1977 Camper & Nicholsons 39

Calypso OverviewCalypso, a 1977 Camper & Nicholson 39 (build number 028), is now available for sale. With only 63 of these iconic yachts ever built, she stands as a testament to quality craftsmanship and design. In excellent condition and boasting impressive performance, she has been a strong, safe, and fast cruising boat for her current owners. Unfortunately, due to new work commitments, she is now ready for her next adventure. The Nicholson 39 is a great yacht due to its solid construction, excellent seaworthiness, and timeless design. Built in the 70s and 80s, it offers a strong fiberglass hull and a well-balanced keel, making it ideal for both long-distance cruising and offshore sailing. The spacious interior includes comfortable living areas and ample storage, making it perfect for extended voyages. Its manageable size allows for easy handling, even by smaller crews, while still providing impressive performance. The Nicholson 39’s reputation for durability and classic aesthetic has made it a popular choice among sailors for decades. Beta Marine 60 - 201660HPApprox 550 hours and fully servicedAquadrive shaft bearing3 bladed darglow maxprop - serviced 2024New cutlass bearing 2022Last serviced - Spring 2024Bowthruster 55kgf - with new gearbox in 2022 ElectricalDomestic battery large 12v lithium ion battery bank (1120Ah capacity) - 2023Lead acid engine start battery with individual shut off switches and emergency crossover - 2022Bowthruster battery - 2022Battery Charger/Inverter: Victron Energy MultiPlus 3000VA – 120AVictron battery ShuntsUpgraded 175A alternatorVictron 50A dc-dc charger1035W Solar panels mounted on davits and port and starboard guardrails - by separate negotiationVarious 240V outlets throughout boatVictron display screen in nav station4g Wifi NavigationPlotter mounted in cockpit - Raymarine Axiom 9 inch DSC/VHF - Icon IC M323Depth, speed, wind and MFD deck instruments - Raymarine i60 - 2022AIS 650 transponder (send and receive) - RaymarineAutopilot- Raymarine type 2 pilot motor and ACU - 20222x hand held VHF radiosGPS - Garmin 128LED navigation lightsRadar - Raytheon R70 - temperamental, not to be relied upon - Sails, Spars and RiggingKetch RiggedKeel stepped mastConventional masthead rigSingle inline spreaders on both main and mizzen, cap shrouds, and fore and aft lower shrouds.Standing rigging last replaced in 2016Mast-mounted spinnaker pole Sails are in good serviceable condition and are of a high quality constructionOverlapping furling genoaSlab reefed mainsail.Asymmetrical spinnaker with snuffer.Spare genoaMizzenStormsail Interior & Domestic6 berths in 2 cabins plus saloon 1 x heads and showerHot and cold pressurised water systemWebasto diesel heater with outlets in saloon, fore and aft cabins which also provides heating for the 50L hot water tankLED lighting throughout the boat There is a spacious double ‘V’ berth in the fore cabin with an infill and stowage compartments under.An overhead hatch opens onto the for