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FREEDOM 39

Cat Ketch (unstayed) • Fin with rudder on skeg • Built 1983

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Dimensions

LOA
39 ft
LWL
31 ft
Beam
12.83 ft
Max Draft
5.5 ft
Min Draft
5 ft
Displacement
18,500 lbs
Ballast
5,300 lbs

Performance Ratios

Capsize Ratio ⓘ
1.94 (offshore safe)
SA/D Ratio ⓘ
18.7
D/L Ratio ⓘ
277
Ballast Ratio ⓘ
28.6%

Sail Plan

Sail Area
818 sq ft
P
44.5 ft
E
17.5 ft
PY
39 ft
EY
11.92 ft

Construction

Hull Type
Fin with rudder on skeg
Rig Type
Cat Ketch (unstayed)
Hull Material
FG
Ballast Type
Lead

Production

First Built
1983
Last Built
Number Built

Engine & Accommodations

Engine Make
Perkins
Engine Model
4-108
Power
50 hp
Engine Type
Diesel
Water
130 gal
Fuel
80 gal
Notes: AKA FREEDOM 39 EXPRESS.\nA Pilot House version was also available. (See FREEDOM 39 PILOT HOUSE)\nThe first boat was rigged as a schooner, with foremast considerably shorter than the main mast (both unstayed). How many boats were equipped with this rig is unknown.\nEY & PY = forward mast.\nThanks to 'Lazy Jaques' for providing corrections.

Designers

Class Association

Related Boats

Name LOA (ft) Year Rig
FREEDOM 39 PILOT HOUSE 39 1983 2 Mst. Schooner