Aerodyne Marine 38
Sailboat
37′ 8″
Since 2000
Overview
- Builder
- Aerodyne Marine
- Model
- 38
- Type
- Sailboat
- Built
- 2000 on
- Designer
- Rodger Martin and Steve Koopman
- Hull
- Fin w/bulb & spade rudder
- Hull material
- Composite
- Rig
- Fractional Sloop
Dimensions
- Length overall
- 37′ 8″ (11.49 m)
- Waterline length
- 34′ 2″ (10.42 m)
- Beam
- 13′ (3.96 m)
- Displacement
- 11,250 lb (5,103 kg)
- Ballast
- 4,150 lb (1,882 kg)
Sails and rig
- Sail area
- 830 sq ft (77.1 m²)
- I (foretriangle height)
- 50′ 10″ (15.49 m)
- J (foretriangle base)
- 14′ 6″ (4.42 m)
- P (mainsail luff)
- 51′ 9″ (15.77 m)
- E (mainsail foot)
- 16′ 6″ (5.03 m)
Design ratios
- Sail area / displacement
- 26.4
- Displacement / length
- 126
- Ballast ratio
- 37%
- Capsize screening
- 2.32
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
- Composite
Data from Mauri Pro Sailboat Data. Check details with the builder before relying on them.