Bénéteau Oceanis 38

Sailboat 37′ 10″ Since 2013

Overview

Builder
Bénéteau
Model
Oceanis 38
Type
Sailboat
Built
2013 on
Designer
FINOT-CONQ
Hull
Fin w/bulb & twin rudders
Hull material
Fiberglass
Rig
Fractional Sloop

Dimensions

Length overall
37′ 10″ (11.52 m)
Waterline length
35′ 2″ (10.73 m)
Beam
13′ 1″ (3.99 m)
Draft
5′ 4″ (1.62 m)
Displacement
14,172 lb (6,428 kg)
Ballast
4,540 lb (2,059 kg)

Sails and rig

Sail area
687 sq ft (63.8 m²)
I (foretriangle height)
46′ (14.02 m)
J (foretriangle base)
15′ 9″ (4.80 m)
P (mainsail luff)
43′ 6″ (13.26 m)
E (mainsail foot)
13′ 10″ (4.22 m)

Design ratios

Sail area / displacement
18.8

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

Displacement / length
145

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
2.17

Under 2 is generally considered better for offshore use.

More details

Construction
FG

Data from Mauri Pro Sailboat Data. Check details with the builder before relying on them.

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