Description
2005 Californian 3900 SL
Twin Volvo Penta Diesels | 15' Beam | Two Staterooms | Two Heads
Description
The 2005 Californian 3900 SL offers an exceptional amount of living space, comfort, and cruising capability in a manageable 40-foot motor yacht. With her impressive 15-foot beam, spacious pilothouse, generous flybridge, and wide walk-around decks, she provides the accommodations and functionality often found aboard considerably larger yachts.
Powered by twin Volvo Penta KAMD300-A 285 HP diesel engines with approximately 700 hours, along with a Northern Lights 12 kW generator showing approximately 1,000 hours, she offers an appealing machinery package for coastal cruising.
Her desirable two-stateroom, two-head layout features queen berths in both cabins, each with its own head and separate stall shower—an outstanding arrangement for cruising with family or another couple.
The bright pilothouse and salon offer excellent visibility, comfortable seating, and warm wood cabinetry, while the fully equipped galley makes weekends and extended stays aboard equally enjoyable. Dual helm stations provide flexibility for operating in changing weather conditions, and the spacious flybridge offers a wonderful setting for entertaining.
Whether cruising to Catalina, exploring the Southern California coastline, or enjoying time aboard at the dock, this Californian 3900 SL delivers an impressive combination of comfort, practicality, and value.
Notable Features
- Twin Volvo Penta KAMD300-A diesel engines, 285 HP each
- Approximately 700 engine hours
- Northern Lights 12 kW diesel generator, approximately 1,000 hours
- Exceptional 15-foot beam
- Two private staterooms with queen berths
- Two heads, each with a separate stall shower
- Upper and lower helm stations
- Spacious pilothouse with excellent visibility
- Large flybridge with guest seating
- Flybridge bimini and enclosure
- Reverse-cycle air conditioning and heating
- Wide walk-around side decks
- Electric anchor windlass
- Full galley with electric cooking
- Swim platform and boarding ladder
Specifications
Overview
- Asking Price
- $196,500
- Year
- 2005
- Make
- Californian
- Model
- 3900
- Condition
- Used
- Type
- Cruisers, Flybridge
- Hull Material
- Composite
- Location
- Long Beach, CAApproximate area
Dimensions & Weight
- LOA
- 40.67 ft (12.4 m)
- Nominal Length
- 39 ft (11.9 m)
- Beam
- 15 ft (4.57 m)
Performance
- Cruising Speed
- 14 kn
- Max Speed
- 20 kn
Engines & Propulsion
- Number of Engines
- 2
- Total Power
- 570 hp
- Total Hours
- 1,400 hrs
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Drive Type
- Direct
- Engines
- 2× Volvo Penta KAMD300-A · 285 hp each · 700 hrs · 2005 · Inboard · Direct
Tankage
- Fuel
- 350 gal (1,325 L)
- Fresh Water
- 100 gal (379 L)
- Holding
- 50 gal (189 L)
Accommodations
- Cabins
- 2
- Heads
- 2
Full Details
Additional Information
Accommodations
The Californian 3900 SL's impressive 15-foot beam creates a spacious and inviting interior. Her two-stateroom, two-head arrangement provides excellent privacy and comfort for owners and guests.
Owner's Stateroom
- 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
- Queen berth
- Private head
- Separate stall shower
- Hanging locker
- Storage compartments
- Opening ports
- Overhead hatch
- Reading lights
- Air conditioning and heat
Pilothouse & Salon
The bright pilothouse features large surrounding windows, comfortable seating, and excellent visibility. The lower helm provides a protected operating station while keeping the captain connected with guests in the salon.
- Complete lower helm station
- Large surrounding windows
- Excellent visibility
- Helm seating
- Comfortable salon seating
- Rich wood cabinetry
- Reverse-cycle air conditioning and heat
- Opening windows for ventilation
- Interior lighting
- Entertainment accommodations
- Generous storage
- Convenient access to galley and staterooms
Galley
The galley is conveniently arranged for meal preparation and entertaining, with ample counter space and storage.
- Refrigerator/freezer
- Electric cooktop
- Microwave oven
- Solid-surface countertops
- Stainless steel sink
- Hot and cold pressure water
- Cabinet and drawer storage
- 110V outlets
- Overhead lighting
Flybridge
The spacious flybridge offers excellent visibility from the upper helm and generous seating for guests, making it an ideal location for cruising and entertaining.
- Upper helm station
- Helm and companion seating
- Generous guest seating
- Bimini top and enclosure
- Engine instrumentation
- Electronic engine controls
- Navigation electronics
- VHF radio
- Stereo speakers
- Beverage holders
Cockpit & Deck Equipment
The Californian 3900 SL features a spacious aft cockpit and wide walk-around decks, providing convenient access to the pilothouse and foredeck.
- Spacious aft cockpit
- Wide walk-around side decks
- Stainless steel bow rail
- Foredeck lounging and working area
- Electric anchor windlass
- Anchor and ground tackle
- Swim platform
- Boarding ladder
- Cockpit lighting
- Shore-power connections
Engines & Mechanical
Twin Volvo Penta KAMD300-A Diesels
- 285 HP each / 570 HP total
- Approximately 700 engine hours
- Six-cylinder, turbocharged and supercharged diesel engines
- 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 heating
Generator & Electrical
Northern Lights 12 kW Diesel Generator
- Approximately 1,000 generator hours
- 12V DC electrical system
- 120V AC electrical system
- Shore-power connections
- Battery banks
- Battery charging system
- AC/DC electrical distribution panels
- Interior and exterior lighting
Navigation & Electronics
- GPS/chartplotter
- Radar
- Autopilot
- Depth sounder
- VHF radio
- Compass
- Engine instrumentation
- Upper and lower helm controls
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