Cal 39 Mk III Sailboats for Sale

Drawing Diagram

Builder drawing

Hull Type

Monohull · fin

Rig

Masthead Sloop

LOA

39' · 11.89 m

Disp.

19,000 lbs · 8,618 kg

First year

1983

Designed by the legendary C. William "Bill" Lapworth and built during the twilight years of the storied partnership between Lapworth and Jensen Marine (under the Bangor Punta ownership), the Cal 39 Mk III represents the pinnacle of the builder's productionline racercruisers. First introduced in 1983, the Mk III was built in Fall River, Massachusetts, and refined the concepts proven by the highly successful Cal 39 Mk II. While early Cal models were renowned for their lightweight racing pedigree—most famously exemplified by the oceanconquering Cal 40—the Cal 39 Mk III was conceived with a distinct philosophy: "A Cruiser Built For Speed, Not Rating Points." It targeted the bluewater coastal cruiser and offshore passagemaker who refused to sacrifice sailing performance for interior volume. At its launch, it stood as a robust competitor to the Tartan 37, Pearson 39, and C&C 38, carving out a reputation for superior offshore tracking and a solid, confidenceinspiring build quality.