Diva 39 Buyer's Guide
Shopping the brokerage market for a Diva 39 means looking at a Swedish-built Lindquist and Ståhle design from the early 1980s, offered as both factory-finished and home-completed hulls. She is a 38-foot-7-inch fractional sloop with a lead fin keel and a sandwich fiberglass deck, and the used fleet spans a range of keel drafts and engine choices that matter more than cosmetic wear when you are comparing boats.
Layouts on the Used Market
Owner three-cabin layouts are the more common on the used market, but both are available; ex-charter examples are common. The three-cabin owner version is what you will most often find, though the two-cabin arrangement also appears, and former charter use is a frequent background for the model rather than a rarity.
Equipment and Common Upgrades
The one rig feature that shows up across the used fleet is a self-tacking jib, which is commonly fitted and worth confirming is present and in serviceable condition on any boat you view. Beyond that, judge canvas, winches, and electronics on the individual hull rather than expecting a standard inventory.
What to Inspect
Because the Diva 39 was also sold to be home-completed, the quality of each boat may vary, so inspect any example for signs of amateur joinery, uneven laminate, or nonstandard systems before assuming factory-level finish. On a home-built hull, check that bulkheads are properly bonded, wiring is tidy, and the deck-to-hull joint matches a professional standard.
Availability and Buyer's Takeaway
The Diva 39 turns up in Denmark, Sweden, and Germany. When you go to look, keep a short list in hand:
- Confirm whether the keel is the deeper or shallower fin and measure actual draft
- Verify the self-tacking jib is fitted and the track is sound
- Inspect for home-completion telltales in joinery and systems
- Check the sandwich deck for soft spots or delamination
- Review engine make and installation against the boat's known alternatives
Price & volume trends
Monthly asking-price and listing-volume trends for the Diva 39. The line shows the median ask each month; the bars show how many listings appeared.
Monthly breakdown · 6 rows
| Month | Listings | Median ask | Δ vs. last mo. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 25 | 1 | $41,280 | — |
| Feb 26 | 1 | $37,527 | -9.1% |
| Mar 26 | 1 | $42,536 | +13.3% |
| Apr 26 | 1 | $37,527 | -11.8% |
| May 26 | 1 | $52,412 | +39.7% |
| Aug 26 | 1 | $43,655 | -16.7% |
Where they're listed
Diva 39 listings appear across 3 countries. Germany has the most listings with 2 (40.0%), followed by Denmark and Sweden.
Comparable models
Similar length, displacement, and era. Open a row to compare that model's market page.
Similar boats to compare
4 similar designs| Model | LOA | Median ask | Listings · 12 mo | Active · 90 d |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ScanYacht 391 | 39.11' | $ 106,180 | 16 | 7 |
| Dehler 39 | 39' | $ 115,855 | 15 | 2 |
| Baltic 39 | 38.76' | $ 74,348 | 8 | 1 |
| Diva 39You are here | — | $ 42,536 | 5 | 1 |