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Mariner 39 Berry White
Designer: Eric White & Arthur Berry  ·  Builder: Mariner Yacht Company  ·  First built: 1980
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About the Mariner 39 Berry White

Berry White represents an intriguing chapter in Mariner's sailboat lineup, though detailed specifications remain elusive in today's documentation. This 39-foot vessel emerged during an era when Mariner was establishing itself as a builder of practical cruising sailboats designed for serious sailors seeking reliable passage-making capabilities. Given Mariner's reputation for constructing sturdy, seaworthy vessels, the Berry White likely embodies the builder's philosophy of prioritizing strength and comfort over racing performance. The boat's design characteristics presumably follow Mariner's typical approach of moderate displacement hulls with comfortable accommodations below, making it well-suited for coastal cruising and potentially light offshore work. While comprehensive details about the Berry White's construction and sailing characteristics are scarce, Mariner's general design ethos suggests this model would appeal to sailors seeking a dependable cruising platform rather than a performance-oriented racer. The boat's legacy remains somewhat mysterious within Mariner's catalog, making it an interesting find for sailors who appreciate less common designs. For prospective buyers researching the Berry White, connecting with Mariner yacht communities and experienced owners becomes particularly valuable given the limited available documentation.

Core Dimensions
LOA (Length Overall) 38.75 ft / 11.81 m
LWL (Waterline Length) 31.00 ft / 9.45 m
Beam 11.67 ft / 3.56 m
Max Draft 5.50 ft / 1.68 m
Displacement 18,000.00 lb / 8,165 kg
Ballast 6,000.00 lb / 2,722 kg
Sail Area (Reported) 657.00 ft² / 61.04 m²
Design & Construction
Hull Type Fin with rudder on skeg
Rigging Type Masthead Sloop
Construction FG
Designer Eric White & Arthur Berry
Builder Mariner Yacht Company
First Built 1980
Last Built 1982
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Performance Ratios
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
15.36
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
31.65
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
1.78
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. 7.46
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
1.85
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
Rig Dimensions
I (Foretriangle Height) 47.0
J (Foretriangle Base) 15.5
P (Mainsail Luff) 39.0
E (Mainsail Foot) 15.0
SA Fore 364.25
SA Main 292.5
How It Compares

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Dimensions
LOA
Mariner 39 Berry White ★
38.8 ft
Baltic 39
38.8 ft
Sabre 38 Mkii
38.7 ft
Sweden Yachts 38
38.7 ft
LWL
Mariner 39 Berry White ★
31.0 ft
Baltic 39
32.7 ft
Sabre 38 Mkii
31.4 ft
Sweden Yachts 38
31.2 ft
Beam
Mariner 39 Berry White ★
11.7 ft
Baltic 39
12.6 ft
Sabre 38 Mkii
12.3 ft
Sweden Yachts 38
12.7 ft
Displacement
Mariner 39 Berry White ★
18 lbs
Baltic 39
18 lbs
Sabre 38 Mkii
16 lbs
Sweden Yachts 38
16 lbs
Ballast
Mariner 39 Berry White ★
6 lbs
Baltic 39
7 lbs
Sabre 38 Mkii
6 lbs
Sweden Yachts 38
Sail Area
Mariner 39 Berry White ★
657 sq ft
Baltic 39
732 sq ft
Sabre 38 Mkii
691 sq ft
Sweden Yachts 38
741 sq ft
Performance
SA / Displacement (higher = more powerful)
Mariner 39 Berry White ★
15.4
Baltic 39
17.1
Sabre 38 Mkii
16.9
Sweden Yachts 38
18.5
Ballast / Disp (higher = stiffer)
Mariner 39 Berry White ★
Baltic 39
43.3 %
Sabre 38 Mkii
39.1 %
Sweden Yachts 38
Comfort Ratio (higher = more comfortable offshore)
Mariner 39 Berry White ★
31.7
Baltic 39
27.7
Sabre 38 Mkii
27.4
Sweden Yachts 38
25.7
Capsize Screening (lower = safer)
Mariner 39 Berry White ★
1.78
Baltic 39
1.92
Sabre 38 Mkii
1.93
Sweden Yachts 38
2.00
Displacement / Length (lower = lighter)
Mariner 39 Berry White ★
Baltic 39
229
Sabre 38 Mkii
243
Sweden Yachts 38
240
Hull Speed
Mariner 39 Berry White ★
7.5 kts
Baltic 39
7.7 kts
Sabre 38 Mkii
7.5 kts
Sweden Yachts 38
7.5 kts
Speed Number (higher = faster)
Mariner 39 Berry White ★
1.9
Baltic 39
2.4
Sabre 38 Mkii
2.2
Sweden Yachts 38
2.4
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