1982 CHASER 39 $29,500 Cdn

1982 CHASER 39 Racer-Cruiser in Toronto, Ontario

Classic Offshore Performance with 8,000 lb Encapsulated Lead Ballast

Vessel Name: Darina VI

Location: Toronto, Ontario (Lake Ontario)

Key Feature: Canadian Built Offshore Racer-Cruiser with 8,000 lb Encapsulated Lead Ballast Keel & Bonded Fiberglass Construction

Brokerage: Breezeway Yachts

About the Builder: Chaser Yachts Canada

Chaser Yachts Canada established a legendary reputation during the golden era of Canadian boatbuilding in the late 1970s and early 1980s. Built with an uncompromising commitment to structural integrity and offshore capability, Chaser yachts were crafted specifically to tackle demanding northern waters. Canadian maritime craftsmen integrated heavy-duty hand-laid fiberglass schedules, encapsulated lead keels, and robust internal stringer grid systems, ensuring every hull delivered exceptional longevity, stiffness, and safety under demanding sailing conditions.

Operating out of Ontario, Chaser Yachts focused on producing high-performance racer-cruiser sailboats that could compete fiercely on the racecourse while offering comfortable accommodations for extended coastal cruising. The shipyard prioritized continuous hull-to-deck fiberglass bonding, eliminating leak prone joint mechanical fasteners and creating a monolithic structure. Today, surviving Chaser yachts remain highly prized among discerning Great Lakes sailors who appreciate true Canadian yacht heritage, seaworthy construction, and timeless design lines.

About the Model: The Classic Chaser 39 Racer-Cruiser

The Chaser 39 stands out as an exceptionally capable performance cruising sailboat designed during an era when dual-purpose racer-cruisers ruled the water. Sharing a powerful sail plan and hull dynamics similar to the celebrated Nautilus 40, the Chaser 39 blends responsive handling with impressive stability. Its moderate draft of 5 feet 10 inches allows easy access to shallow Great Lakes harbors and coastal anchorages, while its substantial 17,500 pound displacement ensures a smooth, predictable motion in heavy seas.

Structural reliability is the hallmark of the Chaser 39 design. Featuring an impressive 8,000 pound encapsulated lead ballast keel, there are no keel bolts to maintain, inspect, or leak. The solid fiberglass hull is reinforced internally with GRP encapsulated balsa stringers for immense torsional rigidity, while the deck utilizes a balsa core for optimal strength-to-weight ratio. Topside finishes were built to withstand harsh marine environments, making this sailboat an enduring choice for performance minded sailors on Lake Ontario.

On deck, the Chaser 39 features an ergonomic layout designed for efficient short handed sailing or full crew racing. All control lines lead neatly aft to cabin top winches, complemented by premium deck hardware including a Garhauer mainsheet traveler, Garhauer rigid vang, and dual 4-sheave deck organizers. Heavy-duty self-tailing winches handle headstay loads effortlessly, while the Forspar whisker pole on a dedicated mast track ensures excellent downwind efficiency when cruising or racing off the wind.

Below deck, the Chaser 39 offers impressive accommodations with up to 6 feet 8 inches of headroom in the galley area and 6 feet 1 inch in the main salon. The warm, functional interior features a central salon table with leaves, a starboard sea berth for offshore passages, and a generous 80-inch by 72-inch forward vee berth. With a full marine galley, 120-gallon freshwater capacity, and a private head equipped with a brand-new Jabsco toilet, the Chaser 39 offers exceptional comfort for weekend getaways or long-distance cruising across North America.

Key Vessel Highlights

· Encapsulated Ballast Safety: 8,000 lb encapsulated lead ballast keel eliminates keel bolt maintenance and guarantees robust offshore stability.

· Monolithic Hull Connection:Continuously bonded fiberglass hull-to-deck joint creates a rigid, leak free structure designed for rugged northern waters.

· Upgraded Deck Hardware: Outfitted with Harken full batten mainsail track, Garhauer rigid vang, Garhauer traveler, and self-tailing winches.

· Sail Plan & Performance: Evolution Genoa laminate headsail, Seafurl furling system, and sail geometry similar to the renowned Nautilus 40.

· Reliable Below-Deck Autopilot: Raymarine ST6001 Smart Pilot autopilot paired with Raymarine ST60+ wind, speed, and depth instruments.

· Spacious Living Quarters: Impressive 6'8" galley headroom, expansive 80" x 72" forward vee berth, and 120 gallon fresh water tankage.

· Included Road/Storage Cradle: Complete with a recent heavy-duty folding cradle for secure winter storage in Toronto.

Recap Specifications

· Vessel Name: Darina VI

· Model Year: 1982

· Builder: Chaser Yachts Canada

· Model: Chaser 39

· Class: Sailboat; Racer-Cruiser

· Length Overall (LOA): 39' 10"

· Beam: 12' 0"

· Draft: 5' 10"

· Displacement: 17,500 lbs

· Ballast: 8,000 lbs (Encapsulated Lead)

· Engine / Propulsion: Volvo MD11 / S110 Saildrive

· Fresh Water Capacity: 120 US Gallons

· Condition: Average

· Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada

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