"A real pleasure for those who recognise the worth of individual attention to detail. This is my choice for the real offshore cruiser / racer with benefits of both traditional style and modern comfort"
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Stephen Jones designed the Starlight 39 with exceptionally beautiful lines to be a fast, safe, passage maker which would be a joy to sail. Stephen's successful design skills, coupled with the quality workmanship of the Rival Bowman craftsmen have developed one of the most successful yachts in her class.

The Starlight 39 Mk2 enjoys a host of enhancements which have been developed over the years with considerable input from owners who have sailed thousands of miles, both cruising and racing these fine craft.

Although fully crewed Starlight 39s have enjoyed considerable success on the racing circuit the majority of boats are used for cruising with the family and making the most of the luxurious accommodation and carefree sailing that these yachts provide.

CONSTRUCTION
The Starlight 39 Mk2 enjoys exceptional qualities of thermal and acoustic insulation. These qualities are achieved by a building process which incorporates an inner and outer moulding, enclosing a foam core. This provides a hull which is quieter, warmer and has a noticeable lack of condensation compared with conventionally built yachts.

Inside the hull, the deep bilge prevents any water from running into the accommodation when the boat is heeled. The half depth skeg, provides a lower bearing for the substantial rudder and ensures that the Starlight tracks straight without constant attention to the wheel. It is this attention to detail that makes the Starlight 39Mk2 a thoroughly seaworthy vessel.

ACCOMMODATION
The Starlight 39 Mk2 has a superb cruising interior with high quality teak joinery. The layout offers space and comfort combined with practicality in a boat designed for offshore cruising. The two settee berths serve as comfortable sea berths with lee cloths provided as standard. The owner's cabin is situated forward, with en suite heads and shower. A double guest cabin aft also has its own access to the aft day heads. The well fitted galley has double sinks, refrigerator and gimballed cooker with oven and grill. There is considerable stowage space outboard and below the worktop. A forward facing chart table with instrument console and comfortable seating ensures safe working in rough conditions.

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ALTERNATIVE LAYOUT
For those who normally cruise with a small crew there is an excellent alternative layout, which provides a larger owner's cabin. This is achieved by removing the forward heads compartment and replacing it with a vanity unit and wash basin. Additional stowage is provided by lockers above and below the work surface of the vanity unit.
For those who prefer an alternative to the traditional teak, we also offer the interior joinery in American Cherry.

ENGINE
The powerful Yanmar diesel, with conventional shaft drive, is located in a sound deadened engine box under the companionway. This box is designed to provide excellent access from the sides and above, without the need to remove the companionway ladder.

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UNDER SAIL
All control lines, including both luff and leech reefing lines, are led aft so that the crew do not need to leave the safety of the cockpit to reduce sail.

The standard inventory includes a fully battened mainsail, with lazy jacks. The battens prevent the sail from flogging and the lazy jacks support the sail when lowered and stowed.

Every aspect of the yacht's handling has been considered to make it easy for two people to sail.
The Starlight 39 Mk2 is a real thoroughbred and will show a clean pair of hells to the majority of yachts of her size. With several transatlantic crossings already undertaken these yachts have shown that they can take the extreme conditions of ocean sailing in their stride.

Having taken part in the Yachting World rally for 40 footers, the magazine reported "A real pleasure for those who recognise the worth of individual attention to build detail. This is my choice for the real offshore cruiser/racer with benefits of both tradition style and modern comfort".

Specification Draft - fin keel - 2.09m - 6'10" Max Length - 12.15m - 39'10" Waterline Length - 9.69m - 31'9" Max. Beam - 3.81m - 12'6" Displacement - 8,958 kg - 19,749 lb Ballast - 3,229 kg - 7,119 LB Mast Height (above waterline) - 17.3m - 56'10" Water Capacity - 227 lt - 50 imp.g Fuel Capacity - 182 Lt - 40 imp.g   Click on the image to enlarge.

Engine
Nanni 4150HE - 27.6kW (37.5hp)

Sails
Std Sail Area - 69.54m2 - 748 sq ft
Mainsail - 35.69m2 - 381 sq ft
135% Genoa - 46.10m2 - 496 sq ft
150% Genoa - 51.23m2 - 557 sq ft
Tri-Radial Spinnaker - 122.95m2 - 1323 sq ft
Storm Jib - 11.60m2 - 125 sq ft

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