Southern Cross 39 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Thomas Gillmer·1981·C.E. Ryder Corp.
Southern Cross 39 drawingBuilder drawing
Hull type
Monohull · fin
Rig
Cutter
LOA
39' · 11.89 m
Displ.
21,000 lbs · 9,525 kg
First year
1981

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 39foot cutter was designed as a serious, oceangoing doubleender, 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 Airexcored 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 bluewater stability and a "seakindly" motion over lightair racing speed.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 79,900
Ask, not sold · 11 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
3
11 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
0.0%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
1
United States (100.0%)

Recent Listings

7 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Where they're listed

Southern Cross 39 listings span 1 country. United States leads with 10 listings.

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

Country breakdown

10 listings · 1 country
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
United States$ 79,900102100.0%

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
Pacific Seacraft 3737'$ 135,0004818
Slocum 4342.5'$ 105,0002810
Pacific Seacraft 40$ 242,500276
Hans Christian 3332.75'$ 122,500169
Hinckley Sou'wester 42/4342.75'$ 259,000122
Southern Cross 39You are here$ 79,900113
Moody 3938.58'$ 53,770115
Southerly 4949.57'$ 450,890114
Corbin 3941.5'$ 74,90075
Oyster Yachts 3940.68'$ 52,36074
Fast Passage 3939.5'$ 42,50040

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used Southern Cross 39 cost?+
The median asking price for a used Southern Cross 39 over the past 12 months is $79,900. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Southern Cross 39 sailboats are for sale?+
3 Southern Cross 39 listings have gone live in the last 90 days, and 11 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Are Southern Cross 39 prices going up or down?+
The median asking price for the Southern Cross 39 has remained stable over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month median.
04Where are Southern Cross 39 sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used Southern Cross 39 listings over the past 12 months are United States (100.0%).
05Do Southern Cross 39 listings get price reductions?+
About 20% of Southern Cross 39 listings have had a price reduction, with an average discount of 11.1% off the original ask. A listing that has been on the market more than 90 days without a reduction usually signals the seller is not motivated.
06What should I look at instead of a Southern Cross 39?+
Comparable models include Pacific Seacraft 37, Slocum 43, Pacific Seacraft 40. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.