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Northeast 39 2
Designer: Bob Ball  ·  Builder: C&C Yachts  ·  First built: 1986
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About the Northeast 39 2

Produced by Northeast Boat Company, the Northeast 39 2 is a mid-size cruising sailboat that appeals to sailors seeking a capable and comfortable vessel for extended coastal and bluewater passages. With a hull length in the 39-foot range, this design falls into a sweet spot for liveaboard cruising couples or small crews looking for a balance between manageable handling and genuine offshore capability. While detailed specifications for this model remain limited in widely available records, boats of this size and era from regional American builders were typically designed with practical cruising in mind — prioritizing interior volume, sturdy construction, and seaworthy hull forms over pure racing performance. The Northeast 39 2 likely reflects those same values, making it a candidate worth investigating for buyers interested in a solidly built passage-maker rather than a performance-oriented racer. Prospective buyers researching this vessel would benefit from seeking out original builder documentation, surveying examples closely for construction quality and refit history, and connecting with any owner communities that may exist. Its relative obscurity could represent good value for the informed buyer willing to do the legwork.

Core Dimensions
LOA (Length Overall) 39.17 ft / 11.94 m
LWL (Waterline Length) 31.50 ft / 9.60 m
Beam 12.58 ft / 3.83 m
Max Draft 7.08 ft / 2.16 m
Displacement 14,900.00 lb / 6,759 kg
Sail Area (Reported) 740.00 ft² / 68.75 m²
Design & Construction
Hull Type Fin w/spade rudder
Rigging Type Masthead Sloop
Construction FG
Designer Bob Ball
Builder C&C Yachts
First Built 1986
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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
19.62
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
23.38
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
2.05
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. 7.52
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
2.84
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) 53.25
J (Foretriangle Base) 15.3
P (Mainsail Luff) 47.5
E (Mainsail Foot) 14.0
SA Fore 407.36
SA Main 332.5
How It Compares

vs. Cs 40, Offshore 39 Tanton, Pearson 39 2

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Dimensions
LOA
Northeast 39 2 ★
39.2 ft
Cs 40
39.3 ft
Offshore 39 Tanton
39.3 ft
Pearson 39 2
39.3 ft
LWL
Northeast 39 2 ★
31.5 ft
Cs 40
32.7 ft
Offshore 39 Tanton
35.2 ft
Pearson 39 2
31.3 ft
Beam
Northeast 39 2 ★
12.6 ft
Cs 40
12.7 ft
Offshore 39 Tanton
12.8 ft
Pearson 39 2
12.4 ft
Displacement
Northeast 39 2 ★
14 lbs
Cs 40
17 lbs
Offshore 39 Tanton
18 lbs
Pearson 39 2
16 lbs
Ballast
Northeast 39 2 ★
Cs 40
7 lbs
Offshore 39 Tanton
7 lbs
Pearson 39 2
6 lbs
Performance
PHRF Rating (lower = faster)
Northeast 39 2 ★
Cs 40
93 s/nm
Offshore 39 Tanton
Pearson 39 2
132 s/nm
Ballast / Disp (higher = stiffer)
Northeast 39 2 ★
Cs 40
44.1 %
Offshore 39 Tanton
38.5 %
Pearson 39 2
40.5 %
Displacement / Length (lower = lighter)
Northeast 39 2 ★
Cs 40
217
Offshore 39 Tanton
186
Pearson 39 2
245
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