Like its smaller sisters, the Linssen Grand Sturdy 40.9 is available in an AC variant (with an aft cabin) and a Sedan variant (with an open, self-draining cockpit). Designer Anne Elsinga has continued the characteristic slim profile of the “9” series in this elegant new vessel.
The Linssen Grand Sturdy 40.9 is 12.85 x 4.30 m, making it a high-volume vessel with a full, wide forward compartment. This whole configuration gave the interior designer the opportunity to produce something really special. The spacious forward compartment has a double bed, with plenty of space on either side. Portholes and deck hatches allow lots of light and air to enter. There are large wardrobes and lots of shelving, and a useful drawer under the bed. The toilet area has its own access door from the forward cabin. A second toilet door gives access to the central vestibule of the forward cabin and thus to the central cabin and the entirely separate shower room. This layout means that the toilet area can be used during the day by whoever is on the boat but also as a night toilet by the “residents”.
The central cabin, with two single beds, is remarkably spacious and has a lot of cupboard and drawer space. The shower room has a cupboard (standard) big enough to take a washing machine.
The steps to the saloon can be folded up to allow access to a useful “cellar”. Very handy if you like wine! Looking aft, the steps give access to the saloon. The furnishings for the galley, dinette, saloon sofa, and side tables are all on the same level, contributing to the calm impression made by the interior. Practical, efficiently positioned drawers, cupboards, etc. make life on board very convenient. “Upstairs”, there is only a single step between the galley compartment and the saloon. The advantage of this configuration is that it puts the galley and saloon on the same level, allowing whoever is cooking to interact with the guests.
Going in the same direction, we descend a few steps into the aft cabin, which is also extremely spacious, with a freestanding double bed, separate shower, separate toilet, and also a large amount of storage space.
Sedan
One practical advantage of the sedan version is that the transition from the saloon to the cockpit is all at the same level, with only a very low threshold. On the port side of the cockpit is a corner seat annex outside dinette, while to starboard there is unimpeded access to the stern gate leading to the swimming platform.
Grand Sturdy 40.9 AC
