Description

A rare performance cruiser with offshore capability and premium upgrades

JAPPELOUP is an exceptional example of the sought-after Wauquiez Opium 39 — a Marc Lombard design renowned for its blend of speed, balance and quality construction. Purpose-built for sailors who want a fast, responsive yacht without compromising comfort, she offers an exhilarating sailing experience alongside a remarkably liveable interior.

This 2011 model presents beautifully with a clean white GRP hull, vacuum-infused structure and a deep fin keel for proper performance. Her cutter-rig setup, retractable bowsprit and extensive sail wardrobe — including multiple recent X-Voiles storm sails and 2025 full-batten mainsail — make her incredibly versatile, whether coastal cruising or pushing miles offshore.

Below deck, she delivers three double cabins, a bright saloon, a practical L-shaped galley and the benefit of Webasto heating for year-round comfort. Navigation, power systems and deck gear are all thoughtfully updated, with lithium batteries, Raymarine Axiom electronics, upgraded anchors and a full cockpit tent/Bimini setup for extended cruising.

With a reliable Yanmar 29hp engine, upgraded electrics, recent sails, and an impressive list of safety equipment including a 2024 liferaft and EPIRB, PRIMROSE stands out as a properly equipped, performance-minded cruiser ready for her next adventure.

Specifications

Accommodation

Sleeps 6 in 3 double cabins plus 2 in saloon
Forward V-berth double cabin
Forward heads with electric W/C and shower
Walk-through saloon with centre-line table
Bench seating to port and starboard
Navigation station to starboard
L-shaped galley to port
Aft port and starboard double cabins
Medium wood interior joinery
Webasto cabin heating

Construction

White GRP hull
White GRP deck with integrated non-slip
White GRP superstructure
Iron fin keel
Twin-blade rudder
Twin helm wheel steering
Last structural survey in 2017
Manufacturer Construction Comments
The Opium 39 is built from fiberglass, balsa and PVC foam sandwich with a vinylester core.
Hull, deck and structural elements are produced by vacuum injection to optimise mechanical strength.

Equipment

Electric windlass
Main anchor upgraded to Delta 35 lb
20kg Bruce anchor with 50m chain + 20m warp
15kg Bruce anchor with 50m warp
20kg Bruce anchor with 40m warp
Various mooring lines
6 x fenders
2 x boathooks
Passarelle
Sprayhood
Full cockpit tent
Deck shower
Bimini top added

Navigation Equipment

2 x binnacle compasses
Raymarine Axiom plotter with Navionics charts
Raymarine speed/log
Raymarine depth sounder
Raymarine VHF
Raymarine autopilot
AIS receiver and transmitter

Engine(s)

Yanmar 3YM30, 29hp (original)
Engine hours unknown
Engine serviced annually
Shaft drive to 3-blade folding prop

Sails & Spars

Cutter rig
Aluminium mast
Stainless-steel standing rigging (original)
Running backstays
Retractable 1.2m bowsprit
Winches
2 x Harken primary winches
2 x Harken spinnaker winches
2 x Harken halyard winches
Additional rigging updates
Removable textile forestay, 8mm Dyneema, with Wichard ratchet adjuster
Sails
Mainsail, full-batten, 3 reefs, 40 m² — X-Voiles 2025, Dimension-Polyant Square 340g (double ripstop)
Carbon mainsail, full-batten, 3 reefs, 44 m² — Lundh 2020 (well-used)
Storm jib 20 m² — X-Voiles 2024, Square 340g
Yellow gennaker on furler — Lundh 2021
Trysail 6 m² — X-Voiles 2024, storm orange
Roller furling grey carbon Lundh genoa 2021
White roller furling Lundh staysail 2016
Spare grey Lundh genoa 2013

Electrics

12v and 220v onboard voltage
Recently upgraded lithium battery bank
2 x Mastervolt domestic batteries
Mastervolt engine start battery
Bosch bow thruster battery
50A battery charger
Shore power connection

Recreation Facilities (Toys)

Tohatsu 3.5hp long-shaft outboard (2024)
Tender can be hung on the transom

Safety Equipment

Eurovinil 6-person liferaft + grab bag (2024)
2 x fire extinguishers
Fire blanket
2 x electric bilge pumps
Manual bilge pump
Jackstays
EPIRB
Life buoy
IOR pole added

Disclaimer

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