Valiant NO BLISTERS

                                            NO BLISTERS!!!!

This Seattle built VALIANT 40’ has  come on the market for all of the cruisers who realize the GREAT VALUE of a seriously equipped for long distance cruising yacht,  and the economics of the market today!    

“FIRST LIGHT” is available TODAY, LOCATED IN THE BEST OF THE BEST CRUISING PALM BEACH, FLORIDA from which there are endless areas for cruising.  THE Bahamas are 50 miles away and nearby are Mexico, Central America, the Virgin Islands and the E. Coast of the U.S.  Or head across the Atlantic.

“FIRST LIGHT” BOASTS A Classic Valiant Pedigree, a pedigree of WORLD CRUISERS, matched by none, in a timeless sailing design. The current owners have loved and sailed “FIRST LIGHT” from MAINE to Granada and all the islands in between. They have placed this lovely yacht on the brokerage market for her next discriminating owner.

“FIRST LIGHT” IS A POST BLISTER ERA BOAT!!!!!!!!!!!!! ONE OF THE LAST NORTHWEST BUILT BOATS – NO BLISTERS - AND….IT’S nicely equipped AND READY FOR HER NEXT CRUISING ADVENTURE!!!

The Valiant 40 is a wonderful and safe liveaboard sailing yacht, powerful, fast and comfortable for the single-hander or an entire cruising family.

“FIRST LIGHT” is set up for comfortable life aboard as well as serious offshore passage making AND is available immediately to start your dream of blue water sailing & cruising.  

“FIRST LIGHT” is a perfect example of a classic Perry offshore designed Valiant 40’s to come on the market. Her classic lines incorporate a tumble home stern, bulwarks, dorades, opening ports, oversize wire rigging and quality construction. The Valiant 40 is a modern classic.  Performance has become synonymous with Valiant and is in no small way responsible for its success. Sail Magazine selected the Valiant 40 as the “Offshore Cruiser of the Decade.”  As a modern classic, “FIRST LIGHT” is one of the rare, POST BLISTER ERA Seattle built Valiant 40’s to come on the market.    

She is a modern version of the famous “traditional layout” Valiant 40’ which has taken more sailors on circumnavigations, than any other production yacht.

The VALIANT 40 is the boat that “wrote the book” on shorthanded, transoceanic passage making.  VALIANT Yachts are the standard for performance offshore cruising, by which all others are judged.  “FIRST LIGHT” sistership, Mark Schrader's VALIANT 40 "Resourceful" was the FIRST AMERICAN BOAT  to circumnavigate via the five Southern Capes. There have been more major shorthanded and singlehanded transoceanic passages, including circumnavigations, aboard VALIANT Yachts, than any other line of yachts ever built!!! The listing agent will be happy to discuss these statistics, which he knows well, as well as all other aspects of “FIRST LIGHT”.   
 
Her classic Valiant lines incorporate a tumble home stern, bulwarks, dorades, opening ports, oversize rigging and quality construction and has all of the attributes seen as important, in a long-distance voyaging sailboat. 

The Valiant 40 is a modern classic. Performance has become synonymous with Valiant and is in no small way responsible for its success. SAIL Magazine selected the Valiant 40 as the ”Offshore Cruiser of the “Decade”, and Valiant’s induction into the Sailing Hall of Fame.

TIME TO QUIT DREAMING…YOU CAN GO SAILING TO ALL THOSE TROPICAL DESTINATIONS, STARTING TODAY!!!  THERE ARE GREAT ADVENTURES AWAITING YOU, ONBOARD  YOUR NEW YACHT, the Valiant 40’ named  “FIRST LIGHT”.

Look over this listing and then start planning your cruise!!! No words can replace actually seeing her, so call TODAY to arrange a viewing, you will not be disappointed.

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In The Owners Words

Our early years found us sailing the Chesapeake Bay in a variety of small boats which included a Dolphin 24, Catalina 27, and a Valiant 32.  When we decided we wanted a larger boat our choice was obvious.  

Enter the Valiant 40. We learned through our research if we wanted a sturdy, no-nonsense blue water sailboat that was also very livable, the Valiant 40 met both those requirements.  We wanted to be able to do long ocean passages with comfort and wanted to be able to remain at anchor in remote locations for extended periods of time.  “FIRST LIGHT” then came into our lives, and she has served us perfectly and met all our needs, including some we never anticipated.  We have said many times that our “FIRST LIGHT” is a better sailor than we are.

