1998 Starlight 39

Boat Details A true modern classic, the Starlight 39s reputation as a seaworthy, swift passage maker precedes it. With a hugely loyal base of owners, Starlight 39s rarely come to the market and 'Encore' is a very well specified and maintained example of the class. Designed by Stephen Jones the Starlights were originally built by Sadler Yachts but later models (such as 'Encore' which is a Mark II version) were built by the world renowned boat builders Rival Bowman with the Rival built models generally being considered to be of higher quality build and finish than the original Sadler built boats. Powered by a 40hp Yanmar shaft drive with a three bladed feathering propeller. 'Encore' has a 2023 survey available to view upon request and a swift viewing is highly recommended for this ready to go classic!Please call our Kip Marina office to arrange an appointment to view. dimensionsLOA: 12.32mLWL: 9.55mBeam: 3.81mDraft 2.05mBallast: 3230kgDisplacement: 8600 kg Hull, Deck & KeelWhite GRP hull and deck with non slip panelsFin Keel versionPartial skeg hung rudderHull No. 41 built by Rival Bowman Yachts LtdHull soda blasted in 2006 by Bowman Yachts and epoxiedWheel steeringHull number 41 (42 built)Anti fouled (February 2026)Topside polished (February 2026)Shaft anode replaced (February 2026) Deck EquipmentStainless steel pulpitStainless steel pushpit quartersStainless steel stanchions with twin guard wiresPort and starboard gatesTransom gateRaymarine 2kw radome mounted on a stern poleCanvas covers fitted to all hatches and winchesPulpit mounted hornSwim ladderCOCKPITWheel steering with leather trim (48 inch wheel)Lewmar folding 36 inch wheel new 2025 (available by separate negotiation)Binnacle with extended grab railTeak seatingPort, starboard and aft lockersGas lockerLights fitted in port and aft lockersANCHORLofrans Cayman 1000w electric anchor windlass with deck handheld controls (serviced 2021)Double bow rollerCQR type anchor with 60m chain (anchor chain 2022) and 40m warpFortress 4.5 Kg FX16 aluminium kedge anchor (2019)Stern anchor rollerHeavy duty waterproof 12v socket in anchor locker (e.g. for a dinghy inflator)WINCHESTwo Lewmar 54 self-tailing genoa sheet winchesTwo Lewmar 40 self-tailing winches on coamingsTwo Lewmar 44 self-tailing winches on coach roofGibb mast winch Interior & Accommodation Sleeping six across two cabins and the saloon with practical seagoing features and plenty of hand holds throughout.SaloonBench settee to port and L-shaped settee to starboardBoth settees can be used as single berths and are fitted with lee clothsCentral drop-leaf table with storageHanging locker with internal lightUpholstery by Trimline of SouthamptonLED lighting throughoutPortlights re-bedded 2020–2023Ocean Air blinds and insect screens on hatches (2020)GalleyL-shaped galley to starboardPlastimo Neptune two-burner gas stove with oven and grillFridge Twin stainless steel sinks with hot and cold waterLockers with internal lightingOpening portlightNavigation StationForward-facing chart table and seat to portForward CabinForward double berth SeatHanging locker with internal lightShelvingTwo opening deck hatchesEn-suite access to the Forward HeadsAft CabinsDouble berthPortlights (renewed 2020) to deck and cockpit Opening hatchUnder-berth storage Hanging locker with internal lightFORWARD HeadsAccess direct from the forward cabinJabsco sea toilet (pump replaced 2024)Shower with teak grating and seat over toiletSink with hot and cold-water systemStorage lockersPortlight and opening hatch for ventilationAFT HEADSAccessed from saloon and aft cabin (day heads)Jabsco sea toilet (pump replaced 2024)Aft toilet seacock replaced (2025)Shower with teak grating and seat over toiletSink with hot and cold-water systemStorage lockersPortlight and opening hatch (portlight