40 ft 1983 Valiant 40 Selah BW 60

US$164,000

Edmonds, Washington, United States

Boat Details

Make: Valiant Class: Cutter Max Draft: 6 ft
Model: 40 Selah Hull Material: Fiberglass

Year: 1983 Drive Type: Direct Drive

Price: US$164,000 Beam: 12 ft4in

Condition: Used Fuel Type: Diesel

Lee Youngblood | West Yachts

West Yachts LLC, Anacortes, Washington, United States
Tel: +1 (425) 444-9109

lee@west-yachts.com

www.west-yachts.com

Description

Yes! Selah, the most impressive refit Valiant 40 on the market, is here in Edmonds, WA. The multi-year refit from bottom
to masthead, included a full rewire and extensive electronics systems rebuild with the most impressive pannel and B&G
navigation set-up I've seen. The mast was pulled, stripped, repainted, rewired, rod-rigging replaced, spinnaker pole
mounted, and a full set of Hasse/Port Townsend sails purchased. This mast has TWO strong tracks for the main and
storm trys'l. The diesel is a smooth Perkins M-50, not an old Westerbeke or 4-108! Custom mounted Firefly batteries
were installed before LiFePO4 batteries became reliable. The plumbing was redone with pex and an impressive
manifold, with detailed drawings too. There are lots of special details on this boat from the Vulcan and Bruce anchors on
the bow, to the impressive arch with solar panels, antennas at the stern. Selah, like all Valiant 40s was designed for the
ocean; with a low windage profile, snug cockpit, and ready handholds, close enough that you won't fall far before hitting
something. They sure don't make ocean capable boats like this anymore, so buy Selah before someone else gets a
great deal on this fine Valiant.

The Perry design and expert build quality of later Uniflite built boats have made the Valiant 40 a desired classic cruiser.
Completed in 1983 after the change in resin, this is NOT a “blister boat”.

The Valiant 40, first introduced in 1976, is renowned for its sturdy construction, seaworthiness, and performance.
Designed by Robert H. Perry for bluewater sailing, the Valiant 40 is well-known for long-distance voyages and offshore
adventures. With a sturdy fiberglass hull and a moderate draft, this design balances stability and maneuverability. Its sea-
going interior layout provides comfortable accommodations, a well-equipped galley, cozy sleeping quarters, and
generous storage The Valiant 40's timeless design, coupled with its reputation for reliability and durability, continues to
attract sailors seeking a capable vessel for ocean exploring.

Check out "Valiant 40 Specifications Accommodations and Info" below, hidden by Yacht World under the Additional
Descriptions tab to see why this well-equipped Valiant 40 is unique. Prepped for the Coho Ho Ho Rally, Selah may be
the special offshore boat you’ve been looking for. . .

Yes owner is eager to sell - so make an offer soon before someone else gets this special refit Valiant!

Information & Features

2009 Perkins M-50 (Engine 1)

Engine Type:
Fuel Type:
Drive Type:

Dimensions
LOA:

Length On Deck:

LWL:

Weights
Ballast:
Displacement:

Sail Areas
Total:

Inboard
Diesel
Direct Drive

40 ft

39 ft 11 in

34 ft

7,700 Ib
22,500 Ib

772 sqft

Power: 50 hp
Propeller Type: 3 Blade
Propeller Material: Bronze

Beam: 12 ft4in Gross Tonnage: 14
Max Bridge 55 ft

Clearance:

Max Draft: 6 ft

Tanks

Designer: Robert H. Perry

Fuel: 95 gal

Fresh Water: 120 gal

Other

Hull Shape: Displacement
Flag Of Registry: United States
Covers

- Bimini Top

- Mainsail Cover

Electrical Equipment

- Inverter
- Shore Power Inlet

Electronics

- AIS

- Autopilot

- Cockpit Speakers
- Compass

- Depthsounder

- GPS

- Log-Speedometer

Inside Equipment
- Battery Charger

- Electric Bilge Pump
- Heating

- Hot Water

- Manual Bilge Pump
- Marine Head

- Microwave Oven

Outside Equipment/Extras

- Cockpit Cushions
- Cockpit Table

- Electric Winch

- Radar Reflector

- Solar Panel

Rigging
- Spinnaker Pole
- Steering Wheel

Builder:

- Navigation Center
- Plotter

- Radar

- Radar Detector

- Radio

- VHF

- Wi-Fi

- Oven

- Refrigerator

Uniflite

- Wind Speed and Direction

Sails

- Asymmetric Spinnaker
- Fully Battened Mainsail
- Furling Genoa

- Genoa

- Storm Jib

- Trisail

Additional Information

Valiant 40 Specifications, Accommodations, and Info

LOA: 39' 11" (12.16 m.)

