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1991 Motiva 39
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Specifications
Make
Motiva
Model
39
Year
1991
Length
39.2ft (11.9m)
Beam
3.66m
Draft
1.85m
Hull Material
steel
Engine
Yanmar 4JH2E 55hp, 2006 hours since rebuild
Fuel Type
diesel
Location
Fareham, Hampshire, United Kingdom
Equipment & Extras
- Beam
- 12'0"
- Draft
- 6'1"
- Displacement
- 12.13 tons (U.S.)
- Length overall
- 39'2"
- Fuel Tanks Cap.
- 1000 L
- Holding Capacity
- 150 L
- Length waterline
- 31'4"
- Fresh Water Tanks Cap.
- 1000 L
- Shaft drive
- PSS shaft seal (2018)
- Cutlass bearing replaced (2019)
- 3-blade 19/12 prop
- Bowthruster - MaxPower CT100
- Fuel polishing system
- 12V and 220V onboard systems
- 2 x 170Ah domestic batteries
- 2 x 90Ah engine start batteries
- 1 x 140Ah bow thruster battery
- Mobitronic 25A charger
- MaxPower 15A bow thruster charger
- Smartguage battery monitor - Merlin
- Shore power with 3.5kVA isolation transformer
- 30W solar panel
- Aerogen 4 wind generator
- Chartplotter - Raymarine Dragonfly 5M
- Autopilot - Raymarine ST7000
- Speed/Log - Raymarine ST50
- Depth - Raymarine ST50
- Wind - Raymarine ST50
- GPS repeater
- VHF - Sailor with cockpit speaker
- Mobile VHF
- NavTex
- NASA AIS radar with splitter
- Philips AP Navigator GPS
- Silva compass
- Sloop “Slutter” furling rig
- Aluminium mast and spars
- In-mast reefing
- Furling headsails x 2
- Detachable inner forestay as spare
- Stainless steel standing rigging (2015)
- Single spinnaker pole
- All lines led aft for short-handed sailing
- Elvstrom vertically battened mainsail
- 150% roller furling genoa
- 80% self-tacking jib
- No.2 genoa
- No.1 self-tacker jib
- Storm jib
- Cruising chute in snuffer
- Up to 8 berths in 4 cabins
- V-berth forward
- Convertible dinette
- Pilothouse U-shaped seating
- Large aft cabin with offset double
- 1 x heads with separate shower
- Eberspacher heating (serviced 2025)
- Hot and cold pressurised water system
- 12V water system with filter and calorifier
- Mahogany joinery
- Blue cloth covered upholstery
- Spacious engine room access
- Storage throughout
- Galley with 2-burner cooker with oven
- Fridge and freezer
- Double sink
- Stereo system with speakers in cabins and cockpit
- Helm stations in cockpit and pilothouse
- Wheel steering
- Quick Prince 1500 electric windlass (2019)
- Rocna Vulcan 25kg anchor with 55m/10mm chain and 25m anchorplait warp
- Fortress kedge anchor with stern chain and warp + 2 additional spares
- 2 x Anderson primary winches
- 2 x Anderson halyard winches
- Davits
- Bathing platform
- Boarding steps
- Mooring kit
- Warps and fenders
- Cockpit table
- Bathing hose and shower in stern locker
- XM Plastimo 4-person life raft (requires service)
- Lifebuoy
- Danbuoy
- MOB light
- Fire blanket
- Jackstays
- Mast folding steps
- Manual and electric bilge pumps
- Sprayhood
- Bimini
- Cockpit covers
- Window and hatch covers
- All-over heavy pvc winter cover
- Avon Airdeck 2.6m tender (by separate negotiation)
- Yamaha 2.2hp 2-stroke outboard (by separate negotiation)
- Rail Barbeque
- Water hose
- White multi-chine steel hull with blue top-stripe
- White steel deck with cream non-slip and teak-capped superstructure
- Centre cockpit superstructure with teak cockpit seating and stainless-steel/teak swim platform
- Fin keel (3/4 lead encapsulated, 3200kg)
- Skeg-hung rudder with guard
- Topsides, deck and superstructure resprayed in 2023 (Awlgrip)
- Stainless steel rubbing strake
- Pilothouse and cockpit chain linked wheel steering
- Granny bars to mast
- Ventilators to cabins
- Evidence of 5 years clear title
- Evidence of VAT status
- Builders statement confirming build date
- SSR certificate
Description
The Motiva 39S is a proven blue water cruiser, renowned for its sturdy steel construction and seaworthy design. Designed by Arne Borghegn, it features a deep hull, long keel, and heavy displacement, offering excellent stability and comfort in offshore conditions. The pilothouse design provides protection and visibility in rough weather, while generous tankage supports extended voyages. With its slutter rig and manageable sail plan, it’s ideal for short-handed sailing. The Motiva 39S combines Scandinavian craftsmanship with practical ocean-cruising features, making it a reliable and safe choice for sailors seeking long-distance adventures with durability, comfort, and self-sufficiency in mind.MechanicalYanmar 4JH2E 55hp KBW 20 No.6259 (2.62 reduction) gearboxHours - 2006 hrs since full rebuild in 