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1973 Challenger Aft Cockpit

Long Beach, California

$49,900

The CHALLENGER 40  "In The Mood" is an excellent long-range cruising yacht design known for seaworthiness, comfort & stout construction. Draft is reported 6ft with a roomy 12' 10" beam. .. the perfect configuration for stability in a seaway retaining nimble maneuverability in close quarters. Good inventory with 1 jibs & 1 main, adequate ground tackle, Dodger, Yanmar Diesel 4JH3E (2003) double-course Lifelines with Bow & Stern Pulpits. Dedicated navigation station,  This vessel features a large & comfortable cockpit with good seating & protection, Pedestal-mounted Wheel Steering & controls. This is an excellent opportunity to procure an outstanding cruiser &/or live-aboard for a couple. 

Upgrades 1999 through 2001

  • Aft Birth enlarged
  • Retrofitted the ice box to a Adler Barber Refer
  • Added pantry
  • Galley SInk repositioned to accommodate good access to New motor
  • Added Table to create Starboard settee
  • Interior Cabinets added 
  • Added Arch over cockpit for Solar Panels,TV Dish, Radio Antenna  and Stern Light
  • New Swimstep
  • Swim step Shower added
  • 22 gal fuel tank added
  • 18 gal water bladder added
  • Handrails and deck boxes added
  • 2000 W Generator
  • Watermaker ( needs membranes)
  • 2003 New Yanmar 4JH3E Diesel
  • 2022 New Mainsail/w Stack pack
  • New Jib cover

  If you are looking to cruise to Mexico where this vessel has been many times with the owner.

Basic Boat Info

Make: Challenger
Model: Aft Cockpit
Year: 1973
Condition: Used
Category: Sail
Builder: Challenger
Construction: Fiberglass
Boat Hull ID: CYC401901073
Has Hull ID: Yes

Dimensions

Length: 40 ft
Length Overall: 40 ft
Waterline Length: 34 ft
Beam: 12'10 ft
Max Draft: 6 ft
Cabin Headroom: 6 ft
Electrical Circuit: 12v
Cabins Count: 2

Engines / Speed

Engines: 1
  • Make: Yanmar
  • Model: 4JH3AE
  • Fuel: Diesel
  • Engine Power: 54hp
  • Type: Inboard
  • Propeller Type: 3 BladeBronze
  • Engine Location: Center
  • Drive Type: Direct
  • Year: 2003
  • Engine Hours: 1,800
Cruising Speed: 6 mph

Tanks

Fuel Tanks: 1
Fuel Tank Capacity: 100 gal
Fuel Tank Material: Steel
Water Tanks: 2
Water Tank Capacity: 58 gal
Water Tank Material: Other
Holding Tank Count: 1
Holding Tank Capacity: 30 gal
Holding Tank Material: Plastic

Other

Maximum Number Of Passengers: 9
Heads Count: 1
Drive Type: Direct
Windlass Type: Electric
Boat Class: Sloop

Contact

Long Beach Office
Seacoast Yachts

Office

Seacoast Yachts
Please contact the listing office for this vessel
CA, US
Tel:888-573-2262
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. Owner's personal items excluded.  Exclusions include, however are not limited to, Seller's personal possessions, loose items, binoculars, handheld radio(s), charts, tools, fishing equipment, spare parts, clothing and foul weather gear, galley equipment, linens/bedding and any items not specifically listed on equipment list specifications sheet.


Engine
Yanmar 4JH3E 54 HP New in 2003. Approx 1800 hours.
Accommodations
The V-berth is forward with a door and a hanging locker to starboard. Outside the forward cabin is another hanging locker and a head with shower across. The head and shower are in a separate area from the sink, creating a stall shower. The main salon has a very large U-shaped dinette which converts to a queen size double berth to port, and a U-shaped galley further aft. To starboard is a long settee which can be used a berth, a chart table with a large ice box below. The aft cabin  (quarter berth) is all the way aft. There is 6' 4" headroom, very good storage, and a lot of warm teak throughout. A lot of light is provided by the large salon windows and 4 opening ports plus a large overhead hatch and one smaller hatch in th aft cabin.
Electronics
Furuno Radar Auto Pilot Wheel mounted Garmin GPS/Chart Plotter/depth meter binnacle compass electronic level indicator for water and holding tanks (in-op) Heart Interface Inverter/charger Solar panels,  interface located under companion way
Deck and Hull
Skeg hung rudder and modified fin keel. Very roomy cockpit.  
Sails and Rigging
Sloop rigged with sail area of 459 square feet. There is a tabernacle mast with a release system for the back stay and the aft shrouds. The rigging is oversized and was new in 1996. Head sail has a Harken roller furling which was new in 1996. The primary winches are Maxwell #27 two-speed self-tailing new in 1996 and there is a # 25 Maxwell on the cabin top and two more winches on the mast. Spreader lights on mast.
Additional Comments
This is a rugged, and spacious boat designed as a cruising yacht. She is very stiff and points well, and will easily do 7 knots under sail or power with a 500 mile range.
Tankage
Fuel Tanks : 1 100 gal Iron Tank and 1 22 gal Aluminum Tank. Water 1 40 gal Plastic tank and 1 18 gal bladder tank. Holding 1  30 gal holding tank (new y-valve0 2024
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. Owner's personal items excluded.  Exclusions include, however are not limited to, Seller's personal possessions, loose items, binoculars, handheld radio(s), charts, tools, fishing equipment, spare parts, clothing and foul weather gear, galley equipment, linens/bedding and any items not specifically listed on equipment list specifications sheet.
Additional Contact Information

Jim Dragomir
562-253-4687
jim@seacoastyachts.com