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La Vie En Rose

ASKING PRICE: $195,500 Watch Price

Port Townsend, WA

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La Vie En Rose Yacht Photos Pics Sailboat "Gartside Jespersen 40" docked in marina, 2012 model, custom design.
La Vie En Rose Yacht Photos Pics Sailboat "La Vie en Rose," Custom Gartside Jespersen 40, docked in a marina, 2012 model.
La Vie En Rose Yacht Photos Pics Sailboat "La Vie en Rose" docked, Custom Gartside Jespersen 40, 2012 model, Port Townsend, WA.
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La Vie En Rose Yacht Photos Pics Sailboat docked at marina, Custom Gartside Jespersen 40, 2012 model, sunny day.
La Vie En Rose Yacht Photos Pics Sailboat docked in marina, Custom Gartside Jespersen 40, 2012 model, with covered mast and wooden accents.
La Vie En Rose Yacht Photos Pics Cockpit of 2012 Custom Gartside Jespersen 40 sailboat with wooden helm and seating.
La Vie En Rose Yacht Photos Pics Sailboat "Gartside Jespersen 40" 2012 model, docked with wooden deck and steering wheel.
La Vie En Rose Yacht Photos Pics Sailboat "La Vie en Rose" docked, Custom Gartside Jespersen 40, 2012 model, in a marina.
La Vie En Rose Yacht Photos Pics Sailboat docked at marina, Custom Gartside Jespersen 40, 2012 model, with blue sail cover.
La Vie En Rose Yacht Photos Pics Solar panels on 2012 Custom Gartside Jespersen 40 yacht deck, harnessing renewable energy.
La Vie En Rose Yacht Photos Pics Sailboat docked at marina, Custom Gartside Jespersen 40, 2012 model, sunny day.
La Vie En Rose Yacht Photos Pics Sailboat docked at marina, Custom Gartside Jespersen 40, 2012 model, sunny day.
La Vie En Rose Yacht Photos Pics Deck equipment on 2012 Custom Gartside Jespersen 40 sailboat, featuring anchor windlass and chain.
La Vie En Rose Yacht Photos Pics Bow of Custom Gartside Jespersen 40 yacht, 2012, with anchor and dock in background.
La Vie En Rose Yacht Photos Pics Close-up of a 2012 Custom Gartside Jespersen 40 sailboat's rigging mechanism at a dock.
La Vie En Rose Yacht Photos Pics Bow of 2012 Custom Gartside Jespersen 40 sailboat docked at marina.
La Vie En Rose Yacht Photos Pics Sailboat deck view of 2012 Custom Gartside Jespersen 40 in marina setting.
La Vie En Rose Yacht Photos Pics Sailboat cockpit with protective canopy, featuring winches and solar panel, Custom Gartside Jespersen 40, 2012.
La Vie En Rose Yacht Photos Pics Sailboat cockpit of 2012 Custom Gartside Jespersen 40, featuring wooden wheel and seating.
La Vie En Rose Yacht Photos Pics Sailboat deck view, Custom Gartside Jespersen 40, 2012, docked in calm waters.
La Vie En Rose Yacht Photos Pics Cockpit of 2012 Custom Gartside Jespersen 40 sailboat with wooden wheel and navigation equipment.
La Vie En Rose Yacht Photos Pics Furuno marine navigation system on 2012 Custom Gartside Jespersen 40 yacht.
La Vie En Rose Yacht Photos Pics Compass and control panel on 2012 Custom Gartside Jespersen 40 yacht.
La Vie En Rose Yacht Photos Pics Raymarine display on 2012 Custom Gartside Jespersen 40, mounted on polished wood panel.
La Vie En Rose Yacht Photos Pics Digital displays on a 2012 Custom Gartside Jespersen 40 yacht dashboard.
La Vie En Rose Yacht Photos Pics Raymarine mn100-2 marine instrument on Custom Gartside Jespersen 40, 2012 model.
La Vie En Rose Yacht Photos Pics Sailboat winch on Custom Gartside Jespersen 40, 2012 model, mounted on polished wooden deck.
La Vie En Rose Yacht Photos Pics Winch on 2012 Custom Gartside Jespersen 40 sailboat deck, with ropes and cleats.
La Vie En Rose Yacht Photos Pics Winch and rope on 2012 Custom Gartside Jespersen 40 sailboat deck, marina background.
La Vie En Rose Yacht Photos Pics Sailboat winch with rope on Custom Gartside Jespersen 40, 2012 model, by the water.
La Vie En Rose Yacht Photos Pics Jespersen Boat Builders 2012 plaque, Sidney B.C., on Custom Gartside Jespersen 40.
La Vie En Rose Yacht Photos Pics Volvo Penta EVC control panel and tachometer on Custom Gartside Jespersen 40, 2012 model.
La Vie En Rose Yacht Photos Pics Cockpit of 2012 Custom Gartside Jespersen 40 sailboat with wooden wheel and seating.
La Vie En Rose Yacht Photos Pics Cockpit of 2012 Custom Gartside Jespersen 40 sailboat with wooden wheel and seating.
La Vie En Rose Yacht Photos Pics Cockpit of 2012 Custom Gartside Jespersen 40 sailboat with wooden steering wheel and navigation equipment.
La Vie En Rose Yacht Photos Pics Cockpit of 2012 Custom Gartside Jespersen 40 sailboat with wooden table and steering wheel.
La Vie En Rose Yacht Photos Pics Sailboat mast and rigging against clear blue sky, Custom Gartside Jespersen 40, 2012.
La Vie En Rose Yacht Photos Pics Interior of 2012 Custom Gartside Jespersen 40 sailboat with wooden finishes and cozy seating.
La Vie En Rose Yacht Photos Pics Interior of 2012 Custom Gartside Jespersen 40 yacht with wooden cabinetry and dual sinks.
La Vie En Rose Yacht Photos Pics Interior of 2012 Custom Gartside Jespersen 40 sailboat with wood finish and seating.
La Vie En Rose Yacht Photos Pics Dual stainless steel sinks in a 2012 Custom Gartside Jespersen 40 yacht kitchen.
La Vie En Rose Yacht Photos Pics Modern induction cooktop on a Custom Gartside Jespersen 40 yacht, 2012 model.
La Vie En Rose Yacht Photos Pics Custom Gartside Jespersen 40 yacht interior, 2012 model, featuring a wooden kitchen with dual sinks.
La Vie En Rose Yacht Photos Pics Open storage compartment on 2012 Custom Gartside Jespersen 40 boat, featuring wooden and metal finishes.
La Vie En Rose Yacht Photos Pics Standard Horizon Matrix GX3000S radio on a 2012 Custom Gartside Jespersen 40 boat.
La Vie En Rose Yacht Photos Pics Vesper Marine WatchMate Vision device on Custom Gartside Jespersen 40, 2012 model.
La Vie En Rose Yacht Photos Pics Handheld radio on charging dock inside 2012 Custom Gartside Jespersen 40 boat.
La Vie En Rose Yacht Photos Pics Vintage nautical inclinometer on Custom Gartside Jespersen 40, 2012 model.
La Vie En Rose Yacht Photos Pics Interior of 2012 Custom Gartside Jespersen 40 sailboat, showcasing electrical and plumbing systems.
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Last updated Dec 8, 2025

