CHASER 39
Specifications
Hull
| LOA | 39.92 ft |
| LWL | 31 ft |
| Beam | 12 ft |
| Draft | 5.83 ft |
| Displacement | 17,500 lb |
| Ballast | 7,000 lb |
| Hull speed1.34·√LWL | 7.5 kn |
About the CHASER 39
The Chaser 39 is a Canadian-built masthead sloop constructed by Chaser Yachts in 1980. With a displacement of 17500.0 lb and a beam of 12.0 ft, this vessel represents a specific era of Canadian boatbuilding, though the exact designer and total hulls built remain unverified in available records.
- Best for:
- This boat is best suited for coastal cruisers who prioritize a comfortable motion, indicated by a comfort ratio of 29.34, and do not require extreme performance metrics.
- Bluewater capability:
- With a capsize ratio of 1.85 and a displacement of 17500.0 lb, the Chaser 39 exhibits strong stability characteristics suitable for offshore passages, provided the structural integrity of the 1980 build is verified.
- Comparables:
- Comparable vessels from the late 1970s and early 1980s with similar displacement (17500.0 lb) and beam (12.0 ft) include the Tartan 38 and the Island Packet 38, as they share a similar cruising-oriented hull form and interior volume.
Performance
Pricing
We don't have market pricing data for the CHASER 39 yet. If you own one, help other buyers — what did you pay for it? Reports build a community price estimate over time.
Estimated Cost of Ownership
Based on 39.92ft LOA. Actual costs vary by condition, usage, and local rates.
Known Issues & Pre-Purchase Inspection
We don't have enough data on the CHASER 39yet to publish model-specific findings we'd stand behind — but here's a free general inspection checklist, built from our research into what actually goes wrong on boats of this kind.
Drawn from 7,029 documented issues across 2,391 models, ordered so the areas that most often turn up problems come first.
Own a CHASER 39? Reports from owners are what turn this into a model-specific checklist — and they're the reason the boats above it have one.
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