“FIRST LIGHT” seemed to be designed for sailing by two people, or even a singlehander.  All the sheets and halyards lead to the cockpit, so no one ever need go on deck when it’s time to reef the sails. Three of the winches are self-tailing.  She currently has on board a mainsail, a storm sail, a yankee, a geneoa and a staysail. 
                                                                 
The comfort factor cannot be overstated.  In rollie anchorages, “FIRST LIGHT” tends to be more stable than many of the other monohulls.  During even heavy rains, the cabin remains dry.   When underway, we found it possible to sleep blissfully until awakened for watch.  The quarterberth is easily big enough for a couple to sleep comfortably and takes queen-sized sheets.  There are two settees in the saloon, with a fold-down dining table that was custom-made and seats four.  The settees double as berths and the v-berth sleeps two adults.  All in all, the boat can sleep six adults.  The bathroom (head) has a stand-up hot-water shower, a sink, a full-sized toilet, and a twelve-gallon holding tank.   The galley has a Hillerange propane stove with oven, and we can bake, without the cabin becoming uncomfortably hot, even in the tropics.  The Grunert refrigerator-freezer combo works so well we can even make ice.  (This is an amazing thing if you live on your boat in the tropics.)  

She has two large-capacity water tanks located under the settees, as well as a hot water heater located under the quarter berth. The sink runs hot and cold water, as well as a freshwater foot pump.  

“FIRST LIGHT” has taken us from MAINE to Granada and back north again.  We spent all of that time living at anchor.  

“FIRST LIGHT” is in no way ready for retirement.  She still has many nautical miles of sailing to go, and we are regretfully sending her on her way to new experiences. 

Accommodations & Layout

With over 6’4” of headroom, “FIRST LIGHT” is highly customized and styled with the heritage of the finest features found in the most sought after yachting accommodations and finished in furniture quality teak. The interior of the Valiant 40’ is dry, bright, comfortable and well ventilated with 9 opening ports with screens, 4 opening hatches, in Galley, Main Saloon, V-berth and aft stateroom, and mushroom ventilator over the V-berth and a large companionway hatch and 2- dorades.

She was built with the much sought after, traditional Side Entry deck design. The interior of “FIRST LIGHT” features the traditional tri-cabin layout with private accommodations for two couples in separate cabins, plus settee berths.

There is a large comfortable private stateroom forward with a large queen-sized V-berth with large hatch for light and ventilation. Ample storage is found under the berth and hanging lockers with shelving, with shelf top storage to port and starboard above the berth. 

Aft and to port of the V-Berth, you will find a large head with SEPARATE  SHOWER STALL, one of the most sought-after head designs. Following is a spacious central salon, which is open and inviting with large settees, providing comfortable berths at sea, a wide sole and numerous stowage areas.  She sleeps up to 6 people in accommodations. Like all Valiant Yachts, the main salon settees and the quarter berth make excellent offshore sleeping quarters. 

The overhead is drop-down Formica panels with teak battens for ease of equipment installation and inspection of below deck fittings. There is hot and cold pressure water, opening ports and a dorade for excellent ventilation in the head. You will note that everywhere you look, on deck and below, the owner has carefully maintained this beautiful yacht.

Next, aft of the head, is the  main salon where the bulkhead mounted drop-down table connects to the keel stepped mast.  When the table is in the “up” position, the main salon is open, large and perfect for entertaining a large number of guests for cocktails.

The drop-down dining table has a double fold-out configuration and can be left in the drop-down port only configuration or the teak leaf can be opened for comfortable dining for six, port and starboard. There are large, comfortable settees to starboard and port, with storage behind back cushions.   To starboard, there are double book shelves forward, followed by a locker with teak door and drawer under. Ventilation in the main salon is provided by 4 opening ports and a large overhead hatch with screen.

Aft of the main salon and to port, is the classic “U” shaped offshore Valiant galley that will delight the gourmet, whether at sea or dockside. There is yet more custom cabinetry, generous counter space, one deep stainless steel sink and one shallow S.S. sink,  3 burner gimbaled stainless steel propane stove with oven and  hot & cold pressure water, a foot pump for fresh water, ample storage in 4-drawers, cabinetry above sinks and outboard of stove and in counter top lockers. The commodious, properly insulated refrigeration box is divided into refrigerator and freezer and is Grunert Refrigeration.  There is an opening port and overhead hatch with screens in the galley for optimum ventilation.

Opposite the Galley and to starboard, is a large, proper forward facing navigation area and ships systems “command center”, with a large chart table and tremendous room for a full complement of electronic navigation and communication equipment, as the well laid out electrical panel. Again, storage is extensive in this area. The navigation seat is large and well padded with a large storage area under and provides excellent seating for charting an afternoon sail or plotting your course across the seven seas. There is an overhead dorade and opening port for light and ventilation.

