Cal 39 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

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
$ 57,000
Ask, not sold · 3 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
0
3 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
Insufficient data
Countries with listings
1
United States (100.0%)

Recent Listings

2 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Where they're listed

Cal 39 listings span 1 country. United States leads with 3 listings.

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

Country breakdown

3 listings · 1 country
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
United States$ 57,00030100.0%

Comparable models

Similar length overall, displacement, and era. Click a row to jump to that model's market page.

Peer cross-shop

11 designs · same segment
ModelLOAMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 d
Dehler 3939'$ 133,659199
Caliber 4040.92'$ 169,000188
Caliber 3838'$ 84,500159
Cal 3131.5'$ 10,500147
Moody 3938.58'$ 53,744115
Baltic 3938.76'$ 85,000113
CAL 3433.24'$ 17,50091
Oyster Yachts 3940.68'$ 52,30174
Ericson 3939'$ 35,71065
Fast Passage 3939.5'$ 42,50040
Cal 39You are here$ 57,00030

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 $57,000. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Cal 39 sailboats are for sale?+
3 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Where are Cal 39 sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used Cal 39 listings over the past 12 months are United States (100.0%).
04What should I look at instead of a Cal 39?+
Comparable models include Dehler 39, Caliber 40, Caliber 38. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.