renewed 2020) Navigation Equipment B&G EVO3 plotter with AIS at helm, interfaced to chart table plotter (2018)Simrad Waypoint plus Navigate at helmSwitches at helm for horn, cockpit red lightAutohelm autopilot 7001 in cockpit (with hydraulic ram)Raymarine depth above companionway (2018)Raymarine wind and speed above companionway (2018)Raymarine log above companionway (2018)Raymarine RL70C radar at chart tableRaymarine 2kw radar mounted on a stern poleRaymarine A50D plotter at chart tableMcMurdo ICS Nav6 Navtex at chart tableTechno weather station at chart tableIICOM IC-M601 DSC VHF radio at chart tableVHF radio handset extension in cockpit with cockpit speakersFuel and water tank gauges at chart tableRaymarine handheld compassClock and barometerHelm magnetic compassLED navigation lightsGPS aerials mounted in aft locker to prevent any damageTwo Simrad cockpit instruments are redundant but left in place to avoid holes (Raymarine covers to match other instruments) Machinery & Propulsion Yanmar 3JH2E 40hp diesel engine with shaft driveDarglo Featherstream three blade feathering propellor (2025)Serviced twice annually (winter and summer service)Morse engine controls replaced 2024Engine hours 1910 (estimate December 2025)PSS shaft seal Rig & Sails Rig Mast head RigThree reefing linesMain sail stack pack with lazy jacks by Owen Sails 2020Frederiksen ball slide system for main sailFurlex 300S furling systemHasselfors backstay adjuster (serviced 2025)Professional rig report May 2025Cap shrouds and intermediate shrouds replaced (July 2025)Lower shrouds replaced (2022)Running rigging renewed 2020-2022Mast mounted spinnaker poleKeel stepped mastMast gaiter renewed 2014Inner forestay, storm sail and staysail, stowed on boardAll lines led aft to cockpit Sails Main sail, fully battened by Owen Sails 2020 Furling genoa in Vectron by Owen Sails 2020Furling genoa for lighter winds by Parker & KayCruising chute (make and age TBC) Electrical Systems Larger alternator fitted (original as spare)Sterling Power battery management system with voltmeter and ammeterSterling Power 20A battery charger (2006)16A shore power socketThree 110Ah domestic batteries (2021)110Ah engine batterySeven ring main outlets in forward, aft cabins, saloon, galley, chart table, cockpit locker12V outlets in forward, aft cabins, chart table, cockpit Audio Visual Blaupunkt CD MP3 player Plumbing & Tankage 227L Fuel tank182L Water42L Holding tankTwo additional fuel tanks in custom built base in port locker 25 litres eachTwo additional water tank fitted into aft locker 25 litres eachEberspacher cabin heating with saloon and aft cabin outletsCalorifier with immersion and engine heating Canvas work Helm cover for winter protectionHelm cover to match sprayhood (2023)Sprayhood with leather trimmed grab rail (Owen Sails 2020)Sprayhood zip on and drop-down cover to protect companionway (2020)Full cockpit tent to match sprayhood (Owen sails 2025)Cockpit winter cover (Owen sails 2021)Coach roof hatch covers  Safety Equipment Seago Cruiser Plus six person liferaft (new 2024)Manual and electric bilge pumpsRaymarine Life tag MOB system (requires new batteries)McMurdo 406MHz EPIRB (requires new batteries)Mini B 300 Personal Locator EPIRBDanbuoy with lightCockpit pad eyesTri-Lens radar reflectorJackstaysFire blanketDual watch gas and carbon monoxide alarmGas alarmCarbon monoxide alarm in cockpit port lockerBall and cone set secured in anchor lockerBlake’s seacocks lubricated twice annuallyRaw water inlet seacock replaced 2023 Additional Equipment Various warps and fenders Ships Papers All 'Bills of Sale' (four owners from new)UK VAT paid invoiceBuilders certificateRCD certificate of conformityRYA Offshore Sail numberDocumented evidence of the vessels UK based location on the 31st December 2020 (Brexit transition date)