1979 Nautor Swan 39 – Classic Ron Holland Cruising Yacht in the UK

Experience the timeless elegance of the 1979 Nautor Swan 39, a Ron Holland-designed cruising sailing yacht now available for sale in the United Kingdom. This classic vessel offers comfortable accommodation for 8 guests across 2 cabins, making it ideal for family voyages or small-group adventures. With a substantial recent refit and same ownership since 1983, this Swan 39 is in good general condition and ready to sail immediately.

1979 Ron Holland-designed Nautor Swan 39 cruising version, in same ownership since 1983 and with substantial recent refit. FURTHER BROKER’S COMMENTS: Ron Holland-designed Swan 39, launched in 1979 as hull nr. 30 of the highly successful Swan 39 series constructed by Nautor in Finland. With 12 Swan 39’s delivered as IOR-optimised Swan 39R ‘racing variants’ and a further 21 launched as a more conventional fast cruising variant, SEGRATARIO is one of the last cruising versions to be delivered. Purchased from her original owner by her current owning family in 1983, she has remained a much-cherished part of the family, benefitting from a substantial refit in 2024, costing in excess of her current asking price. 2024 REFIT HIGHLIGHTS: New hull and deck paint New 10mm cockpit sole and seats teak New rod Nitronic 50 standing rigging and new tensioners New 10mm Dyneema running rigging 4x new plexiglas hull windows 2x new plexiglas hantches windows Steering columns repainted New leather cover for the steering wheels New rudder bearings New Jabsco manual WC Winches serviced New Spinlock stopper on the coach roof All new seacocks All new sea-water pipes replaced including engine exhaust pipe Backstay serviced New LED interior lights Suunto compass serviced New wind instruments sensor New LED navigation lights New VHF antenna New light wirings OWNERS’ COMMENTS: SEGRETARIO was purchased by our father in 1983, it has been part of the family since and has been our trustworthy companion in many regattas and great vacations across the Mediterranean. As our parents passed away years ago, and as we three brothers have grown older, each of us with his own plans and obligations, we now look for a new owner interested in cherishing SEGRETARIO and taking it to new adventures. SPECIFICATIONS CONSTRUCTION RCD Status: RCD Status: Our understanding is that the yacht is exempt from the essential safety requirements of Directive 94/25EC (Recreational Craft Directive) as she was built and placed into use within the EU prior to 1998. Hull Construction: GRP laminate hull construction. Hull above water line repainted with Stoppani gloss pain cycle - 2024 Hull below water line sanded down to original gelcoat, 4 layers of new International Gelshield 200 epoxy base treatment and 3 layers of antifouling – 2024 (subsequently new antifouling on yearly basis) International YBA 072 antifouling Grey – 2026 Deck & Superstructure Construction: GRP deck with antiskid painted – 2024 “Standard” cruising version hatches. The teak to the cockpit seat bases and sole was replaced – 2024. Keel & Rudder: Fin lead keel Cast-in keel bolts are of high-tensile stainless steel. The rudder blade is GRP and supported by a short skeg. MACHINERY Engine & gearbox: Perkins 4.108, 4 cylinders, naturally aspired diesel engine, producing 37,5 hp Closed cooling with heat exchanger. Fresh water-cooled exhaust manifold. Service & Maintenance: Engine hours – tbc Date of last engine service – 2026 Propulsion & Steering: Shaft drive with stainless steel shaft supported by p-bracket. Max Prop 3-bladed feathering propeller. Steering wheel. Spare 3 blades propeller Chain driven autopilot actuator ELECTRIAL SYSTEMS Voltage systems: 12vDC primary domestic system with 12vDC starting circuit and 220v AC via shorepower Battery Banks: 1x 12vDC engine battery 1x 12vDC service engine Charging: Via Awelco Thor battery charger, the engine mounted alternator, shore power connection. Alternators: 12vDC engine mounted alternator PLUMBING & GAS SYSTEMS Fresh Water: Cold water tap over the sink in the galley area and the heads. Bilge Pumps: 2x manual bilge-pumps. 1x electric pump for the heads TANKAGE Fuel: 120 litres in one stainless-steel tank. Fresh Water: 120 litres in a stainless-steel tank. NAVIGATION & COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT In Cockpit: 1x Garmin GNX wind display 1x Garmin GNX 20 display 1x Autohelm depth 1x Autohelm speed At Chart Table: Lorenz compact 8HD chartplotter Micronav LCP chartplotter NECO autopilot JRC Navtex Depth meter Communications Equipment: Shipmate RS810 Radio VHF AOR-3000A Comunication long wave, shortwave, VHF, and UHF bands DOMESTIC EQUIPMENT Galley: Gimballed stainless 3-burner gas stove and oven. 12vDC fridge 1x Stainless steel sinks with cold water supply. Foot pumps for fresh water and salt water Cold pressurized water tap over the sink Heads: 1x manual marine heads Cold pressurised water tap over the wash basin. Heating & Ventilation: Diesel heating with outlets to