LWL: 34' (10.36 m.)

Beam: 12' 4" (3.76 m.)

Draft 6' (1.83 m.)

Ballast: 7,700 Ibs. (3,493 kgs.)

Disp: 22,500 Ibs. (10,206 kgs.)

Sail area: (100%) 772 sq.ft. (71.7 sq.m.)
Mast above water: 55' (16.8 m.)
Ballast/Disp: .34

Disp/Length: 255

SA/Disp: 15.5

Fuel: 95 gal. (avg.) (360 ltr.)

Water: 120 gal. (avg.) (454 Itr.)

Holding: 15 gal. (57 ltr.)-!

Auxiliary: 4-Cyl. 50-hp (Perkins M-50 diesel)
Cabin headroom: 6' 2"+

Designer: Bob Perry

Designed by Bob Perry, Selah has the traditional voyaging Valiant 40 layout with a teak interior, SS port lights, and
tasteful custom salon cushions. She has been extensively upgraded by the third owner and has a warm and inviting feel.
The most expensive Valiant 40 on the market, Selah is the best prepared I've ever seen. From the Manta bow roller and
anchors to the Monitor Wind-Vane on the stern, it's hard to capture the many upgrades and smart decisions thoughtfully
made.

The headroom on the Valiant 40 is a ranges from 6’ 2” to 6' 5"! Like many boats of this vintage, Selah can sleep six or
seven; in two separate cabins, a port settee that expands, and a single starboard with lee-cloths. It was a family
marketing plan - most Valiant 40s are sailed as a couple, with one or two extra crew on long offshore passages.

The forward cabin, a large V-berth, has storage below, a hanging locker on starboard with full-length shelves on both
sides. There is access to the chain locker from the V-berth w/ additional windlass and lighting switches. Additional chain
is stored below the berths, while an overhead hatch provides light and ventilation. The tasteful cushions are new and
there are reading lights and a fan.

The head is located aft of the forward cabin on the port side and includes a sink and manual toilet. Note the separate
shower stall, yeah! Plus a portlight for ventilation. A hanging locker on starboard currently houses an OB motor.

The salon has port and starboard settees with a drop-leaf table for additional table space. The port settee can be
expanded to sleep two. The upholstery was recently replaced and looks almost new. The port pilot berth has been
replaced with enclosed storage. An Antarctic Dickenson diesel heater is tucked into the forward starboard bulkhead,
and all the portlights are nice New Found Metal fixtures. The large table can be mounted on the bulkhead opening up the
salon.

The Valiant 40 has an excellent U-shaped galley on port with a secure spot for the crew while underway. Selah has lots
of storage in cabinets, drawers, and a dry storage bin for long-distance cruising. The two spacious counters are on either
side of the 4-burner Force Ten stove, which provides a larger oven. The double stainless steel sinks are on the aft
counter, and the Sea Frost refer, and freezer are forward. Of course, there is hot and cold pressure water with a house-
size filter foot-pumps and the usual modest spice rack. Note the custom mount for the microwave with a wine-glass rack.
There is good W/R LED light plus an overhead hatch and port-light. 12-volt oscillating fans are in the salon and both
cabins.

The forward-facing navigation station is opposite the galley on the starboard and features a large chart table with
storage and a good seat. Custom electrical panels with navigational and communications are most impressive! The
Weemes & Plath barometer and clock are high and just forward of the Nav station. Selah was purchased in 2009 and
extensively rewired and upgraded by an electrical engineer working for the utility company. The sailing instruments were
replaced. GPS, Radar, and two chart plotters were installed at nav and helm. Power systems include Shore 12v 30Amp,

12v alternator with Balmar controller, and two solar panels mounted above the bimini. Batteries are in the engine room -
FireFly Gp 31s. Electronics include B&G Autopilot w/ remote controller, B&G Radar with 2 plotters, B&G Wind & Sailing
instruments, ICOM VHF and SSB, Fusion Stereo (too many speakers). Aft of the navigation station are lockers with
pantry shelves, and an electrical closet with breakers, SSB antenna tuner, isolation transformer, Blue Sea battery
charger, Magnum Inverter/Charger with salon display, and a MidNite solar controller.

