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Baltic 39
Designer: C&C Design  ·  Builder: Baltic Yachts (Fin)  ·  First built: 1977
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About the Baltic 39

Built by Finland's prestigious Baltic Yachts from 1977 to 1983, this C&C Design creation represents a compelling blend of performance cruising and moderate displacement design philosophy. With only 74 hulls produced during its six-year production run, the Baltic 39 stands as a relatively rare find in today's market. The design showcases classic late-1970s thinking with its fin keel and spade rudder configuration, delivering responsive handling and solid windward performance. At 18,000 pounds displacement with 7,800 pounds of ballast, she strikes an appealing balance between stability and speed, while the masthead sloop rig provides versatile sailing characteristics across various conditions. Her moderate comfort ratio of 27.71 suggests reasonable motion at sea, making her suitable for extended coastal cruising and capable offshore passages. The capsize screening value of 1.92 indicates good stability for serious blue water work, while the SA/displacement ratio of 17.12 promises respectable performance in light to moderate conditions. Baltic's renowned Finnish craftsmanship and attention to detail, combined with C&C's proven design expertise, created a yacht that appeals to sailors seeking both performance and comfort. The modest 23-horsepower auxiliary provides reliable motoring capability while maintaining the sailing-first philosophy these boats were designed around.

Core Dimensions
LOA (Length Overall) 38.76 ft / 11.81 m
LWL (Waterline Length) 32.70 ft / 9.97 m
Beam 12.56 ft / 3.83 m
Max Draft 6.80 ft / 2.07 m
Displacement 18,000.00 lb / 8,165 kg
Ballast 7,800.00 lb / 3,538 kg
Ballast Type Lead
Sail Area (Reported) 732.00 ft² / 68.01 m²
Design & Construction
Hull Type Fin w/spade rudder
Rigging Type Masthead Sloop
Construction FG
Designer C&C Design
Builder Baltic Yachts (FIN)
First Built 1977
Last Built 1983
Number Built 74
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Performance Ratios
PHRF Rating PHRF (Performance Handicap Racing Fleet) is a national racing handicap measured in seconds per nautical mile. Lower values indicate faster boats. Ratings are sourced from US Sailing's national database (median across 60+ regional fleets).
Under 0 — Ultralight racer0–90 — Performance racer90–150 — Cruiser/racer150–210 — Typical cruiserOver 210 — Heavy/slow cruiser
 102
SA/Displacement Sail Area to Displacement ratio measures how much sail power a boat has relative to its weight. Higher values mean more performance and speed.
Under 14 — Heavy cruiser, slow14–18 — Cruising sailboat18–22 — Cruiser/racerOver 22 — Performance racer
 17.12
Ballast/Displacement Ballast to Displacement ratio shows what percentage of the boat's total weight is ballast. Higher values generally mean better initial stability and stiffer sail carrying.
30–35% — Typical cruiser35–45% — Stiff performance boatOver 45% — Racing oriented
 43.33
Displacement/Length Displacement to Length ratio measures how heavy a boat is relative to its waterline length. Lower values mean a lighter, faster boat.
Under 100 — Ultralight racer100–200 — Light cruiser/racer200–300 — Moderate cruiser300–400 — Heavy cruiserOver 400 — Very heavy
 229.82
Comfort Ratio Ted Brewer's Comfort Ratio predicts how comfortable a boat will feel in offshore conditions. Higher values mean a steadier, more comfortable motion in a seaway.
Under 20 — Uncomfortably rough20–30 — Acceptable coastal30–40 — Good offshore comfortOver 40 — Very comfortable offshore
 27.71
Capsize Screening Formula The USHS Capsize Screening Formula estimates offshore capsize risk. Lower is safer — values under 2.0 are considered acceptable for offshore sailing.
Under 2.0 — Safe for offshore2.0–2.2 — Borderline offshoreOver 2.2 — Coastal use recommended
 1.92
Hull Speed Hull Speed is the theoretical maximum speed of a displacement hull, calculated from waterline length. Most cruising sailboats reach this speed in moderate conditions. 7.66 kn
S# (Speed Number) The Speed Number (S#) is a quick performance index. Higher values indicate a faster, more powerful design relative to its size.
Under 3.0 — Slow cruiser3.0–5.0 — Average cruiser5.0–7.0 — Performance cruiserOver 7.0 — Racer
 2.39
Pounds/Inch Immersion Pounds per Inch Immersion (PPI) tells you how much weight is needed to sink the boat one inch. Useful for calculating how additional gear and stores affect waterline. 1,467.52 pounds/inch
SA/Displacement (Calc) Calculated Sail Area to Displacement ratio using actual measured sail dimensions rather than reported values. More precise than the reported SA/Disp figure. 17.12
Rig Dimensions
I (Foretriangle Height) 52.00 ft / 15.85 m
J (Foretriangle Base) 16.90 ft / 5.15 m
P (Mainsail Luff) 45.40 ft / 13.84 m
E (Mainsail Foot) 12.90 ft / 3.93 m
SA Fore 439.40 ft² / 40.82 m²
SA Main 292.83 ft² / 27.20 m²
SA Total (100%) 732.23 ft² / 68.03 m²
Est. Forestay Length 54.68 ft / 16.67 m
Engine & Accommodations
Engine Make Volvo
Engine Model MD11/C
Engine Type Diesel
Horsepower 23
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