1979 Catalina CAL 39 Valkyrie

Price:
$1,000.00
  • Year: 1979
  • Make: Catalina
  • Model: CAL 39
  • Condition: Used
Description

1979 Catalina CAL 39 Valkyrie Fiberglass Sailboat

Motor Perkins 50 hp inboard

New Sails

 

Located East Weymouth, MA 02189

 

The Cal 39 is a true classic. She sails well, especially to weather. She looks great and has a well laid out interior.

Known for being a sweet sailing boat, the Cal 39 is especially weatherly and handles w Valkyrie ell in open water. Its powerful hull can carry sail in a blow and still perform well, even when fully loaded for cruising. 

It is highly regarded as a true racer/cruiser that blends solid performance with comfortable accommodations, making it an excellent choice for offshore passage-making.

This boat has had much recent updating.

Just surveyed. Ready to sail.

Still in use. The sailboat was still being used throughout the summer

The stuffing blocks need to be repacked.

Must be picked up by September 12th

The Cal 39 is a true classic. She sails well, especially to weather. She looks great and has a well laid out interior. This boat has had much recent updating.

Specifications

Year Built 1979

Category Sail

Length Overall 39 ft

Beam 12 ft

Max Draft 6 ft

Cabins 3

Construction Fiberglass

Keel Fin Keel

Engines 1

Fuel Tank Cap. 40 gal

Water Tank Cap. 50 gal

Water Heater Cap. 0 gal

Holding Tanks 2

Holding Tank Cap. 15 gal

Engine 1 Specifications

Make: Perkins

Model: 4-108

Fuel: Diesel

 

Engines
Total Power: 50hp

Tanks
Fresh Water: 50 gal approx
Holding: 2X 15 gal ea.

Accommodations

Three cabin layout. Forward, there is a large vee berth with filler. The overhead hatch is new and cushions are new. Next aft is the head compartment to port. Opposite, there is a hanging locker. The main salon is laid out with a U-shaped settee to port with table and starboard settee opposite. The galley, with new stove and countertop, is aft to starboard. Opposite is the aft cabin with adjoining head. There is varnished teak trim throughout.

  • New overhead Bowmar hatches throughout
  • All cabin side ports recently replaced

Galley

Corian style countertops

  • Galley faucet replaced recently
  • Stainless steel propane stove, Tasca
  • Propane shutoff valve in galley

Electronics

  • Horizon Intrepid VHF radio
  • Raymarine ST60 Speed/log
  • Raymarine ST60 Depth Sounder
  • Raymarine ST60 Wind System
  • Raymarine ST60 4000Plus Auto Pilot
  • External cockpit mounted RAM mike
  • Garmin 741xs Chartplotter at helm

Electrical

  • 12 volt and 110 volt electrical systems
  • Three 12 volt batteries
  • 110 Volt outlets

Sails

  • Mainsail, North, 2001
  • 135% Genoa, North, 2002

Deck

  • Primary winches replaced with Lewmar Selftailing 58's
  • Cabintop mainsheet winch replaced with Lewmar Selftailing 44
  •  dodger 
  • Cockpit Cushions
  • pedestal cover

Additional

  • Two Holding Tanks with Electric Macerators for each tank, new 2000
  • Whisker pole
  • Plow anchor and rode

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. 

 

NO Trailer

Sold on a Coast Guard Certificate of Documentation that expires Sept 2025

Pickup Only

Sold AS IS

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Options and Standard Features
Basic Information
  • Year: 1979
  • Make: Catalina
  • Model: CAL 39
  • Trim: Valkyrie
  • Stock Number: $$ 3366461
  • VIN: HINCABJ0516M79A
  • Condition: Used
  • Type: Motorsailer
  • Use: Salt Water
Engine
  • Fuel Type: Diesel
  • Engine: Single Outboard
Length / Beam
  • Beam (Feet): 12
Hull Type
  • Hull Material: Fiberglass
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