally commissioned by Oluf Jørgensen, owner and founder of the Luffe yard, as a demonstration boat for the shipyard. She therefore represents the philosophy and standards of the Luffe brand in a particularly authentic way.

“Josephine” was designed as a true performance cruiser. Her well-designed interior with three cabins and seven berths provides ample comfort for cruising and extended stays on board. The high-quality Douglas fir and Wenge joinery, combined with the full-grain leather upholstery, give the yacht a distinctive and sophisticated character.

The combination of performance, high-quality design and comfortable equipment makes the Luffe 40.20 a versatile yacht for owners who appreciate both sporty sailing and comfortable cruising.


Conclusion
The carbon rig, comprehensive sail wardrobe, epoxy hull and well-designed deck layout provide the foundation for excellent sailing performance.

At the same time, the high-quality interior with Wenge, high-gloss varnished Douglas fir and full-grain leather creates an exceptional atmosphere. Three cabins and seven berths, heating, hot-water system, refrigerator and extensive navigation and comfort equipment make “Josephine” equally suitable for longer cruising.

Overall, a rare opportunity for lovers of performance cruisers and enthusiasts of the Luffe yard.


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All information and statements made regarding the yacht, in particular with regard to VAT, equipment and dimensions, have been provided by third parties and are therefore supplied without guarantee. Liability for the completeness and accuracy of the information is excluded.

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Christoph & Nicolas Barth
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