Designed by renowned naval architect William Garden, this distinctive 39-footer represents a thoughtful blend of traditional aesthetics and modern performance capabilities. Built between 1976 and 1985 by Philbrooks Shipyard in Canada and later by Tollycraft, only 40 hulls were produced, making the Fast Passage 39 a relatively rare find in today's market. Garden's design philosophy shines through in this boat's balanced proportions and seaworthy characteristics. The fiberglass construction with Airex core sandwich provides excellent strength-to-weight ratio while maintaining structural integrity. Her fin keel with rudder mounted on a skeg offers a good compromise between performance and directional stability, particularly valuable for extended coastal and offshore passages. With a comfort ratio of 34.23, this vessel falls into the sweet spot for serious cruising sailors who prioritize motion comfort during long passages. The moderate sail area to displacement ratio of 16.86 indicates she's designed more for steady, reliable progress than pure speed, though her 7.76-knot hull speed suggests respectable performance potential. The cutter rig configuration provides excellent versatility for various wind conditions, allowing sailors to easily adjust sail combinations for changing weather. This makes the Fast Passage 39 particularly well-suited for extended coastal cruising and offshore passages where reliability trumps racing performance.
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What is the Fast Passage 39's sail area to displacement ratio?
The Fast Passage 39 has a Sail Area to Displacement ratio (SA/D) of 16.86. Values between 14–18 are typical cruising sailboats; 18–22 is cruiser/racer; over 22 is performance racing.
What is the Fast Passage 39's comfort ratio?
The Fast Passage 39 has a Ted Brewer Comfort Ratio of 34.23. A ratio over 30 indicates good offshore comfort; over 40 is very comfortable offshore.
Is the Fast Passage 39 safe for offshore sailing?
The Fast Passage 39 has a Capsize Screening Formula value of 1.72. Values under 2.0 are considered acceptable for offshore sailing; under 1.8 is ideal.
What is the hull speed of the Fast Passage 39?
The theoretical hull speed of the Fast Passage 39 is 7.76 kn knots, calculated from its waterline length.
How much does a Fast Passage 39 weigh?
The Fast Passage 39 has a displacement of 21,000.00 lb and a length overall (LOA) of 39.50 ft.
Who designed the Fast Passage 39?
The Fast Passage 39 was designed by William Garden, first built in 1976.