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“Rocket” O’Day 39 (3 cabin) PRICE REDUCED, Ready to Sail in the Spring! $39,900

If you did you ASA training with us then you’ve probably been aboard “Rocket”. We’ve used her for intermediate and advanced sailing school courses since 2010. Yes, that’s a long time but on this latitude it equates to about 30-40 days a season with a licensed captain aboard and was thoroughly system checked and maintained every time she returned to the dock. Then under shrink wrap for 6 months. So compared to a saltwater boat or a boat that sat unused, she looks pretty good!

Very accommodating for large groups with a layout boasting 3 private double staterooms, two long settees in the main salon plus two pilot berths (small berths good for kids) above the settees in the main salon. Classic interior with plenty of teak and many hatches and portlights and good headroom. The galley has ample storage with a refrigerator and a large separate icebox, a double stainless sink and a propane stove with oven (oven is currently inoperative). A full head with shower is located forward with split access from either the forward cabin or the main salon. The aft head is located in the starboard stateroom.

Rocket is a boat that is designed to sail well. Her 6’4″ keel will point higher than most any shoal draft designs. Long cockpit seats allow plenty of space when underway or for sleeping under the stars. A two-blade prop reduces drag and a high aspect rudder makes her handle well in all conditions. Most lines are led aft for easy sail handling, wide weather decks are great for moving about when underway and her well designed anchor locker is always appreciated.

The O’Day 39 was designed by Jeanneau in the 80’s and an identical sistership to the Jeanneau Sun Fizz 40 that was very popular in Europe. O’Day built the 39 under license from Jeanneau to break into the racer-cruiser market to compete with Tartan, C&C and the like. She’s a fast, comfortable vessel capable of heavy weather passages.  

On a personal note, we raced her a few times with the local yacht club (jib and main class), took a first place once. She’s an absolute contender in higher winds. Would really be a threat with a spinnaker or asym. 122 PHRF rating with no spinnaker. I’m more of a cruiser but can’t help but to trim this boat for speed.

The Good Stuff

• Sleeps 6 comfortably in three staterooms, plus 2 more in pilot berths (pilot berths are good for kids and horse jockeys). I often use the third cabin and pilot berths for storage.
• Two heads = redundancy and more holding tank space
• 4 large winches in cockpit – two primaries, two spinnaker
• Electric anchor windlass
• Anchor rode; 70′ chain, 150′ rope
• Bimini and dodger
• Ocean Air screen/shades on overhead hatches
• Two electric bilge pumps and one manual bilge pump
• Freshwater only boat
• Has a spinnaker and pole – not new but haven’t been used in 15 years and in good shape.
• Large life raft locker that can double for storage
• Huge storage lockers in cockpit
• 2023 New transmission
• 2023 New battery charger
• 2023 New Racor clear-bowl fuel filter
• 2023 All thru-hull hoses replaced
• 2022 New foam cushions and upholstery on all salon cushions and new upholstery on beds
• 2021 New Shafer roller furling and forestay
• 2021 New full battened Doyle mainsail and new 135% Doyle genoa
• 2019 Hull sanded below waterline to gel coat. Two coats of Interlux 200 barrier coat and then two coats of VC Offshore
• 2018 New Raymarine linear drive autopilot
• 2018 New Garhauer traveler

The Ugly Stuff

It’s an older boat so it’s not perfect. But it’s functional and fun. A marine survey will show that it’s structurally solid but you may find a leaky portlight, small soft spot on deck or some issue but that’s how it goes. You’ll never have a blank “to-do” list on an older boat so go sailing and enjoy it. If this isn’t ok to you, let’s talk about one of our new boats in stock!

• Some spider web cracks in the deck and cockpit gel coat. Aesthetic, not structural.
• Some hull scratches
• She needs a good buff and wax
• Oven doesn’t work
• Dodger and bimini fabric has lots of life but the dodger may need some repair where the fabric connects to the deck hardware.
• Some moisture in the deck – recent survey says it’s par for the course for a boat of this era. No issue structurally, it’s just what it is.

