Emerald Bay Trading Co Bently 38

Sailboat 38′ Since 1977

Overview

Builder
Emerald Bay Trading Co
Model
Bently 38
Type
Sailboat
Built
1977 on
Designer
Colin Archer/William Atkin
Hull
Long keel w/trans. hung rudder
Hull material
Fiberglass
Rig
Cutter

Dimensions

Length overall
38′ (11.58 m)
Waterline length
32′ 7″ (9.94 m)
Beam
11′ 6″ (3.51 m)
Displacement
28,000 lb (12,701 kg)
Ballast
10,000 lb (4,536 kg)

Sails and rig

Sail area
867 sq ft (80.6 m²)
I (foretriangle height)
47′ 11″ (14.60 m)
J (foretriangle base)
19′ 8″ (6.00 m)
P (mainsail luff)
41′ 7″ (12.68 m)
E (mainsail foot)
17′ 7″ (5.36 m)

Design ratios

Sail area / displacement
15.0

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

Displacement / length
361

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

Ballast ratio
36%

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

Capsize screening
1.51

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.