Nautical 39
| Development | |
|---|---|
| Designer | Masthead sloop |
| Mainsail area | 314 sq ft (29.2 m2) |
| Jib/genoa area | 363 sq ft (33.7 m2) |
| Total sail area | 677 sq ft (62.9 m2) |
| ] | |
The Nautical 39 is an American sailboat that was designed by Charles Morgan and Roger Warren as a cruiser and first built in 1979.[1][2][3]
The Nautical 39 is a development of the Morgan-designed West Indies 38.[1]
Production
The design was built by the Nautical Development Corp. in Largo, Florida, United States starting in 1979, but it is now out of production.[1][3][4]
Design
The Nautical 39 is a recreational
The boat has a draft of 5.33 ft (1.62 m) with the standard keel fitted.[1]
The boat is fitted with a 50 hp (37 kW)
The design has sleeping accommodation for eight people. There is a double "V"-berth in the bow cabin, settee berths, including a port double, in the main cabin and a large aft cabin, with a raised deck above it. The galley is located on the starboard side, at the foot of the companionway steps and includes a three-burner stove, plus an oven and a 12 cu ft (0.34 m3) icebox, with an optional refrigerator. There is a large chart table, which doubles as a work bench. There are two heads, one in the aft cabin with a shower and one in the bow cabin.[3]
Ventilation is provided by opening ports and two hatches, one in the main cabin and one in the aft cabin.[3]
The cockpit has a
Operational history
In a 1994 review Richard Sherwood wrote, "the Nautical 39 is the smallest of the line, with other boats at 56 and 60 feet. With three cabins, two full heads, lots of water and fuel, and a center cockpit, she is designed for cruising. A ketch is also available."[3]
See also
Similar sailboats
- Baltic 40
- Cal 39
- Cal 39 Mark II
- Cal 39 (Hunt/O'Day)
- Corbin 39
- Freedom 39
- Freedom 39 PH
- Islander 40
- Nordic 40
References
- ^ a b c d e f McArthur, Bruce (2020). "Nautical 39 sailboat". sailboatdata.com. Archived from the original on 28 March 2020. Retrieved 28 March 2020.
- ^ McArthur, Bruce (2020). "Charles Morgan". sailboatdata.com. Archived from the original on 3 December 2019. Retrieved 28 March 2020.
- ^ ISBN 0-395-65239-1
- ^ McArthur, Bruce (2020). "Nautical Development Corp. 1978 - 1987". sailboatdata.com. Archived from the original on 28 March 2020. Retrieved 28 March 2020.