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2003 Menorquin 120

Annapolis, MD, US 40.9 ft · 12.75 ft' beam 3 cabins 17.38 kn kn top
Asking
$199,000
Our Thoughts

The 2003 Menorquin 120 represents a compelling opportunity for buyers seeking a serious ocean-going trawler yacht with genuine offshore capability, classical European design, and a thoughtfully maintained mechanical foundation. Built on Spain's island of Menorca, this 40-foot-11-inch semi-displacement motor yacht combines the weight, presence, and seaworthy character of much larger vessels with practical fuel efficiency and proven long-range cruising performance.

Hull, Construction & Performance

The Menorquin 120 is engineered around a solid fiberglass hull and deck with full keel and integrated fiberglass swim platform that provides directional stability and sea-keeping ability. The semi-displacement hull form delivers dual operating personalities: cruise efficiently at 6 to 8 knots for extended range and fuel economy, or push to a maximum speed of approximately 17 to 20 knots when conditions and schedule demand it. Twin diesel engines provide the redundancy and power distribution essential for serious cruising. The hull and superstructure meet or exceed European CE standards, with non-skid deck surfaces, anodized aluminum window frames, and solid fiberglass construction throughout.

Mechanical & Systems Investment

This vessel has received substantial recent mechanical attention from knowledgeable owners. In 2026, both turbochargers were replaced, and comprehensive heat exchanger, aftercooler, and oil cooler service was completed on both engines. A raw water pump was installed on the starboard engine. In 2025, the engines underwent full commissioning service with documented records available, and the generator was serviced prior to extended cruising. The 125-gallon fuel capacity and 171-gallon freshwater capacity support extended voyages, while the fuel consumption chart demonstrates the efficiency advantage of semi-displacement operation: at 8.7 knots you'll consume 3.7 gallons per hour and cover 488 miles on a single tank; at 13.5 knots, fuel burn rises to 10.6 gph but still delivers 264 miles of range.

Electrical & Power Systems

The electrical systems have been substantially upgraded. New in 2025: a Victron MultiPlus-II 12/3000 inverter/charger wired to all outlets, a Victron IP 43 120/220 charger, and a complete battery bank refresh including two 4D AGM engine batteries, two 8D AGM house batteries, two 4D AGM bow thruster batteries, and one Group 24 AGM generator battery. The generator was connected to the battery charger system, and a Starlink satellite internet system was installed. A 2025 air conditioning system provides two 16,000 BTU units with reverse-cycle heat in both the wheelhouse and salon. The 50-amp Mastervolt battery charger, dual 50-amp shore services, and 120-volt electrical panel with GFCI protection support full-time liveaboard or extended cruising operation.

Navigation & Electronics

All navigation electronics are Raymarine and fully integrated throughout the wheelhouse and former flybridge area. Equipment includes a Raymarine E120 Hybridtouch GPS plotter at helm and flybridge, Raymarine Depth-Speed, Raymarine 7001 autopilot, and Raymarine radar. Additional electronics include Icom VHF, Searchlight VHF, Garmin GPS plotter, and a twin-speaker sound system with AM/FM, CD, iPod, and Sirius radio capability. A flat-screen television with DVD player is installed

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PEREGRINAMenorquin 120Old-World Tradition with Sophistication and TechnologyFor those familiar with Menorquin Yachts, this 2003 Menorquin 120 (40'-11") is rare to the brokerage market. To those unfamiliar, this yacht deserves your attention. Peregrina was built on the Spanish Island of Menorca. Current owners have equipped and maintained her to use for weekending and a home on an extended cruise. Offering luxurious and roomy accommodations, this yacht has the weight and feel much larger yachts. The Menorquin 120 is powerful with plenty of energy and will also provide you the look and feel of a traditional yacht.  She has a semi-displacement hull, full keel and twin diesel engines providing enough power for a top end of 20 knots, yet give you equally great performance at 6 to 8 knots with great fuel economy for those long trips. Her hull and deck construction are solid fiberglass built to meet or exceed CE standards.  The foredeck features a padded open area for sunbathing and as a casual gathering spot when at anchor and her covered aft deck for those not so sunny days. For more information and photos See the our Web SiteorCall Jack Heffner

