Lapworth 39 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Hull type

Monohull · fin

Rig

Masthead Sloop

LOA

39' · 11.89 m

Displ.

18,000 lbs · 8,165 kg

First year

1959

The Lapworth 39 represents a pivotal moment in American naval architecture, designed by the legendary C. William Lapworth in 1959. This model occupies the historical transition point between the era of custom wooden racing yachts and the upcoming fiberglass revolution that Lapworth would lead with the Cal series. Built predominantly in wood during the late 1950s and early 1960s, the Lapworth 39 was a precursor to the hull philosophies found in the iconic Cal 40. It was engineered for the demanding offshore racing circuits of the West Coast, particularly the Transpacific Yacht Race, where Lapworth's designs gained a reputation for their ability to surf downwind and maintain control in heavy seas.