2005/6Shaft drive - 35mmPSS shaft seal - 2018Cutlass bearing replaced 20193-blade 19/12 prop.Last serviced - November 2024Annual service and liftout from 2003 onwardsBowthruster - MaxPower CT1001,000L fuel capacity + 40L day tank with fuel polishing system. Electrical12V and 220V onboard systems.2 x 170Ah domestic batteries2 x 90Ah engine start batteries1 x 140Ah bow thruster battery.Mobitronic 25A charger, MaxPower 15A bow thruster chargerSmartguage battery monitor - MerlinShore power with 3.5kVA isolation transformer30W solar panel (replacement recommended).Aerogen 4 wind generator NavigationChartplotter - Raymarine Dragonfly 5MAutopilot - Raymarine ST7000Speed/Log - Raymarine ST50Depth - Raymarine ST50Wind - Raymarine ST50 (speed, depth, wind, GPS repeater)VHF - Sailor with cockpit speakerMobile VHFNavTex.NASA AIS radar with splitterPhilips AP Navigator GPS.Silva compassSails, Spars and RiggingSloop “Slutter” furling rig Aluminium mast and sparsIn-mast reefingFurling headsails x 2 Detachable inner forestay as spareStainless steel standing rigging - 2015Single spinnaker poleAll lines led aft for short-handed sailingSailsElvstrom vertically battened mainsail150% roller furling genoa80% self-tacking jib.No.2 genoaNo.1 self-tacker jibStorm jib Cruising chute in snuffer.Interior & DomesticUp to 8 berths in 4 cabinsV-berth forward, convertible dinette, pilothouse U-shaped seating, large aft cabin with offset double.1 x heads with separate shower150l holding tankEberspacher heating - serviced 2025Hot and cold pressurised water system1,000L water capacity (2 stainless steel tanks).12V water system with filter and calorifier.Mahogany joineryBlue cloth covered upholsterySpacious engine room accessStorage throughoutGalley with 2-burner cooker with ovenFridge and freezerDouble sink.Stereo system with speakers in cabins and cockpit.Helm stations in cockpit and pilothouse.DeckWheel steeringQuick Prince 1500 electric windlass - 2019 - operated from helm or foredeck. Rocna Vulcan 25kg anchor with 55m/10mm chain and 25m anchorplait warpFortress kedge anchor with stern chain and warp + 2 additional spares2 x Anderson primary winches2 x Anderson halyard winchesDavitsBathing platformBoarding stepsMooring kitWarps and fendersCockpit table.Bathing hose and shower in stern lockerSafetyXM Plastimo 4-person life raft (requires service)LifebuoyDanbuoyMOB light.Fire blanketJackstaysMast folding stepsManual and electric bilge pumpsCanvasSprayhoodBiminiCockpit covers.Window and hatch coversAll-over heavy pvc winter coverMiscellaneousAvon Airdeck 2.6m tender - by separate negotiationYamaha 2.2hp 2-stroke outboard - by separate negotiationRail BarbequeWater hoseConstructionWhite multi-chine steel hull with blue top-stripe.White steel deck with cream non-slip and teak-capped superstructure.Centre cockpit superstructure with teak cockpit seating and stainless-steel/teak swim platform.Fin keel (3/4 lead encapsulated, 3200kg)Skeg-hung rudder with guard.Topsides, deck and superstructure resprayed in 2023 (Awlgrip).Stainless steel rubbing strakePilothouse and cockpit chain linked wheel steeringGranny bars to mast. Ventilators to cabins DocumentationEvidence of 5 years clear title - All previous Bills of saleEvidence of VAT status - Purchase invoicesBuilders statement confirming build date SSR certificateOwners commentsPeace of Mind is a thoroughbred cruising yacht, immensely strong and craftsman-built in Danish steel and mahogany joinery. She is regularly mistaken for a Halberg Rassy, but we love her central pilot house for safety in all weathers, and her steel-built comfort which gives a smooth motion at sea on extended passage-making. We have sailed her through all parts of the Channel and the Mediterranean, and recommend her as fully equipped for single-handed sailing, and long-term periods of living on board. Ideal for a crew of 2+2, but with berths and generous storage capacity for up to 8. She has benefited from extensive refits in Turkey in 2012 and the UK in 2024. The asking price reflects the possibility of EU VAT, should that be required.MeasurementsLOA: 11.96 mLWL: 9.57 mBeam: 3.68 mDisplacement: 11000 kgFuel Tanks Cap.: 1000 LFresh Water Tanks Cap.: 1000 LHolding Capacity: 150 L
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Monthly Running Costs (estimated)
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£406
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£144
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£250
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