Menorquin 120 Motor Yacht: A Spanish-Built Trawler with Modern Systems and Cruising Capability
Overview
The 2003 Menorquin 120 represents a distinctive category in the global yacht market—a European-built displacement cruiser designed for serious long-range passage work without sacrificing comfort or performance versatility. Built in Menorca, Spain, this 40-foot 11-inch motor yacht combines Old World construction philosophy with modern marine systems and accommodations. Named Peregrina, she carries the hallmarks of traditional yacht design: a semi-displacement hull, full keel, solid fiberglass construction, and twin diesel engines that deliver both efficient cruising at displacement speeds and capable performance when needed. The Menorquin 120 class has earned respect among experienced cruising sailors and motor yacht owners for its seaworthy design and livable interior volume. At 12.75 feet of beam and with a 3.58-foot draft, the hull balances stability and shallow-water capability. The semi-displacement hull form, combined with the full keel and integrated fiberglass swim platform fins, creates a platform that handles extended passages while maintaining the comfort and control expected from a larger vessel. Current owners have invested substantially in systems and equipment, positioning this yacht for the next owner seeking a well-maintained cruiser capable of extended time away from home port.
Hull Design and Construction
Menorquin yachts are recognized for their robust construction methodology. The 120 is built from solid fiberglass throughout the hull and deck, meeting or exceeding CE standards for European recreational vessels. The deck, cabin top, and passageway surfaces employ non-skid material, essential for safe movement in varying sea conditions. The integrated fiberglass swim platform serves dual structural and hydrodynamic purposes, acting as stabilizing fins that improve motion and reduce roll. Interior structural elements—bulkheads and furniture—are constructed in teak, a choice that speaks to the builder's commitment to durability and aesthetic continuity. The hull sides throughout the interior are planked in solid teak, a labor-intensive detail that reinforces the sense of a custom-built vessel rather than a production boat. The cabin sole is laid in sapele wood (a mahogany-family hardwood) and white pine planking, creating a warm, traditional appearance that ages gracefully and resists moisture penetration common in marine environments. All exterior and interior wood is varnished and maintained to preserve both protection and finish. The current owners have documented extensive varnish work on all exterior teak, including a comprehensive exterior teak varnishing in 2022, indicating commitment to preservation of the yacht's traditional aesthetic.
Layout and Deck Design
The Menorquin 120 layout prioritizes flow and usability across distinct functional zones. Entry is through a fully covered cockpit featuring an extended hardtop with integrated lighting and a pull-out canvas extension—a design that provides weather protection while maintaining visual connection to the helm and surrounding water. Two built-in seating units with integral storage serve both as comfortable perches for passengers and practical stowage for dock lines and cockpit gear. The foredeck is a notable feature: approximately 88 square feet of area covered with 3 inches of padding, dedicated to sunbathing and entertaining while anchored. A separate sun umbrella cover provides additional shade. This generous forward deck, combined with a self-draining anchor locker and horizontal electric windlass, creates a practical working area that doubles as a social space—a hallmark of well-designed cruising yachts. The aft deck extends deeply beneath the hardtop, with a beautifully finished solid teak door providing access to a large swim platform. A folding five-step swim ladder, hot and cold shower, and integrated cleats and fairleads support water activities and docking operations. The entire perimeter is enclosed with high bulwarks and continuous stainless steel handrails, a feature that distinguishes this yacht as built for serious offshore cruising rather than coastal day-boating. The walkway connecting forward and aft areas houses two large lockers beneath the passage, concealing fuel fill caps and providing additional storage. This design keeps the deck clean and uncluttered while maintaining accessibility to essential systems.
Wheelhouse and Helm Configuration
The wheelhouse represents the command center and primary living space of the Menorquin 120. Four bi-fold teak and safety glass doors open to a maximum 7-foot unobstructed entry, connecting the cockpit and interior saloon while maintaining full weather protection when closed. This design—a signature Menorquin feature—creates flexibility for ventilation and social flow without compromising the structural integrity or weatherproofing of the pilothouse. The helm station occupies the starboard side, featuring a large wooden helmsman's seat positioned for unobstructed 360-degree visibility. The station is equipped with Raymarine E120 Hybridtouch GPS-plotter, Raymarine depth and speed instruments, Raymarine 7001 autopilot, and Raymarine radar—a fully integrated suite that simplifies navigation and autopilot engagement. A Garmin GPS plotter provides redundancy. Twin Icom and Searchlight VHF radios ensure communication capability, while a Mastervolt 50-amp battery charger and integrated electrical panel with A/B cross-over switching support the vessel's 120-volt and 12-volt systems. Engine controls are state-of-the-art single-lever Volvo units with full functionality from both the wheelhouse and flybridge (prior to the 2024 flybridge removal, controls remain accessible from the helm). A full lockout feature prevents inadvertent gear engagement. Fuel and water level gauges, dual tachometers, and a comprehensive breaker panel with thermal protection provide the pilot with complete situational awareness. Beneath the helm seat is a refrigerator convenient to both the pilothouse and cockpit, a practical detail for extended cruising. The port side of the wheelhouse features an L-shaped settee that converts to a berth, offering a rest option for the watch keeper or an additional sleeping surface during overnight anchoring. A large folding table serves as a dining surface in the wheelhouse or extends to the cockpit for entertaining. Forward and side windows open to provide abundant ventilation, while dual windshield wipers and safety glass construction ensure visibility in challenging conditions. Halogen ceiling lights, switched to LED, provide efficient illumination throughout the space.
