The Fast Passage 39 occupies a rarefied space in the pantheon of blue-water cruisers, representing a pinnacle of Pacific Northwest maritime engineering. Designed by the legendary William Garden and originally brought to life by Philbrook’s Boatyard in Sidney, British Columbia, this 39-foot double-ender was conceived as a high-performance voyager capable of maintaining high average speeds in punishing conditions. Unlike the heavy, sluggish double-enders of the mid-20th century, the Fast Passage 39 utilized a more modern underwater profile, including a fin keel and a skeg-hung rudder, to achieve a balance of tracking stability and agility. While Philbrook’s produced the early, highly-coveted semi-custom units, production later transitioned to Tollycraft in Washington State and eventually to Athena Yachts, resulting in approximately 40 to 50 hulls total. The model’s reputation was forever sealed when Francis Stokes sailed his Fast Passage 39, Mooneshine, to a second-place finish in its class during the 1982-83 BOC Challenge, a single-handed race around the world.
Fast Passage 39 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview
- Make
- Fast Passage
- Model
- 39
- Builder
- Philbrooks Shipyard /Tollycraft
- Designer
- William Garden
- Number Built
- 40
- Production Year(s)
- 1976 - 1985
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| Source | Year | Make | Model | Price | Cabins | Heads | City | Country | Listing Date | |
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Market Overview
Price & Volume Trends
Monthly breakdown
| Month | Listings | Median Asking Price (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | 2 | $49,200 |
| Jan 2026 | 1 | $48,500 |
| Feb 2026 | 1 | $74,000 |
Median Price by Country
Listings by Country
| Model | LOA | Median Price (USD) | Listings | Recent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pacific Seacraft 37 | 37' | $134,500 | 38 | 6 |
| Pacific Seacraft 40 | $245,000 | 22 | 2 | |
| Hallberg-Rassy 39 | 38.88' | $175,830 | 21 | 7 |
| Hylas 49 | 48.88' | $400,000 | 19 | 6 |
| Island Packet 439 | 47' | $749,000 | 11 | 4 |
| Baltic 39 | 38.76' | $100,136 | 9 | 1 |
| Southern Cross 39 | 39' | $79,900 | 9 | 3 |
| Pearson 39-2 | 39.25' | $45,900 | 9 | 1 |
| Moody 39 | 38.58' | $60,188 | 7 | 2 |
| Fast Passage 39 | $49,200 | 4 | 1 | |
| Oyster Yachts 39 | 40.68' | $43,380 | 4 | 2 |
| Country | Median Price (USD) | Listings (past 12 months) | Recent (90d) |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | $48,500 | 3 | 0 |
| Canada | $74,000 | 1 | 1 |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How much does a used Fast Passage 39 cost?
- The median asking price for a used Fast Passage 39 over the past 12 months is $49,200. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
- How many Fast Passage 39 sailboats are for sale?
- We have tracked 4 Fast Passage 39 listings over the past 12 months, with 1 listed within the last 90 days.
- Are Fast Passage 39 prices going up or down?
- The median asking price for the Fast Passage 39 has increased by 50.41% over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month average.
- Where is the cheapest place to buy a Fast Passage 39?
- United States currently has the lowest median asking price at $48,500, while Canada is the most expensive at $74,000 — a 53% difference.
- What are similar sailboats to the Fast Passage 39?
- Comparable models include the Pacific Seacraft 37, Pacific Seacraft 40, Hallberg-Rassy 39. See the comparison table above for pricing and availability.