Just aft of the navigation area, across from the galley, is a tall locker with shelves that is used for storage. Next aft is a full hanging/wet locker which drains directly to the bilge…abundant storage in these lockers, for which Valiant’s are so well known.  Above all is a long storage shelf. “FIRST LIGHT” sports generous pantry lockers, bookshelves and hanging lockers throughout. You will also note a teak grate at the bottom of the companionway stairs which collects  water off of boots and wet foul weather gear, keeping the interior dry during those days of inclement weather.

She has superior ventilation below, is extremely bright and cheery with off-white Formica overhead which enhances the lightness below.  All ports and hatches have screens.
The second private stateroom is fully enclosed and to port of the companionway stairs and features a large owners berth, privacy door, and a unique custom access door to the top of the engine, under the dressing seat with additional access through a panel located in the wall separating the stateroom from the engine compartment. Additional stowage is found under the berth and additional ventilation is provided by two opening ports and overhead hatch with screens.

There is excellent engine room access both through the back stateroom and behind the cockpit stairs, through a separate engine room door with access to the aft portion of the engine.  Access to this area is very likely the best of any sailing yacht in this size category.  Again, with dual engine access, this Valiant 40 wins the “serviceability award”!

The Valiant 40’ is noted for the beautiful joinery and hand rubbed finish. The interior woods are of the finest teak. The cabin sole is built of the finest solid teak and holly planks individually screwed down and plugged in the traditional manner. 

Galley

Off White Formica Countertop @ Sink & Backsplash
Custom Teak Countertop W/Extra Lg. Dbl Top Opening Frig & Freezer Lids On Fridge/Freezer Full Length Top
S.S.Gimbaled Hillerange Propane Stove W/3 Burners W/Oven 
Grunert Refrigerator And Freezer,
Solenoid Propane Shutoff Switch,
S.S. Safety Bar Across Stove Access and 
Safety Strap For Offshore Galley Work W/Multiple Attachment
Areas For Ease Of Moving Around Galley
Pot and Pan Storage Under Stove
Mixing Style Faucets In Galley & Head
Hot & Cold Pressure Water
Foot Pump For Fresh Water For Water From The Tank
An Abundance Of Storage Lockers
110V Engine-Heated 6 Gallon Water Tank
Double S/S Sinks,1 Deep Sink & 1 Shallow Sink
Overhead Galley Lights
5 Gallon Hot Water Tank
Dish Storage Rack
4-Drawers
Misc. Galley Ware To Convey
Large Opening Hatch Overhead
Outboard Port Over Stove
Double Door Storage Cabinet Under Sinks
Double Door Storage Cabinets Over Sinks

Electronics/Navigation

Info Coming Soon!!

Electrical

2-House Bank 8D AGM
1-Starting Battery group 31
Battery Monitoring System
Battery Combiner System
Xantrex 2000 watt 12 AC/DC Inverter/Charger
ProMariner 60 Charger as spare
4-Overhead Lights
Head & Shower Lights
Galley & Nav Station Lights Have Red Night Vision Lights
Extra Galley Light Over Sink
Reading Lights In Saloon & Staterooms
1-Light In Engine Room 
4-Outlets
1-30A Shorepower Cord
2-Electrical Float Switch for  Bilge pumps with high water     alarm

Above Deck, Deck Hardware & Safety

The topsides of “FIRST LIGHT” features a large unobstructed deck and cabin top. Safe and secure deck work is ensured with raised bulwarks, heavy stanchion bases with double lifelines and full length SS handrails on the coachroof.  The large and comfortable cockpit is self bailing with oversized scuppers, designed for safety and comfort in heavy weather sailing. Excellent visibility from all positions is consistent with the proven offshore features and capabilities that the sailing world has come to know as “generic” to a Valiant yacht.

The mast is keel stepped, hull color is white and the whale stripe is Blue. The Dodger is Blue Sunbrella, as are the sail cover, and canvas for hatches.  

