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Horizon 39
Designer: Burk Borges  ·  Builder: Horizon Yacht Co.  ·  First built: 1982
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About the Horizon 39

With limited technical specifications available, the Horizon 39 represents a segment of sailing yachts that typically bridges the gap between coastal cruising and more ambitious blue-water adventures. Boats in this size range generally offer an attractive balance of manageable handling for smaller crews while providing enough interior volume for comfortable extended cruising. The 39-foot length suggests a vessel capable of serious offshore work, yet remains accessible to sailors seeking to step up from smaller coastal cruisers. This size category has historically attracted sailors who value the combination of seaworthiness and practicality, offering sufficient storage for provisions and equipment needed for longer passages without the complexity and expense of larger yachts. While specific design details remain unclear, sailboats of this caliber typically feature robust construction suitable for challenging conditions, along with thoughtfully planned accommodations that maximize livability in a relatively compact space. The Horizon name suggests a boat designed with distant horizons in mind, appealing to sailors who dream of exploring beyond familiar coastlines while maintaining confidence in their vessel's capabilities and their ability to handle her effectively.

Core Dimensions
LOA (Length Overall) 39.00 ft / 11.89 m
LWL (Waterline Length) 30.00 ft / 9.14 m
Beam 11.16 ft / 3.40 m
Max Draft 9.16 ft / 2.79 m
Min Draft 4.50 ft / 1.37 m
Displacement 20,000.00 lb / 9,072 kg
Ballast 7,100.00 lb / 3,221 kg
Design & Construction
Hull Type Keel/Cbrd.
Rigging Type Staysail Ketch
Construction FG solid laminate
Designer Burk Borges
Builder Horizon Yacht Co.
First Built 1982
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Performance Ratios
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
38.03
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
1.65
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. 7.34
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. 1.0
How It Compares

vs. Cal 39 Mk Iii, Ericson 39 B, Lancer 39

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Dimensions
LOA
Horizon 39 ★
39.0 ft
Cal 39 Mk Iii
39.0 ft
Ericson 39 B
39.0 ft
Lancer 39
39.0 ft
LWL
Horizon 39 ★
30.0 ft
Cal 39 Mk Iii
32.1 ft
Ericson 39 B
30.0 ft
Lancer 39
33.5 ft
Beam
Horizon 39 ★
11.2 ft
Cal 39 Mk Iii
12.0 ft
Ericson 39 B
11.3 ft
Lancer 39
12.0 ft
Displacement
Horizon 39 ★
20 lbs
Cal 39 Mk Iii
19 lbs
Ericson 39 B
19 lbs
Lancer 39
16 lbs
Ballast
Horizon 39 ★
7 lbs
Cal 39 Mk Iii
7 lbs
Ericson 39 B
9 lbs
Lancer 39
3 lbs
Sail Area
Horizon 39 ★
Cal 39 Mk Iii
719 sq ft
Ericson 39 B
720 sq ft
Lancer 39
Performance
SA / Displacement (higher = more powerful)
Horizon 39 ★
Cal 39 Mk Iii
16.2
Ericson 39 B
16.2
Lancer 39
Ballast / Disp (higher = stiffer)
Horizon 39 ★
Cal 39 Mk Iii
36.8 %
Ericson 39 B
50.0 %
Lancer 39
Comfort Ratio (higher = more comfortable offshore)
Horizon 39 ★
38.0
Cal 39 Mk Iii
31.4
Ericson 39 B
35.4
Lancer 39
25.7
Capsize Screening (lower = safer)
Horizon 39 ★
1.65
Cal 39 Mk Iii
1.80
Ericson 39 B
1.70
Lancer 39
1.91
Displacement / Length (lower = lighter)
Horizon 39 ★
Cal 39 Mk Iii
256
Ericson 39 B
314
Lancer 39
Hull Speed
Horizon 39 ★
7.3 kts
Cal 39 Mk Iii
7.6 kts
Ericson 39 B
7.3 kts
Lancer 39
7.8 kts
Speed Number (higher = faster)
Horizon 39 ★
Cal 39 Mk Iii
2.0
Ericson 39 B
1.6
Lancer 39
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