Espresso 40 is a 2012 Bill Upfold Elite launch with the sea-kindly hull and timeless lines you’d expect from one of New Zealand’s most respected launch designers. At 12.2m with a 3.6m beam, she sits solidly in the water and tracks well, the kind of launch that just feels right once you’re aboard.
Her 0.8m draft means she can nose into anchorages and estuaries that keep deeper boats offshore, handy for anyone cruising the Hauraki Gulf and further afield. A 610 litre fuel tank gives her the legs for extended coastal trips without constant stops at the fuel dock.
Power comes from a shaft drive setup, straightforward to maintain and proven over the long haul. Below and on deck, the layout reflects Upfold’s practical approach to launch design: solid build, sensible proportions, nothing flashy for the sake of it.
She would suit a couple or family after a capable, easy-care cruiser for weekends away or longer trips up the coast. Based in Auckland and priced at NZD $590,000, Espresso 40 is a genuine Bill Upfold Elite from a builder whose boats hold their value. Worth a look if you want a proven cruising launch rather than a project.