Interior Accommodations and Cabin Layout
The Menorquin 120 interior is organized into distinct cabin areas, each accessed via a few steps down from the wheelhouse into the main saloon. The design prioritizes headroom and natural light—a critical consideration for extended cruising. Main Saloon and Galley Immediately forward of the wheelhouse steps is the galley, positioned to starboard. The open, airy layout benefits from high headroom and proximity to the wheelhouse entry. The galley is equipped with two large stainless steel sinks with a single-lever swivel faucet, a two-burner ceramic-top electric stove (Kenyon), and a built-in Sharp microwave. A Silestone countertop provides a durable, easy-to-clean work surface. Storage includes four large drawers, substantial under-counter lockers, and well-divided upper cabinetry with doors. A refrigerator under the galley counter is supplemented by a second refrigerator located beneath the helm seat, ensuring ample cold storage for extended provisioning. Just forward of the galley is the dinette area with an L-shaped settee and folding table. The table lowers to form a double berth, a flexible arrangement common in cruising yachts. Storage beneath and behind the settee, combined with open and closed shelving, provides more than ample space for provisions, linens, and personal items. The entire saloon area is appointed in teak cabinetry and features halogen ceiling lights (converted to LED) and wooden flooring throughout. Guest Cabin Port-side access from the dinette leads to the guest cabin, featuring two large over-under bunks with matching bedspreads. A large full-height hanging locker with shelves provides wardrobe storage, while additional storage is integrated beneath the lower bunk. An opening port and air conditioning provide ventilation and climate control. Head Compartment Forward of the guest cabin is a separate head compartment, a design detail that enhances privacy and functionality for guests and crew. The space is bright and airy, with an opening port for natural ventilation supplemented by air conditioning. The toilet is an all-porcelain bowl electric Tecma unit with holding tank and gauge. Sink and shower fixtures are home-style quality units, and a Silestone countertop provides durability. Storage is ample, with a mirror, towel rack, and halogen ceiling light (converted to LED) completing the space. Master Stateroom
Length
40.9 ft
Beam
12.75 ft'
Year
2003
Builder
Menorquin
Model
120
Cabins
3
Max speed
17.38 kn kn
What type of yacht is a Menorquin 120 and how does the semi-displacement hull design affect performance?
The Menorquin 120 is a 40-foot 11-inch semi-displacement trawler-style motor yacht built with a full keel and solid fiberglass construction. The semi-displacement hull allows the boat to perform efficiently across a wide speed range—cruising comfortably at 6 to 8 knots with excellent fuel economy for long-distance voyaging, while still capable of reaching 20 knots at full throttle. This hull design combines the seaworthiness and fuel efficiency of traditional displacement vessels with the flexibility to increase speed when desired, making it suitable for both extended cruising and day trips.
What are the twin diesel engines on this 2003 Menorquin 120 and what recent engine work has been completed?
The Menorquin 120 is powered by twin diesel engines with 50-amp alternators each, delivering a top speed of 20 knots and cruising capability at 12.17 knots. Recent comprehensive engine service completed in 2026 includes replacement of both turbos, removal and cleaning of heat exchangers, aftercoolers, and exhaust elbows on both engines, plus new raw water pump on the starboard engine. Additional 2025 engine commissioning work and 2022 service included turbocharger replacement on both port and starboard engines and new risers, ensuring the powerplants are well-maintained for reliable long-distance cruising.
What is the fuel capacity and range of the Menorquin 120 based on the fuel consumption chart?
The yacht carries 236 gallons of diesel fuel across two tanks (118 gallons each). According to the fuel consumption chart, at economical cruising speeds of 8 to 9 knots, the boat burns approximately 3.7 to 4.7 gallons per hour and can travel 488 to 410 nautical miles on a full tank. At mid-range cruising of 11 to 13 knots, consumption increases to 8.5 to 10.6 gallons per hour with a range of 277 to 264 nautical miles. This fuel capacity and consumption profile makes the Menorquin 120 well-suited for extended coastal and offshore cruising with reasonable range between fuel stops.
How is the wheelhouse and helm station configured on this yacht?
The wheelhouse features a well-equipped helm station with a large wooden helmsman's seat providing unobstructed 360-degree visibility. The station includes Raymarine E120 Hybridtouch GPS-plotter, Raymarine 7001 autopilot, Raymarine depth and speed instruments, and Raymarine radar, all fully integrated. Engine controls are state-of-the-art single-lever Volvo controls operable from the helm with full function and lock-out features. The wheelhouse also includes a teak console with instrument and engine control panels, dual fuel and water level gauges, dual tachometers, and a refrigerator convenient to the helm. Four bi-fold teak and glass doors open to create a 7-foot unobstructed entry to the cockpit, and side windows open for ventilation, creating a weather-tight pilothouse with old-world charm.
