The Southern cross 39 is a 39.0ft cutter designed by Thomas Gillmer and built in fiberglass by C. E. Ryder since 1981.
The Southern cross 39 is a heavy sailboat which is a reasonably good performer. It is stable / stiff and has an excellent righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a bluewater cruising boat. The fuel capacity is average. There is a good water supply range.
Main features
Model | Southern cross 39 | ||
Length | 39 ft | ||
Beam | 12.08 ft | ||
Draft | 5.30 ft | ||
Country | United states (North America) | ||
Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
Ratios
Sail area / displ. | 16.33 | ||
Ballast / displ. | 36.55 % | ||
Displ. / length | 314.69 | ||
Comfort ratio | 35.19 | ||
Capsize | 1.75 |
Hull
Hull type | Monohull fin keel with rudder on skeg | ||
Construction | Fiberglass | ||
Waterline length | 31 ft | ||
Maximum draft | 5.30 ft | ||
Displacement | 21000 lbs | ||
Ballast | 7676 lbs | ||
Hull speed | 7.46 knots |
Rigging
Rigging | Cutter | ||
Sail area (100%) | 774 sq.ft | ||
Air draft | 0 ft | ?? | |
Sail area fore | 441.15 sq.ft | ||
Sail area main | 333 sq.ft | ||
I | 51 ft | ||
J | 17.30 ft | ||
P | 45 ft | ||
E | 14.80 ft |
Engine
Nb engines | 1 | ||
Total power | 40 HP | ||
Fuel capacity | 50 gals |
Accommodations
Water capacity | 120 gals | ||
Headroom | 0 ft | ||
Nb of cabins | 0 | ||
Nb of berths | 0 | ||
Nb heads | 0 |
Builder data
Builder | C. E. Ryder | ||
Designer | Thomas Gillmer | ||
First built | 1981 | ||
Last built | 0 | ?? | |
Number built | 0 | ?? |