1979 Cal 39
LOA
11.89m (39.0ft)
Beam
3.66m (12.0ft)
Displacement
8,165kg (18,001lbs)
Year
1979–1985
Manufacturer
Cal
Full Specifications
| Specification | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | ||
| Length Overall (LOA) | 11.89 m | 39.0 ft |
| Length Waterline (LWL) | 9.60 m | 31.5 ft |
| Beam | 3.66 m | 12.0 ft |
| Draft | 1.83 m | 6.0 ft |
| Mast Height | 15.50 m | 50.9 ft |
| Weight | ||
| Displacement | 8,165 kg | 18,001 lbs |
| Ballast | 3,402 kg | 7,500 lbs |
| Sailing | ||
| Sail Area | 63.0 m² | 678 ft² |
| Rig / Boat Type | Sloop | |
| Hull Material | Fiberglass | |
| Keel Type | Fin | |
| Engine & Tanks | ||
| Engine | 30 HP | |
| Fuel Capacity | 114 L | 30.1 gal |
| Water Capacity | 200 L | 52.8 gal |
| Accommodation | ||
| Berths | 7 | |
| Cabins | 2 | |
| Design | ||
| Designer | Bill Lapworth / C. Raymond Hunt | |
| Country of Origin | USA | |
Performance Ratios
SA/D Ratio
15.78
Moderate — adequate for cruising
Ballast Ratio
41.7%
Heavy ballast — very stiff and stable
Capsize Screening Ratio
0.73 Offshore Capable
Excellent — suitable for offshore passages
Lower is better. Values below 2.0 are considered suitable for offshore sailing.
Comfort Ratio
21.1
Moderate — acceptable for coastal cruising
About the 1979 Cal 39
The Cal 39 is the flagship of the Cal range, a powerful IOR-era racer-cruiser with cavernous interior and proven offshore capability. Many have completed ocean passages with flying colors.