SPECS & LAYOUT

Specifications.

Year, Make & Model

1983 O’Day 39

Documentation

38’7″

12’8″

6’4″

Displacement

19,000 lbs.

44hp Universal Diesel

Max Cruising Speed

Fuel Capacity

Fuel Consumption

1gallon/hour at cruising RPM

Full Batten with Lazy Jacks

Foresail Reefing

Roller Furling

ELECTRONICS

Speed and Depth – yes

Wind Speed / Direction – yes

GPS Chart plotter – yes

Autopilot – yes

Radar – no

Bow thruster – no

TV – no

DVD – no

CD – yes

MP3 / IPod Auxiliary Jack – yes

Satellite Radio – no

Satellite Weather – no

Inverter – no

Maximum Sleeping Capacity – 8

Converting Salon Table – no

Long single settees each side

Bedding & Linens – Optional

Air Conditioner / Heater

Dockside heat. No air.

GALLEY & HEAD

12 volt Fridge or Icebox

Fridge and separate icebox

Stove Fuel – LPG

Oven – yes

Microwave – no

Heads / Showers –  2 heads, 1 shower

Heads – manual pump

WASTE HOLDING

Holding Tank Capacity

22 gallons each

FRESHWATER SYSTEM

Fresh Water Capacity – 100 gallons

Number of Freshwater Tanks – 2

DECK & GEAR

Windlass – yes

Bimini – yes

Dodger – yes

Dinghy – no

SPECIAL FEATURES

Galley has double sink plus (2) 12 volt fridges. Full head with shower forward has split doors for private access from fwd stateroom. Second head is in starboard aft cabin and is covered by fold down settee when not in use. Sleeps 8 in (3) double staterooms plus (2) long settees in main salon. (2) additional pilot berths are above salon settees but are suited for kids or stowing gear.

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12935 S West Bay Shore Dr

Traverse City, Mi 49684

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The O'Day 39 sailboat is a popular choice among sailors seeking a versatile and comfortable cruising vessel. Designed by renowned naval architect, Ray Hunt, this yacht offers a balanced blend of performance and comfort. With a length overall of 39 feet and a beam of 12.3 feet, the O'Day 39 provides ample space both on deck and below, making it ideal for extended trips or living aboard.

The sail plan of the O'Day 39 is well-designed, featuring a large mainsail and a genoa, allowing for easy handling and efficient sailing. The boat's moderate displacement and well-proportioned hull contribute to its excellent stability and maneuverability. The spacious cockpit offers comfortable seating and convenient access to all sail controls, while the wide side decks ensure safe movement around the boat.

Below deck, the O'Day 39 impresses with its well-appointed interior. The layout typically includes a spacious saloon with a U-shaped dinette that converts into a double berth, a well-equipped galley with ample storage, and a navigation station. There are usually two private cabins, with the owner's cabin located forward, featuring a double berth and plenty of storage space. The boat's interior is characterized by high-quality craftsmanship and attention to detail, creating a welcoming and comfortable living space for extended periods on the water.

In summary, the O'Day 39 sailboat offers sailors a balance of performance, comfort, and spaciousness. With its well-designed sail plan, stability, and maneuverability, it provides an enjoyable sailing experience. The thoughtfully designed interior ensures a cozy and functional living space, making it an appealing choice for cruising and living aboard adventures.

LOA: 38.58 ft LWL: 33.50 ft Beam: 12.58 ft Draft: 6.33 ft Displacement: 18000.00 lbs Ballast: 6600.00 lbs Hull type: Fin w/spade rudder Hull construction: FG Rigging type: Masthead Sloop

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1983 O'Day 39

Greenport, New York

Make O'Day

Category Cruiser Boats

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1983 O'Day 39 Gypsy Wind has a long waterline and wide beam making her a very large boat on deck, in the cockpit and down below.  With her three stateroom layout, dinette table seating 6, and well equipped galley she is a good cruiser for three or four couples.   Her layout includes a forward stateroom, two aft staterooms, galley, nav station, a large salon and two heads.  She sails nicely and in fact she just won the Fall Time Warp Race in Greenport.  We have priced her at a very low price so a new caring owner can give her the finishing touches and bring her back to a first-rate sloop.  She has a mainsail in good condition and a Genoa also in good condition.  Her auxiliary power is a 44-HP Universal diesel.  Call for an appointment to see her.

