Benford 39
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Triton Yacht Sales and Service, LLC.
United States
| Make | Benford |
|---|---|
| Model | 39 |
| Year | 1985 |
| Condition | Used |
| Price | US$69,000 |
| Type | Sail |
| Class | Cruiser (Sail) |
| Length | 39 ft / 11.89 m |
| Fuel Type | Diesel |
| Hull Material | Fibreglass |
| Location | Bayboro, North Carolina, United States |
| LOA | 39 ft / 11.89 m |
|---|---|
| Length at Water Line | 34 ft / 10.36 m |
| Beam | 12 ft 4 in / 3.76 m |
| Max Draft | 5 ft / 1.52 m |
| Min. Draft | 5 ft / 1.52 m |
| Keel Type | Other |
| Displacement | 22800 lb |
| Ballast | 8000 lb |
| Engine Type | Inboard |
|---|---|
| Engine Make | BMW |
| Engine Model | D35 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel |
| Power | 30 hp |
| Drive Type | Shaft Drive |
| Engine usage (hours) | 3000 |
| Designer | Benford |
|---|---|
| Hull Shape | Monohull |
Description
1985 Benford 39 – "The Fantail Cruiser" Designed by Jay Benford, Built for the Horizon As a professional yacht broker, I am thrilled to present this rare opportunity to own a 1985 Benford 39, a vessel designed by renowned naval architect Jay Benford and well sailed and updated by proven sailors for decades. This stunning 39-foot, full-displacement cruising yacht is a true "Fantail" cruiser, blending traditional aesthetics with long-range ocean capabilities. Often referred to as "Fantail Yachts," this design is meant to be a comfortable liveaboard, appealing to serious cruisers looking for an offshore vessel with exceptional charm. Key Features:
- Design Pedigree: A classic long-range cruiser with a focus on stability and comfortable long-term living.
- Accommodation: Features a spacious, roomy layout ideal for a couple or family, including large, comfortable cabins.
- Storage: Ample storage space is engineered throughout, ensuring capacity for long voyages and extensive provisioning.
"This Benford 39 isn’t just a sailboat; it’s a home on the water. With her distinctive fantail stern and traditional look, she draws admiration in every anchorage. Her layout is a refreshing change from modern production boats, emphasizing safe and comfortable living while underway. She offers a unique opportunity for a knowledgeable sailor to own a vessel designed for serious, long-term exploring. If you are looking for a classic cruiser that you can call 'home' for years to come, this is it." Layout and Design:
- Salon & Interior: Large salon amidships designed for comfort and ease of movement.
- Accommodations: Double staterooms located forward and aft, offering privacy for a family or guests.
- Galley: Features a large, functional galley suited for extended offshore cooking.
- Engine/Systems: Designed with accessibility for maintenance.
- Deck: The design allows for a secure cockpit and space for a dinghy on the aft house-top.
Additional Units Included
- 1999 Edey & Duff Fatty Knees
Accommodations
Step aboard PEACEFUL WARRIOR, a vessel designed for the discerning cruiser who values traditional shippy aesthetics, rugged construction, and a livable, comfortable interior. As a renowned designer, Jay Benford crafted these 39-foot offshore double-enders to be exceptionally roomy, functioning as a "home-on-the-water" that balances long-term storage needs with daily comfort.
The Main Salon & Living Area
The salon offers a warm and inviting atmosphere with generous headroom and ample natural light, making it ideal for coastal cruising or extending your time at anchor. Featuring rich woodwork throughout, the interior is designed for comfortable living in any sea condition. A Force 10 propane heater provides warmth in winter.
- Seating and Socializing: A large salon featuring plush, comfortable seating arranged around a central teak drop leaf table, perfect for entertaining or relaxing with family.
- Nav Station: A proper, forward-facing navigator's desk provides a dedicated workspace for plotting courses, managing ship systems, or functioning as a remote workstation.
The layout boasts a U-shaped galley designed for efficiency and safety underway, with ample storage for long-term provisioning.
