Contessa 39 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Doug Peterson·1979·~12 hulls·Jeremy Rogers
Contessa 39 drawingBuilder drawing
Hull type
Monohull · fin
Rig
Masthead Sloop
LOA
38.67' · 11.79 m
Displ.
14,250 lbs · 6,464 kg
First year
1979

The Contessa 39, designed by the legendary Doug Peterson and built by Jeremy Rogers Ltd., represents the pinnacle of the IOR (International Offshore Rule) era for the Lymingtonbased shipyard. Introduced in the late 1970s following the success of the Petersondesigned Contessa 35 and 43, the 39 was conceived as a highperformance offshore racercruiser capable of competing at the highest levels of international yachting while maintaining the legendary build quality of Jeremy Rogers Ltd. While the smaller Contessa 32 achieved greater commercial volume, the 39 was the choice for serious offshore campaigners who required a vessel with more power, greater waterline length, and the sophisticated hull lines characteristic of Peterson’s "champagne" era of design. It is a boat of substantial displacement by modern standards, featuring the narrow ends and significant tumblehome typical of its design period, yet it remains highly regarded for its structural integrity and "goanywhere" capability.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 45,762
Ask, not sold · 1 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
0
1 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
Insufficient data
Countries with listings
1
United Kingdom (100.0%)

Recent Listings

1 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Where they're listed

Contessa 39 listings span 1 country. United Kingdom leads with 1 listings.

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

Country breakdown

1 listings · 1 country
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
United Kingdom$ 45,76210100.0%

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
Contessa 3232'$ 33,6495933
Hallberg-Rassy 3938.88'$ 177,4362610
Contessa 2827.67'$ 9,421209
Contessa 2625.5'$ 10,761176
Baltic 3938.76'$ 85,000113
Moody 3938.58'$ 53,770115
Carter 3332.58'$ 32,900113
Wauquiez Centurion 49$ 115,21893
Peterson 3433.92'$ 23,40062
Fast Passage 3939.5'$ 42,50040
Contessa 39You are here$ 45,76210

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used Contessa 39 cost?+
The median asking price for a used Contessa 39 over the past 12 months is $45,762. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Contessa 39 sailboats are for sale?+
1 has been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Where are Contessa 39 sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used Contessa 39 listings over the past 12 months are United Kingdom (100.0%).
04Do Contessa 39 listings get price reductions?+
About 100% of Contessa 39 listings have had a price reduction, with an average discount of 11.5% off the original ask. A listing that has been on the market more than 90 days without a reduction usually signals the seller is not motivated.
05What should I look at instead of a Contessa 39?+
Comparable models include Contessa 32, Hallberg-Rassy 39, Contessa 28. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.