2008 Mills King 40
This 2008 Summit King 40 BLITZ has a proven track record of dominating Caribbean waters. This king of the seas has clinched victory in almost every race it's entered over the years, leaving its competitors in awe and envy. Notably, BLITZ clinched the prestigious Lord Nelson Trophy in Antigua in 2022, cementing its status as the ultimate racing boat of Antigua Race week. In 2023, the BLITZ continued its winning streak by claiming victory at both STIR and the BVI Spring Regatta. Having conquered every challenge the Caribbean has to offer in its class, the current owner of this esteemed vessel is now prepared to hand over the reins to the next fervent sailor who shares a relentless pursuit of excellence.
Harnessing the forefront of composite technology and masterful design by Mark Mills of Mills Design, this Summit 40 BLITZ inherits the sleek, low-drag hull structure, well thought out cockpit, and deck configuration tailored for racing. Its deep CFD-refined foils and the swept, two-spreader carbon rig equipped with non-overlapping jibs and masthead kites complete this remarkable package. Undergoing a series of meticulously engineered customizations including the Hall Spars carbon mast & boom (2018), a customized carbon high-aspect spade rudder, and a newly incorporated carbon spinnaker pole in 2023 and a long sail inventory with a full 2023 set that was only used in 2 regattas this year. Furthermore, a custom keel & bulb and interior refit to trim unnecessary weight, elevating its performance to keep the team on the top of the podium time and time again.
BLITZ also comes equipped with a custom cradle and a 20' container (Completely refurbished in 2022), ensuring seamless transportation to any corner of the world. Wherever your ambitions may take you, BLITZ stands poised to maintain its legacy of dominance on a global scale. Currently located in Nanny Cay Marina, Tortola BVI in summer storage. Contact Chesnee Cogswell with BVI Yacht Sales for more info, many more photos, full detailed sail inventory or to schedule a showing. BLITZ could be your fast track to the top of the podium!
BLITZ Recent Upgrades
3Di racing sails from North Sails in Sydney, Australia 2022/23
B&G & A+T Nav Electronics 2023
Custom Carbon Spinnaker Pole 2023 ($4,800)
Streamlined keel bulb designed by from Mark Mills 2019 (119" long, 50.5 girth)
Hall Spars carbon Spar, Boom, Vang & new rod rigging 2018 ($102,030 USD included shipping from Hall Spars in Auckland, NZ to St Thomas)
Customized Carbon Fiber High-Aspect Spade Rudder 2018
Yanmar 3YM30AE 29HP Engine 2018
Technical Details
LENGTH OVERALL: 12.11 M 39.72 FT
WATERLINE LENGTH: 10.60 M 34.76 FT
BEAM: 3.70 M 12.13 FT
DRAFT: 2.51 M 8.23 FT
DISPLACEMENT: 7,100 KG 15,655 LB
WET SURFACE AREA: 2 9.2 SM 315 SF
RIGHTING MOMENT: 190 KG/M 1,374 FT/LBS
FORETRIANGLE: 16.0 M 52.48 FT
FORETRAINGLE BASE: 4.7 M 15.41 FT
MAINSAIL HOIST: 16.0 M 52.48 FT
MAINSAIL FOOT: 5.5 M 18.04 FT
ESTIMATED IRC RATING: 1.127 (Actual 2008)
IRC CREW NUMBER: 10ACCOMMODATIONS
Interior
* 110V wiring, doors, stove, mattresses and any excess weight was removed in a 2018 refit.
Doorway forward into the forward stateroom, with head to starboard and a large bureau and hanging locker to port. The large double forward berth is great for sail and duffel storage aft. Large fore hatch.Head Compartment is a composite molding with integral shower sump for easy cleaning and draining, with overhead hatch. Finish is off-white with wood trim on vertical surfaces and bulkheads; lightweight bunk tops with white finish;wood drawer and cabinet trim.
