Chantiers Amel Amel Sharki 39

Sailboat 39′ 4″ Since 1980

Overview

Builder
Chantiers Amel
Model
Amel Sharki 39
Type
Sailboat
Built
1980–1987
Designer
Henri Amel/J. Carteau
Hull
Fin with rudder on skeg
Hull material
Fiberglass
Rig
Masthead Ketch

Dimensions

Length overall
39′ 4″ (11.98 m)
Waterline length
31′ 11″ (9.72 m)
Beam
11′ 8″ (3.57 m)
Displacement
21,300 lb (9,662 kg)
Ballast
7,060 lb (3,202 kg)

Sails and rig

Sail area
523 sq ft (48.6 m²)
I (foretriangle height)
41′ 3″ (12.57 m)
J (foretriangle base)
14′ (4.27 m)
P (mainsail luff)
34′ (10.36 m)
E (mainsail foot)
12′ 9″ (3.89 m)

Design ratios

Sail area / displacement
10.9

Power from the sails for the boat's weight. Under 16 is modest, 16–20 a typical cruiser, over 20 lively.

Displacement / length
293

How heavy the boat is for its waterline. Under 200 is light, 200–300 moderate, over 300 heavy.

Ballast ratio
33%

Share of the weight that is ballast. Higher generally means stiffer in a breeze.

Capsize screening
1.69

Under 2 is generally considered better for offshore use.

More details

Construction
FG

Data from Mauri Pro Sailboat Data. Check details with the builder before relying on them.