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Common Blue is the cleanest, most well-equipped Lagoon 39 Owners Version on the market. When her owner purchased her in 2021, he did so with the mindset that it would be considerably less expensive to replace virtually every system on the boat than purchasing a new boat, including new Yanmar engines and sail drives. In addition, he desired to liveaboard and work off-grid, using solar exclusively rather than having to rely on a noisy and smelly generator for household power, including air conditioning in the cabins. To accomplish that objective, he had top-of-the-line bifacial LG solar panels installed on a rugged aluminum solar array that attaches to the hard bimini and follows its curve, greatly enhancing the look of the boat and providing complete protection from rain and greatly expanding the livable space. Two rigid 485W bifacial Q-Cell solar panels were also installed on the starboard-side helm bimini, an area that, like the solar array, is virtually shade free. (Shading is the enemy of boaters who desire to live off grid, as many people who installed very expensive solar panels on top of their cabin and hard bimini are now discovering.) These fixed panels alone provide 3,120W of reliable, unshaded power (not including additional wattage from the bottoms of the panels) that charges a top-of-the-line Victron lithium battery bank that stores enough power for three days of liberal power consumption (total 41.3kWh). An additional 1,000W of portable bifacial solar panels and 600W of walk-on solar panels are stored in an easy-to-access locker and can be connected to three solar charging outlets that the owner had installed around the boat. To reduce energy consumption—a critical component of living off grid—the owner had high-efficiency 12V Mabru air conditioning units installed in the cabins (see the O’Kellys YouTube video about the Mabru units they had installed on Clarity and why they had them installed). These units, with installation, cost over $15,000. All of these upgrades have enabled the owner to enjoy comfortable off-grid living for the last four years.
In addition to off-grid living, the owner wanted a boat that sailed well and had enough space to host a large group of boat-neighbors. To improve Common Blue’s sailing ability, over 2,000 pounds of unneeded weight was removed from the boat and the old, baggy Incidence sails (which virtually all Lagoons have—a major reason they are generally considered slow) were replaced by North 3Di sails. 3Di sails are not only the fastest (and, by far, most expensive) sails available, they are also the most durable and keep their shape throughout their lengthy lifetime. The owner raced sailboats for decades and brought that knowledge to improving Common Blue’s sailing performance. Easy-to-use furling headsails were added, including a Calvert Code 55 and a North Code 75. For downwind sailing, a North asymmetrical spinnaker in a sock is available. (The owner will provide instruction on the use of these sails, in addition to showing her new owners what they need to know to get the most of the boat and the experience, if they’re interested.). All of these additions and changes enable Common Blue to sail extremely well and, for a boat her size, fast. To enable them to host large-ish neighborhood parties, the owner added a sling seat under the solar array that can accommodate three adults and provides a very comfortable area to sit, especially for people who prefer to recline and put their feet up (i.e., a boat “Lazy Boy”) after a long sail. To permit remote work (and, of course, Netflix), the owner had Starlink professionally installed on the aft port corner of the solar array to permit unobstructed communication with the satellites and avoid solar panel shading. The starboard forward cabin was converted to a work room and pantry, with a 95L Dometic 12V freezer stored in a custom locker. The boat comes with a full set of portable Milwaukee tools and 18V battery chargers, along with a full set of spare parts for the engine and solar system. Shelving was added to accommodate storage of several months worth of dry goods. The owner’s cabin has a king size bed, something very few boats have. The head and shower area is large and very well laid out. The guest cabin has a queen size bed and a head with a separate enclosed shower. Because virtually every system was replaced with new starting in 2021, with most work completed in 2022 and 2023, Common Blue is essentially a near-new, fully appointed boat at a fraction the cost. Over $200,000 was spent on replacements and upgrades to make her this way. (With inflation, it would cost considerably more to get a boat to the level of off-grid functioning and sailing/entertaining ability as Common Blue.) The owner’s business has grown to the point that remote work is no longer an option, thus the need to put Common Blue on the market. He hopes that her new owners will take him up on his offer to personally familiarize them with the boat and all of its systems, including on-water instruction on the proper use of the sail inventory. He is a former USCG-licensed captain who also taught sailing for many years in Maine. This a boat you can literally get on today and sail away. If your dream includes off-grid living and having fun on a budget, there isn’t a better boat on the market to make that happen.
Equipment List
- 29hp Yanmars (3YM30AE) (2021) 900 hrs. Yanmar SD25 saildrives (2021)
- 4,720W solar (5X LG 430W bifacial (2021), 2X 485 Q Cell bifacial (2024), 10X 100W bifacial portable, 6X 100W walk-on panels)
- 41.3kWh battery bank (8X 12.8 330 Victrons configured 48V (2022), 6X 12.8 100 Litime configured as 12V (2023)
- Mabru high-efficiency 12V 12000btu reverse cycle air con in owner’s cabin (2021)
- Mabru 12V 7000btu in guest cabin (2021)
- Victron 48/5000 inverter charger (November 2023)
- 6 Victron MPPTs (2 250/70, 1 250/100, 3 150/70) (2022 and 2023)
- B&G nav equipment (November 2023)
- New standing rigging (November 2023)
- Running rigging completely replaced (2022)
- 1500W windlass (2022)
- Harken Power Winch (2022)
- Rocna with 200’ 3/8 chain
- North 3Di main (square top) and self-tacking jib (2021)
- Calvert Code 0 (2022)
- North Code 75 (2024)
- North Q2 asymmetrical spinnaker (2021)
- New Sunbrella upholstery in salon and cockpit 2023
- Outer sides of hulls awl gripped 2023
- Starlink
- Custom daybed/couch where the saloon settee used to be. (It is much more comfortable and less cramped now and there’s lots of storage under the daybed in a huge pull-out drawer which is super convenient for kitchen storage. Huge improvement.)
- There is an Isotherm drawer fridge/freezer under the starboard counter (where the top-load freezer used to be) (November 2023)
- Refinished kitchen countertops with epoxy stone finish (2022)
- Single drawer dishwasher (2023) next to the sink for easy loading (and dirty dish storage)
- True Induction 2-burner stovetop (2024)
- Panasonic 4-in-1 oven (microwave, convection oven, air fryer, etc) installed where propane oven was (2022). Ergonomic mesh swivel chair at nav station
- Audioengine top-end Bluetooth stereo system with subwoofer (2023)
- Forward starboard cabin converted to pantry/workshop with LG Sidekick washing machine (2022), Dometic 12V 95L dual fridge/freezer (2022), custom shelving for storage
- Black Dyneema trampoline (2023)
- Rainman 115V high output (37 g/hr) watermaker (2023) plumbed
- Sling seat between davits for 3 adults, great for parties (2022)
- Victron autotransformer (100A) (2022)
- Custom stainless bar welded on davits for board storage. 2 inflatable SUPs. 6 inflatable fenders (3 for hurricane protection)
- Aluminum fortress spare anchor, 30’ 3’8 chain, 150’ 3/4” 3-strand nylon
- Wiring harness for 48V electric outboard to be mounted on custom bracket on port transom
- AGM starter batteries (2022)
- Custom teak table in cockpit (2022)
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.