Galley & Nav station countertops are clear coat carbon fiber Garmin GPSmap 4212 Chartplotter, VHF & A+T Multifunction Display and a Fusion Stereo. Vinyl covered overhead and hull sides in forward and aft cabins. Molded composite overhead in main cabin. Main cabin settee benches with lee cloth for easy storage.
Large, sit-down, forward facing 1.0 x .6m (39" x 24") nav. table with chart storage, instrument panel, battery switch panel and BLITZ Bilge Control Panel. Double quarter berth to port, single quarter berth to starboard.
Polished stainless sink recessed in counter top. Carbon Fiber counter tops. Portable 5-gallon Igloo plastic water container in Port aft cabin connected to a Jabsco Par-max 2.9 pump to refill water bottles in the cockpit for all sailors during racing. Swivel faucet pressure water. Large hinged top opening icebox. Dry goods storage bins. Storage locker under stove. Three drawers, pot storage and locker. Rubbish bin & a Raritan manual sea water toilet.
EQUIPMENT
On Deck- Narrow chord fin keel with a custom lead bulb painted white. Keel is recessed into the hull and supported internally by a substantial aluminum frame and stainless steel keel bolts.
- Fortress FX-37w/ 4ft of chain and 120ft of rode
- Galvanized Brittany 6kg anchor w/ approximately 5ft of chain
- Running Lights (Bow Port, Starboard and Stern lights)
- Steaming Light
- Anchor Light
Mechanical Equipment
- Yanmar 3YM30AE 29HP Marine Diesel NEW in 2018 (350hrs)
- Yanmar SD25 Saildrive
- Folding 2 blade propeller
- Seamless carbon fiber through-hull fittings below the waterline for raw Water Intake
- Stainless steel through hull fitting at the transom for the engine exhaust
- Jefa Twin Carbon Fiber Steering w/ stainless-steel cable led through sheaves onto an aluminum quadrant secured to carbon fiber rudder stock
- Harken Integral Electric/Hydraulic Backstay Adjuster
De-Watering Systems
BLITZ Bilge Control Switch Board (High Water Alarm Emergency Pump, Forward, Center, Main Aft)- (5) 12V Bilge Pumps
- (2) Whale Manual Bilge Pumps
- (1) Handheld Bilge Pump
ELECTRICAL
12v System (110v wire removed to reduce weight)
Batteries- House Bank: 12V DC Series DC115-12 Group 31 & Sun Xtender
- PVX1040T 12V
- Backstay: 12V DC Series DC115-12 Group 31
- Engine: 12V DC Series DC115-12 Group 31
Equipment
- (4) Battery Switches (Engine, House, Backstay, Charge)
- Solar: (1) Carib Marine 100W solar panel
- DC Switch panel with toggle switches fitted at the Navigation station
- FUSION MS-BB100 Stereo AM/FM & Bluetooth
Navigational Electronics
- Garmin GPSmap 4212
- VHF Marine Quantum GX5000S
- Plastimo compass
- Airmar depth transducer
- Speed Log Transducer
- Windex Transducer
- A+T ATP1 Processor
- Lars Thrane LT-500 Electronic Compass & Heading Sensor
- (4) B&G displays (1) A+T 3020 High Contrast Display - Wind Speed, Speed, Boat Heading, Wind heading, Wind angle and Boat Speed (Fitted on a Carbon Mast Instrument Bracket)
- (2) A+T Multifunction Displays panels (Cockpit to port & stbd of companionway)
- A+T Multifunction Display (Nav Station)
SPAR AND RIGGING EQUIPMENT
