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1971 CAL 39

$25,900

Boat in Muskegon, MI

$25,900
Key Features:
  • Classic Design: Renowned for its performance and solid construction, the CAL 39 was designed by the legendary Bill Lapworth and is known for being seaworthy and comfortable for cruising.  It boasts a flatter bottom and can go up to 16 knots easily!
  • Spacious Interior: The boat's roomy interior features a forward 7 foot V-berth bed which allows perfect sleeping for taller individuals, large saloon with convertible settees, a functional galley, and plenty of storage. 
  • Deck: Kiwi Grip non-skid- good condition
  • Rigging: Roller furling jib, self-tailing winches, and updated standing rigging featuring spectra lifelines. Spacious cockpit with wheel steering.  There is a brand new full isinglass enclosure.  All running rear for the spinnaker is brand new!
  • Sail Inventory:  Brand new North Sails main (used once),  North Sails A-symmetrical spinnaker, and roller furling jib.  
  • Safety Gear: Comes equipped with dock lines, fenders, anchor, and full complement of life jackets.
Additional Details and Condition:
  • Hull is 1.25 solid in great shape with no blistering, painted a beautiful shade of navy blue in 2014.
  • Bottom is VC17 bottom paint and coated in spring of 2024 with 2 fresh layers each year.
  • Deck has Kiwi Grip non-skid
  • The interior shows signs of wear typical of its age but remains in good condition overall.  Headliner does need work.
  • Engine runs smoothly and has been serviced regularly.  Perkins 4-108 50hp 2 blade prop, cruises at 7knots comfortably. Engine is lightly used with low hours but hours are unknown.
  • Keel bolts have been replaced and maintenanced
  • Quarter birth has cushions and boat sleeps 4-5 with its use
  • 2 new batteries and battery charger installed in spring 2024
  • Has mini fridge 
  • 100% Freshwater boat
  • 6 new port hole windows
  • Hatch recently taken off and resealed
  • All new running gear for spinnaker
  • Custom steel cradle
Needs:
  • Small amount of teak work 
  • Could upgrade instruments
  • Inside headliner needs replacement
  • Keel has some pitting but was sandblasted and epoxied.  Keel is solid lead

Location: Muskegon, Michigan

This CAL 39 is perfect for long-distance cruising or comfortable weekend sailing. Do not miss out on this opportunity to own a classic freshwater vessel!

1971 CAL 39

builtBuilt in 1971
model39
engine1 Engine (Perkins)
length39 feet
fuelDiesel
materialFiberglass/Reinforced

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1971 CAL 39 Full Details

Nominal Length
39ft
Length Overall
43.58ft
Length at Waterline
33.08ft
Beam
16.58ft
Max Draft
6ft
Displacement
14600lb
Ballast
6600lb
Cruising Speed
7kn
Max Speed
16kn
Cabins
2
Heads
1
Seating Capacity
8
Fresh Water Tanks
64gal
Fuel Tanks
35gal
Hull Material
fiberglass
Hull Shape
monohull
Engine 1
Engine Make
Perkins
Engine Model
4-108
Engine Type
inboard
Fuel Type
diesel
Drive Type
other
Disclaimer
The Company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.

Price History

DateEventPrice
6/28/25No change$29,900
6/3/25Price decreased$25,900(-13.4%)

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