1979 Valiant 40

Description

The 1979 Valiant 40 represents one of the most respected blue‑water cruising yachts ever built—an iconic Bob Perry design that helped define the modern performance cruiser. Introduced in the 1970s and refined through the decade, the Valiant 40 blends offshore ruggedness with the speed and handling for a comfortable passage.

The Valiant 40 can maintain high average speeds on long passages, making it one of the most successful circumnavigation boats ever produced while allowing for comfort of the crew for passages and hopping to the next anchorage.

The 1979 model showcases the “classic” Valiant interior layout that sailors around the world came to love:

• A secure offshore galley
• A warm, traditional salon with ample storage
• A comfortable forward cabin
• A deep, protected cockpit ideal for heavy weather sailing

The 1979 Valiant 40 remains a sought‑after classic—an ideal choice for sailors who want a yacht with true ocean‑crossing capability, enduring beauty, and a performance edge that still impresses today.

REFIT SUMMARY (2021–2024)
2021 – Southern California Refit

Major upgrades performed before sailing south:

• Raymarine electronics installed (see list above)
• New chainplates
• New standing rigging
• Mast completely rewired + new lights
• New custom hatches
• New 45 lb Mantus anchor with 300 ft chain
• New Found Metals portlights + handrails
• Toe rails replaced in white oak
• Deck re-cored where needed
• Aluminum arch installed (Tower in a Box)
• Solar array ~1000 watts
• Lithium bank: 600 Ah Dakota batteries
• Inverter: 3000 W Magnum

Early 2022 – Passage to Sea of Cortez

• Installed Sea Water Pro watermaker (37 GPH) in La Paz

2022–2023 – Puerto Peñasco Deck Rebuild

• House deck peeled and fully re-glassed
• All deck core issues inspected and addressed
• Topsides sprayed

2023–2024 – Hull Rebuild & Systems

• Full hull peel
• Keel inspection
• Applied three layers of 1708 biaxial + Raka epoxy
• Deck coated with KiwiGrip
• Hull faired and given barrier coat
• Injectors + injector pump professionally rebuilt
• Cabin sole redone

REMAINING WORK TO COMPLETE-Per Seller

(Most materials included unless noted)

• Re-install escutcheon for port-side lifelines
• Laminate & reinstall dorade boxes (3)
• Re-install deck tracks on house deck (2)
• Re-install New Found Metals handrails
• Install new or existing running rigging
• Re-install dodger (in storage)
• Re-install mainsail cover + lazy jacks (in storage)
• Install new thru-hulls (~5 — to be purchased by buyer)
• Re-install ceiling sections after topsides work (1 needs new plastic laminate)
• Re-install cabinet fronts in salon + V-berth
• Replace watermaker membranes (2 × ~$350 each)
• Refinish toe-rail caps (new Cetol aboard)

Propulsion:
Engine hours Approx 4000 hours

Raymarine + Navigation

• Raymarine Axiom Pro S-9 (9″ MFD with built-in GPS, sonar, WiFi)
• Raymarine Quantum Q24C Radar, wireless data capable, with 15m power & data cables
• Raymarine i60 Wind System (display, mount, sensor, 30m cable)
• Raymarine CPT-S 12° Tilted Element Sonar Transducer with adapter cable
• Navionics+ E-Charts (All US & Canada Waters)
• SeaView Mast Radar Mount for Raymarine Quantum Radar

Communications

• Standard Horizon HX890 Handheld VHF, built-in GPS + DSC, black

Spares
Multiple spares are included with the sale