2005 Californian 3900 SL

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.

• 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

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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.

Denison Yacht Sales offers the details of this yacht in good faith but can’t guarantee the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of this boat for sale. This yacht for sale is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal from that yacht market without notice. She is offered as a convenience by this yacht broker to its clients and is not intended to convey direct representation of a specific yacht for sale.

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