Description

A rare opportunity to purchase a classic Ketch from Camper & Nicholson, known for their strong ocean going cruising yachts. This example has been meticulously maintained and undergone regular upgrades under the current ownership, including a major refit in 2016. The Camper & Nicholson name is renowned throughout the marine community and this 39ft centre cockpit ketch demonstrates why it is so well respected. A fine and very well equipped example ready to take on whatever her new owner has planned for her and all for a very reasonable price.

Last survey Feb 2020 (available on request) with no major findings. Currently lying ashore in Portimao, Algarve, Portugal

Please contact AlgarveSail (https://algarvesail.com/#contatos) for further information or to arrange a viewing.

The seller 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.

Specifications

Accommodation

Teak interior joinery
All headlining refurbished in 2016 and in excellent condition
All windows replaced in 2024
Warm white LED lights throughout
Additional red LED lights in galley, heads and navigation station

Aft master suite: The original layout has been modified to provide a large double bed and additional storage, by removing the curved sofa. The master suite comprises a double bed with low profile plastic spring system. Storage either side and underneath. New ‘extra thick’ mattress 2019. TV mounted at the foot end of the bed (12V LED with voltage regulator) with USB extender run for connection to hard drive (hard drive not included). Desk/dressing table with additional storage. Opening hatch (new 2016). Hanging wardrobe. Ensuite heads with basin, hot and cold running water. Opening hatch (new 2016)

Forecabin: Comprising twin berths with low profile plastic spring system. Storage either side and underneath. Storage cupboard and hanging wardrobe. Opening hatch (new 2016). Ensuite heads with shower and basin, hot and cold running water. Heads can pump overboard or to holding tank (with macerator pump and deck pump out). Opening hatch (new 2016)

Saloon: Impressive 1.9m/6'2" headroom. Large saloon with bifold table. Seating for 6 people. Paraffin lamp. Book shelves and ample storage cupboards. New cushions and upholstery 2016. Opening hatch (new 2016). One full size berth (port side) and one child's berth (stbd side).

Navigation station: located within the main saloon with chart table, storage, switch board above and various electronics (as described below)

Galley: The galley is to starboard and leads through to the aft master suite. Eno 3 burner gimbled stove with oven and grill. Large front opening Isotherm fridge. Top loading keel cooled fidge/freezer. Galley sink with pressurised hot/cold water mixer tap. Additional foot pump tap for cold fresh water and hand pump for seawater. Ample storage. Various cutlery, crockery, pots, pans and other miscellaneous kitchen equipment. Opening port light

Interior Layout

Forecabin

Foreward heads

Saloon

Galley

Master aft cabin

Aft heads

Construction

The Nicholson 39 is a solidly constructed yacht with a heavy layup
Solid GRP hull/topsides. GRP/Balsa cored deck and superstructure
Coachroof balsa core replaced with Airex foam in 2016
Long encapsulated lead keel
Skeg hung rudder
Wheel steering

Equipment

ON DECK
Spacious cockpit with cockpit cushions
Teak bifold cockpit table
Spray hood (new 2011, windows replaced 2020), with sun screen (new 2022) and opening central window panel.
Canvas cockpit shade
Stainless steel frame work for bimini (no canvas)
Deck lights on both masts
Custom made stainless steel granny bars either side of mast (new 2016)
Solid stainless steel guard rails (new 2016) with wire midship gates
Davits for dinghy
Pressurised deck shower with hot and cold water (new 2016)
Boarding / swimming ladder
Magna kettle BBQ & gas bottle
Gas locker with 2 x 3kg Camping Gaz bottles
Very large cockpit locker, Separate line locker

GROUND TACKLE
Lofrans Cayman 88 12V 1000W electric windlass
Kobra 20kg bow anchor
Fortress FX16 auxiliary anchor
60m 8mm Cromox stainless steel chain
100m warp (approx)

MISCELLANEOUS
Anchor ball
Motoring cone
Rubber Bucket
Deck brush
Fenders x 8
Plank (used as fender board or passerelle)

ELECTRICS
12v and 220v onboard circuits
3 x 12v / 130amp/h AGM batteries (new Aug 2019)
Ampiar 100 (100W) wind generator
2 x 80W solar panels with regulators
Victron Multiplus Compact charger/inverter 12/2000/80
Shore power cable
Nasa BM-1 Battery monitor
Battery isolator switches
Anodes replaced 2024

PLUMBING
All fresh water pipes (hot & cold) replaced 2020
Calorifier (shore power / engine)
2 x Jabsco manual toilets, 2016 (serviced 2022)
All through hulls and seacocks replaced with TruDesign in 2016

Sony stereo with bluetooth connection (can be connected to onboard computer for stereo sound watching movies). speakers recessed into saloon ceiling

Navigation Equipment

In Cockpit:
Raymarine MN 100-2 wireless Wind speed/direction
Raymarine MN 100-2 wireless Log/Depth/Temp
Nasa GPS repeater (installed but not connected)
VHF speaker
Plastimo Olympic 135 steering compass on binnacle

At Nav station:
Furuno GP-31 GPS
Furuno DRS 4W wireless radar (compatible with MaxSea/TimeZero navigation app)
EasyTRX3_A20000 wireless AIS transceiver (compatible with Navionics navigation app)
Sailor RT2048 VHF
Navman 7200 DSC VHF
On board navigation computer, with pro view monitor. Open CPN installed
2 x iPad Air, in tough cases, with Navionics installed (can also receive wireless radar or AIS data). Navionics subscription required. Mounting positions in Cockpit and at Nav station.

nb DSC VHF and AIS will require reprogramming by the manufacturers to enter your MMSI. SSB radio shown in the photo has been removed and not available.

Navigation station (SSB not included)

Engine(s)

Yanmar 4JH3E, 56hp with only 1500hours
Yanmar gearbox
Last major service August 2023 (including oil change, coolant change, new Impeller, thermostat and heat exchanger. Only genuine Yanmar parts used)
New shaft 2012
Volvo shaft seal replaced 2024
Fixed 3 blade propellor
Spares: Service kit (oil filter, fuel filter, impeller and seals), thermostat, alternator belt, oil, coolant, shaft seal lubricant

Yanmar 4JH3E, low hours, regularly serviced

Sails & Spars

Masthead ketch with stainless steel rigging
2 x Proctor aluminium spars
Slab reefed dacron fully battened mizzen with Lazyjacks/bag (reconditioned bag 2022)
Dacron mizzen stay sail
Slab reefed dacron fully battened mainsail with Lazyjacks/bag (new bag 2022)
White roller furling C- Breeze extra strong headsail
Spinnaker and pole
2 x Meissner 28STC47 sheet winches
Lewmar sheet winch
3 x Lewmar halyard winches on mast
12 winches in total including spinnaker and reefing system

Sail plan

Under sail

Full sail

Safety Equipment

3 x Fire extinguishers (forecabin, aft cabin and saloon)
Automatic fire extinguisher in engine compartment
Fire blanket in galley
Seago 6 man life raft, new 2012 (needs service)
2 x horseshoe life rings
1 x inflatable danbuoy
Kannad 406 Mhz. EPIRB (Battery expired but passes test)
Jackstays
Radar reflector
Manual bilge pump
Electric (automatic) bilge pump
Wooden bungs and mallet
Handheld fog horn with spare gas cylinder
Emergency tiller

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