Challenger 39 Pilothouse "Irish Mist" JUST LISTED
$129,950
Irish Mist is a rare find in the cruising world -- a Challenger 39 Pilothouse that's been continuously upgraded, intelligently modernised, and maintained to a standard that makes her stand out immediately. With her bright, panoramic pilothouse, proven offshore pedigree, fresh rigging, upgraded electronics, and a recently refurbished hull, she's the kind of yacht that feels ready for serious passage-making the moment you step aboard.
Below decks she's warm, practical and beautifully arranged for extended cruising, with two private cabin, two bathrooms, a generous saloon warmed by a diesel heater, and a genuinely capable galley built for real use at sea. It's a layout that feels purposeful, balanced and ready for long passages. Exactly what you want in a yacht designed for Tasmanian and beyond.
If you're looking for a pilothouse cruiser that's already had the big jobs done, Irish Mist deserves to be at the top of your list. Call Paul on 0418 385 866 or Matthew on 0437 876 775 to arrange your inspection and secure a yacht that's truly turn-key and ready for adventure.
| Reference | 113855955 |
|---|---|
| Name | Irish Mist |
| Location | Derwent Sailing Squadron, Sandy Bay |
| Region | Tasmania |
| Year | 1991 |
| Designer | Nick Louis |
| Builder | Challenger Yachts – Nick Louis |
| Length | 39′ 0″ (11.89m) |
| Beam | 3.5m |
| Draft | 1.8m |
| Displacement | ~7 tonnes |
| Ballast | Cruising fin with lead ballast |
| Hull material | Fibreglass/GRP – Hull scraped, inspected, re-primed and painted by Bilge Rats (Nov 2024). |
| Deck material | Fibreglass |
| Engine | The 42hp Volvo is in exceptional mechanical condition. Professionally serviced, upgraded and running beautifully. With the new mixing elbow, raw-water pump, fresh valve clearances and a fully refurbished heat exchanger, it's a genuinely healthy engine that's ready to deliver another 6000 hours of reliable cruising without hesitation. |
| Engine Make | Volvo Penta |
| Horsepower | 42hp |
| Fuel Type | Diesel |
| Engine hours | 6200 |
| Fuel Consumption | 3 lph |
| Max Speed | 7 |
| Cruise Speed | 6 |
| Propulsion | Inboard Sail Drive |
| Fuel | 180 litres |
| Water | 700 litres |
| Galley | The galley is compact, secure at sea and genuinely practical, with a proper gas stove/oven (certified), top-loading freezer, front-loading fridge and a deep double sink -- everything positioned so you can cook comfortably underway. |
| Refrigeration | Waeco front-loading fridge |
| Freezer | Top-loading freezer (large capacity) |
| Stove | Broadwaters 2-burner gas stove and oven |
| Hot Water System | Engine and 240v. |
| Accommodation | The accommodation is warm, practical and cleverly laid out, sleeping up to six across two private cabins plus the drop-down saloon table. With two bathrooms, a bright pilothouse and a comfortable, heated saloon, it's a genuinely inviting space designed for real cruising comfort. |
| Cabins | 2 |
| Berths | 6 berths (incl. Occasional saloon berth) |
| Shower | Hot and cold shower |
| Toilet | 1 manual & 1 electric with 100 litre holding tank. |
| Entertainment | SONIQ LED TV Sony CD player with speakers |
| Air Conditioning | Diesel heater |
| Covers | Window shades Boom bag with lazy jacks. Life raft cover |
| Ground tackle | Muir Cougar anchor winch – motor, relay and gearbox replaced in 2024 Rocna 20kg anchor 70m of 10mm chain – replaced 2022: |
| Safety gear | 2 x MOB life-rings Safety harnesses x 2 CO2 alarm (new) |
| Bilge Pumps | Manual & electric bilge pumps |
| Life Raft | 4-person liferaft serviced in 2023 |
| Epirb | 406 EPIRB |
| Fire Protection | Fire extinguishers |
| Electrics | Upgraded electrical system (2023) including: -New solar panels (Victron) -New solar regulator (Victron) -New AC charger (Victron) -New galvanic isolator (Victron) -Inverter installed -New 135Ah AGM starter/house batteries x4 Wind generator (Airex) Shore power |
| Electronics | AIS transceiver New VHF (2023) Raymarine 7" MFD Raymarine I60 wind gear (new) Raymarine ST6000 autopilot with remote New autopilot hydraulic pump and hoses Additional pilot controller Raymarine cockpit plotter/sonar (no fishfinder installed) Steering compass Yacht Devices WiFi gateway (full instrument networking) New clock/barometer/hygrometer |
| Sail inventory | Mainsail (approx. 4 years old) with lazy jacks Furling headsail (jib re-stitched in 2025) Spinnaker with snu?er Storm jib Two staysails All sails in good condition. |
| Rigging | All new standing and running rigging including mast rewire and new lights (2023) Stronger chainplate installed for inner forestay |
| Deck gear | Arco self-tailing winches x 8 Pushpit-mounted gas BBQ Midship boarding gates Stainless-steel transom boarding step Stainless-steel targa bar for solar panels and wind generator Deck wash |
| Remarks | “Irish Mist” has been continuously upgraded and maintained, making her a standout example of the Challenger 39 Pilothouse. A rare opportunity to secure a proven bluewater cruiser with modern systems, fresh rigging, upgraded electronics and a recently refurbished hull. |
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