Sunbeam 39 Sailboats for Sale

Hull Type

Monohull · fin

Rig

Masthead Sloop

LOA

40.35' · 12.3 m

Disp.

19,842 lbs · 9,000 kg

First year

1994

The Sunbeam 39, a hallmark of Austrian precision from the Schöchl Yachtbau shipyard, represents a pivotal era in the evolution of centercockpit cruising. Launched in the late 1990s as a successor to the wellregarded Sunbeam 37, this model was designed by the prolific studio J&J Design to bridge the gap between coastal comfort and bluewater capability. Built in Mattsee, Salzburg, the 39 carries the "Sports Cruiser" DNA that defined Sunbeam Yachts during its expansion into the international luxury market. It is characterized by its robust GRP construction, a moderate displacement hull, and an uncompromising approach to interior joinery that reflects the builder’s origins as a master carpentry workshop. The Sunbeam 39 was often marketed alongside its larger sibling, the Sunbeam 42, and shared many of the same construction techniques and design philosophies, aiming for a balance of safety and aesthetic elegance.