Freya 39 Sailboats for Sale

Drawing Diagram

Builder drawing

Hull Type

Monohull · long

Rig

Cutter

LOA

39.25' · 11.96 m

Disp.

24,000 lbs · 10,886 kg

First year

1970

The Freya 39 is a vessel of extraordinary pedigree, standing as the fiberglass evolution of one of the most successful racing designs in yachting history. Designed by Trygve Halvorsen, the design gained immortality when the original wooden Freya won the grueling SydneyHobart Yacht Race three years in a row (1962, 1963, and 1964)—a feat that has never been repeated. While the racing world eventually moved toward lighter, finkeel designs, the Freya 39 transitioned into the cruising world as a premier longdistance passage maker. Characterized by its powerful doubleended hull and robust construction, the 39foot version was primarily produced in fiberglass to offer a more maintenancefriendly alternative to the original timber hulls. Builders varied by region, with significant production occurring in Australia and a select number of coldmolded or highend custom versions emerging from American yards such as Gannon & Benjamin, who applied their expertise in traditional aesthetics to the hull's proven lines.