The Hunter 39, a B&R rigged fractional sloop, was designed by Glenn Henderson and built in the USA by Hunter Yachts.
Hull Type: Fin keel and spade rudder
Hull Material: GRP (Fiberglass)
Length Overall: 39'4" (12.00m)
Waterline Length: 34'8" (10.6m)
Beam: 12'11" (3.9m)
Draft: 6'6" (2.0m)
Rig Type: B&R Rig
Displacement: 18,077lb (8,200kg)
Designer: Glenn Henderson
Builder: Hunter Yachts (USA)
Year First Built: 2009
1. Sail Area/Displacement Ratio: 23.1
2. Ballast/Displacement Ratio: 31.0
3. Displacement/Length Ratio: 194
4. Comfort Ratio: 25.6
5. Capsize Screening Formula: 2.0
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1. A Sail Area/Displacement Ratio of 23.1 suggests that, in the right hands, the Hunter 39 will have enough performance to leave most other sailboats of similar waterline length well astern.
2. A Ballast/Displacement Ratio of 31.0 means that unless the bulk of the ballast is concentrated in a bulb at the foot of her keel, the Hunter 39 will have a tendency to heel excessively in a gust, and she'll need to be reefed early to keep her sailing upright in a moderate breeze.
3. A Displacement/Length Ratio of 194, tells us the Hunter 39 is clearly a light displacement sailboat. If she's loaded with too much heavy cruising gear her performance will suffer dramatically.
4. Ted Brewer's Comfort Ratio of 25.6 suggests that crew comfort of a Hunter 39 in a seaway is similar to what you would associate with the motion of a coastal cruiser with moderate stability, which is not encouraging news for anyone prone to seasickness.
5. The Capsize Screening Formula (CSF) of 2.0 is on the cusp of suitability for an ocean passage, so venture offshore with caution.
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