Malo 39

Malo Yachts

Overview

Price

£155,000 inc.

Year Built

1998

Model

Length

12.24

Berths

Lying

Scotland, UK

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Specification

Name

Malo Yachts

Model

Builder

Malo Yachts - Sweden

Designer

Leif Angermark

Hull Material

GRP

Beam (m)

3.76

Draft (m)

1.8

Displacement (kg)

8900

Engine

Beta

Engine HP

Cabins

Berths

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 centre 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 centre 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 Ullapool, Scottish Highlands.

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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

The fundamentals are right: encapsulated keel, solid build, centre cockpit, and sensible systems throughout. The recent engine replacement is a major positive, and the supporting upgrades around sails, electrics, and heating make this a practical cruising package rather than a project. Malös of this era are valued for how they’re built and how they behave at sea, and this one does exactly what you’d expect. If you’re looking for a straightforward, capable bluewater cruiser with the expensive work already done, Kumari is worth proper consideration.

DISCLAIMER

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.