The Southern cross 39 is a 39.0ft cutter designed by Thomas Gillmer and built in fiberglass by C. E. Ryder since 1981.
The Southern cross 39 is a heavy sailboat which is a reasonably good performer. It is 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 | Southern cross 39 | ||
| Length | 39 ft | ||
| Beam | 12.08 ft | ||
| Draft | 5.30 ft | ||
| Country | United states (North America) | ||
| Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
Ratios
| Sail area / displ. | 16.33 | ||
| Ballast / displ. | 36.55 % | ||
| Displ. / length | 314.69 | ||
| Comfort ratio | 35.19 | ||
| Capsize | 1.75 |
Hull
| Hull type | Monohull fin keel with rudder on skeg | ||
| Construction | Fiberglass | ||
| Waterline length | 31 ft | ||
| Maximum draft | 5.30 ft | ||
| Displacement | 21000 lbs | ||
| Ballast | 7676 lbs | ||
| Hull speed | 7.46 knots |
Rigging
| Rigging | Cutter | ||
| Sail area (100%) | 774 sq.ft | ||
| Air draft | 0 ft | ?? | |
| Sail area fore | 441.15 sq.ft | ||
| Sail area main | 333 sq.ft | ||
| I | 51 ft | ||
| J | 17.30 ft | ||
| P | 45 ft | ||
| E | 14.80 ft |
Engine
| Nb engines | 1 | ||
| Total power | 40 HP | ||
| Fuel capacity | 50 gals |
Accommodations
| Water capacity | 120 gals | ||
| Headroom | 0 ft | ||
| Nb of cabins | 0 | ||
| Nb of berths | 0 | ||
| Nb heads | 0 |
Builder data
| Builder | C. E. Ryder | ||
| Designer | Thomas Gillmer | ||
| First built | 1981 | ||
| Last built | 0 | ?? | |
| Number built | 0 | ?? |