Mallard 10 40 (1978)

CHARTER – Mallard 10.40 Sailboat (1978) – Characterful Bluewater Cruising Ketch

TOBAGO CAYS is a Mallard 10.40 ketch, a center-cockpit bluewater cruising sailboat built in La Rochelle in 1978 and carefully restored.
Designed for offshore sailing, this yacht is renowned for its strength, comfort at sea, and reassuring handling.

I chose this boat after extensive research for its generous interior volume, seaworthiness, and safe, well-balanced behavior.
The ketch rig allows for a progressive distribution of sail area, providing stable, smooth, and balanced sailing. The boat holds its course well and remains easy and pleasant to handle, especially with a short-handed crew.

The protected and spacious center cockpit offers excellent comfort both underway and at anchor, with a large table seating 5 to 6 people comfortably.

ACCOMMODATION

Very livable owner’s version:

2 double cabins (including one particularly spacious cabin)
Convertible saloon providing an additional double berth

Ideal for 2 couples or a crew of up to 6 people.
Equipped galley (2 burners), ample storage space.

EQUIPMENT
Recent AIS transponder (2026)
AUTOPILOT (2025)
DSC VHF radio
iPad with up-to-date charts (in addition to standard navigation equipment)
Electric windlass
Outdoor shower
Swim platform
Cockpit table + outdoor table
Hot water in the galley while in port
Complete offshore safety equipment for 6 people

Regularly maintained:

Engine serviced in 2025
Hull maintenance / antifouling completed in 2026
CRUISING AREA

The Toulon area is ideal for varied sailing, combining anchorages and stopovers, or as a starting point for longer cruises:

Toulon Bay
Giens Peninsula
Hyères Islands: Porquerolles and Port-Cros
Var coast and the French Riviera
Calanques National Park and Marseille
Corsica and the Tuscan Archipelago (allow at least 2 weeks)

Previous sailing experience on cruising yachts is required.
A sailing résumé / nautical CV will be requested.
Mandatory boat handover and familiarization at departure.

The boat must be returned in a similar state of cleanliness as at departure. Otherwise, cleaning fees starting from €80 may apply.

No racing use permitted.