Cavalier 39 Just Listed

Cavalier 39 VICTORY exclusively for sale with DBY Boat Sales.

Designed by renowned New Zealand yacht designer Bob Salthouse, the Cavalier 39 has earned an outstanding reputation as a capable offshore cruiser combining strength, comfort and dependable sailing performance. Built with a traditional handcrafted timber interior, this 1980 example presents an excellent opportunity for sailors seeking a proven coastal or bluewater cruising yacht. The current owners have spent money and time over recent years to keep this yacht in pristine, safe, bluewater cruising mode. She is truly turn key and go. Australian registered ship is an absolute bonus for those interested in offshore cruising.

Her well-balanced hull, generous beam and secure cockpit inspire confidence in a wide range of conditions, while the spacious warm, home like interior provides comfortable accommodation for extended cruising or liveaboard use. The quality timber joinery, excellent storage and practical layout reflect the overall quality craftsmanship for which Cavalier yachts are known.

Powered by a reliable Isuzu 2020 model diesel engine, she cruises efficiently under power and delivers rewarding sailing performance under her masthead sloop rig. Windvane steering is fitted and is such a bonus. Whether you're planning weekend escapes, coastal passages or offshore adventures, this Cavalier 39 is ready for her next owners.

Highlights

1980 Cavalier 39 designed by Bob Salthouse
Extensive amount of bluewater cruising upgrades over the last few years
Proven offshore cruising pedigree
Spacious cockpit with excellent storage
Comfortable timber interior
Sleeps up to six in two cabins and saloon
Fully equipped galley
Enclosed head with shower
Reliable inboard diesel engine
Masthead sloop rig
Well suited to coastal cruising, club events and extended passage making

Principal Specifications

Designer: Bob Salthouse
Length Overall: 11.89 m (39 ft)
Beam: 3.45 m (11 ft 4 in)
Draft: Approximately 1.83 m (6 ft)
Displacement: Approximately 8,500 kg
Construction: Hand lay-up fibreglass reinforced basal cored hull
Rig: Masthead sloop
Accommodation: 6 berths

The Cavalier 39 remains one of New Zealand's classic offshore cruising yachts, admired for her solid construction, comfortable motion at sea and timeless styling. This vessel represents exceptional value for buyers seeking a well-built cruising yacht with genuine bluewater capability.

July 2026 Out of Water survey is available on request.

Inspection is highly recommended.

Specifications:

Designer : Bob Salthouse
Builder : Export Yachts New Zealand

Water (Potable) Capacity (l) : 400

Hull Construction Material : Fibreglass reinforced basal cored hull.
Hull Type : Monohull
Deck Construction Material : Fibreglass

Country Origin : New Zealand

Length (feet) : 39 feet
Length (m) : 11.89 m
Length Waterline (m) : 8.99 m
Beam/Width (feet) : 11.22 feet
Beam/Width (m) : 3.42 m
Draft (m) : 1.8 m
Draft (feet) : 5 ft 9
Keel/Ballast : Fin keel 3402kg
Dry Weight (kgs) : 8482 kgs
Number of Helms : Aluminium wheel plus linear driven autopilot plus Airies windvane dedundancy
Displacement : 8482
Colour : White

Engine Notes : 2020 Isuzu 50hp diesel, shaft driven with only 692 hours on the meter.
Number Of Engines : 1
Engine Hours : 692
Horse Power (hp) : 47
Drive Type : Shaft drive.
Engine Room : Underneath cockpit.
Generator : Honda 2kva mounted in aft lazarette and exhaust directed outboard for immidiate use without needing to move anything. Hooks in to shore power outlet as well.
Number of Batteries : 3 x house, 1 x start.
Fuel Type : Diesel
Number of Fuel Tanks : 1 stainless steel
Fuel Tank Capacity (L) : 170
Propeller : 2 blade bronze
Steering System : Wheel steering (rack and pinion)

Accommodation Notes : Approximate headroom: 1.95m in saloon.
Number of Berths : 6
Number of Showers : 1
Number of Toilets : 1
Toilet Type : Self composting
Air Conditioning : 12v fans
Holding Tank (L) : N/A

Galley Notes : Selection of plates, cutlery, pots, kettle.
Stove : Eno 2 burner stove/oven/grill (2025).
Refrigeration : 1 in bench top (May 2023)
Number of Freezers : 0
Number of Sinks : 2

Anchor / Winch : Maxwell electric 09/2022
Bilge Pump : 2 x auto plus 1 manual
Deck Gear : Spares galore, fenders, dock lines, BBQ, tools, swim ladder, Barient self tailing deck winches, spinnaker pole.

Mast/Rigging : Age of Rigging: June 2023 (new standing including new roller furler added).
Sail Inventory : 5 sails, Rollerfurler Headsail and battened main both 2023, staysail, storm jib and asymmetrical spinnaker in sock.

Electrics : 12v plus 240v shore power connection, 575 watts of solar, Victron DC DC charger plus 12v CTEC charger, Wind generator.
Electronics Navigation : Raymarine plotter - charts package circa 2023

Dinghy : Roll up inflatable with repair kit and Mercury outboard

Covers : Boom cover and sun cover over V berth. New bimini (frame new in 2023)

Safety Gear : Plastimo Marsafe 47001 life raft. Fire extinguishers x 4, bosuns chair, stanchions and lifelines replaced 2024, emergency tiller, Rayamarine handheld vhf.
Ground Tackle : 20kg Rocna with 70+ m of 10mm gal chain spliced to 8-plait nylon (all in excellent condition).

Ice Maker : No
Watermaker / De-Sal : No

GPS : Raymarine
Has Navigation Lights : Yes - Port, starboard, stern, steaming and masthead.
Radio : AIS. B&G V60-B VHF fitted + spare Raymarine VHF plus spare VHF plus handset plus spare antenna.

Remarks : Inspection highly recommended.