JPK 39 FC
Specifications
Hull
| LOA | 38.45 ft |
| LWL | 36.09 ft |
| Beam | 13.06 ft |
| Draft | 7.05 ft |
| Displacement | 12,346 lb |
| Ballast | 4,189 lb |
| Hull speed1.34·√LWL | 8.1 kn |
Rig & Sails
| Mainsail | 453.16 sq ft |
| Jib (100%) | 420.55 sq ft |
| Spinnaker | 1,539.24 sq ft |
About the JPK 39 FC
Shallow keel draft: 1.8 m / 5.9 ft. Lifting keel draft: 1.3m / 4.26 ft - 2.7m / 8.86 ft. Optional motor: Yanmar 38 hp. Optional second 90 l fuel tank. Sail area: -Main: 42.1 m2 / 453.2 ft2 -Genoa: 39.07 m2 / 420.55 ft2 -Staysail: 18.65 m2 / 200.75 ft2 -Spinnaker: 143 m2 / 1,539.3 ft2 -Code 0: 79.37 m2 / 854.33 ft2
The JPK 39 FC is a modern performance cruiser designed by Jacques Valer and built by JPK Composites in France, with production records indicating builds in 2021. As a relatively new entry in the market, the fleet is small, and owner feedback is still emerging, highlighting its role as a contemporary fractional sloop with a fractional (9/10) rig.
- Best for:
- This boat suits performance-oriented coastal cruisers and weekend racers who prioritize speed and modern ergonomics, as evidenced by the high prevalence of performance sailmakers like North and electronics upgrades from Garmin and Lowrance.
- Bluewater capability:
- With a displacement of 12346.0 lb and a capsize ratio of 2.26, the JPK 39 FC offers moderate offshore stability, though its light displacement and performance-focused hull form suggest it is best suited for protected coastal passages rather than heavy-weather bluewater expeditions.
- Comparables:
- It competes with other modern fractional sloop performance cruisers from the early 2020s, such as the Beneteau First 38.7 or the Nauticat 38, sharing similar fractional rig configurations and a focus on responsive handling for active sailors.
Direct variant of the JPK 39 FC
Near-identical models — same hull, builder and designer, re-badged or lightly changed. Specs and owner-reported issues are typically shared across the group, so a sister model's page may carry detail this one doesn't.
Performance
ORC Performance Data(3 certificates)
Measured performance data from ORC (Offshore Racing Congress) certificates.
Polar Diagram
Boat speed (kn) vs. true wind angle. Source: ORC
Racing Ratings
Triple Number
ORC Measured
Sail Areas (ORC)
Speed Table (kn)
| TWA \ TWS | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 20 | 24 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 52° | 4.3 | 5.9 | 7.0 | 7.7 | 8.0 | 8.1 | 8.2 | 8.4 | 8.5 |
| 60° | 4.6 | 6.2 | 7.3 | 7.9 | 8.2 | 8.4 | 8.5 | 8.8 | 8.9 |
| 75° | 4.8 | 6.4 | 7.4 | 8.1 | 8.5 | 8.9 | 9.1 | 9.4 | 9.7 |
| 90° | 4.6 | 6.2 | 7.3 | 8.1 | 8.6 | 9.1 | 9.6 | 10.1 | 10.6 |
| 110° | 4.3 | 6.0 | 7.3 | 8.2 | 8.9 | 9.6 | 10.0 | 10.8 | 11.6 |
| 120° | 4.2 | 5.8 | 7.2 | 8.1 | 8.8 | 9.6 | 10.4 | 11.6 | 12.6 |
| 135° | 3.6 | 5.2 | 6.5 | 7.6 | 8.3 | 9.1 | 9.9 | 11.7 | 14.3 |
| 150° | 3.0 | 4.3 | 5.5 | 6.6 | 7.5 | 8.2 | 8.8 | 10.2 | 12.1 |
| Beat VMG | 2.8 | 3.9 | 4.7 | 5.3 | 5.6 | 5.7 | 5.8 | 6.0 | 6.0 |
| Run VMG | 2.6 | 3.8 | 4.8 | 5.7 | 6.5 | 7.1 | 7.6 | 8.9 | 10.5 |
Market Price
Estimated Cost of Ownership
Based on 38.45ft LOA. Actual costs vary by condition, usage, and local rates.
Articles & Reviews
Known Issues & Pre-Purchase Inspection
1 reported issues across 1 systems for the JPK 39 FC, compiled from owner reports in sailing forums and owner-association material.
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