Northeast 39
Description
The Northeast 39 is a rare fiberglass performance cruiser-racer designed by Bob Ball and built by C&C Yachts (with some by Bruckmann Custom Yachts) in Canada from 1984 to 1987. Only 7 units were produced, making it a collector's item among enthusiasts of 1980s Canadian yacht design. It features a fin keel with spade rudder for agile handling and upwind prowess, paired with a masthead sloop rig for straightforward sail management—suited for coastal racing or spirited cruising in varied conditions. The interior is practical for 4-5: V-berth forward, U-shaped galley, saloon with convertible settees, enclosed head with shower, and quarter berth aft, all with teak accents under 6'2" headroom. Standard power was a Yanmar diesel (typically 27-30 hp).
Construction Details
| Designer | Robert Ball |
|---|---|
| Builder | C & C Yachts |
| Length | 39.000 ft |
| LOA | 38.250 ft |
| LWL | 26.670 ft |
| Beam | 10.920 ft |
| Displacement | 16000 lb |
| Ballast | 9775 lb |
| Max Draft | 5.330 ft |
The standard boat dimensions
| i | 53.30 ft |
|---|---|
| j | 15.27 ft |
| p | 46.83 ft |
| e | 13.79 ft |
| p2 | - |
| e2 | - |
| i2 | - |
| j2 | - |
| I | J | P | E | P2 | E2 | I2 | J2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 53.30 ft | 15.27 ft | 46.83 ft | 13.79 ft | - | - | - | - |
Sails
Northeast 39 - MAINSAIL
| Luff | * 46.83 ft - (14274 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 13.79 ft - (4203 mm) |
| Leech | * 48.21 ft - (14694 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 87.98 ° |
| Diagonal | * 48.35 ft - (14737 mm) |
| Head (inches) | * 6 in - (152 mm) |
| Area | 322.56 ft² |
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Northeast 39 - JIBSAIL
| Luff | * 44.36 ft - (13521 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 19.89 ft - (6062 mm) |
| Leech | * 39.18 ft - (11942 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 115 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 17.56 ft - (5352 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 12 ° |
| Area | 389.53 ft² |
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Northeast 39 - GENOA
| Luff | * 52.67 ft - (16054 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 24.37 ft - (7428 mm) |
| Leech | * 49.91 ft - (15213 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 150 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 22.91 ft - (6983 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 4 ° |
| Area | 603.17 ft² |
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Northeast 39 - SPINNAKER
| Stays | * 52.67 ft - (16054 mm) |
|---|---|
| MidGirth | * 27.49 ft - (8379 mm) |
| Foot | * 27.49 ft - (8379 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 180 % |
| Area | 1230.71 ft² |
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