1983 CAVALIER 1983 MKII CAVALIER 39

Mean Time is a superb example of the iconic Bob Salthouse-designed MkII Cavalier 39, built in Auckland by Export Yachts New Zealand and launched in 1983. At 11.88 metres with a 3.42m beam and 1.82m draft, this fin keel sloop offers the ideal blend of offshore capability and comfortable cruising. She is powered by the ever-reliable Perkins M60 4-cylinder 60hp engine, fully reconditioned in 2013 with just 750 hours on the rebuild, backed by a 130-litre fuel capacity and a full wardrobe of sails. Below decks, Mean Time delivers genuine liveaboard comfort with full headroom throughout. The well-appointed interior features a central saloon with dining, a forward V-berth cabin with wardrobe, and a double quarter berth cabin with dedicated chart table to starboard - sleeping six in total. The head compartment includes a standing shower, hot and cold water, and a manual head with holding tank. Topsides, the safe and roomy cockpit is complemented by generous storage both below and in exterior lockers. A professional osmosis treatment was completed when the current owner purchased her in 2022, and her most recent antifoul was applied in January 2025. With plenty of extras already aboard toward CAT1 rating, Mean Time is genuinely ready for her next offshore adventure. Priced at $59,990 in Auckland - exceptional value for a well-proven bluewater cruiser.