Cal 39 Sailboats for Sale

C. William Lapworth·1970 – 1971·~29 hulls·Jensen Marine
Cal 39 drawingBuilder drawing
Hull Type
Monohull · fin
Rig
Masthead Sloop
LOA
38.67' · 11.79 m
Disp.
14,600 lbs · 6,622 kg
First year
1970

The Cal 39 represents a pivotal moment in the evolution of Jensen Marine, transitioning from the raw, racingbred aggression of the legendary Cal 40 toward a more refined, performanceoriented cruising ethos. Designed by C. William "Bill" Lapworth, the Cal 39 was produced in several distinct iterations between 1970 and the late 1980s. While the early 1970s models shared DNA with the flatbottomed racers of that era, the later Mark II and Mark III versions—produced after the company’s acquisition by Bangor Punta—refined the hull shape to provide a more forgiving ride in offshore conditions without sacrificing the speed for which the brand was famous. This model is often cited as a premier example of the "racercruiser" category, balancing a high ballast ratio with a hull that remains nimble enough for club racing.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$41,000
Asking price · 8 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
5
8 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
0.0%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
1
United States (100.0%)

Recent Listings

4 for sale · showing 10 newest

Cal 39 Buyer's Guide

Where they're listed

Cal 39 listings appear across 1 country. United States has the most listings with 8.

Median ask by country
USD
Share of listings
Count · past 12 months

Country view

8 listings · 1 country
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
United States$41,00085100.0%

Comparable models

Similar length, displacement, and era. Open a row to compare that model's market page.

Similar boats to compare

4 similar designs
ModelLOAMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 d
Moody 3938.58'$ 54,079121
Baltic 3938.76'$ 75,18590
CAL 39You are here$ 41,00085
Swan 3939.3'$ 104,10270

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used Cal 39 cost?+
The median asking price for a used Cal 39 over the past 12 months is $41,000. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Cal 39 sailboats are for sale?+
5 Cal 39 listings have gone live in the last 90 days, and 8 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Are Cal 39 prices going up or down?+
The median asking price for the Cal 39 has stayed steady over the last 3 months compared with the 12-month median.
04Where are Cal 39 sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used Cal 39 listings over the past 12 months are United States (100.0%).
05What should I look at instead of a Cal 39?+
Comparable models include Moody 39, Baltic 39, Swan 39. Use the comparison table above to check pricing and availability.