CAL 39 MK III
Specifications
Hull
| LOA | 39 ft |
| LWL | 32.08 ft |
| Beam | 12 ft |
| Draft | 6.75 ft |
| Shoal Draft | 5.50 ft(1.68 m) |
| Displacement | 19,000 lb |
| Ballast | 6,999.6 lb |
| Hull speed1.34·√LWL | 7.6 kn |
Rig & Sails
| Iforetriangle height | 54 ft |
| Jforetriangle base | 16.67 ft |
| Pmainsail luff | 48 ft |
| Emainsail foot | 13.75 ft |
| FLforestay | 16.7 ft |
| Mainsail | 743.5 sq ft |
| Jib (100%) | 416.8 sq ft |
| Spinnaker | 708.5 sq ft |
About the CAL 39 MK III
An updated version of the CAL 39 MK II. SA: 780.09 ft2/72.47 m2 Sail Area/Disp.: 17.59
The Cal 39 Mk III is a classic 1983 production model designed by C. William Lapworth and built by Bangor Punta. With a build count of ? hulls, this vessel represents a specific snapshot of late-80s cruising yacht design.
- Best for:
- This boat suits coastal cruisers and those seeking a traditional masthead sloop with moderate performance characteristics, as indicated by its Comfort ratio of 31.41.
- Bluewater capability:
- With a displacement of 19000.0 lb and a Capsize ratio of 1.8, the Cal 39 Mk III offers a stable platform suitable for offshore passages, though its specific bluewater history is not detailed in the available data.
- Comparables:
- Comparable boats from this era include other Bangor Punta-built Cal models and similar 39-foot fin-keel sloops, sharing the same designer lineage and displacement range.
Performance
Estimated Value
Low ConfidenceAsking price by model year
7 listings · boat years 1977–1983 · median $30,000
Each dot is one listing · hover for details · dashed red line marks the median · obvious data-entry outliers (top & bottom 2.5%) excluded.
Estimated Cost of Ownership
Based on 39ft LOA. Actual costs vary by condition, usage, and local rates.
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Known Issues & Pre-Purchase Inspection
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