Introducing the new Ker 39 Production IRC Cruiser Racer

Design Brief:-

• The Production Ker 39 Cruiser/Racer has been designed with the seriously discerning performance orientated sailor in mind.  Fast, Fully fitted out, safe and comfortable design, engineered to ABS requirements for Offshore Racing Yachts, the Production 39 is a natural development of our Cruiser/Racer range which started with Flying Glove (Custom Ker 39) in 2003.
• The Deck layout has been designed for both racing and cruising, with excellent ergonomics when beating upwind whilst racing or enjoying a drink whilst tied up alongside.  With clean lines and an uncluttered deck layout she is a pleasure to sail.
• The 39 has a comfortable, practical interior with 3 double cabins, a fully enclosed head and a well appointed Navigation area and Galley.  There is ample storage space for cruising whilst still having a very practical interior for racing both round the buoys and offshore. Designed to sleep 8 in normal cruising mode and up to 4 to windward offshore (with optional pipecots)

Research and Development:-

• Ker Associates is committed to continually improving its designs through extensive ongoing research.  Using the extensive Americas Cup technology at its disposal Ker Associates continues to develop an improved understanding of the science of yacht performance and applies this to its new IRC designs.  As an example of it’s dedication to science and refinement, Ker Associates tested three one third scale models at the BHSC testing facility in Bulgaria.
• The hull shape used for the Production Ker 39 is the product of extensive Computational Fluid Dynamic (CFD) research during 2006, a significant number of candidates were analysed leading to some surprising and highly exciting conclusions.  The final shape selected for the new Ker 39 has shown to be significantly faster than the already highly successful previous generations and also promises to have very favourable handling characteristics.
• The appendage shape and sizing for the new Ker 39 are the product of considerable CFD and other research and in particular research has focused on ensuring forgiving performance and handling characteristics.

Hull/Deck and Internal Structure:-

• The Ker 39 is built from vacuum-bagged Epoxy/Glass with a lightweight closed-cell core foam sandwich construction. Strong, Light, Stiff and designed to ABS Rules for Offshore Yachts, the Ker designs have a great reputation for robustness with the example of the Ker 55 ‘Aera’ winning the very windy 2004 Sydney to Hobart race being typical and overall wins in the Around Ireland race and numerous other tough offshore races also showing why strength and reliability can be taken for granted with a Ker design.
• Principal Dimensions:
• Length overall, hull.................................. 11.80m
• Beam........................................................3.52m
• Draft........................................................ 2.55m
• Displacement (IRC Empty Weight)........... 5.95 tonnes
• CE Approval............................................ A

Deck Layout:-

• A clean, modern deck layout is utilised, along with a roomy cockpit with small coamings for seated comfort and twin wheels give an excellent view of the sea ahead for both racing and cruising.  An anchor locker is provided just aft of the Headstay to allow easy cruising, a windlass and a removable bow roller are optional.
• Within the cockpit, there are 2 dedicated lockers under the cockpit seating with another dedicated liferaft stowage locker under the aft cockpit floor; to allow easy launching should it be required.

Deck Gear:-

• Spinlock clutches along with custom organisers and turning blocks/ferrules  lead the lines aft under the coachroof, keeping the coachroof clean and unobstructed.
  All other sail control lines are run under deck (such as mainsheet, jib car control lines and traveller) to provide a clean deck and cockpit for cruising and to minimise any possible problems whilst racing.
  Longitudinal Jib tracks are used, in conjunction with inhaulers (when racing) to maximise the power of the easily managed, 105% overlap rig.

Rig:-

• 7/8ths, 2 Spreader Carbon Mast, with 20º of sweep on the spreaders and a permanent hydraulic backstay (optionally powered) has been developed to allow maximum control of the sailplan while being safe and secure.
• The carbon boom is a deep section for stiffness and lightness.  The German mainsheet system is also lead internally in both the boom and under the deck to keep the loose sheet out of the cockpit during gybes.
• Depending on the option chosen, the Ker 39 can be fitted with a retracting bowsprit and fly only asymmetric spinnakers, greatly easing sail handling.
• Principle Sail Areas:
• Sail Areas
• Upwind......................... Approx. 95m2
• Spinnaker (sym)........... Approx. 135m2

Appendages:-

• A generously sized deep ‘T’ shaped lead bulb keel with a very large ballast ratio.
• The Rudder is a deep draft Carbon blade, with a carbon stock and top level specification self aligning roller bearings.  The system uses twin lightweight Composite wheels, pedestals and quadrant with a wire and chain system to minimise weight and maximise feel through the system.
  

Interior Layout:-

• The interior is constructed in lightweight E-glass/foam sandwich panels, with particular attention to the finish and fit of all the furniture in keeping with the standards of a high quality production Cruiser/Racer.  Large windows and opening hatches allow for light and fresh air to circulate through the entire interior, which gives a bright and airy interior.
  
• Spacious Saloon, with large settees on both port and starboard sides with a drop down leaf table on centreline.  This layout allows comfortable socialising, whilst permitting ease of movement throughout the interior. For offshore sailing, the settee backs are hinged and can be lifted to form seaberths.  Storage is provided both under the settees.
  
• 3 Double Cabins-
  Forward Double cabin, with a hanging locker and a seat.
  Twin Aft Cabins, with a hanging locker and a seat. Optional single pipecot above each double bunk – can be totally removed when not required.
  
• Heads-
  Fully enclosed fwd head with a pressurised shower with hot and cold water.
  
• Large, well equipped Galley with double burner stove plus oven, hot and cold pressurised fresh water and a stainless sink.  There is generous storage space and an inbuilt cool box.  The Galley has excellent ergonomics and is suitable for use both at sea and at anchor.
  
• Ergonomic Nav Station, with a large, well lit chart table and generous storage space.  The Nav station has been designed with capacity for a dedicated on-board computer to run Navigation software displaying through a flat screen mounted above the chart table. 

Base Price €258,00 (Ex Sails, Electronics and Taxes)

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