La Vie En Rose Boat | 40' Custom 2012

This gorgeous Bermudian Double Ended Cutter Yawl ‘La Vie en Rose’ was designed by Paul Gartside, built by Jespersen Boat Builders in British Columbia, Canada and launched in 2012. The Hull is Cold-Molded with Western Red Cedar, Douglas Fir, Fiberglass and West Systems Epoxy. The boat is extremely strong, incredibly well-built and should be seen to be fully appreciated!

 

Article on her Story, Design and Build in Wooden Boat Magazine available by request!

 

Also available by request: Construction Photos and the Gartside Boat Design Plans for the boat

 

‘La Vie en Rose’ Highlights:

 

  • 55HP Perkins Volvo Penta Diesel with great access (Front and Side)
  • Vessel Sleeps 5 (1 Double Berth, 2 Settee Berths and 1 Child’s Berth)
  • Cabinetry and Interior: Cherry
  • Private Head with Separate Shower Stall
  • Huge Sail Inventory all made by Port Townsend Sails/Carol Hasse in Port Townsend, WA (in Great Condition)
  • Full Cockpit Cushions
  • Mast has an external Strong Track and Storm Trysail Track
  • 4-Blade Bronze MaxProp Propeller
  • Lasdrop Dripless Shaft Seal
  • Muir Electric Windlass with Rocna and Fortress Anchors and 270’ High Quality Chain
  • Electric Bronze Halyard Winch and multiple Bronze Self-Tailing 2-Speed Winches
  • Full Suite of Raymarine and Furuno Electronics including Multi-Function Chart Plotter, Auto Pilot, AIS, Wind Instruments and more!
  • 180 Watt Solar System and 115Amp Alternator with External 3-Stage Regulator
  • Torrid AC and Engine Driven 15 Gallon Hot Water Heater
  • MasterVolt Battery Charger and Inverter
  • Victron Isolation Transformer
  • Jabsco Bronze Emergency/Crash Pump that runs off the Engine plus Electric and Manual Pumps
  • Wallas Diesel 2-Burner Stove Top
  • Navigator “Herring” Diesel Cabin Heater (made on Orcas Island)
  • Awlgrip Topside and Mast Paint
  • Maintenance and Ship's Log
  • And Lots More (See ‘More Details’ below for Full Equipment List, Sail Inventory, Specs and more!)

 

‘La Vie en Rose’ is in excellent condition and ready to sail anywhere in the world. The Full Keel, Double Ended Yawl design makes her perfectly suited to sail the waters of the PNW, Coastal Cruising or Ocean Crossing in comfort and style. The boat shows incredibly well in her slip in the Point Hudson Marina in Port Townsend, WA.

