Wauquiez Opium 39

Wauquiez Opium 39 for Sale "Jappeloup"

JAPPELOUP is a rare performance cruiser that blends offshore capability with refined comfort. This Wauquiez Opium 39, designed by Marc Lombard, is known for speed, balance, and a level of construction that inspires confidence on every passage. She offers a lively, responsive helm while maintaining a warm, practical interior for extended cruising.

Launched in 2011, JAPPELOUP shows beautifully. Her white GRP hull is vacuum-infused for strength and weight control, and her deep fin keel delivers true performance. A cutter-rig setup, retractable bowsprit, and a versatile sail plan enhance her range, including a 2025 full-batten mainsail and several recent X-Voiles storm sails. She moves easily between coastal cruising and serious offshore miles.

The interior features three double cabins, a bright saloon, and an efficient L-shaped galley. Webasto heating supports comfortable year-round sailing. Upgraded systems include lithium batteries, Raymarine Axiom electronics, improved anchoring gear, and a full cockpit tent and Bimini for longer stays aboard.

A reliable Yanmar 29hp engine complements her sailing power. Safety upgrades include a 2024 liferaft, EPIRB, and thorough equipment list. PRIMROSE stands out as a well-prepared, performance-minded cruiser ready for her next voyage.

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 structure survey in 2017

Manufacturer Construction Comments:
Opium 39 is made of fiber glass, balsa and PVC foam sandwich with a vinylester core.
The hull, deck and structure are realised by vacuum injection to optimise the mechanical characteristics of the materials used.

Machinery

Yanmar 3YM30 29hp (original)
Engine maintained every year
Shaft drive to 3-blade folding prop

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

Tankage

90ltrs Plastic fuel tank
2 x Plastic water tanks (300ltrs total)
50ltrs Plastic holding tank

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

Domestic

Cooker with oven and two hobs
Double stainless steel sink
Top opening fridge
Blaupunkt music system

Deck

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

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

Tenders

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

Safety

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

Rig & Sails

Cutter rig
Aluminium mast
Stainless-steel standing rigging (original)
Running backstays
Retractable 1.2m bowsprit
2 x Harken primary winches
2 x Harken spinnaker winches
2 x Harken halyard winches
Removable textile forestay, 8mm Dyneema, with Wichard ratchet adjuster
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