1972 Challenger 40

NO LONGER AVAILABLE!

Challenger 40: Gear and Specifications

VESSEL INFORMATION:
Vessel Name: Pheromone
Home Port: La Paz, BCS
Hull ID#: 4002
State Reg: California
Vessel Make: Challenger
Vessel Model: Sloop
Vessel year: 1972
Vessel type: Sail, Rig: Sloop
Hull material: Fiberglass
Hull configuration: Mono hull, fin keel
Length Overall: 39' 11"
Beam: 13' 10"
Draft: 6' 5"
Weight: 9.8 ton
Ballast: 9,000 lb.
Hull color: White
Designer: Roberts
Comments: Strong made diesel aux. sloop

LOCATION OF BOAT:
La Paz, Baja California Sur, Mexico

CONDITION
Boat: Needs work.
Engines: Good
Accessories: Good

Vessel hauled in February 2001 for bottom maintenance. Epoxy barrier coat applied before bottom paint. All thru-hulls and backing plates replaced. Bottom in good condition.

ACCOMMODATIONS,
FURNISHINGS & LAYOUT:
Number of berths: Four plus
Number of staterooms: one (aft)
Headroom: 6'5"
Number of heads: Two
Showers: one
Additional layout description:
Berths are in V-berth, aft cabin, salon (single and double). Aft head not used.

GALLEY:
Stove: Burners: 3, Oven: Yes (CNG)
Refrigeration (2), Manufacturer: Dometic (Propane). Ice box
Water System: Pressure

ELECTRONICS & NAVIGATION EQUIPMENT:
Compass
Depthsounder
VHF
GPS
SSB

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:
Batteries: Trojan Size: 4D
Inverter

DECK EQUIPMENT:
Dodger
Dinghy: Inflatable
Nav Lights
Lifejackets
Safety Kit
Other Comments: 5hp Evinrude outboard motor for dinghy

SAILS & RIGGING:
Cruise-equipped
Winches: Seven
Sails: Main 2, Genoa 1, Storm sail: 1
Note: Rigging needs replacement.


ENGINE DETAILS & MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT
Engine Type: Perkins, Diesel: 4-107
Steering: Wheel
Bilge blower
Bilge Pumps: 2, 1 Auto, 1 Manual
Note: Major tuneup and fuel system maintenance in 1996.

COMMENTS:
Vessel surveyed in November 2000. Areas of delamination due to failed sealant on deck fittings found on deck. Rigging needs replacement. Topsides need new paint and woodwork needs attention.

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NO LONGER AVAILABLE!