The Nauticat 39 is fast, comfortable and easy to handle. Highest quality standards throughout combined with outstanding performance under sail are the criteria behind this successful yacht. This is the 3 cabin version of this sought after pilothouse yacht.Now lying ashore for the winter: Co Down, NIFull Details:DescriptionThis Nauticat 39 (hull # 048) is in great condition for a 1998 built and 1999 commissioned example - she has not had the extensive use that many others have. She has the sail characteristics of a modern sailing yacht while cleverly retaining all the comfort features of the classic Nauticat motorsailer. A safe and ergonomic cockpit with easy access to the swim platform, makes for easy handling. Combine this with the electric winches and you get the picture... She is a real opportunity for someone.She is on her second owner who has had her since 2000 and had her regularly and professionally maintained. She is laid up ashore under covers for 6 months each year, with heating and dehumidifier operating.She features the standard interior layout with 3 double cabins, with the optional terracotta alcantara upholstery in the pilothouse.Currently lying ashore for the winter - she will be launched and commissioned for the season in the Spring.DimensionsLength Overall: 11.85m / 39'Length at Waterline: 9.8m / 32'2"Beam: 3.5m / 11'6"Max Draft: 1.9m / 6'3"Air draft: approx. 16.8m / 55'Displacement: 9,144 kg / 9 tonsBallast: 3,048 kg / 3 tonsCE category: AConstructionHand laminated GRP construction with an external lead ballast bulb fitted to the keel.The deck and superstructure are also hand laminated. The deck has an anti-slip surface and the foredeck, side decks and cockpit are all laid with teak.EngineYanmar 50 hp 4JH2-E marine diesel; normally aspirated 4 cylinder and freshwater cooled.Mechanical transmission with a 2.6:1 reduction - driving a steel 30mm shaft with a 3-blade fixed bronze propeller; with rope cutter.TankageFuel: 400L in all - from 2 tanksWater: 440L in all - from 2 tanksHolding: 102LAccommodationThe interior is all finished in satin-stained solid teak and teak faced marine plywood apart from the galley and head which are finished in laminates with teak trim. There is carpeting for the pilothouse together with curtains.Forecabin has two berths in a V-configuration with an insert to form a double. Full length illuminated cupboard with shelves to the rear. Drawers and storage under berths. Large hatch overhead, together with lighting and reading lights.The forward heads is just aft and to port of the forecabin and features plenty of storage, overhead hatch and dorade ventilation. Manual sea toilet, basin and shower.Guest cabin lies aft of the heads on the portside and has a comfortable wide berth and has an opening hatch for light and ventilation. Wardrobe, and storage space beneath the berth.The galley is linear and to starboard with plenty of space and storage; twin stainless steel sink. Double burner gas cooker with oven by Eno. Electrolux 600 watt microwave. Top-loading 100l fridge driven by a 12v compressor. Extensive cabinetry with drawers and cutting board.The pilothouse is what really makes a Nauticat stand out - with great visibility. With companionway steps up to the cockpit and further steps down to the master cabin aft. The comfortable saloon is to port and the large table/chart table incorporates chart stowage underneath. Ample other stowage. The nav station features uncluttered instrumentation and engine/tankage gauges all mounted conveniently in contoured panels. Access to the engine room is through the pilothouse sole. The saloon area is slightly raised and there is enough space for six persons comfortably - with further storage under the seating.The owners cabin aft is dominated by a large double berth with a padded seat to starboard as you enter. Plenty of drawers and storage.From the aft cabin a door leads to the ensuite heads on the port side. Manual sea toilet, basin and shower.RiggingMasthead sloop rig with Selden mast, boom and rod-kick boomvang. The deck-stepped mast has a double spreader configuration, with a stainless steel