Keel Stepped Mast
Glass Decks   
White Non-Skid
Tapered Mast W/ Internal Halyards
Wire Rigging  
All Deck Fittings Are S.S.
Double Lifelines
Port & Starboard Gates
Double S.S. Bow Anchor Roller Assembly    
S.S. Double Bow Pulpit
S.S. Double Stern Pulpit
Blue Sunbrella Dodger
BlueSunbrella On Various Gear
60 LB CQR Primary Anchor
2-45 lb CQR 
35 Lb CQR 
35 lb Danforth As Spare 
80 Lb Luke 3 piece storm anchor
250 ft 3/8 BBB Anchor Rode
50’ 3/8”BBB with 250’ 5/8” rope Rode
Anchor Snubber System
SS hand rails
Aluminum deck toe rail
9 Opening S.S. Ports 
4 Hatches W/Removable Screens
2-Dorades, 1-In Head, 1-Above Chart Table
Numerous Dock lines
Various Spare Lines 
2-Fenders 
Swim Ladder - Stainless
Manual Bilge Pump In Cockpit
32” S.S. Destroyer Type Wheel
2-Propane Tanks

SAFETY:
Abandon Ship Bag
Airhorn
Bell
Emergency Steering Tiller
3-Fire Extinguishers
1-Halon System in Eng. Room
Flares
Heaving Line
2-Horseshoe
Life Vests
Whistles
3-Harnesses
Nav Lights
Anchor Light
Tri-Color
4-Person Avon Dinghy – Needs Recertification
3.5 HP Model Nisson OB
Oversized Cockpit Scuppers
Life Sling
Smoke and Fire Detecter

Sails

Cruise Equipped
Spartech Keel Stepped Tapered Mast
2-Spare Halyards
Manual Boom Vang
PRO- furl Roller Furl for foresails
Yankee, geneoa , staysail, storm sail and  Mainsail    
Sail Bags For Sails
Spinnaker Track On Mast
Halyards Led Aft To Cockpit Rope Clutches
Blue Sunbrella Mainsail Cover
Blue Sunbrella Roller Furling Covers  
1-Barient #21 manual winch
3-Barient #22 Manual, 2-Speed 
2-Barient #32 manual self tailing winch
1-Barient #23 Manual, 2-Speed Self-Tailing Winch
Jam Cleats
Numerous Winch Handles 

Mechanical & Plumbing

Yanmar 4JH2E  56hp Diesel Engine w/100 Eng. Hrs.
ZF 150 MIV transmission
1-PSS shaft seal
Engine Alarm
Engine Fresh Water Cooling System
Racor Fuel Filter
Racor Fuel Polishing System
Raw Water Sea Strainer
1-2 Blade Bronze Propeller
1-3 Blade Bronze Propeller 
1 1/4" S.S. Shaft (Shaft removes through galley drawer)
1-160 Amp Alternator/Regulator  ( house bank )
1-80A engine alternator/regulator (engine battery)
Serpentine belts on engine
Manual Bilge Pump In Cockpit
2-Jabsco Electric Bilge Pump W/Float Switch In Bilge with alarm
RaritanManual Head W/12 Gallon Holding Tank & Deck Pumpout W/"Y” Valve
Grunert Refrigeration W/spare motor
78 gallons diesel in 2 tanks 
140 Gallons Water

Exclusions

ALL PERSONAL ITEMS, clothes, spices, food, pots and pans, bedding, tools, cassette tapes, charts, flags, carpets, books and any AND ALL ITEMS NOT SPECIFICALLY LISTED do not convey upon sale! 

General Information (Additional Salesmans Comment-Other Features & Remarks)

“FIRST LIGHT” was custom built for the owners and their input culminated in such a spectacular yacht, that the President of Valiant Yachts asked if they would be willing to have “FIRST LIGHT” represent Valiant Yachts, at the Atlantic City Sailboat Show Boat.  

They agreed and it was a great honor for us to present “FIRST LIGHT” to so many visitors at the 1994 Boat Show. She was well noted as the “best of the best” at this prestigious show.

This lovely on-owner Valiant, “FIRST LIGHT” is equipped for bluewater passagemaking. Her loving owners have fulfilled their cruising dreams, and have decided to place this beautiful yacht on the brokerage market for her next discriminating owner. She is a rare find, owned by experienced sailors.  All manuals, warranties and original brochures are maintained aboard and will be passed on to her new owner.

“FIRST LIGHT” has been thoughtfully and expertly designed by the “best in the industry”, combining current technology for both comfort and speed. This results in a deck layout that would do justice to a Gran Prix yacht, an interior with accommodations that are consistent with extended, liveaboard, bluewater sailing, a standard of quality and luxury that those familiar with the highest quality cruising yachts, will readily acknowledge. Would-be buyers outnumber sellers, so if you are looking for a phenomenal yacht…. MOVE QUICKLY!”    “FIRST LIGHT” is a rare find and is well known by STANLEY DABNEY of Offshore Atlantic Yachts who isthe listing broker and one of the original founders of VALIANT YACHTS! CALL HIM TODAY FOR MORE DETAILS.

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.