Malo Yachts 39

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Description


Overview



Design and Seakeeping


The Malö 39 is a highly respected Scandinavian cruising yacht, known for her build quality and offshore capability. With a fully encapsulated keel, solid hull construction, and a deep aft cockpit, she offers a calm, predictable motion at sea. As a result, she inspires confidence in a wide range of conditions.


Construction and Layout


Built to a high standard, the Malö 39 blends strength with comfort. The aft cockpit layout provides excellent protection on passage, while below deck the interior feels warm, practical, and well suited to extended time aboard. This balance makes her a popular choice for serious cruising sailors.


Upgrades and Systems


‘Kumari’ has benefited from a strong programme of recent upgrades. These include a new engine fitted in 2024, recent new sails, an updated navigation suite, rigging hardware, diesel heating, and electrical system improvements. Because these key areas have already been addressed, she presents as a genuinely turnkey bluewater cruiser.


Cruising Readiness


Overall, this Malö 39 is well prepared for offshore passages and long-term cruising. The combination of recent investment and proven design makes her ready for immediate use, rather than future projects.


Location and Viewing


The yacht is currently lying in the Scottish Highlands.


Additional photographs and information are available





Equipment and Information




CONSTRUCTION



Hull: Hand-laid GRP laminate with isophthalic resins. Solid laminate below the waterline for strength; sandwich-cored above for stiffness and insulation. The hull is insulated internally for thermal and acoustic comfort.


Ballast: Internal lead ballast, fully encapsulated in the keel stub to eliminate keel bolt maintenance and ensure watertight integrity.


Deck: GRP sandwich construction with balsa or foam core for rigidity and thermal insulation. Deck and hull are bonded and through-bolted on an inward flange.


Teak: Teak decking, coachroof top, and cockpit sole.


Rudder: Spade rudder on stainless steel stock.


Structural Integrity: Bulkheads and furniture bases fully bonded to the hull for torsional strength; stringers and floors laminated into the hull shell.


Superstructure: Strong coachroof with handholds, fixed windscreen, stainless steel pulpit, pushpit, and guardrails.


Cockpit: Secure aft cockpit with excellent protection. Full-height cockpit enclosure in blue canvas (new 2025). Folding teak cockpit table, with extension and custom cushions.


Other Fittings:

Heavy-duty stainless steel cleats and fairleads

Substantial stainless steel stemhead fitting with twin bow rollers

Twin stern, midships and bow mooring cleats

Teak grab rails along coachroof






ACCOMMODATION


Layout:

Two double cabins, two heads compartments, spacious saloon, forward-facing chart table, and U-shaped galley. All joinery finished in satin-varnished mahogany with solid trim.Saloon:

U-shaped settee with central folding dining table to port

Comfortable bench seating to starboard

Navy upholstery and fitted carpeting

Overhead handrails, numerous lockers, and bookshelves

Ample natural light from deck hatches and opening portsGalley (Port Aft):

Double stainless steel sink with mixer tap

Pressurised hot and cold water

New pressure pump (new 2024)

Isotherm calorifier (new 2024)

Ample storage for provisions and galleyware

Worktops with fiddles for offshore safety

2 ring, grill and gas oven – plenty of storage for gas bottles – renewed gas pipes

Navigation Station (Starboard):

Forward-facing chart table with hinged lid

Full electrical switch panel with circuit breakers and gauges

Dedicated instrument space and chart storage

12V and 240V socketsForward Cabin:

Large V-berth double with infill

Hanging locker and drawers

Overhead hatch and reading lightsAft Cabin:

Large double berth with side access

Lockers and shelving

Ventilation via opening ports

Heads Compartments (2):Aft: Manual marine toilet, basin with mixer tap, shower headForward: Electric toilet (new pump), basin with mixer tap, shower

Electric shower drain pump

Holding tankHeating and Ventilation:

Webasto diesel cabin heater (new 2015)

Opening deck hatches and ports throughout (4 x new portlights & 1 x new hatch)

Insulated hull sides for condensation controlFinish:

Warm, traditional Scandinavian interior in mahogany joinery and contrasting upholstery.




