PORTLAND BOAT TOUR FIELD GUIDE
True North: A 40‑foot Jeanneau Built for Open‑Water Bareboat Sailing out of Portland
A bareboat charter aboard a 40' Jeanneau with three cabins and modern navigation — this guide explains what the boat provides, what you must bring, and how to qualify as skipper.
True North: A 40‑foot Jeanneau Built for Open‑Water Bareboat Sailing out of Portland.
True North is a roomy, modern 40‑foot Jeanneau designed for adventurous groups who want the freedom of a bareboat charter: three cabins, sleeping space for eight, two heads, and a galley equipped for extended days and evenings on the water.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Spacious cruising platform with three cabins
At just over 40 feet, True North sleeps eight across three cabins with two heads, a full galley and an independent heater — the layout is built to keep a cruising crew comfortable for multi‑day trips.
Galley, deck systems and safety already aboard
The boat comes fitted with a top‑load refrigerator, microwave, two‑burner propane stove and oven, LP BBQ grill, electric windlass and required U.S. Coast Guard safety gear — everything required to provision and cruise without major extras.
Modern navigation and autopilot for confident passage making
Electronics include depth sounder, knotmeter, GPS radar plotter and autopilot — tools that make single‑skipper or shorthanded passages more manageable on open water.
What the day feels like
What this charter feels like
A bareboat charter aboard True North feels like having your own floating base camp: expansive cockpit and furling sails for straightforward sail handling, a compact but capable galley for onboard meals, and cabins that allow a mixed crew to rest between watches and day trips.
THE BOAT
Spacious cruising platform with three cabins
At just over 40 feet, True North sleeps eight across three cabins with two heads, a full galley and an independent heater — the layout is built to keep a cruising crew comfortable for multi‑day trips.
THE GEAR
Galley, deck systems and safety already aboard
The boat comes fitted with a top‑load refrigerator, microwave, two‑burner propane stove and oven, LP BBQ grill, electric windlass and required U.S. Coast Guard safety gear — everything required to provision and cruise without major extras.
THE NAV
Modern navigation and autopilot for confident passage making
Electronics include depth sounder, knotmeter, GPS radar plotter and autopilot — tools that make single‑skipper or shorthanded passages more manageable on open water.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this boat and charter are best for — and who should think twice.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Pack soft luggage only: sleeping bags, pillows and towels (linens not provided), warm clothing, rain gear, sunscreen, non‑marking deck shoes, motion‑sickness remedies and food/seasonings/drinking water. The operator supplies a complimentary consumable kit and required safety gear.
Complimentary boarding is available any time after 6:00 p.m. the night before your charter begins; boats do not come with linens, towels or food seasonings.
Bring your own food and soft coolers only; tents, kayaks and hard coolers are not allowed onboard while chartering. Smoking is not permitted.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
Are bed linens and towels provided?
No. Boats are not equipped with bed linens or towels; guests must bring sleeping bags, pillows and towels.
What time can I board the boat before my charter?
Complimentary boarding is available any time after 6:00 p.m. the night before your charter begins.
What qualifications do I need to be the skipper?
To qualify as skipper you should have recent charter experience aboard a similar vessel, ownership of a similar boat, or completion of a qualified charter certification program; the operator requests a boating resume to determine skill level.
Can I bring my pet or a hard cooler?
No. Pets are not allowed and only soft‑sided coolers are permitted onboard while sailing; hard coolers are prohibited.
Is smoking allowed onboard?
No. Smoking is not allowed on the vessel.
What safety and navigation equipment is on board?
The boat is equipped with required U.S. Coast Guard safety gear, depth sounder, knotmeter, GPS radar plotter and autopilot.