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for its 75hp or 150hp cousins. These might be OK for
European lakes and rivers – I think the D4 is the logical
choice for our open-water conditions. The vessel’s also
available in a hybrid version.
As a mechanically-minded man, I was particularly
impressed by the size of the engine room. Even with
the D4 it’s an expansive space – filter replacements and
general engine TLC will be easy and a pleasant change
from the more usual skinned-knuckle cursing that marks
most oil-change projects.
It’s also worth noting that the engine’s mounted
exactly halfway along the hull – and this carries two
important benefits: the hull’s aft area, usually occupied
by a launch’s engine/s, is freed up for two large aft cabins;
and second, with the engine and fuel tank so far forward,
the boat’s well-balanced and rides nice and level.
The other important choice to consider when ordering
an E40 is number of cabins. This one has the standard
three-cabin configuration – a master cabin up in the
forepeak with separate shower/toilet nestling just aft, and
two, near-identical stern cabins. They share a starboard
bathroom, with an integrated shower.
Cruising with six is easy, but for real comfort you’ll
want to tick the single aft-cabin box. This presents a very
spacious aft suite with an integrated bathroom – and ifABOVE Even with the 300hp D4 powerplant, working space in the
engine room is excellent.
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