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1977 Camper & Nicholsons 39
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Specifications
Make
Camper & Nicholsons
Model
39
Year
1977
Length
38.9ft (11.9m)
Beam
3.48m
Hull Material
GRP/fibreglass
Engine
Beta Marine 60, 60HP, Approx 550 hours
Fuel Type
Diesel
Location
Gosport, Hampshire, United Kingdom
Equipment & Extras
- Displacement
- 9.00 tons (U.S.)
- Length waterline
- 28'3"
- Number of cabins
- 2
- Fuel tank capacity
- 255 litre
- Water tank capacity
- 550 litre
- Grey water tank capacity
- 25 litre
- Black water tank capacity
- 80 litre
- Aquadrive shaft bearing
- 3 bladed darglow maxprop
- New cutlass bearing 2022
- Bowthruster 55kgf
- Domestic battery large 12v lithium ion battery bank (1120Ah capacity)
- Lead acid engine start battery
- Bowthruster battery
- Battery Charger/Inverter: Victron Energy MultiPlus 3000VA – 120A
- Victron battery Shunts
- Upgraded 175A alternator
- Victron 50A dc-dc charger
- 1035W Solar panels
- Various 240V outlets
- Victron display screen in nav station
- 4g Wifi
- Plotter mounted in cockpit - Raymarine Axiom 9 inch
- DSC/VHF - Icon IC M323
- Depth, speed, wind and MFD deck instruments - Raymarine i60
- AIS 650 transponder (send and receive) - Raymarine
- Autopilot - Raymarine type 2 pilot motor and ACU
- 2x hand held VHF radios
- GPS - Garmin 128
- LED navigation lights
- Radar - Raytheon R70
- Ketch Rigged
- Keel stepped mast
- Conventional masthead rig
- Single inline spreaders on both main and mizzen
- Standing rigging (replaced in 2016)
- Mast-mounted spinnaker pole
- Overlapping furling genoa
- Slab reefed mainsail
- Asymmetrical spinnaker with snuffer
- Spare genoa
- Mizzen
- Stormsail
- 1 x heads and shower
- Hot and cold pressurised water system
- Webasto diesel heater
- 50L hot water tank
- LED lighting throughout the boat
- Spacious double ‘V’ berth in fore cabin
- Lee cloths in bows
- Large U-shaped dinette to port (convertible to double berth)
- Linear galley
- Gimballed, twin induction hob with 220V grill and oven
- Stainless steel sink and pull out faucet
- Large built in fridge system
- Under seat freezer
- Navigation station
- Aft heads converted to laundry/stowage
- Slimline domestic washing machine
- Full size double aft berth
- Double memory foam mattress
- Wheel steering pedestal with cables
- Teak laid deck
- Lofrans 1500W windlass
- Bow mounted Rocna 20kg anchor (55m chain and 20m of 3 strand rode)
- 2 x Lewmar 44 2 speed stainless steel primary winches
- 2 single speed Lewmar secondaries mounted on cockpit coamings
- 2 further halyard winches (main and mizzen mast base)
- 2 x stainless granny bars (with integral jerry fuel can stowage, 120L capacity)
- Powerful deck light
- Various fenders and lines
- Boat hooks
- Anchor snubber and pick up buoy
- Bathing ladder on transom
- 4 man liferaft (rail mounting)
- EPIRB
- Lifesling
- 4 x teathers
- Manual bilge pump
- Webbing jackstays
- Sprayhood
- Pedestal cover
- Cockpit enclosure
- Lazy jacks and stack packs for main and mizzen
- 3D 2.70 Hypalon dinghy with aluminium hull
- Tohatsu 10hp 2 stroke outboard motor
- Starlink gen 2 hardware installed
- Carbon water filter
- New whale pump
- New push fit plumbing throughout the entire boat
- Solidly built GRP hull
- Hull has been epoxy coated
- Seajet professional antifouling
- Teak laid decks
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Description
Calypso OverviewCalypso, a 1977 Camper & Nicholson 39 (build number 028), is now available for sale. With only 63 of these iconic yachts ever built, she stands as a testament to quality craftsmanship and design. In excellent condition and boasting impressive performance, she has been a strong, safe, and fast cruising boat for her current owners. Unfortunately, due to new work commitments, she is now ready for her next adventure.The Nicholson 39 is a great yacht due to its solid construction, excellent seaworthiness, and timeless design. Built in the 70s and 80s, it offers a strong fiberglass hull and a well-balanced keel, making it ideal for both long-distance cruising and offshore sailing. The spacious interior includes comfortable living areas and ample storage, making it perfect for extended voyages. Its manageable size allows for easy handling, even by smaller crews, while still providing impressive performance. The Nicholson 39’s reputation for durability and classic aesthetic has made it a popular choice among sailors for decades.MechanicalBeta Marine 60 - 201660HPApprox 550 hours and fully servicedAquadrive shaft bearing3 bladed darglow maxprop - serviced 2024New cutlass bearing 2022Last serviced - Spring 2024Bowthruster 55kgf - with new gearbox in 2022 ElectricalDomestic battery large 12v lithium ion battery bank (1120Ah capacity) - 2023Lead acid engine start battery with individual shut off switches and emergency crossover - 2022Bowthruster battery - 2022Battery Charger/Inverter: Victron Energy MultiPlus 3000VA – 120AVictron battery ShuntsUpgraded 175A alternatorVictron 50A dc-dc charger1035W Solar panels mounted on davits and port and starboard guardrails - by separate negotiationVarious 240V outlets throughout boatVictron display screen in nav station4g Wifi NavigationPlotter mounted in cockpit - Raymarine Axiom 9 inch DSC/VHF - Icon IC M323Depth, speed, wind and MFD deck instruments - Raymarine i60 - 2022AIS 650 transponder (send and receive) - RaymarineAutopilot- Raymarine type 2 pilot motor and ACU - 20222x hand held VHF radiosGPS - Garmin 128LED navigation lightsRadar - Raytheon R70 - temperamental, not to be relied upon - Sails, Spars and RiggingKetch RiggedKeel stepped mastConventional masthead rigSingle inline spreaders on both main and mizzen, cap shrouds, and fore and aft lower shrouds.Standing rigging last replaced in 2016Mast-mounted spinnaker poleSails are in good serviceable condition and are of a high quality constructionOverlapping furling genoaSlab reefed mainsail.Asymmetrical spinnaker with snuffer.Spare genoaMizzenStormsailInterior & Domestic6 berths in 2 cabins plus saloon 1 x heads and showerHot and cold pressurised water systemWebasto diesel heater with outlets in saloon, fore and aft cabins which also provides heating for the 50L hot water tankLED lighting throughout the boatThere is a spacious double ‘V’ berth in the fore cabin with an infill and stowage compartments under.An overhead hatch opens onto the foredeck providing good ventilation.There are lee cloths in the bows to help stow gear.The saloon has a large U-shaped dinette to port which is convertible to a double berth when the table is lowered and an additional infill. The table folds in half to allow much easier access and informal seating when the full-size dining table is not required.There are lockers all around the saloon, and also under seat stowage.There is a linear galley to the starboard side and aft of the saloon. Gimballed, twin induction hob with 220V grill and oven - 2024,Stainless steel sink and pull out faucet.Large built in fridge systemUnder seat freezer for long distance cruising. Opposite the galley on the port side is a navigation station incorporating the electrical switch panel and display.The aft heads have been converted to a laundry/stowage. The aft heads now house a slimline domestic washing machine which is capable of operating off the large powerful inverter.A full size double aft berth is located in the aft master cabin, Double memory foam mattress to be enjoyed whilst staying onboard overnightLarge storage lockers and ample stowage under the frame work bed. DeckWheel steering pedestal with cablesTeak laid deckLofrans 1500W windlass - 2024Bow mounted Rocna 20kg anchor - 2024, 55m chain and 20m of 3 strand rode.Winches2 x Lewmar 44 2 speed stainless steel primary winches 2 single speed Lewmar secondaries mounted on cockpit coamings2 further halyard winches are mounted to the main and mizzen mast base.2 x stainless granny bars with integral jerry fuel can stowage capable of holding 120L of diesel/waterPowerful deck light Various fenders and linesBoat hooksAnchor snubber and pick up buoyBathing ladder on transom Safety4 man liferaft with rail mounting - April 2024 - by separate negotiationEPIRB - by separate negotiationLifesling4 x teathersManual bilge pumpWebbing jackstays CanvasSprayhoodPedestal coverCockpit enclosureLazy jacks and stack packs for main and mizzen. Miscellaneous3D 2.70 Hypalon dinghy with aluminium hull - by separate negotiationTohatsu 10hp 2 stroke outboard motor fully serviced 2024 - by separate negotiationStarlink gen 2 hardware installed (will require a subscription)Carbon water filter and new whale pump fitted, new push fit plumbing throughout the entire boat ConstructionSolidly built GRP hull.Hull has been epoxy coated and benefits from Seajet professional antifoulingTeak laid decks in good condition and have been replaced by a previous owner, giving calypso plenty of life left in them. Decks have been maintained with a professional grade biocide.Last lifted and antifouled - TBCTanks255 litre fuel tank550 litre integral water tank80 litre black water tank25 litre grey water tank DocumentationEvidence of 5 years clear titleEvidence of VAT status - 2021 emails from HMRC showing UK VAT exemptionSSR certificate2022 SurveyDisclaimerFor a full, detailed specification with additional photographs and direct contact details for the listing office visit our website at www.watersideboatsales.comThe Company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.Unless otherwise stated on the specification sheet the following presumptions are made:Sail drive and shaft seals are more than 5 years of ageGas hoses and regulators are over 5 years oldStanding rigging and sails are more than 10 years oldNOTE - Please ring our offices prior to visiting, as the boat may be unavailable for viewing or located at a different marina.
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