all the cabins and heads - removed Durade deck vents. Lighting: Both deckhead and reading lights. ACCOMMODATION Summary of Accommodation: 2x single berths in 2 aft cabins plus a double berth to the fore cabin and 2 further single berths in the saloon and further 2 bunk beds I the saloon benches. Burma teak interior joinery made up of faced marine plywood with solid teak where appropriate. Marine ply, fibreglass or timber planking to the deckhead. Teak and holly or teak slats to the cabin sole. Red upholstery to the cabin cushions. Description of Accommodation from Forward: Fore Cabin: Double folding bunk berth to the fore cabin Deck ventilation/escape hatch. Sail/General Store Area: Raised storage area. Deck hatch. Teak slats to the cabin sole. Vertical poles providing a handhold. Deckhead light. Heads: Located to port. Manual flush marine heads. Stainless-steel wash basin with a tap over. Saloon: Dining table position slightly to port with a shaped sofa to the port side and a further sofa to starboard. Deck ventilation hatch. Deckhead mounted handrails. Teak & holly to the cabin sole. 2x Vertical poles providing handholds. Dorade deck ventilation. Navigation Area: Located to port. Chart table with storage inside and draws under. L-shaped bench. Book and general storage shelves. Electrical control panels. Two-color (white/red) deck light White reading light Bulkhead space for mounting electronics Teak & holly sole Galley Area: Located to starboard. Linear layout. Gimballed stainless-steel gas oven and 3-burners stove with stainless-steel grabrail and cupboard under. Worktop with fiddled edges, access hatch to the refrigerator and sliding door storage cupboards over. Located under the companionway is the sink has a freshwater tap and seawater tap and timber insert to create additional worktop space and cupboards behind. Steps leading up to the cockpit. Starboard side Aft cabin: Single berth. Porthole to the cockpit. Portside Aft Cabin: Single berth. Porthole to the cockpit. DECK EQUIPMENT Rig: Standard double-spreader configuration Nautor aluminium alloy mast and boom Keel stepped aluminium anodised mast Stainless steel standing rod rigging Nitronic 50 - replaced 2024 Running backstays Mechanical adjustable baby-stay Rod vang with block & tackle adjustment Hydraulic backstay – serviced 2024 Hydraulic vang Reckman genoa furling system Spinnaker track on mast Twin deck-stowed spinnaker poles Harken main sail track Lazy bag and Lazy Jacks Winches: 2x Lewmar 55 three speed winches 2x Lewmar 48 two speed winches 4x Lewmar 43ST two speed winches Sails: Sobstad dacron full batten main sails North Sails dacron furling heavy genoa North Sails dacron main sail – serviceable North Sails0.75 triradial spinnaker (heavy used) Sobstad Sails spinnaker 0.75 (lighly used) North Sails 1.5 spinnaker (heavily used) Offshore sails 2.2 spinnaker (used once) Big Boy (Blooper) Storm sail Sobstad Sails light genoa North Sails light genoa (heavily used) North Sails genoa 2 with reefs (heavily used) Offshore Sails mylar jib Raudaschl Sails genoa 2 (heavily used) Bianchi e Migliori sails jib 1 General: Stainless-steel pushpit, step through pulpit, Two rail wire guardrails and stainless-steel stanchions. Stainless-steel bathing ladder. Wooden passarelle. Wooden bathing ladder Anchoring & Mooring: Lofrans Project 12vDC electric deck mounted anchor windlass. Bruce anchor with galvanised chain Appropriate number of stainless-steel mooring cleats. Various mooring warps and fenders. Tender & Outboard: Honda 4hp four stroke outboard engine SAFETY EQUIPMENT: General note on safety equipment: Any safety equipment such as liferafts, Epirbs, fire extinguishers and flares etc. are usually personal to the current owner(s) and if being left on-board as part of the sale of a used vessel may require routine servicing, replacement, or changing to meet a new owners specific needs. Life saving: Arimar 8pp liferaft - 2024 VIEWING ARRANGEMENTS Lying Genova, Italy. Available to view strictly by appointment Office Hours Mon- Fri 0900 – 17.00 Saturday by prior appointment For more information or to arrange a viewing please contact us. Please Note: Due to the varying locations of our yachts, your travel time and the distances that may be involved, we recommend that you only make arrangements to view if you are actively considering purchase. Lead Broker: Michele Antonini – Grabau International (Italia) Tel: +39 333 74 89 281 Email: ######@grabauinternational.com

Why Choose the Nautor Swan 39?

The Swan 39 is renowned for its excellent value on the Swan market, combining robust construction with refined performance. Designed by Ron Holland as a sister to the famous IOR racing model, this cruising version delivers stability and comfort without compromising on style. Its immaculate hull and deck, coupled with careful maintenance, ensure a reliable and enjoyable sailing experience.

• Length: 39.3ft (12m)
• Year: 1979
• Guests: 8
• Cabins: 2
• Location: United Kingdom
• Price: €90,000 (tax paid)