Cecil Lange & Son Cape George 38

Sailboat 38′ Since 1985

Overview

Builder
Cecil Lange & Son
Model
Cape George 38
Type
Sailboat
Built
1985 on
Designer
William Atkin/Cecil Lange
Hull
Long Keel
Hull material
Fiberglass
Rig
Cutter

Dimensions

Length overall
38′ (11.58 m)
Waterline length
35′ (10.67 m)
Beam
11′ 7″ (3.54 m)
Displacement
30,000 lb (13,608 kg)
Ballast
10,500 lb (4,763 kg)

Sails and rig

Sail area
849 sq ft (78.9 m²)
I (foretriangle height)
47′ (14.33 m)
J (foretriangle base)
19′ (5.79 m)
P (mainsail luff)
43′ 3″ (13.18 m)
E (mainsail foot)
17′ 3″ (5.26 m)

Design ratios

Sail area / displacement
14.1

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

Displacement / length
312

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

Ballast ratio
35%

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

Capsize screening
1.49

Under 2 is generally considered better for offshore use.

More details

Ballast Type
Lead
Construction
FG

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

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