1984 O'Day 39

Waukegan, Illinois

Category Sloop Sailboats

1984 O'Day 39 .

Charlevoix, Michigan

Category Racer Boats

1984 O'Day 39 This 39ft Oday is being offered by her second owner who have enjoyed her service since spring of 1991. A fresh water only vessel that has a unique 3 cabin layout with two head making her suitable for a family or two to three couples.  Kestrel is well equipped with electronics, sails, docking, and anchoring gear.  She is clean, turn key and ready to cruise.  Located close by our facility she is easy to see, call for your appointment today.

Port Clinton, Ohio

1983 O'Day 39 Boat has been with current owner for 25 years!Optional dinghy - Equipped for racingHarken roller furler - Steel cradle This boat is on site, please call to set showing appointment.Sales office is closed on Sundays.

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O'Day 39

O'Day 39 is a 38 ′ 6 ″ / 11.8 m monohull sailboat designed by Philippe Briand and built by Bangor Punta Corp. and O'Day Corp. between 1982 and 1985.

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Rig and Sails

Auxilary power, accomodations, calculations.

The theoretical maximum speed that a displacement hull can move efficiently through the water is determined by it's waterline length and displacement. It may be unable to reach this speed if the boat is underpowered or heavily loaded, though it may exceed this speed given enough power. Read more.

Classic hull speed formula:

Hull Speed = 1.34 x √LWL

Max Speed/Length ratio = 8.26 ÷ Displacement/Length ratio .311 Hull Speed = Max Speed/Length ratio x √LWL

Sail Area / Displacement Ratio

A measure of the power of the sails relative to the weight of the boat. The higher the number, the higher the performance, but the harder the boat will be to handle. This ratio is a "non-dimensional" value that facilitates comparisons between boats of different types and sizes. Read more.

SA/D = SA ÷ (D ÷ 64) 2/3

• SA : Sail area in square feet, derived by adding the mainsail area to 100% of the foretriangle area (the lateral area above the deck between the mast and the forestay).
• D : Displacement in pounds.

Ballast / Displacement Ratio

A measure of the stability of a boat's hull that suggests how well a monohull will stand up to its sails. The ballast displacement ratio indicates how much of the weight of a boat is placed for maximum stability against capsizing and is an indicator of stiffness and resistance to capsize.

Ballast / Displacement * 100

Displacement / Length Ratio

A measure of the weight of the boat relative to it's length at the waterline. The higher a boat’s D/L ratio, the more easily it will carry a load and the more comfortable its motion will be. The lower a boat's ratio is, the less power it takes to drive the boat to its nominal hull speed or beyond. Read more.

D/L = (D ÷ 2240) ÷ (0.01 x LWL)³

• D: Displacement of the boat in pounds.
• LWL: Waterline length in feet

Comfort Ratio

This ratio assess how quickly and abruptly a boat’s hull reacts to waves in a significant seaway, these being the elements of a boat’s motion most likely to cause seasickness. Read more.

Comfort ratio = D ÷ (.65 x (.7 LWL + .3 LOA) x Beam 1.33 )

• D: Displacement of the boat in pounds
• LOA: Length overall in feet
• Beam: Width of boat at the widest point in feet

Capsize Screening Formula

This formula attempts to indicate whether a given boat might be too wide and light to readily right itself after being overturned in extreme conditions. Read more.

CSV = Beam ÷ ³√(D / 64)

Built under license from Jeanneau. In France called SUN FIZZ. Both companies at the time were owned by Bangor Punta. Later redesigned by Hunt Assoc. as the O’DAY 40. Shallow draft version: Draft: 4.90’ / 1.49m Disp.: 18700 lbs./ 8482 kgs.

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