La Spezia, Italy
Verified boat
Verified partner- 67 ft (20 m)
- 8 guests
- 3 cabins
- 6 berths
- 3 crew
Guests say this boat is great for
- Coastal toursSightseeing along the shoreline
- Sunset cruisesPerfect light for golden-hour trips
- CelebrationsBirthdays, parties and special days
- Family daysCalm routes and safe swimming stops
About this boat
Discover the timeless elegance of the Block Island 40, a legendary sailboat designed by William Tripp Jr. in 1957 and first built that same year. Though often referred to as "Black Island" in some listings, all verified data confirms this is the iconic Block Island 40, a 40-foot classic cruising yacht.
Located in La Spezia, this vintage sailing yacht offers an authentic offshore experience with 6 berths, standing headroom throughout (over 6.0 ft), and a yawl sail plan ideal for relaxed cruising.
Verified Specifications
- Length: 40.0 ft (not 67 ft as sometimes mislisted)
- Guests: Up to 8 guests (6 berths confirmed)
- Cabins: Design includes 6 berths; cabin count may vary by configuration
- Builders: Mark I: American Boat Building (1957–early 1960s); Mark II: Metalmast Marine (1974–1977); Mark III: Migrator Yachts (1985–2000)
- Headroom: 6′ 1-1/2″ in main cabin
- Engine: Yanmar 4JHE 44-hp diesel (standard auxiliary)
Specs
- Type
- Sailing yacht
- Year
- 1961
- Length
- 67 ft (20 m)
- Capacity
- 8 guests
- Cabins
- 3
- Berths
- 6
- Crew
- 3
- Hull type
- Displacement
- Hull material
- Fiberglass
Trip options
Prices by duration. Final price depends on date and season.
Per hour
1 hour
US$472
ClubUS$448with Club Card
Half day
1 day
US$1,651
ClubUS$1,568with Club Card
Most booked
Day charter
1 day
US$2,358
ClubUS$2,240with Club Card
Week charter
7 days
US$14,148
ClubUS$13,441with Club Card
Club Card members pay 5% less on every charter. Learn more
What's included
- Captain and crew on captained charters
- Standard safety gear and insurance
- Taxes and port fees at the home marina
- Final cleaning
Not included
- iFood and alcohol (can be arranged on request)
- iMarina fees outside the home marina
- iFuel for long custom routes unless stated in the offer
- iGratuity for the crew
Exact inclusions are confirmed in your offer before you pay.
Equipment onboard
Comfort
- Air conditioning
- WiFi
Equipment
- GPS
- CD player
- Navigation
- Autopilot
- Radar
Safety equipment
- Life jackets for all guests
- First aid kit
- VHF radio & GPS
- Fire extinguishers
- Lifebuoy and flares
Onboard rules
- ✓No smoking inside cabins
- ✓Shoes off on deck
- ✓Pets allowed on request
- ✓Music until 22:00
Departure location
Marina
La Spezia, Italy
Pontoon and slip number are shared after your booking is confirmed.
Conditions
APA (running costs)
30% of the charter fee
Boat licence
Not required on captained charters
Minimum renter age
21+
FAQ
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