 

Showings by appointment, thank you!

Denison Yachting is pleased to assist you in the purchase of this vessel. This boat is centrally listed by Port Townsend Boat Company.

Denison Yacht Sales offers the details of this yacht in good faith but can’t guarantee the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of this boat for sale. This yacht for sale is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal from that yacht market without notice. She is offered as a convenience by this yacht broker to its clients and is not intended to convey direct representation of a specific yacht for sale.

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La Vie En Rose HIGHLIGHTS

La Vie En Rose additional information

Specifications
  • Cruising Speed: 6 kn
  • Maximum Speed: 8 kn
  • Beam: 11' 6''
  • Hull Material: Composite
  • Displacement: 21,500 lb
  • Fuel Tank: 2 x 70|gallon
  • Fresh Water: 2 x 70|gallon
  • Holding: 1 x 5|gallon
  • Cabins: 1
  • Heads: 1
Construction:

  • Hull: Cold Molded with 6 layer of 3/16" Western Red Cedar, West Systems glued on diagonal with final exterior longitudinal layer of 5/16" Douglas Fir
  • Hull Sheathing: 17oz Fiberglass Cloth over Keel and Deadwood, 9oz over rest of hull. 1 3/8" Overall Thickness on Centerline
  • Ballast: External Lead secured with 1" SS Keel Bolts
  • Floors: 5" x 14" Fir spaced 16"
  • Decks: Marine Plywood Fiberglassed and Painted
  • Cabinetwork: Cherry
  • Rudder: Marine Plywood and Fir, Fiberglassed and Epoxy Sheathed. Supported by Steel Skeg
  • Shaft Seal: Lasdrop Dripless
  • Propeller: 4-Blade Bronze MaxProp
Electrical System:

  • Ship's System: 12 VDC and 110 VAC
  • Solar System: (3) Auric on Seahood. 180 Watts
  • Isolation Transformer: Victron 3600
  • Battery Charger and Inverter: Combi 200 Watt Mastervolt
  • Shore Power: Smart Plug
  • Battery Monitor: Xantrex Link
  • Batteries: (4) Lifeline AGM Group 27 100 Amp
  • Alternator: 115 Amp with 3-Stage Regulator
Navigation Equipment:

  • Chart Plotter: Furuno NavNet VX2 C-Map NT Max Multi-Function
  • Radar: Furuno NavNet VX2 C-Map NT Max Multi-Function
  • Speed: Raymarine ST60+
  • Depth: Raymarine ST60+
  • Wind Speed and Direction: Raymarine MN100-2
  • Auto Pilot: Raymarine 6002 Smart Pilot X-10
  • VHF: Standard Horizon GS3000S with GPS and Distress
  • Handheld VHF: Standard Horizon HX280S Waterproof
  • AIS: Vesper Watchmate
  • Barometer and Ship's Clock: Taylor
  • Ship's Compass: Ritchie Powerdamp
Galley And Cabin Equipment:

  • Sink: Double Stainless Steel with Pressure Hot and Cold Water
  • Refrigeration: Top Loading Stainless Icebox
  • Stove: Wallas Diesel 2-Burner
  • Hot Water Heater: Torrid 15 Gallon 110Volt and Engine Driven MV-15-2
  • Cabin Heater: Navigator "Herring" Diesel Stove
  • Head: Nature's Head Composting Toilet
  • Shower Stall: Private Stall in Head with Shower Sump Pump
Sails And Rigging:

  • Spars: Aluminum
  • Spreaders: Aerofoil Tapered
  • Strong Track
  • Trysail Track
  • Roller Furler: Schaefer 2100 Twin Groove
  • Sails: All Port Townsend Sails/Carol Hasse of Port Townsend, WA
    • Main, Mizzen, Genoa, Staysail, Drifter 140%, Asymmetrical 1 1/2oz Red with ATN Snuffer, Mizzen Staysail, Storm Staysail, Storm Trysail (Hi-Viz). Sails all in Great Condition
  • Winches: 
    • Lewmar #40 Electric ST Bronze Main Halyard
    • Lewmar #40 2-Speed ST Bronze Reefing
    • (2) Lewmar #40 2-Speed ST Bronze Primary
    • (2) Lewmar #48 2-Speed ST Bronze Secondary
    • (2) Lewmar #40 2-Speed ST Bronze Mainsheet Winch
Ground Tackle:

  • Windlass: Muir Cheetah with Up and Down Control
  • Rocna 44lb Anchor with 270' 5/16" G4 Galvanized Chain
  • Fortress FX #23
  • Wash Down Pump: Jabsco
Safety:

  • Electric Bilge Pump: Shurflo 1500 GPH with Water Witch Float Switch
  • Manual Bilge Pump: Whale Gusher
  • Emergency Pump: Jabsco Bronze off Engine
  • LifeSling Recovery System
Also Included:

  • Boarding Ladder: Wood Folding 5-Step attaches to Port and Starboard
  • BBQ: Dickenson Sea-B-Que LPG

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