C&C 38-1

Sailboat 37′ 7″ Since 1973

Overview

Builder
C&C
Model
38-1
Type
Sailboat
Built
1973–1975
Designer
C&C
Hull
Fin w/spade rudder
Hull material
Yachts
Rig
Masthead Sloop

Dimensions

Length overall
37′ 7″ (11.46 m)
Waterline length
29′ 4″ (8.93 m)
Beam
12′ 2″ (3.72 m)
Displacement
14,700 lb (6,668 kg)
Ballast
4,400 lb (1,996 kg)

Sails and rig

Sail area
696 sq ft (64.6 m²)
I (foretriangle height)
49′ 6″ (15.09 m)
J (foretriangle base)
16′ 4″ (4.97 m)
P (mainsail luff)
44′ (13.41 m)
E (mainsail foot)
12′ 4″ (3.75 m)

Design ratios

Sail area / displacement
18.5

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

Displacement / length
261

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

Ballast ratio
30%

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

Capsize screening
1.99

Under 2 is generally considered better for offshore use.

More details

Construction
Yachts

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

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