Bristol Yachts Inc. 3800
Sailboat
38′ 4″
Since 1982
Overview
- Builder
- Bristol Yachts Inc.
- Model
- 3800
- Type
- Sailboat
- Built
- 1982 on
- Designer
- Ted Hood
- Hull
- Keel/Cbrd.
- Hull material
- FG vinylester w/balsa deck
- Rig
- Masthead Sloop
Dimensions
- Length overall
- 38′ 4″ (11.67 m)
- Waterline length
- 30′ 7″ (9.33 m)
- Beam
- 12′ 1″ (3.69 m)
- Draft
- 4′ 6″ (1.37 m)
- Displacement
- 19,150 lb (8,686 kg)
- Ballast
- 9,000 lb (4,082 kg)
Sails and rig
- Sail area
- 769 sq ft (71.5 m²)
- I (foretriangle height)
- 51′ 6″ (15.70 m)
- J (foretriangle base)
- 16′ 9″ (5.11 m)
- P (mainsail luff)
- 45′ 6″ (13.87 m)
- E (mainsail foot)
- 13′ 9″ (4.19 m)
Design ratios
- Sail area / displacement
- 17.2
- Displacement / length
- 298
- Ballast ratio
- 47%
- Capsize screening
- 1.81
Power from the sails for the boat's weight. Under 16 is modest, 16–20 a typical cruiser, over 20 lively.
How heavy the boat is for its waterline. Under 200 is light, 200–300 moderate, over 300 heavy.
Share of the weight that is ballast. Higher generally means stiffer in a breeze.
Under 2 is generally considered better for offshore use.
More details
- Ballast Type
- Lead
- Construction
- FG vinylester w/balsa deck
Data from Mauri Pro Sailboat Data. Check details with the builder before relying on them.