Shannon 39 Specifications

Builder Shannon Yachts, Bristol , Rhode Island

Designer Walter Schulz & Assoc.

Length on Deck 38' '7"
Length Overall 41' '7"
Length on Waterline 32' 10"
Beam 12'
Draft Fixed Keel 5' 6"
Draft Centerboard Up 4' 5"
Centerboard Down 7' 8"
Mast Bridge Clearance 58'
Displacement 18,700 lbs
Ballast 6,900 lbs
Displacement / Length 243
Ballast / Displacement Ratio 37%
Sail Area / Displacement Ratio 17.0

RIG
Owner's choice of classic headsail ketch, cutter, or with self-tending option Shannon Scutter rigs in cutter or ketch configurations

SAIL AREA
Double Headsail ketch 751 sq. ft.
Cutter 705 sq. ft.
Shannon "Scutter" rig 749 sq. ft.
Shannon "Sketch" rig 795 sq. ft.

SAIL PLAN MEASUREMENTS
I=45, E=17, P=40, J=17 EY=10, PY= 27

SAILMAKER
Owner's choice

CONSTRUCTION
Hand laid-up composite fiberglass one piece hull using linear PVC foam core, sandwich construction with vinylester resin and biaxial laminates. Internal all lead ballast (no keel bolts). One piece deck with closed cell foam core and biaxial laminates

CUSTOM INTERIOR LAYOUT
Owner's choice of cabins, salon, galley and single or dual head layouts. Choice of woods and hardware. Gloss interior and exterior varnish, 6 coats

TANKAGE
Specific tankages are determined based upon layout and the owner's preferences.

A typical 39 has:
Fuel 60 gals. in one tank
Water 100 gals. in two tanks
Waste 25 gals. in one tank
LPG 20 lbs. in two tanks

ENGINE
46 hp Westerbeke (W-46) or 56HP Yanmar (4JH). Either engine with a high output alternator, external regulator and four gel-cell batteries.

STANDARD FEATURES AND SAILAWAY EQUIPMENT INVENTORY
Shannon has created a very complete inventory with many essential items as part of the standard equipment package. For comparative purposes, listed below are some highlights the gear included as part of the Shannon 39 sailaway price.

Composite hull with uni-celluar PVC linear foam core (NOT balsa, NOT solid laminate, NOT cross-linked foam)
10 year hull and deck laminate warranty
Internal solid lead ballast (NO keel bolts)
Properly 51 HP sized diesel engine with plenty of reserve horsepower
Oversized 200 amp engine alternator with external voltage regulator plus spare
Properly sized 60 gallon diesel fuel tank and 100 gallons in two water tanks for an extended cruising range
Totally custom interior layout plans rendered in 3D by a relational geometry design software program
Excellent ventilation with 10 stainless steel or bronze opening ports, 2 hatches, and 4 dorade vents
Bow platform with two anchor retainers and rollers
Life raft well with locking hatch
Complete sail inventory including main,genoa, and jib
Properly oversized Lewmar Ocean self-tailing winches
Navtec solid stainless steel rod rigging
Custom rigs and sail plans including the choice of a ketch (Shannon is the ONLY quality American boatbuilder offering a split rig in under 54')
USCG safety package, two anchors with rodes, dock lines, fenders and spare parts kits
Electronics package including VHF,depthsounder, knotmeter/log, apparent wind speed and directionindicator, and remote log

All specifications subject to change without notice prior to purchase contract.