Starlight 39 Sailboats for Sale

Hull Type

Monohull · wing

Rig

Masthead Sloop

LOA

38.83' · 11.84 m

Disp.

19,749 lbs · 8,958 kg

First year

1990

The Starlight 39 is widely regarded as one of the finest examples of British yacht design from the late 20th century, representing a peak in the collaboration between renowned naval architect Stephen Jones and the evolving landscape of UK boat building. Originally conceived under the Sadler brand before the tooling moved to Rival Bowman and eventually into the capable hands of Rustler Yachts, the Starlight 39 was designed to provide a level of performance and structural integrity that few contemporary cruisers could match. It sits in a lineage of "modern classics" that includes its smaller sibling, the Starlight 35—which shares a nearidentical aesthetic and build philosophy—and the much larger, flagship Starlight 46. Unlike many massproduced yachts of its era, the Starlight 39 utilized a sophisticated "doubleskin" construction technique, where a full internal molding was bonded to the hull, creating a rigid, honeycombed structure that offered exceptional thermal and acoustic insulation.