compression post to the keel.Mechanical backstay tensioner.Stainless steel standing rigging with stainless steel turnbuckles and chainplates.SailsMainsail by Arunoriginal and inmast electric furling by Selden; operated from the cockpit.135% Genoa by Arunoriginal; cruising cut furling genoa with UV strips on a Seldon Furlex 3000 with twin-groove luff foil.Cruising chute by Arun (1999) in royal blue and white - understood to have never been used, even by the first owner.Deck gear2 x Harken 46 s/tailing electric 2-speed primary winches for genoa and furling line1 x Harken 40 s/tailing electric 2-speed on starboard coachroof for mainsheet and mainsail outhaul1 x Andersen 28 s/tailing 2-speed mast mounted winch for genoa and spinnaker halyard1 x Andersen 12 s/tailing single-speed mast mounted winchAnchor windlass is a Lofrans 1000 watt deck mounted with blue cover; anchor lockerGround tackleMain anchor 20kg Bruce type with chain and warp2nd bruce anchor with chainDanforth 12kg as kedge anchorElectrical12v system with 3 batteries (1 x 135Ah for engine, 2 domestic, 180 Ah each) charged via engine 80 amp alternator and shore power via new Sterling chargerBow thruster1000W Lofrans anchor windlassElectric shorepower cable - 20mNavigation lights - masthead tri-colour/anchor is a new LED unit (2022)Deck lightsSearch lightElectric automatic bilge pump with manual override + manual bilge pumpNew immersion heater - Isotemp 750W (2022)HornNavigation kit- (basically all as originally fitted)On binnacle in cockpit:Compass: SuuntoRaytheon ST6000 autopilotRaytheon ST60 MultiOn bulkhead in cockpit:Raytheon ST60 wind speed/directionRaytheon ST60 depth with alarmRaytheon ST60 speed/trip/timerShipmate VHF cockpit speakerAt nav station in pilothouse:GPS: Leica AP Navigator MK 10 DGPS ProfessionalAutopilot: Raytheon Autohelm series ST6000+ with 2 remote controlsRaytheon Autohelm series ST60 MultiRadar: Raytheon Pathfinder RL70 plotterChartplotter: Raytheon RC 630 colour DGPSVHF: Shipmate RS8300 with 2 handsets; SOS facility GMDSS (DSC)Navtex: Nav 4 Navtex plusData and power lead for laptop and inverterRadio/CD player with 2 speakersInventorySteering wheel cover in blueWindlass cover in blueWinch covers all in blueSpray hood - which has been recently renewedOutboard bracketWhite external UV windscreen coversFender and warpsWindexRadar reflectorCrockery and cutlery with miscellaneous utensils and equipmentBoathookEnsign staffLife raft - 6 personEmergency tiller steering2 horseshoe life beltsSmall inflatable dinghyVarious older safety equipmentWORKS RECENTLY COMPLETED 2022/2023
Shaft coupling cleaned and painted.
Rope cutter on shaft repaired and functional
P bracket filler removed, replaced with epoxy resin and fared.
Stern gland greaser fitting cleaned and painted.
Main hull anode replaced.
All through hull seacocks greased and serviced.
Engine sea water strainer house fittings serviced.
Safety rail stanchion bases tightened.
Spray hood repaired and refitted.
Grub screws on spray hood replaced with 316 stainless.
Stern light bulb repaired.
Engine surfaces where needed, cleaned back and repainted.
Engine and gearbox serviced, lube oil and fuel filters replaced.
Engine mounts cleaned and painted.
Fuel lines cleaned and painted.
4 of the 5 reading lights replaced, 1 existing repaired.
Copper gas lines replaced, flexible had lines replaced.
Gas regulator replaced.
Toilet pipes cleaned, rusty clips replaced and toilets stripped, cleaned and serviced.
Boats AC system analysed.
Faulty immersion heater replaced with new Isotemp 750W unit. Now fully functional.
AC sockets now functional.
Battery charger replaced with a modern new Sterling unit.
Both GPS units analysed and now fully functional.
Masthead wind anemometer unit removed, repaired and refitted. Now fully functional.
Damaged masthead anchor light/tri-colour replaced with modern LED unit.

This 1998 Nauticat 39 is listed for sale in Bangor, Wales. With a 39ft layout, inboard engine setup and used condition, this boat is suited to buyers looking for sail options in this location. View full details, photos and specifications for reference RB587865 on Rightboat.