Marketing Description
Swan Yachts are renowned for their build quality and head turning looks. ‘Wild Goose is no exception and if you are looking for an affordable performance cruiser/racer then look no further.
This Ron Holland designed yacht is currently ashore at Royal Northumberland Yacht Club and has been in the present ownership for the last 35 years. Life and its challanges has prompted the owner to look for a new custodian who can enjoy and love her like he has.
Comes with a comprehensive sail wardrobe, inventory and a well-maintained engine.
Mechanical
Vessel powered by an inboard Perkins 4108 diesel. The engine is housed is Below the cockpit sole in a sound proofed compartment with the forward section incorporating the galley sink.
Single lever engine control mounted in cockpit with engine start panel. Engine has been well maintained and always sits with fresh oil in the engine. Most recent service was 2024.
Reduction gearbox driving a stainless-steel shaft and 2-bladed folding bronze propeller.
Electrical
12V systems onboard with a bank of 2x12V batteries providing engine start and domestic power. These are fitted with isolators. Batteries recharged via the engine alternator or onboard battery charger when attached to shore power. Shore power inlet and cable.
Rigging
Bermudan masthead sloop rig with keel stepped, anodised aluminium, twin spreader mast by Proctor. Nautor Swan boom. Aluminium spinnaker pole and reaching strut. Hydraulic backstay and hydraulic boom vang. Racing Headstay foil
Reckman racing furler. Slab reefing mainsail system. Stainless steel rod rigging. Braid on braid running rigging. Lewmar winch pack including 2xL55 3 speed, 2xL48 3 speed, 2xL44 2 speed, 3xL40 2 speed and 2xL25 Genoa car winches.
Comprehensive sail wardrobe including:
- McWilliam Dacron Main
- Sobstad No1 headsail
- Sobstad No2 headsail
- McWilliam No3 headsail
- McWilliam No4 headsail
- Sobstad furling Jib
- McWilliam Storm jib
- McWilliam Trisail
- McWilliam floater spinnaker
- McWilliam 075 Runner spinnaker
- McWilliam Tri-radial 1.5 Spinnaker
- Banks Starcut Spinnaker
- Banks Asymmetric Spinnaker
Navigation
- 2X Deck mounted Danforth Constellation compasses
- NASA Clipper Depth
- B&G Hercules 190 Navigation system with wind/Log/Speed
- B&G H3000 system brand new – to be fitted
- 1 Meter vertical masthead unit
- 6x Repeater displays in cockpit
- Autohelm TP2000 autopilot
- Yeoman plotter
- VHF
Deck
- 7X Rope clutches
- 6X Winch handles with pockets
- 4X Genoa cars
- 6X Slide cars
- 6X Snatch blocks
- 2X Dorade vents
- Boathook
- Danforth anchor
- Ensign staff
- Warps & Fenders
Safety
- 4X Life jackets
- 2X Horseshoe Life buoys
- Radar reflector
- Life lines
- Deck lights
Canvas
- Boom cover
- Extra sail bags
- Halyard bags
Miscellaneous
- Bosuns Chair
- AM/FM radio
- Deck lights
Accommodation
Open plan living with berths for 8 persons. In the bow is the sail locker and halyard storage area. This also has a manual pumped sea toilet and a sink. There is a large deck hatch for sail handling as well as light and ventilation. Comfortable saloon with settees port and starboard with pilot berths above. The saloon table is attached to the forward bulkhead and folds down into place. Attractive interior joinery work with varnished teak solid wood and veneers. Teak and holly flooring. Aft on the starboard side is the galley with plentiful storage outboard of the oven and work tops. The oven is a gas fuelled Flavel Vanessa with 2-burner hob and grill. Top loading icebox with fridge plate. Gas hoses replaced 2025.
Opposite the galley is the forward facing navigation station with chart table, chart storage, navigation aids and switch panel.
In the aft section are the remaining 4 berths which are pipe cots. Reading lights above the bunks and red night lights to aid night vision. Interior kept warm and cosy by Eberspacher diesel heating.
Construction
GRP Constructed cruiser racer built by OY Nautor AB of Finland. There were only 12 Swan 39r models built but they have been very successful when campaigned. The hull and cockpit structure are solid GRP whilst the deck is GRP and balsa sandwich. Interior beams and stringers are glassed in place and finished in epoxy resin. Shallow bilge with pump out. Stainless steel keel bolts in visibly good condition. Deep lead fin keel, skeg hung rudder with varnished tiller steering. Perspex windows built into topsides port and starboard. Flush decks allow easy access when racing hard. Deep safe cockpit with liferaft storage in sole. Stainless steel stem head fitting. Stainless steel stanchions with double set guidewires. Hull epoxy primed ready for antifouling.
Disclaimer
For a full, detailed specification with additional photographs and direct contact details for the listing office visit our website
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.
Unless otherwise stated on the specification sheet the following presumptions are made
- Sail drive and shaft seals are more than 5 years of age
- Fuel and gas hoses and regulators are over 5 years old
- Standing rigging and sails are more than 10 years old
Please note that as the broker/agent, we cannot guarantee or warrant the serviceability of any safety equipment included within the inventory, including but not limited to the condition, operation, or service dates of such equipment. It is the responsibility of the buyer to thoroughly inspect and assess the condition of all safety equipment prior to purchase.
NOTE - Please ring our offices prior to visiting, as the boat may be unavailable for viewing or located at a different marina.