carter 39 sailboat

The Carter 39 is a 39.0ft masthead sloop designed by Richard (Dick) Carter and built in fiberglass by Olympic Marine (GREECE) since 1974.

The Carter 39 is a heavy sailboat which is a reasonably good performer. It is stable / stiff and has a good righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a coastal cruiser. The fuel capacity is originally small. There is a short water supply range.

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Specifications CARTER 39

1974 - 39.00 ft / 11.89 m - Dick Carter - Olympic Yachts (GREECE)

CARTER 39 Sailboat Data

Hull Type: Fin with rudder on skeg Rigging Type: Masthead Sloop LOA: 39.00 ft / 11.89 m LWL: 30.00 ft / 9.14 m S.A. (reported): 734.00 ft² / 68.19 m² Beam: 12.75 ft / 3.89 m Displacement: 18,750.00 lb / 8,505 kg Ballast: 7,350.00 lb / 3,334 kg Max Draft: 6.75 ft / 2.06 m Construction: FG Ballast Type: Lead First Built: 1974 Builder: Olympic Yachts (GREECE) Designer: Dick Carter

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Type Engine: Diesel HP: 50 Fuel: 30 gals / 114 L Water: 50 gals / 189 L Hull Speed: 7.34 kn

Review of Carter 39

Basic specs..

The Carter 39 is equipped with a fin keel. The fin keel is the most common keel and provides splendid manoeuvrability. The downside is that it has less directional stability than a long keel.

The boat can only enter major marinas as the draft is about 2.15 - 2.25 meter (7.05 - 7.35 ft) dependent on the load. See immersion rate below.

The boat is typically equipped with a Perkins 4.107 diesel engine at 50.0 hp (37 kW).

Sailing characteristics

This section covers widely used rules of thumb to describe the sailing characteristics. Please note that even though the calculations are correct, the interpretation of the results might not be valid for extreme boats.

The immersion rate is defined as the weight required to sink the boat a certain level. The immersion rate for Carter 39 is about 310 kg/cm, alternatively 1736 lbs/inch. Meaning: if you load 310 kg cargo on the boat then it will sink 1 cm. Alternatively, if you load 1736 lbs cargo on the boat it will sink 1 inch.

Sailing statistics

This section is statistical comparison with similar boats of the same category. The basis of the following statistical computations is our unique database with more than 26,000 different boat types and 350,000 data points.

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Maintenance

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• Boat REF#  ·  135203
• Length  ·  10.95m
• Year  ·  1973
• Construction  ·  GRP
• Underwater profile  ·  Fin
• Sleeping berths  ·  7
• Engine  ·  1 x diesel 38hp, Beta (2010)
• Lying  ·  Fowey

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Extra Details

The new engine and gearbox has done very few hours since new and has been serviced since installation

Sloop rigged Proctor Aluminium spars (1973) with Stainless Steel standing rigging (2003)

Winch details: 2 x Lewmar 55 3 speed Genoa sheet 2 x Lewmar 45 3 speed Spinnaker sheet 6 x Lewmar 43 2 speed Halyard 1 x Lewmar 24 single speed 1 x Lewmar 16 single speed

Electrical Systems

12 volt battery, 2 batteries charged by: engine

Construction

Hull and deck construction is of GRP. The flush deck, laid with Flexi Teak, is of balsa core sandwich. Bulkhead partitions are in ply and GRP bonded. Ballast is a lead keel, secured by stainless bolts and heavily GRP sheathed. Wheel steering to a moulded skeg hung rudder.

Accommodation

The accommodation is generous with the forecabin converting to a spacious double owners berth. The interior is finished in mahagony joinery throughout. The secure galley area is fitted with Plastimo Neptune cooker, twin sinks and icebox. Opposite the galley is a good sized forward facing navigation area with chart table.

2 burner propane Stove

6 halyard winches 4 sheet winches Manual Vetus windlass 1 anchors (CQR) Avon dinghy () (Inflatable) The deck is laid in Flexi Teak throughout, this material is hard wearing and apart from cleaning needs little maintenance, some recaulking may be required in places.

Nav Equipment

The navigation instruments are in the autumn of their years and functionality is questionable, an instrumentation update would be beneficial.

Safety Equipment

2 bilge pumps (2 manual / 0 electric)

Broker's Comments

When you board this Dick Carter designed, Olympic Yachts built sailing yacht, your first impression is that she is an extremely sturdy and stable boat, designed to go places in safety and comfort, and, with 4 Fastnet campaigns under her belt, she has more than proved her worth. She was originally built as a contender for the 1973 Admirals Cup and since then has had three owners with the current since 1982. During her life she has had several expensive refits and more recently her flush decks have been topped with Flexi Teak throughout. Her lime green hull results in a stunning appearance, particularly when under full sail and is therefore quite a head turner! The Carter 39 is considered a classic with a build standard to match, her racing and cruising history is proof of that. As with all older boats, there are always areas which benefit from improvement or upgrading and this boat would certainly benefit from some TLC below and new instrumentation.

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A child of Dick Carter’s genius, the Carter 39 is a classic 1970s boater, an excellent series design. Armed at the masthead and with a sleek hull that is undoubtedly more than marine, the Carter 39 is not only a beauty, but is itself a fast and powerful boat.

• Construction site: Carter Offshore
• Year of launching: 1974
• Length: 11,89 meters
• Width: 3,89 meters
• Designer: Dick Carter

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• Sailboat Guide

Carter 40 is a 39 ′ 4 ″ / 12 m monohull sailboat designed by Dick Carter and built by Storebro Bruk AB between 1970 and 1974.

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)

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MEASUREMENTS

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• Beautiful Varnished Teak Interior
• Twin Wheels

Description

• Accomodations for 6 people

Cruising Speed

Engine Count

Engine Horse Power

Max Speed Knots

Propeller Type

2 Blade, Bronze, Folding

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Hull Material

Drive Transmission Description

9071.85 kilograms

Engine Type

Fuel Tanks Capacity

140.06 liters

No of Heads

Water Tanks Capacity

492.1 liters

ABOUT CARTER 39

The Carter 39 is 39 feet long that boasts a 13 feet beam and a draft of 2.08 meters. This 1973 diesel Carter 39 powered by Perkins 4.108 with 55.0 horsepower is capable of reaching a maximum speed of 7.5 knots and a cruising speed of 7 knots. The Carter 39 is made of fiberglass.

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CARTER 33 Detailed Review

If you are a boat enthusiast looking to get more information on specs, built, make, etc. of different boats, then here is a complete review of CARTER 33. Built by Olympic Marine (GREECE) and designed by Dick Carter, the boat was first built in 1971. It has a hull type of Fin with rudder on skeg and LOA is 9.93. Its sail area/displacement ratio 16.97. Its auxiliary power tank, manufactured by Volvo Penta, runs on Diesel.

CARTER 33 has retained its value as a result of superior building, a solid reputation, and a devoted owner base. Read on to find out more about CARTER 33 and decide if it is a fit for your boating needs.

Boat Information

Boat specifications, sail boat calculation, rig and sail specs, auxillary power tank, accomodations, contributions, who designed the carter 33.

CARTER 33 was designed by Dick Carter.

Who builds CARTER 33?

CARTER 33 is built by Olympic Marine (GREECE).

When was CARTER 33 first built?

CARTER 33 was first built in 1971.

How long is CARTER 33?

CARTER 33 is 7.11 m in length.

What is mast height on CARTER 33?

CARTER 33 has a mast height of 10.36 m.

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