1978 Fast Passage by Philbrooks Fast Passage

RECENT PRICE REDUCTION! Hull Laid in 1978 and commissioned in 1981, this Fast Passage 39 is prized for its seakindliness and quality of workmanship. "Sidewinder" is being offered by her original owner who added numerous cruising upgrades during his stewardship. The design is thoughtfully laid out for sailing by two, and refined even further in this example for singlehanding on long passages. An extensive equipment list shows attention to detail and deep forethought as to what a real cruising sailboat should be. A Santa Barbara Harbor slip is available for "Sidewinder", positioning you to cruise California's Channel Islands as a stepping stone to the rest of the world. Please review the detailed specifications for a clear picture of this fine yacht.

Displacement: 22,000

Total Power: 50

Stepping aboard "Sidewinder" you'll immediately feel safe and secure. The canoe stern and high, teak-capped bullworks combine with neat, custom installations to produce a well-found Cruising Yacht ready for your next passage.

"Sidewinder" has an efficient cruising interior that makes excellent use of all space inside the hull. The owner's cabin, at the base of the companionway stairs, is also an effective sea berth when fitted with lee cloths, yet offers a queen size berth at anchor. Canadian Craftsmanship is evident throughout as you'll find excellent joinery and attention to detail.

• Full Teak Interior
• Sleeps Six
• Expandable Dinnette Table Seats 8+
• Large Custom Deck Hatch in Main Cabin
• Large Head W/Shower
• Dedicated Navigation/Systems Station
• Eight Opening Ports
• Lg Forward Hatch
• Kariba Washer / Drier

Crew appetites will be served by the thoughtfully appointed galley that includes a custom 4 Cubic foot freezer, 6.5 Cubic foot refrigerator,and abundant storage for provisions.

• Force 10 3 Burner LPG Stove and Oven
• Glacier Bay Refrigerator 6.5 cu. ft.
• Glacier Bay Freezer 4 cu. ft.
• Microwave
• Propane BBQ Plumbed to Main Tank
• Plenty of Countertop Space

"Sidewinder" features a complete electronics package that qualifies her as a long-range cruiser.

• Furuno 24 Mile Radar
• Ham/SSB Radio W/Insulated Backstay and Underwater Grounding Plate
• VHF
• Garmin GPS
• Navico 8000 Electronic Autopilot
• 406 MHz EPIRB
• AutoHelm ST-50 Instruments Include Wind Direction/Speed, Depth, Speed
• 2000Watt Inverter includes 100 amp Battery Charger
• TV Antenna

Electrical systems are crucial to a cruising sailboat, and "Sidewinder" has an abundance of electrical generation and storage capacity. She is pre-wired for a gen-set and wind generator, though currently relying on an extensive solar panel installation for all at anchor systems, including refrigeration, watermaker and clothes washer.

• 900-amp-hour Capacity Trojan Batteries New in March of 2002
• 110VAC Shorepower
• Solar Panels Generate 32 Total Amps or 530 Watts Nominal.
• 2000 Watt Inverter

Details, Details...These Fast Passage 39's were laid out with the short-handed, long-range cruiser in mind, with all lines led aft through stoppers to two speed self-tailing winches, even pre-set preventers. The cutter rig allows the set of a roller furled stay sail.

• Center-boom Sheeting on Mainsail
• Spinnaker and Pole
• Innovative Single-handed Layout
• Profurl Roller Furling on Genoa and Staysail
• Pre-rigged Preventers

Feel safe at sea and at anchor with redundant deck systems. This is a well-found boat that will be your home wherever you decide to sail.

• Maxwell Electric Windlass
• 45lb. CQR Anchor
• Fortress FX-55
• Custom Hard Dodger W/opening Window
• Avon Six-Man Liferaft
• Abandon Ship Bag W/Manual Watermaker
• Mast Steps All The Way to the Top
• (2) 35lb. Danforths
• 300' Chain at Bow 30' Chain + 300' Line at Stern
• Para-Tech Sea Anchor
• Galerider Drogue
• Monitor Windvane

The Company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.