(SOLD!) 1977 Dencho Marine Bluewater 39′ Sailboat For Sale Ventura, CA

2/7/23- ANOTHER PRICE DROP … NOW DOWN TO $8,500!!!

YOUR NEXT SAILBOAT PROJECT!!! COME TAKE A LOOK AT THIS DIAMOND IN THE ROUGH, BRING YOUR VISION, AND LET’S MAKE A DEAL. MEDICAL REASONS REQUIRE THE OWNER TO SELL ASAP… ALL REASONABLE OFFERS WILL BE CONSIDERED. CALL NOW!!!

1977 Denco, Syndicate 39, Bluewater Racing Sailboat (Looks like a 67 Columbia 40!) When this model had served its time at Columbia, a consortium of investors, including Howard Hughes, bought the molds and sat on them for almost 10 years before manufacturing them by hand in Orange Co in 1977. Fiberglass was coming of age and these were carefully built by hand without spray-on resin or roving.A doctor with 4 sons commissioned this one, Hull #8 in 1977. Together, they sailed it all over the PacificDiamond in the rough. If you’re an experienced sailor, you’d know what’s possible if this vessel should be given the attention she needs. If you have the time and the funds to indulge, this is a remarkable find!Only a handful were built, this sturdy fast shoal keel bluewater sloop sailboat (#8 ) has sailed and made numerous passages throughout the Pacific. Several quick trips/races to Ensenada, 5 Hawaii and back trips, though the boat has been to Hawaii more than 10x. Estimated 100K miles in the Pacific.Last two trips with Dad and 4 sons were?

So Cal to all of Coastal Mexico, Central America, South America, a long stop at the Galápagos Islands, then on to Easter Island, Tahiti, Polynesia in general and back to Hawaii!The last trip sailed up to Seattle then up the Inside Passage to Alaska. No need to go thru Hawaii, they came straight down the coast.Highlights to make any seasoned sailor drool?

Designed by Charles Morgan, who is immortalized in the National Sailing Hall of Fame. The custom was to develop a racing and/or recreational version of the recent Americas Cup race winner. This boat is based on the actual Paper Tiger!

Displacement: 18,200 pounds
Length: 39′ 2″
Beam: 10′ 8″
Keel: 8,400 pound Lead Encased Shoal Keel drawing only 4′ 6″
Water: 60 Gallon Tank
Fuel: 20 Gallons
PHRF: 167
CCA: 24

Overbuilt Fiberglass Hull over steel skeleton framework
Stainless Bow and Pulpit
Universal 27hp Diesel Engine (Buyer to verify condition)
Wheel Helm, Autopilot
VHF, GPS, BBQ
300′ chain rode and winch
Solar battery minders
Cockpit seats 10 for sailing or dining
Brand new cockpit cushions

Interior includes-
V Berth forward
Quarter berth Starboard
Head, clothes closet
Galley w/ cooktop, Microwave
12v dual compartment refer with cold plate
Lounge area converts to bunk
Extensive Storage Spaces
(all typical for this length sailing vessel)

She can sail harder than you can! Done several things that would have tipped over a lesser boat! She can sail shallow waters in the tropics or bounce off rocks locally with her shoal keel. She’s always been sailed with a big-belly mainsail. The boom is an incredible 19 feet long! Roller furling jib operates from the cockpit.

She can weather the worst of storms because she’s literally built like a tank.
Batten down the hatches, huddle up inside and you’ll still be afloat in the morning!
She can fly like the wind, with low drag and fine racing lines. Averaging 250 mi per day to/from Hawaii. The rigging is so sturdy you’ll never see slack in any shroud!

She needs lots of cosmetic upgrades, and the engine could be used temporarily, but is an ideal candidate for an EV upgrade and there’s so many options these days.

The current sails are ready for an upgrade.

All structural components (hull, mast, rigging, bulkheads, cabin sole, stringers) are in serviceable condition.

If refit, she can serve the owner as a safe, fast, reliable, globe trotting, eye catching sailing vessel for many years to come. Everyone asks what it is, buy it and you’ll be able to tell them as you fly by!

Again, all reasonable offers will be considered! This is a lot of boat for a tiny price, so someone’s going to get an amazing deal!