About This Vessel
This 2005 Californian 3900 SL, measures 39 ft, and is located in Long Beach, California, powered by 2x Volvo Penta KAMD300-A 285.00HP.
Twin Volvo Penta KAMD300-A Diesels • Approx. 700 Hours • Northern Lights 12 kW Generator • Approx. 1,000 Hours • Two Staterooms • Two Heads • 15' Beam
The Californian 3900 SL packs an extraordinary amount of living and cruising space into a very manageable motor yacht. With an impressive 15-foot beam, two private staterooms, two heads with separate stall showers, upper and lower helm stations and wide walk-around decks, she offers the comfort and accommodations normally associated with a considerably larger yacht.
Powered by twin Volvo Penta KAMD300-A 285 HP diesels with approximately 700 hours and supported by a Northern Lights 12 kW generator with approximately 1,000 hours, she has an attractive low-hour machinery package for coastal cruising.
Designed with serious cruising in mind, the 3900 SL combines a protected pilothouse, spacious flybridge, comfortable cockpit and surprisingly generous interior accommodations. She is particularly well suited to Southern California boating, whether cruising to Catalina, entertaining at the dock or spending extended weekends aboard. It is offered as a convenience by this broker/dealer to its clients and is
Principal Specifications
Builder: Californian Yachts
Model: 3900 SL
Year: 2005 Type: Pilothouse / Flybridge Motor Yacht
Hull Material: Fiberglass
Hull Configuration: Semi-Displacement
LOA: 40' 8"
Beam: 15' 0"
Fuel: Diesel
Propulsion: Direct Drive
Engines: Twin Volvo Penta KAMD300-A
Horsepower: 285 HP each / 570 HP total
Engine Hours: Approximately 700
Generator: Northern Lights 12 kW Diesel
Generator Hours: Approximately 1,000
Staterooms: 2
Heads: 2 Tankage Fuel: Approximately 350 gallons
Fresh Water: Approximately 100 gallons
Holding: Approximately 50 gallons
Accommodations
The exceptional 15-foot beam is immediately apparent when stepping aboard the Californian 3900 SL. Her interior volume is one of the defining characteristics of the design and gives the yacht a much larger feel than her length would suggest.
The two-stateroom, two-head arrangement provides excellent privacy for owners and guests, making this an especially desirable layout for two couples or a family.
Owner's Stateroom
The spacious owner's stateroom features a comfortable queen berth surrounded by attractive wood cabinetry and abundant storage.
Features include: Queen berth
Private en-suite head
Separate stall shower
Hanging locker
Storage cabinetry
Opening ports
Reading and courtesy lighting
Air conditioning and heat
110V outlets
Forward Guest Stateroom
The forward guest accommodations provide another comfortable queen berth along with a private head and separate shower.
Features include: Queen berth
Private head
Separate stall shower
Hanging locker
Storage compartments
Opening ports
Overhead hatch
Reading lights
Air conditioning and heat Having two private heads with separate stall showers is an exceptional feature in a yacht of this size and makes extended stays aboard considerably more comfortable.
Pilothouse & Salon
The bright pilothouse and salon are surrounded by large windows, providing excellent visibility and an abundance of natural light.
The lower helm allows the yacht to be operated comfortably in virtually any weather while keeping the captain connected with guests in the main salon.
Features include: Complete lower helm station
Excellent visibility
Large surrounding windows
Helm seating
Comfortable salon seating
Rich wood cabinetry
Air conditioning and reverse-cycle heat
Opening windows for ventilation
Interior lighting
Entertainment accommodations
Generous storage
Convenient access to galley and accommodations
Galley
The galley provides the space and equipment necessary for weekends aboard or extended cruising. Features include:
Refrigerator/freezer
Electric cooktop
Microwave
Solid-surface countertops
Stainless-steel sink
Hot and cold pressure water
Generous cabinet and drawer storage
110V outlets
Overhead lighting
Flybridge
The large flybridge is both a second operating station and a wonderful outdoor entertaining area.
Excellent visibility from the upper helm makes this a favorite location when underway, while generous guest seating provides plenty of room for friends and family.
Features include: Upper helm station
Helm and companion seating
Generous guest seating
Bimini/top and enclosure
Engine instrumentation
Electronic engine controls
Navigation electronics
VHF
Stereo speakers
Beverage holders
Cockpit & Deck
The Californian 3900 was designed with practical exterior access in mind. Her substantial beam allows for wide walk-around side decks, making movement between the cockpit, pilothouse and foredeck comfortable and secure.
Features include: Spacious aft cockpit
Wide walk-around side decks
Stainless-steel bow rail
Foredeck lounging/work area
Electric anchor windlass
Anchor and ground tackle
Swim platform
Boarding ladder
Cockpit lighting
Shore-power connections
Engines & Mechanical
A particularly attractive feature of this 3900 SL is her low-hour diesel propulsion package.
Twin Volvo Penta KAMD300-A Diesels
285 HP Each / 570 HP Total
Approximately 700 Engine Hours
Additional mechanical features include: Direct-drive propulsion
Marine transmissions
Hydraulic steering
Dual helm stations
Trim tabs
Racor fuel/water separators
Raw-water strainers
Automatic bilge pumps
Engine-room lighting
Reverse-cycle air conditioning and heat The KAMD300-A is a turbocharged and supercharged six-cylinder Volvo Penta marine diesel, providing an excellent combination of performance and efficiency for this hull.
Generator & Electrical
Northern Lights 12 kW Diesel Generator
Approximately 1,000 Hours
Electrical equipment includes: 12V DC electrical system
120V AC system
Shore power
Battery banks
Battery charging system
AC/DC electrical distribution panels
Interior and exterior lighting The substantial 12 kW Northern Lights generator provides ample onboard power for air conditioning, galley equipment and other shipboard systems while away from the dock.
Navigation & Electronics
The yacht features navigation and communication equipment at her helm stations for comfortable operation from either the pilothouse or flybridge.
Equipment includes: GPS/chartplotter
Radar
Autopilot
Depth sounder
VHF radio
Compass
Engine instrumentation
Upper and lower helm controls
Two Private Heads
One of the features that truly separates the Californian 3900 SL from many other yachts in this size range is her two-head arrangement with separate stall showers.
Each stateroom enjoys convenient access to its own head, providing excellent privacy when cruising with another couple or family.
Performance
The twin 285 HP Volvo Penta diesels provide comfortable cruising performance while retaining the efficiency and handling characteristics for which the Californian design is known. Cruising Speed: Approximately 15 knots
Maximum Speed: Approximately 20 knots
A Lot of Yacht in 39 Feet
The 2005 Californian 3900 SL is an excellent choice for the buyer who values space, comfort and practical cruising capability.
Her unusually generous 15-foot beam, 40' 8" overall length, two private staterooms, two heads with separate showers, large pilothouse, flybridge and wide walk-around decks create an exceptionally versatile cruising platform.
Add twin Volvo Penta diesels with approximately 700 hours and a Northern Lights 12 kW generator with approximately 1,000 hours, and this Californian presents an appealing opportunity for anyone looking for a comfortable diesel motor yacht without moving into a substantially larger vessel.
Spacious, comfortable and designed for real cruising- the Californian 3900 SL offers a tremendous amount of yacht in a manageable package.
Specifications and equipment are believed to be accurate but are not guaranteed. Prospective purchasers should verify all specifications, equipment, capacities and hours to their own satisfaction.
Disclaimer
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