The Cavalier 39 is a 39.0ft masthead sloop designed by Bob Salthouse and built in fiberglass by Cavalier Yachts (AUSTRALIA) between 1973 and 1979.
35 units have been built.
The Cavalier 39 is a heavy sailboat which is a good performer. It is very stable / stiff and has an excellent righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a bluewater cruising boat. The fuel capacity is average. There is a good water supply range.
Main features
| Model | Cavalier 39 | ||
| Length | 39 ft | ||
| Beam | 11.33 ft | ||
| Draft | 6 ft | ||
| Country | Australia | ||
| Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
Ratios
| Sail area / displ. | 18.53 | ||
| Ballast / displ. | 40.11 % | ||
| Displ. / length | 325.18 | ||
| Comfort ratio | 35.23 | ||
| Capsize | 1.71 |
Hull
| Hull type | Monohull fin keel with rudder on skeg | ||
| Construction | Fiberglass | ||
| Waterline length | 29.50 ft | ||
| Maximum draft | 6 ft | ||
| Displacement | 18700 lbs | ||
| Ballast | 7500 lbs | ||
| Hull speed | 7.28 knots |
Rigging
| Rigging | Masthead Sloop | ||
| Sail area (100%) | 813 sq.ft | ||
| Air draft | 0 ft | ?? | |
| Sail area fore | 0 sq.ft | ?? | |
| Sail area main | 0 sq.ft | ?? | |
| I | 0 ft | ?? | |
| J | 0 ft | ?? | |
| P | 0 ft | ?? | |
| E | 0 ft | ?? |
Engine
| Nb engines | 1 | ||
| Total power | 51 HP | ||
| Fuel capacity | 50 gals |
Accommodations
| Water capacity | 100 gals | ||
| Headroom | 0 ft | ||
| Nb of cabins | 0 | ||
| Nb of berths | 0 | ||
| Nb heads | 0 |
Builder data
| Builder | Cavalier Yachts (AUSTRALIA) | ||
| Designer | Bob Salthouse | ||
| First built | 1973 | ||
| Last built | 1979 | ||
| Number built | 35 |