2024 BENTE Yachts BENTE39

Available now a high specified BENTE39 Demonstrator ready to sail this Season. This demonstrator is brand new and currently situated in the Baltic but will be moved to Lake Constance in the coming weeks, where it will be available for viewings and trial sailing. Get in touch with us at the Small Yacht Company to arrange a visit.

About the BENTE39With its sleek hull design and trademark hard doghouse or ‘Dodger’ as BENTE like to call it, the BENTE39 certainly stands out from the crowd. Yacht designer, Alex Vrolijk, wanted a Class 40 while his wife wanted a cruising boat so they ‘met in the middle’. By designing less freeboard than other contemporary ‘high rise’ yachts Vrolijk clearly aimed for sailing performance. But by adding the dodger, made of robust flexi-glass, the crew benefit from a solid platform for main-sail management. It also affords crew and helmsman an unencumbered 360 degree view over the water as well as the sails above, whether sitting in the cockpit, standing in the cabin or from the purpose made ‘Gecko Seat’ situated next to the companionway. The dodger creates a pleasant space below deck too - a light airy saloon with bags of headroom and excellent visibility in the central access areas. Yet, unlike many other contemporary designs, the rest of the BENTE39 benefits from low freeboard. So, the deck stepped mast sits nice and close to the waterline, creating a low centre of gravity. All control lines lead back to the cockpit for short or even single-handed sailing. Add twin rudders and a hard chine and sailing enthusiasts quickly appreciate that this yacht finds its groove and stays there effortlessly. So, Alex Vrolijk and his wife both got their wish. We think you will too.

A BENTE39 Demonstrator packed with options is available now!BENTE Yachts have just completed the build of a brand new BENTE39 Demonstrator which they are prepared to make available immediately. Being a demonstrator this is a top specitifaction boat, stacked with extras.Exterior:Hull - GRP, sandwich, hull (vacuum), deck (hand), gelcoat finish incl. anti-slipHull/deck - whiteT-keel with lead bulbAluminum rig, incl. boom support - SeldenFixed carbon bowsprit - Performance version incl. anchor holderCockpit:Lockers - port side and aftAdjustable footrests at the helmCockpit table with adjustable wings, whiteDeck equipment:Category A guard rail (stainless steel)Foredeck hatch including sun/mosquito blindAnchor locker Center cleatsSelf-tailing halyard/sheet winches (Harken)High performance deck fittingsAnchor gearCruising sheet packageRescue/bathing ladder recessed in the transomNavigation electronics:LED navigation lightsEngine:Volvo Penta diesel engine (30 HP) saildrive, folding propellerElectrics:Service battery, main switch, switch panel and fusesStarter batterySockets - 230V/12V/USBShore power connection, fuses and battery chargerWater system:Pressurized water systemFresh/grey water/holding tankSafety:bilge pumps - manual and electricInterior:3 cabin layour with separate heads compartment"clean" white with light wood trimsSurface/work surface - light greyGecko seat/work surface - light greySalon table - Side parts foldable with storage space incl. sockets 230V/USBFixed (GRP) cabin doors - WC room/aft cabin/foreward cabinUpholstery in the saloon/berthsGalley - sink, cool box (top loader), central island in the saloonHeads compartment - various shelvesFloor covering between keel floor structuresDown lights Dodger

Extra EquipmentSails:Mainsail - Performance Cruising Laminate, 55.47 m², dark grey, Dimension Polyant DCX Jib - Performance Cruising Laminate, 36.25 m², dark grey, Dimension Polyant DCX Gennaker - Performance, 135.21 m², white with orange star, material Contender Superkote 75Other:6 x hull windowsUnderwater epoxy treatment - including antifouling2 x GRP steering wheelsCockpit showerMesh for dodger windowPrivacy screen in dodger in laminate sail lookHot water boilerIndirect LED lighting with color selectionCeramic hob with diesel powered stovePermateek on cockpit floor & cockpit benchesElectric anchor winchGPSMAP 723 7″ ChartplotterAutopilot - Reactor 40 with drive unitBow thruster