- Galley: Features a deep sink, gimballed stove/oven, and generous counter space, allowing for gourmet meal preparation while at sea.
- Berths: The 39 provides comfortable, secure sleeping arrangements. The forward area features a traditional V-berth with ample storage. A standout feature is the large aft quarter berth, ideal for comfortable sleep in a seaway.
- Head: A conveniently located head with shower and curtain is located close to the V-berth, allowing for easy access from the salon or staterooms. Features include a composting head, stainless steel sink, counter space, storage cabinets, and opening ports.
Built for serious voyaging, PEACEFUL WARRIOR excels in storage capacity. Large lockers, bins, and drawers are distributed throughout the vessel, ensuring you can carry enough supplies for extended passages without overcrowding the living space.
- Cruising Experience: These boats are often described as having a cozy, "shippy" feel, with an emphasis on craftsmanship and utility rather than trendy interiors.
Galley
Features include:
Electrical
12V DC system:
- Four (4) Group 31 AGM batteries for 12V house systems (located in aft equipment room)
- One (1) Group 24 for engine starting (located under the nav station seat)
- Two (2) rotary battery switches
- DC electrical breaker panel at the nav station
- Charles Industries Solid Power 12V/40 amp battery charger
- Engine alternator, 12V/120 amp
- 12V DC lighting fixtures
- KISS Wind Generator
- Main AC shore power inlet, 30 amp
- AC electrical panel at the nav station with AC voltage and amp gauges
- 30 amp galvanic isolator
- AC outlets throughout the interior
- Kuuma water heater, 120V with heat exchanger (located under aft berth)
Electronics
Helm station:
Nav station:
- Garmin GPSmap 546 Multi-functional navigation display with GPS/chartplotter
- Icon IC-M504 VHF radio
- Raymarine i70 Multi-function instrument with depth, speed, navigation, and wind multi-display
Mechanical
- BMW D35, 2 cylinder, 1.42 L naturally aspirated marine diesel engine, serial number 1 331 097, approximately 3,000 hours, 30 hp at 3000 rpm
- Racor fuel polishing system
- Windvane steering system mounted on transom
- Three blade bronze propeller
- Skeg hung spade rudder
- Solid FRP hull below the waterline with sandwich core construction above the waterline
- White gelcoat
- Slotted aluminum toe rails
- Stainless steel rub rails
Deck and Hull
- Bimini
- Dodger
- Connector
- Full enclosure
- One (1) CQR 60 lb galvanized plow anchor with galvanized chain connected to an anchor via swivel
- Three (3) Danforth galvanized anchors
- Full keel
Rigging and Sails
- Cutter rig
- Single spreader rig (aluminum), keel stepped on fiberglass block
- Aluminum whisker pole
- Internal stainless steel chainplates
- 1 x 19, 816 stainless steel cable ride swage type fittings for shrouds, stays, terminal ends
- One (1) mainsail
- Roller furling headsail
- Roller furling staysail
- One (1) spinnaker sail
- Sunbrella sail pack with lazy jack system
- Main sheet traveler 3/4 aft boom with traveler and car on cabin top
- Topping lift
- Cabin top mounted sail tracks, port and starboard
- Line clutches mounted on cabin top port side
- Two (2) cockpit coaming mounted self tailing 2 speed Lewmar winches #48
- Two (2) cabin top mounted self tailing 2 speed Lewmar winches #40
- One (1) cabin top mounted self tailing 2 speed Barlow winch #24
Tankage
- Water heater, 6 gallons
- Water, three (3) aluminum tanks, total 170 gallons, located in the midships bilge and under the port settee
- Fuel, one (1) aluminum tank, 80 gallons, located below the starboard settee
- Two (2) propane tanks in a locker, one (1) smaller propane tank on the rail for the grill
Additional Features
- Spare parts
- Grill
Disclaimer
The 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.
Presented For Sale By:
Triton Yacht Sales and Service, LLC.
United States
Presented For Sale By:
Triton Yacht Sales and Service, LLC.
United States
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