The aft owner's cabin with a large double berth is on the port of the companionway steps. There is storage under the
berth and inboard with “fancy lights” for reading. A seat covers access to the v-drive transmission, with a storage
cabinet above.

Access to the engine room is by removing the companionway stairs. A unique solution and better than many of the “Perry
boxes” for engine access! The Perkins M-50 diesel controls are high, just inside the entry. Look at the alternator
access and massive exhaust hose. The Dual Raycor fuel filters are on the aft bulkhead. The Spectra Watermaker is on
a custom aluminum shelf w/ pumps and filters. Above the engine is a Halon automatic fire extinguisher. The Eight G31
Firefly Deep-cycle AGM batteries are mounted in boxes on the starboard bulkhead. You can almost stand up in there!
The Valiant 40's hull is solid hand-laid fiberglass, and the interior is finished with 1/2" closed cell foam for insulation. Built
with long-distance cruising in mind, most everything is easily accessible. The keel has external lead casting bolted to the
hull with stainless steel bolts and backing plates, with a skeg-hung rudder. A 1983 model, Selah was built five boats
after the change from the blister boat resin change - YEAH! You don’t see rub-rails on newer boats, but they help protect
the hull, and the teak bulwark helps keep tools and feet onboard. Note the double anchors on the bow, a nice Vulcan,
and a Delta spade, with a strong Muir Cheeta windlass.

Selah’s Sails and Rigging show a lot of thoughtful PNW workmanship. The single-spreader keel-stepped mast was
serviced, rewired, and painted. Re-rigged with new Rod and Titanium Chain-plates! Note the spinnaker pole stored on
the mast, with a protected deck light and radar reflector above. A lot of thought, design, and gear went into the lines led to
the cockpit through clutches to two Harking #40 trim winches. Halyards stay at the mast with excellent clutches and two
Harkin #35 2-speed ST mast winches. Out-haul and reef lines go to a Harkin #20 winch on the boom. The shrouds are
Navtec rods, and the removable forestay is SS wire for the hank-on staysail. A Navtec backstay adjuster is on the
insulated backstay at the stern. Custom high SS “granny bars” are on each side of the mast, and SS fuel jug holders are
near the shrouds. A folding ladder for dinghy access mounts on either side.

Carol Hasse Port Townsend Sails include main, staysail, yankee, genoa, trysail, storm-jib, and asymmetrical
spinnaker. NOTE the mast with two Strong Tracks, for the main and tri-sail! Upgraded Northwest Canvas covers almost
everything from Windlass to Bimini, including mainsail cover, handrails and Dorade boxes. Solar panels are mounted
above the bimini, off the SS Radar arch with VHF, AIS, Phone, and Wireless antennas.

In the modest sea-going cockpit, you will find good storm protection behind the dodger. The lines, labeled clutches, and
Self-tailing Harkin 40 trim winches are on the coach house. B&G instruments are easy to see and mounted vertically to
allow seating on the forward bulkheads. Old Larrikkin foam pads are still serviceable. The B&G chart plotter is above
the compass and engine controls. A varnished teak folding table is mounted in front of the binnacle, and the SS wheel is
leathered, of course. The shore power plug is protected and out of the way. Jacklines are stored in the port settee, and
too much in the starboard settee is waiting for a surveyor-ha!

Safety equipment includes a Lifesling in a hard case, plus a rescue ring - a BC requirement. Note the retrieval
attachment on the shrouds. There is a high tri-lob radar reflector, and the top of the mast is traditionally painted white for
visibility.

Note: I’ve tried to photograph what | could see and will continue to work on a datasheet. On the name: Selah is a
musical notation signifying a rest to the instrumentalists and/or singers who performed the psalms to “to pause and
praise.” A cat may have had the same name. . .

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.

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