Jensen Marine Cal 39
Sailboat
38′ 8″
Since 1970
Overview
- Builder
- Jensen Marine
- Model
- Cal 39
- Type
- Sailboat
- Built
- 1970–1971
- Designer
- C. William Lapworth
- Hull
- Fin with rudder on skeg
- Hull material
- FG (solid laminate)
- Rig
- Masthead Sloop
Dimensions
- Length overall
- 38′ 8″ (11.80 m)
- Waterline length
- 31′ 4″ (9.54 m)
- Beam
- 11′ 8″ (3.57 m)
- Displacement
- 14,600 lb (6,622 kg)
- Ballast
- 6,600 lb (2,994 kg)
Sails and rig
- Sail area
- 763 sq ft (70.9 m²)
- I (foretriangle height)
- 50′ (15.24 m)
- J (foretriangle base)
- 17′ (5.18 m)
- P (mainsail luff)
- 41′ 9″ (12.73 m)
- E (mainsail foot)
- 15′ (4.57 m)
Design ratios
- Sail area / displacement
- 20.4
- Displacement / length
- 213
- Ballast ratio
- 45%
- Capsize screening
- 1.91
Power from the sails for the boat's weight. Under 16 is modest, 16–20 a typical cruiser, over 20 lively.
How heavy the boat is for its waterline. Under 200 is light, 200–300 moderate, over 300 heavy.
Share of the weight that is ballast. Higher generally means stiffer in a breeze.
Under 2 is generally considered better for offshore use.
More details
- Ballast Type
- Lead
- Construction
- FG (solid laminate)
Data from Mauri Pro Sailboat Data. Check details with the builder before relying on them.