What cabin and stateroom accommodations does the Menorquin 120 provide for extended cruising?
The yacht offers a master stateroom with a full-sized island berth, his-and-hers hanging lockers, and shelved storage on both port and starboard sides, with solid teak planking on hull sides for traditional aesthetics. A separate guest cabin features two large over-under bunks, a full-height hanging locker, and under-bunk storage. The main salon includes an L-shaped sofa with dinette and under-sofa storage that converts to additional sleeping berth. A separate head compartment features a porcelain electric Tecma toilet with holding tank, Silestone countertop, hot and cold water, shower, and ample storage. Throughout the interior, teak cabinetry, mahogany and white pine cabin sole, and opening ports provide ventilation, while 2025 air conditioning units in both the wheelhouse and salon ensure climate control for comfortable extended cruising.
What galley equipment and storage does this yacht have for provisioning long voyages?
The galley is equipped with two large stainless steel sinks with single-lever swivel faucets, a two-burner ceramic-top electric Kenyon stove, built-in Sharp microwave, and Silestone countertops. Storage includes two stainless steel refrigerators (one under the galley counter and one under the helm seat added in 2024), a separate freezer, four large drawers, large under-counter storage, and well-divided overhead storage with doors. This layout provides ample dry goods and refrigerated storage suitable for extended provisioning, and the open galley location with high headroom creates an airy workspace whether preparing meals underway or at anchor.
What electronics and navigation systems are installed on the Menorquin 120?
All electronics are Raymarine-integrated systems located in both the wheelhouse and flybridge (now removed as of 2024). Navigation equipment includes dual Raymarine E120 Hybridtouch GPS-plotters, Raymarine 7001 autopilot, Raymarine radar, and Raymarine depth and speed instruments. Communication systems include Icom VHF and Searchlight VHF. Additional electronics include a Garmin GPS plotter, twin-speaker sound system with AM/FM-CD and iPod capability, Sirius radio, and flat-screen wall-mounted TV with DVD player in the master cabin. The integrated Raymarine system allows single-lever Volvo engine controls with full function from the helm, providing modern navigation and control capability throughout the vessel.
What recent electrical and power system upgrades have been made to support extended cruising?
The yacht received significant 2025 electrical upgrades including a new Victron MultiPlus-II 12/3000/120-50 inverter-charger wired to all outlets, new Victron IP 43 120/220 charger, and generator connection to battery charger. Battery banks were completely refreshed with two 4D AGM engine batteries, two 8D AGM house batteries, two 4D AGM bow thruster batteries, and one Group 24 AGM generator battery. The electrical system includes 120-volt service with two 30-amp shore connections, 50-amp battery charger, Mastervolt 6000 generator (245 hours), nine CFCI-protected 120-volt receptacles, and a 12-volt master battery disconnect switch. All interior and running lights have been converted to LED, and a new Starlink system was installed in 2025, providing modern power management and connectivity for long-distance cruising.
What deck features and safety equipment does the Menorquin 120 offer for secure anchoring and boarding?
The foredeck features approximately 88 square feet of thick 3-inch padding ideal for sunbathing and entertaining, covered by a sun umbrella. An anchor platform forward includes a Lafrons electric windlass with foot controls operable from the bow or wheelhouse, a stainless steel Bruce-style anchor, and all-stainless steel chain rode in a self-draining anchor locker. The entire yacht is surrounded by high bulwarks and solid stainless steel handrails for safe deck movement. A folding five-step swim ladder and integrated fiberglass swim platform with hot and cold shower access provide convenient water entry. Deck equipment includes regulation navigation lights, stainless steel bow railings, teak stern railings, mooring bits, cable guides, and cleats. The aft deck features a covered hardtop with built-in lighting, pull-out canvas extension, two built-in seats with dock-line storage, and a solid teak door to the swim platform.
What makes the Menorquin 120 suitable for both weekend cruising and extended voyaging?
The Menorquin 120 combines traditional yacht design with modern cruising systems to support both short trips and long-distance voyaging. The semi-displacement hull and twin diesel engines provide fuel-efficient cruising at 8 knots (burning 3.7 GPH) for extended range, yet can reach 20 knots when faster transit is needed. The 236-gallon fuel capacity, 171-gallon fresh water capacity, and comprehensive galley with dual refrigeration support provisioning for extended cruises. Climate control via two 16,000-BTU air conditioning units, modern Raymarine navigation electronics, Starlink connectivity, and a Victron power management system ensure comfort and safety offshore. The well-appointed master stateroom, guest cabin, and separate head provide comfortable accommodations for couples or small families, while the spacious covered cockpit, padded foredeck, and aft deck with canvas extension create multiple entertaining and relaxation spaces suitable for weekending or anchoring for weeks at a time.

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