NAUTOR 39
Specifications
Hull
| LOA | 39.21 ft |
| LWL | 31 ft |
| Beam | 13.16 ft |
| Draft | 5.58 ft |
| Displacement | 28,660 lb |
| Ballast | 9,039.4 lb |
| Hull speed1.34·√LWL | 7.5 kn |
Rig & Sails
| Iforetriangle height | 50.98 ft |
| Jforetriangle base | 14.99 ft |
| Pmainsail luff | 43.24 ft |
| Emainsail foot | 12.76 ft |
| PYmizzen luff | 29.2 ft |
| EYmizzen foot | 9.25 ft |
| FLforestay | 15 ft |
| Mainsail | 680 sq ft |
| Jib (100%) | 382.1 sq ft |
| Spinnaker | 649.6 sq ft |
About the NAUTOR 39
The Nautor 39 is a rare, heavy-displacement ketch designed by Sparkman & Stephens and built by Nautor between 1977 and 1978, with only 4 hulls produced. Its substantial displacement of 28660.0 lb and high comfort ratio of 42.77 indicate a vessel designed for stability and seakworthiness rather than planing speed.
- Best for:
- This boat suits experienced coastal cruisers and offshore passagemakers who prioritize motion comfort and heavy-weather security over high-performance racing metrics. Its ketch rig and substantial ballast make it well-suited for shorthanded cruising where manageable sail handling is a priority.
- Bluewater capability:
- With a displacement of 28660.0 lb, a capsize ratio of 1.72, and a fin keel, the Nautor 39 exhibits strong offshore potential and resistance to capsizing, supported by its S&S pedigree for bluewater cruising.
- Comparables:
- Comparable vessels include other Sparkman & Stephens ketches from the late 1970s, such as the Swan 42 or similar heavy-displacement production ketches, due to shared design philosophy and era-specific construction methods. The low production volume distinguishes it from more common contemporaries like the Cal 40 or O'Day 38.
Performance
Market Price
Estimated Cost of Ownership
Based on 39.21ft LOA. Actual costs vary by condition, usage, and local rates.
Known Issues & Pre-Purchase Inspection
We don't have enough data on the NAUTOR 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.
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