The Southern Cross 39 represents the pinnacle of the collaboration between the C. E. Ryder Corporation and the legendary naval architect Thomas Gillmer. Introduced in 1981 as the flagship of the Southern Cross line, this 39-foot cutter was designed as a serious, ocean-going double-ender, drawing inspiration from the Norwegian "Spitzgatten" heritage and the seaworthy designs of Colin Archer. Unlike many of its contemporaries that utilized solid glass hulls, the Southern Cross 39 featured a sophisticated Airex-cored fiberglass hull. This construction method, perfected by Clarke Ryder’s team in Rhode Island, provided exceptional thermal and acoustic insulation—often described by owners as giving the boat the quiet, "stiff" feel of a wooden vessel while maintaining the low maintenance of fiberglass. With its distinctive canoe stern and shapely sheer line, the model was intended for sailors who prioritized blue-water stability and a "sea-kindly" motion over light-air racing speed.
Used Southern Cross 39 Sailboats for Sale
- Make
- Southern Cross
- Model
- 39
- Builder
- C.E. Ryder Corp.
- Designer
- Thomas Gillmer
- Number Built
- Production Year(s)
- 1981 - ??
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