The Cal 39 mk iii is a 39.0ft masthead sloop designed by C. William Lapworth and built in fiberglass by Jensen Marine/Cal Boats since 1983.
The Cal 39 mk iii is a moderate weight sailboat which is a reasonably good performer. It is stable / stiff and has a good righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a bluewater cruising boat. The fuel capacity is originally small. There is a good water supply range.
Main features
| Model | Cal 39 mk iii | ||
| Length | 39 ft | ||
| Beam | 12 ft | ||
| Draft | 6.75 ft | ||
| Country | United states (North America) | ||
| Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
Ratios
| Sail area / displ. | 16.22 | ||
| Ballast / displ. | 36.84 % | ||
| Displ. / length | 256.92 | ||
| Comfort ratio | 31.41 | ||
| Capsize | 1.80 |
Hull
| Hull type | Monohull fin keel with spade rudder | ||
| Construction | Fiberglass | ||
| Waterline length | 32.08 ft | ||
| Maximum draft | 6.75 ft | ||
| Displacement | 19000 lbs | ||
| Ballast | 7000 lbs | ||
| Hull speed | 7.59 knots |
Rigging
| Rigging | Masthead Sloop | ||
| Sail area (100%) | 719 sq.ft | ||
| Air draft | 0 ft | ?? | |
| Sail area fore | 416.75 sq.ft | ||
| Sail area main | 302.50 sq.ft | ||
| I | 50 ft | ||
| J | 16.67 ft | ||
| P | 44 ft | ||
| E | 13.75 ft |
Engine
| Nb engines | 1 | ||
| Total power | 44 HP | ||
| Fuel capacity | 43 gals |
Accommodations
| Water capacity | 125 gals | ||
| Headroom | 0 ft | ||
| Nb of cabins | 0 | ||
| Nb of berths | 0 | ||
| Nb heads | 0 |
Builder data
| Builder | Jensen Marine/Cal Boats | ||
| Designer | C. William Lapworth | ||
| First built | 1983 | ||
| Last built | 0 | ?? | |
| Number built | 0 | ?? |