Challenger 39 Pilothouse "Irish Mist"


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.

Region
Tasmania
Location
Hobart Area Derwent Sailing Squadron, Sandy Bay
Reference
113855955
Usage
Family, Leisure, Cruising
Launch Year
1991
Hull
Fibreglass/GRP - Hull scraped, inspected, re-primed and painted by Bilge Rats (Nov 2024).
HIN
AUWWA071008AL9
Rego
36677
Rego Expiry
31/12/2026
Designer
Nick Louis
Builder
Challenger Yachts - Nick Louis
Length
39' 0" - 11.89m
Beam
3.5m
Draft
1.8m
Displacement
~7 tonnes
Keel / Ballast
Cruising fin with lead ballast
Deck Material
Fibreglass
Engine Make
Volvo Penta
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.
Number Engines
1
Horsepower
42hp
Power Source
Diesel
Engine Hours
6200
Fuel Consumption
3 lph
Max Speed
7
Cruise Speed
6
Drive Type
Inboard Sail Drive
Fuel
180 litres
Water
700 litres
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)
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
Hotwater System
Engine and 240v.
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.
Mast / 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.


ABOUT THE DEALER

Boat Sales Tasmania
Paul Nanscawen
Royal Yacht Club of Tasmania
Marieville Esplanade, Sandy Bay
Hobart
TAS 7005 Australia






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