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CAL 39 (HUNT/O'DAY)

Masthead Sloop • Fin w/spade rudder • Built 1988–1997

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Dimensions

LOA
39 ft
LWL
31.67 ft
Beam
12.58 ft
Max Draft
7 ft
Displacement
17,500 lbs
Ballast
7,000 lbs

Performance Ratios

Capsize Ratio ⓘ
1.94 (offshore safe)
SA/D Ratio ⓘ
17.8
D/L Ratio ⓘ
246
Ballast Ratio ⓘ
40.0%

Sail Plan

Sail Area
750 sq ft
I
52.5 ft
J
15.25 ft
P
46.66 ft
E
15 ft

Construction

Hull Type
Fin w/spade rudder
Rig Type
Masthead Sloop
Hull Material
FG
Ballast Type
Lead

Production

First Built
1988
Last Built
1997
Number Built

Engine & Accommodations

Engine Make
Yanmar
Engine Type
Diesel
Notes: This later Hunt designed CAL 39 is completely different from earlier Lapworth designed 39's. \nIn 2001, George Crowell of Little Compton, Rhode Island, purchased the molds and continued building new boats on a limited basis.\nShallow draft/wing keel: 5.33'.

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