SYSTEMS


Electrical:

12V and 240V AC systems

2 × 140 Ah deep-cycle traction domestic batteries (new 2025)

Dedicated AGM engine start battery (new 2025)

Morven automatic shore power charger

Sterling smart regulator

Alternator with diode splitter

Battery monitoring via BATMAN system

240V shore power connection with RCD protection

3 × domestic 240V three-pin sockets

12V sockets at nav station, cockpit, and both heads

LED lights upgradePlumbing and Fresh Water:

Pressurised hot/cold water system

New calorifier (new 2024)

New pressure pump (new 2024)

Cockpit shower (hot/cold)

Electric and manual bilge pumps

Isotherm water heating via engine or shore power (new 2024)Heating and Comfort:

Webasto diesel-fired cabin heater (new 2015)

Insulated hull reduces heat lossSafety:

Electric and manual bilge pumps

Fire extinguishers throughout

6 man Life raft – May 2021

2 × life buoys, boarding ladder and throwing line

Webbing jackstays

Flares (ocean set)

Navigation lights including tricolour and anchor light

New Sartech EPIRB 2023




MACHINERY


Inboard diesel engine Beta 60hp – (new 2024)

Shaft drive with new Feather Stream feathering propeller (new 2024)

Dual-prop bow thruster (7 hp)

Engine access beneath companionway

Fuel system with primary (RACOR) and secondary filtration

Alternator charging system

Wheel steering with emergency tiller

Hot and cold cockpit shower

Engine start battery separate from domestic bank

Electric and manual bilge pumps




NAVIGATION AND COMMUNICATIONS


New Raymarine 9″ MFD at companionway + i70 multifunction display at helm (new 2023)

2 × Raymarine i60 wind instruments (new 2023)

Raymarine wind instruement – (new 2024)

Navtex Nav 4 receiver

NASA SSB receiver (at nav station)

Raymarine VHF DSC (fixed)

Handheld VHF

AIS transceiver (new)

Satellite phone system – available to fit




SAILS AND RIGGING


Rig Type: Masthead sloop

Spars: Selden aluminium mast and boom with double spreaders

Running Rigging: All lines led aft to cockpit for easy shorthanded handling

Standing Rigging: Stainless steel wire, new rigging screws recently installed

Mainsail: Fully battened mainsail and stackpack (2019) with Selden RCB batten car system

Headsail: Genoa/jib (new 2023), 110% + 2 further headsails

Storm Jib – hank on removable inner stay

Winches: Anderson self-tailing winches throughout – 2 x 52 genoa, 1 x 28 reefing & mainsail, 1 x 28 on mast

Reefing: Slab reefing (single line) , all controls led aft

Sail Area: Approx. 69.5 m² (main + foretriangle)

Performance: Designed for comfortable offshore passage-making with good balance and stiffness




TANKS


Fuel: Approx. 280 L

Fresh water: Approx. 455 L in twin tanks

Holding Tank: Approx. 50 L

Tank gauges at electrical panel

Easy service access to all tanks




GROUND TACKLE AND DECK EQUIPMENT


20 kg Bruce anchor with 60 m chain (new 2025)

A15 Vetus anchor with 10 m chain + 50 m warp

Electric windlass

Stainless steel bow roller and stemhead fitting

Cockpit cushions

Hot/cold cockpit shower

Full-height cockpit enclosure (new 2025)

Jackstays, lifebuoys, and flare set





Broker’s Comments


Kumari is a truly exceptional example of the Malö 39- a yacht that combines Scandinavian craftsmanship with robust offshore capability. Her fully encapsulated keel, solid construction, and deep aft cockpit provide absolute confidence at sea, while the warm interior and thoughtful systems ensure comfort in all conditions. With her recent upgrades including new engine (2024), recent new sails, navigation suite, rigging hardware, heating, and electrical systems, she presents as a turnkey blue-water cruiser ready for immediate adventure. We have additional pictures and information – please call us.


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General Information

Year
1998
New or used
used
Lying
United Kingdom

Accommodation

Drinking Water Capacity (L)
455
Passengers
0

Measurements

Length overall (m)
12.24
Beam (m)
3.76
Draft (m)
1.78

Engines

Fuel capacity (l)
260

About The Seller

Red Ensign Marine

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