Sojourn: 2010 North Pacific 39 Pilothouse
Freshwater kept since commissioning, Sojourn brings together the comfortable living space, open views and manageable size that make the North Pacific 39 such an appealing cruising boat. With a warm teak interior, raised pilothouse and well-equipped flybridge, she offers plenty of room to settle in while remaining practical for a couple or an experienced single-handed operator.
The full-beam salon is one of the NP39’s strongest features. Large windows bring in natural light and expansive views, making the living area feel connected to the water around you. The open connection to the raised pilothouse carries that sense of space forward, allowing those relaxing in the salon and those at the helm to remain part of the same conversation. Sojourn’s teak joinery and black leather seating give the interior a warm, inviting feel, while a propane range and 12V/120V refrigerator provide the essentials for meals aboard.
The classic North Pacific raised pilothouse design offers broad sightlines for navigation, including the ability see all the way aft to the swim platform. Pilothouse doors on both sides provide convenient access to port and starboard side decks when handling lines or dropping anchor, and a raised settee behind the helm allows passengers to enjoy the same views as the captain.
A bow thruster and autopilot with remote control help make short-handed operation more manageable. Outside, high bulwarks and substantial safety rails provide a reassuring sense of security when moving around the foredeck or tending the anchor. The flybridge adds another place to run the boat and enjoy the views, with an upper helm display and canvas overhead.
Power comes from a 230 hp Cummins QSB 5.9 common-rail diesel. The owner reports a comfortable cruising speed of approximately 7.3 knots at 1,600 rpm while burning about 2.5 gallons per hour. That combination of modest fuel consumption and a straightforward single-engine installation suits the NP39’s purpose as a comfortable coastal cruiser.
Sojourn is equipped for time aboard beyond the summer season. Her 40,000 BTU hydronic heating system serves four separate zones—the salon, pilothouse, stateroom and head—and can also make use of engine heat. Electric heating options provide lower-output heat when shorepower or the generator is available. A 6 kW Northern Lights generator, Magnum inverter/charger and bow and stern shore-power connections add flexibility at the dock and away from it.
Sojourn’s cruising equipment includes integrated Raymarine navigation electronics with transmitting and receiving AIS, digital radar, depth and wind instruments, and autopilot. A 600-pound Nick Jackson davit with Amsteel line and a removable tender rack makes provision for carrying and launching a tender. Ground tackle includes a 25 kg Vulcan anchor, 300 feet of chain and 300 feet of nylon rode.
For buyers looking for a freshwater-kept pilothouse cruiser with open views, comfortable living space and practical systems, Sojourn brings it all together in a size that’s easily managed by a couple. When guests join you for overnight stays, settees in the pilothouse and salon convert to comfortable berths, and the head with separate shower is accessible without disturbing the owner’s cabin. A convertible salon table also allows easy 4-person (or more) dining at the salon’s L-settee.
