Cat Ketch (unstayed)
• Fin with rudder on skeg
• Built 1983
Dimensions
LOA
39 ft
LWL
31 ft
Beam
12.83 ft
Max Draft
5.5 ft
Min Draft
5 ft
Displacement
18,500 lbs
Ballast
5,300 lbs
Performance Ratios
Capsize Ratio ⓘ
1.94
(offshore safe)
SA/D Ratio ⓘ
18.7
D/L Ratio ⓘ
277
Ballast Ratio ⓘ
28.6%
Sail Plan
Sail Area
818 sq ft
P
44.5 ft
E
17.5 ft
PY
39 ft
EY
11.92 ft
Construction
Hull Type
Fin with rudder on skeg
Rig Type
Cat Ketch (unstayed)
Hull Material
FG
Ballast Type
Lead
Production
First Built
1983
Last Built
—
Number Built
—
Engine & Accommodations
Engine Make
Perkins
Engine Model
4-108
Power
50 hp
Engine Type
Diesel
Water
130 gal
Fuel
80 gal
Notes: AKA FREEDOM 39 EXPRESS.\nA Pilot House version was also available. (See FREEDOM 39 PILOT HOUSE)\nThe first boat was rigged as a schooner, with foremast considerably shorter than the main mast (both unstayed). How many boats were equipped with this rig is unknown.\nEY & PY = forward mast.\nThanks to 'Lazy Jaques' for providing corrections.