Cal 39
Masthead Sloop · Fin With Rudder On Skeg · 1970–1971
Introduced just before the IOR rule shift, this masthead sloop features a fin keel and rudder on a skeg
Designed by C. William Lapworth, built by Jensen Marine.
- LOA
- Beam
- Draft (max)
- Displacement
- Ballast
- Hull type
- Fin With Rudder On Skeg
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The Cal 39, on the water
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Character
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Her moderate displacement on a moderate beam gives 26 — a moderate, middle-of-the-road motion.
1.91 — just under the 2.0 offshore line; her beam is modest for her weight.
214 — moderately heavy for her waterline, a balanced cruising weight.
19.8 — plenty of sail for her weight; lively and quick to respond.
45% of her weight is ballast — stiff, standing up well to her sails.
Powered-up and quick to accelerate — this one likes to sail.
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