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Midnight Express Powerboats - 39 Cuddy - For Sale

The 39 CuddyfromMidnight Express Powerboatspairs quad outboard power with a practical cuddy concept for anglers and day boaters. Classified as amotor yachtand configured forsport fishermanpursuits, it rides on a durablefiberglass hull. Shestakov Yacht Sales presents this model with expert guidance from broker Andrey Shestakov.

Selecting a 39 Cuddy

Choose the 39 Cuddyif you want a capable platform that blends performance and functionality. With a 39 ft (11.89 m) LOA and 9 ft (2.9 m) beam, it balances on-deck space and maneuverability. QuadMidnight Express Powerboats-specified propulsion with four Mercury outboards delivers confident operation onGas/Petrol, while a 325-gallon fuel capacity and 45-gallon freshwater capacity suit full-day outings. A single head enhances comfort on board. As amotor yachtdesigned forsport fishermanuse, it stands out for versatility and simplicity.

Features of the Model

Quad power: 4 x Mercury outboards; Outboardpropulsion onGas/Petrol

Dimensions optimized for day boating: LOA 39 ft (11.89 m); Beam 9 ft (2.9 m)

Robust structure: fiberglass and plastic constructionhull; fiberglass deck

Practical comfort: 1 head; freshwater capacity 45 gal

Range-ready fueling: 325 gal fuel capacity

Category positioning: a motor yachttailored tosport fishermanapplications

Technical Specifications

LOA: 39 ft (11.89 m)

Beam: 9 ft (2.9 m)

Engines: 4 x Mercury; Type: Outboard; Fuel: Gas/Petrol

Fuel capacity: 325 gal

Water capacity: 45 gal

Heads: 1

Hull: fiberglass and plastic

Deck: Fiberglass

Pricing and Ordering

For current pricing, availability, and to discuss configuration of the 39 CuddybyMidnight Express Powerboats, contact broker Andrey Shestakov at Shestakov Yacht Sales. Our team will guide you through selection, inspection, and purchase to match your needs in amotor yachtwithsport fishermancapability.

Questions and Answers

What type of yacht is the 39 Cuddy? A: It is amotor yachtconfigured forsport fishermanuse, built byMidnight Express Powerboats.

What are the dimensions of the model? A: The LOAis 39 ft (11.89 m) and theBeamis 9 ft (2.9 m).

What is the engine setup? A: It has 4MercuryOutboardengines running onGas/Petrol.

What are the fuel and water capacities? A: Fuel capacityis 325 gallons andWater capacityis 45 gallons.

What materials are used for the structure? A: The Hull materialisfiberglass and plastic, and theDeck materialis fiberglass. For details and purchase, contact Andrey Shestakov at Shestakov Yacht Sales.

Owner Experience Review

Owners of the 39 CuddyfromMidnight Express Powerboatstend to use the boat for ocean day‑running and short coastal hops—regular runs to Catalina, Newport and Long Beach show up repeatedly in owner threads. The large cockpit and fishing‑ready layout (bait tanks, fish boxes, and a working deck) make it a credible sportfishing platform, yet many owners treat it as a high‑speed day boat. Its civilian design traces back to government and law‑enforcement interceptor programs, which shapes expectations about pace and seakeeping.

On the water, reports describe a high‑performance planing hull with a “solid” feel and extremely agile handling at speed. Typical owner‑reported cruise sits around 40–50 mph, with top numbers from the mid‑50s up toward roughly 70 mph on heavily powered examples, conditions and prop setup permitting. Performance varies by rigging: there are outboard versions (including quads) as well as older cuddy boats with enclosed twin diesels; one diesel listing, for instance, noted about 16 gph at 3000 rpm—illustrating how different the profiles can be.

Comfort is more than token for this genre: the cuddy carries a V‑berth and an in‑console head/shower, and some listings cite air‑conditioning and a generator. A beam near 10 feet yields a roomy cockpit and more interior volume than similarly sized sportboats, with a functional galley/head arrangement; the deck ergonomics favor fishing utility but work just as well for entertaining and fast day runs. Owners also caution that quad‑outboard packages drive up maintenance—especially for boats that live in the water—and older examples can require significant refit or repower work (engines, steering, electronics, soft goods), which adds cost.

Pros and Cons

Solid, agile high‑speed handling with composure in rougher water.

Large, fishing‑friendly cockpit also suits entertaining and fast day‑running.

Usable cuddy with V‑berth and in‑console head/shower; some boats have A/C and a generator.

Quad outboards drive higher maintenance, especially for boats kept in the water in ocean environments.

Performance, fuel burn, and upkeep vary widely by propulsion and prop setup.

Older boats may need substantial refit or repower work, adding cost.

Comparison with Other Models

Model	LOA	Beam	Draft	Speed (Cruising/Max)	Gross Tonnage
43 Open	43' 0" (13.13 m)	12' 0" (3.81 m)	6' 7" (2 m)	40 kn / 75 kn	-
37 OPEN	37' 0" (11.28 m)	11' 0" (3.50 m)	5' 6" (1.67 m)	-	-
39 Cuddy	39' 0" (11.89 m)	9' 0" (2.90 m)	-	-	-
43' Solstice	43' 0" (13.11 m)	12' 0" (3.81 m)	6' 7" (2 m) – 9' 10" (3 m)	70 kn / 90 kn	17
34 OPEN	34' 0" (10.39 m)	-	-	-	-
Center Console	37' 0" (11.28 m)	11' 0" (3.50 m)	9' 10" (3 m)	-	-
Open 43'	42' 0" (12.90 m)	11' 0" (3.40 m)	2' 8" (0.82 m)	60 kn / 80 kn	-
N/A	43' 0" (13.11 m)	12' 0" (3.81 m)	9' 10" (3 m)	-	-