The Starlight 39 Sailboat
Specs & Key Performance Indicators

No, the Starlight 39 is not still in production. Production ended in 1994, after four years and about 50 boats built.

The Starlight 39 was built by Sadler Yachts, a company that was founded by Martin Sadler in 1974. Sadler Yachts specialized in producing high-quality cruising boats that were also fast and fun to sail. Some of their most popular models include the Sadler 25, 26, 29, 32, and 34. Sadler Yachts also introduced the innovative concept of unsinkable boats with foam-filled hulls. Sadler Yachts ceased trading in 2008 due to financial difficulties. However, some of their models are still being built by Rustler Yachts, a company that acquired the moulds and rights to produce Sadler and Starlight boats.

The Starlight 39 has two keel options: a fin keel or a wing keel. The fin keel has a draft of 2.1 m (6 ft 11 in) and a ballast of 3,400 kg (7,496 lb). The wing keel has a draft of 1.6 m (5 ft 3 in) and a ballast of 3,600 kg (7,937 lb). Both keels are made of cast iron and are bolted to the hull with stainless steel bolts.

The Starlight 39 is a fast and responsive boat that can handle various wind and sea conditions with ease. It has a powerful hull shape that cuts through waves smoothly and efficiently, and an efficient rig that provides good sail balance and control. The Starlight 39 can reach speeds of up to nine knots upwind and over twelve knots downwind. It also has excellent manoeuvrability and stability, thanks to its well-designed rudder, keel, and hull form. The Starlight 39 is easy to sail single-handed or with a small crew, as all lines are led back to the cockpit and self-tailing winches are provided as standard. The cockpit is spacious and comfortable, with good visibility and protection from spray. The wheel is well-positioned and gives good feedback to the helmsman.

The average cost of a secondhand Starlight 39 depends on the year, condition, and equipment of the boat. According to YachtWorld, a website that lists boats for sale, the current asking prices for Starlight 39s range from £39,000 to £99,950. The average asking price is £69,475.

The designer of the Starlight 39 is Stephen Jones, a British naval architect who has been designing sailboats since 1974. He has created many successful racing and cruising boats, both for production and custom projects. Some of his most notable designs include the J/105, J/109, J/111, J/133, J/160, J/122E, J/112E, J/97E, J/88, J/70, J/80, J/92S, Quarter Tonner, Half Tonner, One Tonner, Sigma 33, Sigma 38, Sigma 362, Sigma 41, Elan 333, Elan 340, Elan 350, Elan 37, Elan 410, Elan Impression 434, Elan Impression 444, Elan Impression 494, Rustler 36, Rustler 42, Rustler 44DS.