Cabo Rico Custom Yachts, Inc. Rico 38

Sailboat 38′ Since 1977

Overview

Builder
Cabo Rico Custom Yachts, Inc.
Model
Rico 38
Type
Sailboat
Built
1977 on
Designer
W.I.B. Crealock/Dennis Garrett
Hull
Long Keel
Hull material
Fiberglass
Rig
Cutter

Dimensions

Length overall
38′ (11.58 m)
Waterline length
29′ 4″ (8.93 m)
Beam
11′ 6″ (3.51 m)
Displacement
21,500 lb (9,752 kg)
Ballast
7,000 lb (3,175 kg)

Sails and rig

Sail area
715 sq ft (66.4 m²)
I (foretriangle height)
44′ (13.41 m)
J (foretriangle base)
18′ 6″ (5.64 m)
P (mainsail luff)
38′ 10″ (11.83 m)
E (mainsail foot)
14′ 8″ (4.48 m)

Design ratios

Sail area / displacement
14.8

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

Displacement / length
382

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

Ballast ratio
33%

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

Capsize screening
1.65

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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