Diva 39
Description
The DIVA 39 is a Swedish performance-oriented cruiser/racer designed by Bernt Lindquist and Peter Ståhle, built by Fabola Boats (Fabola Yachts) in Sweden from 1982 to 1989. It was produced in a limited series (estimates suggest around 250–350 hulls, with a few imported to the US in the 1980s), featuring a sleek, narrow-beam fiberglass hull with sandwich construction in some areas for lightness and strength, a fractional sloop rig optimized for speed and ease of handling, and a comfortable interior built in traditional Swedish style with teak accents. The boat is celebrated for its fast lines, generous sail plan delivering excellent light-air performance, large cockpit, and strong offshore capability, making it a favorite for both racing and cruising — a timeless design that prioritized joy of sailing over strict rating rules.
Construction Details
| Designer | Bernt Lindquist and Peter Ståhle |
|---|---|
| Builder | Fabola Yachts (Sweden) |
| Length | 38.710 ft |
| LOA | 38.710 ft |
| LWL | 30.800 ft |
| Beam | 11.480 ft |
| Displacement | 11023 lb |
| Ballast | 4575 lb |
| Max Draft | 6.400 ft |
| Year Built | 1982 |
The standard boat dimensions
| i | 52.10 ft |
|---|---|
| j | 12.80 ft |
| p | 46.70 ft |
| e | 14.80 ft |
| p2 | - |
| e2 | - |
| i2 | - |
| j2 | - |
| I | J | P | E | P2 | E2 | I2 | J2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 52.10 ft | 12.80 ft | 46.70 ft | 14.80 ft | - | - | - | - |
Sails
Diva 39 - MAINSAIL
| Luff | * 46.7 ft - (14234 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 14.8 ft - (4511 mm) |
| Leech | * 48.34 ft - (14734 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 87.98 ° |
| Diagonal | * 48.49 ft - (14780 mm) |
| Head (inches) | * 6 in - (152 mm) |
| Area | 345.22 ft² |
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Diva 39 - JIBSAIL
| Luff | * 42.92 ft - (13082 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 16.35 ft - (4983 mm) |
| Leech | * 38.71 ft - (11799 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 115 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 14.72 ft - (4487 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 12 ° |
| Area | 315.88 ft² |
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Diva 39 - GENOA
| Luff | * 50.97 ft - (15536 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 20.17 ft - (6148 mm) |
| Leech | * 48.74 ft - (14856 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 150 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 19.2 ft - (5852 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 4 ° |
| Area | 489.37 ft² |
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Diva 39 - SPINNAKER
| Stays | * 50.97 ft - (15536 mm) |
|---|---|
| MidGirth | * 23.04 ft - (7023 mm) |
| Foot | * 23.04 ft - (7023 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 180 % |
| Area | 998.2 ft² |
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