J-Boats J/39 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Johnstone·1989 – 1997·~25 hulls·J Boats Tillotson Pearson
J-Boats J/39 drawingBuilder drawing
Hull type
Monohull · fin
Rig
Masthead Sloop
LOA
39.42' · 12.02 m
Displ.
12,900 lbs · 5,851 kg
First year
1989

Introduced in 1991, the J/39 was designed by Rod Johnstone as a sophisticated answer to the International Measurement System (IMS) racing rule, which was gaining momentum at the time. Positioned as a "dualpurpose" yacht, it was intended to offer the highoctane performance of the J/35 while providing the refined interior and offshore stability found in the J/40. With only approximately 23 to 25 hulls produced between 1991 and 1993, the J/39 remains a relatively rare but highly soughtafter model for sailors who prioritize a "driver’s boat" that can still accommodate a family for a weekend cruise. According to the J/Boats J/39 Overview, the design was engineered to be the most versatile 39footer on the market, balancing a powerful sail plan with a hull shape that avoided the extreme distortions often seen in purebred IMS racers.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 40,140
Ask, not sold · 2 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
0
2 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
Insufficient data
Countries with listings
1
Italy (100.0%)

Recent Listings

1 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Where they're listed

J-Boats J/39 listings span 1 country. Italy leads with 2 listings

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

Country breakdown

2 listings · 1 country
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
Italy$ 40,14020100.0%

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
J-Boats J/10935.25'$ 114,8023221
J Boats J/3535.5'$ 24,500239
J-Boats J/13343'$ 180,0002114
Judel/Vrolijk J/3029.83'$ 15,0002111
Dehler 3939'$ 133,801199
J Boats J/12240'$ 295,000185
Baltic 3938.76'$ 85,000113
Northshore 3837.99'$ 56,977113
J Boats J/4040'$ 69,000102
J Boats J/4646'$ 287,000102
J Boats J/39You are here$ 40,14020

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used J-Boats J/39 cost?+
The median asking price for a used J-Boats J/39 over the past 12 months is $40,140. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many J-Boats J/39 sailboats are for sale?+
2 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Where are J-Boats J/39 sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used J-Boats J/39 listings over the past 12 months are Italy (100.0%).
04What should I look at instead of a J-Boats J/39?+
Comparable models include J-Boats J/109, J Boats J/35, J-Boats J/133. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.