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SERENITY

40' 1974 Challenger 40

$65,000.00

Last Updated: 2025-04-29

Challenger yachts have a reputation for being essentially bulletproof and this example is no exception. The current owners have just completed an extended cruise. If you are looking for a strong, seawothy full keel cruising yacht that can take you safely around the world at an affordable price, look no further. SERENITY is equipped with a 63 hp Yanmar Diesel, a Spectra 15 gph watermaker, liferaft, EPIRB and a great dinghy.

She is amazingly spacious below with a raised cabin top, large portlights, 6'5" of headroom throughout and she is very beamy. The private owners stateroom aft features a large queen berth, the galley is huge with two refrigerators and there is a spacious forward stateroom and head.

The Challenger 40 is a very strong vessel with great living accommodations. These sturdy boats are not easy to find. She was designed by Robert Perry and built by Challenger Yachts in California.

This is an absolute Turn-Key cruising yacht with all the gear and a great dinghy that is ready to go today. Call for a tour of this affordable and seaworthy cruising yacht.

Make: Challenger
Model: 40
Year: 1974
Length: 40ft

Name: SERENITY
Hull Material: Fiberglass
Engine/Fuel Type:
Located In: Emeryville, CA

  • Category: Sail
  • Class: Cruisers
  • Keel: Full Keel
  • Designer: Robert Perry
  • Builder: Challenger Yachts of California
  • Beam: 12.83
  • Bridge Clearance:
  • Min Draft:
  • Max Draft: 5.58
  • Cabin Headroom:
  • DryWeight: s
  • Ballast: s
  • CruisingSpeed:
  • Total Engines: 0

  • Fuel Tank Capacity: 115 gallon
  • Fuel Tank Count: 1
  • Water Tank Capacity: 90 gallon
  • Water Tank Count: 1
  • Holding Tank Capacity: 40 gallon
  • Holding Tank Count:1
  • Single Berths:
  • Cabins: 2
  • Heads: 1

This vessel has been sold and is no longer available.