- Hall Spars Carbon Spar & Boom 2018
- Hull Spars Carbon Spring Vang Strut 2018
- Double Swept Carbon Spreaders 2018
- Custom Carbon Spinnaker Pole NEW 2023
- Spare Carbon Spinnaker Pole 2017
- Rod Rigging 2018
- Chrome plated closed body turnbuckles
- Low stretch, high tension synthetic running rigging (Continuously updated as needed 2022/23)
- Carbon fiber bowsprit
- (2) Carbon Steering Wheels
- (6) Spinlock Jammers on cabin top
- Harken Aluminum blocks
- Harken Mainsheet traveler (Continuous line lead to helms)
- Harken Jib Sheet Travelers
- Harken Integral Electric/Hydraulic Backstay Adjuster
- Enerpac Mast Ram & Pump
Winches
- (4) Harken 44 two-speed manual winches
- (2) Harken 480 three-speed top cleating manual winches
ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT
- Custom BLITZ race uniforms
- Custom Polo style BLITZ shirts for awards ceremonies
- BLITZ Water bottles
Covers
- Mainsail Storage cover
- (2) Helm Wheel Covers
SAFETY EQUIPMENT
- Emergency Tiller
- EPIRB
- Flares
- Type II Life Jackets
- (2) 2kg Fire Extinguishers
- M.O.B Horseshoe Type IV PFD
- Emergency plastic folding ladder
Additional Units Included
- Custom Cradle
- 20' Storage Container
Sail Inventory
SAIL INFORMATION & INVENTORY
The BLITZ team works exclusively with Alby Pratt at North Sails in Sydney, Australia. With few exceptions, Alby has done all of the sails for BLITZ since 2018. The 3Di North Sails are molded exactly and are the best you can buy. Very strong and hold their shape very well over time. All the spinnakers are made from Contender Superkote and Superlite nylon of various weights.
More details on the sail inventory upon request.
Up Wind Race Sails- JIB1, J1-F, 3Di NEW 2019
- JIB2 J2-H 870R, 3Di NEW 2023
- JIB3 J3-F 870R, 3Di NEW 2023
- JIB4 J4-B 760i, 3Di(Barely Used) 2012
- MAIN9 M9 780R 3Di NEW 2023
- MAIN8 M8 780R 16800 3Di NEW 2022
Downwind/Reaching Race Sails
- SPIN1S S1-B SL/SK/SK60 NEW 2023
- SPIN2S S2-F SL/SK/SK75 NEW 2023
- SPIN4S S4-C SL/SK/SK130 NEW 2023
- SPIN5S S5-B SL/SK/SK150 2019
Up Wind Training Sails- JIB1 J1-E 2014
- JIB2 J2-HT 3Di 2015
- JIB2 J2-E 3Di 2018
- JIB2 J2-G 3Di 2022
- JIB3 J3-D 780i 3Di 2013
- JIB3 J3-C 800L 3Di(Longfoot high clew Lower profile) 2010
- JIB3 J3-E 3DI 2019
- MAIN4 M4/D 780I 3DiOne reef 2012
- MAIN5 M5/E 870L 3Di 2013
- MAIN6 M-HT 800L 3Di 1 reef 2015
Downwind Training Sails
- REACHING AO-A ZL-06 2009
- REACHING Jib Staysail 600L 2010
- REACHING BRO / JT 760i 2013
- REACHING A3-A CZ15 Furling on Cable 2013
- SPIN1A A1-C Skote SL50 2013
- SPIN1S S1-A SL/SK/SK60 2019 (Raced with 2022)
- SPIN2A A2-HT Red 2015
- SPIN2S S2-D Airex 600 2013
- SPIN2SS2-E SL/SK/SK75 2019 (Raced with 2022)
- SPIN4A A4-b - 160m2 SK 70/90 Short Sprit 2010
- SPIN4S S4-A SK 70/90 2009
- SPIN4S S4-B SL/SK/SK130 2019 (Raced with 2022)
- SPIN5S S5-A Norlon 150 Fractional 2013
- STAYSAIL Spinnaker Staysail 2008
Storm/Race Sails- Storm Jib Dacron 2008
- Storm Trysail Dacron 2008
Cruising/Delivery Sails
- JIB2 J2-F 3DI 2019
- MAIN7 M7 780M 2018
- Mainsail Dacron No Battens 2008
- #3 Jib Dacron No Battens 2008
- SPIN2A A2-B - 170m2 Recut for Short Sprit 2008