Bénéteau Océanis 38 Keel and centerboard

Sailboat 37′ 8″ Monohull Since 2013

Overview

Builder
Bénéteau
Model
Océanis 38 Keel and centerboard
Type
Sailboat
Category
Monohull
Built
2013–2016
Designer
Finot Conq Architectes
Hull material
GRP (glass reinforced polyester): - Hull: Single skin fiberg
Rig
Sloop Marconi 9/10

Dimensions

Length overall
37′ 8″ (11.48 m)
Waterline length
35′ 2″ (10.72 m)
Beam
13′ 1″ (3.99 m)
Draft
7′ 11″ (2.41 m)
Draft, board or keel up
4′ 1″ (1.24 m)
Displacement
16,424 lb (7,450 kg)
Ballast
5,276 lb (2,393 kg)

Power and tanks

Engine
1 inboard engine
Power
20–30 hp
Fuel
34 gal (129 L)

Sails and rig

Sail area
707 sq ft (65.7 m²)

Accommodation

Cabins
1
Berths
2
Heads
1

Design ratios

Sail area / displacement
17.5

Power from the sails for the boat's weight. Under 16 is modest, 16–20 a typical cruiser, over 20 lively.

Displacement / length
169

How heavy the boat is for its waterline. Under 200 is light, 200–300 moderate, over 300 heavy.

Ballast ratio
32%

Share of the weight that is ballast. Higher generally means stiffer in a breeze.

Capsize screening
2.06

Under 2 is generally considered better for offshore use.

More details

Appendages
Centerboard : pivoting centerboard in the keel
Asymmetric spinnaker area
1227 ft²
Award(s)
2014: European Yacht of the Year: Family Cruiser
Ballast ratio
32 %
Ballast type
Cast iron exterior ballast with steel centerboard
Boiler capacity
6.6 gal
Cockpit
Open aft cockpit
Code 0 area
700 ft²
Construction
GRP (glass reinforced polyester): - Hull: Single skin fiberglass polyester - Deck: Sandwich fiberglass polyester
Country
France
EC design category
A
Fridge/ice-box capacity
34.3 gal
Genoa area
355 ft²
Helm
Twin helm wheels
Jib area
269 ft²
Mast configuration
Deck stepped mast
Number of levels of spreaders
2
Rigging type
Sloop Marconi 9/10
Rotating spars
No
Rudder
Twin spade rudders
Sailboat range
Océanis
Spars construction
Aluminum spars
Spreaders angle
Swept-back
Standard public price ex. VAT (indicative only)
N/A €

Data from boat-specs.com. Check details with the builder before relying on them.

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