The Caliber 38 is a 38.0ft masthead sloop designed by Michael McCreary and built in fiberglass by Caliber Yachts (USA) since 1987.
The Caliber 38 is a moderate weight sailboat which is a reasonably good performer. It is very stable / stiff and has a good righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a coastal cruiser. The fuel capacity is originally small. There is a good water supply range.
Main features
| Model | Caliber 38 | ||
| Length | 38 ft | ||
| Beam | 12.67 ft | ||
| Draft | 4.92 ft | ||
| Country | United states (North America) | ||
| Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
Ratios
| Sail area / displ. | 16.26 | ||
| Ballast / displ. | 48.65 % | ||
| Displ. / length | 252.04 | ||
| Comfort ratio | 28.75 | ||
| Capsize | 1.92 |
Hull
| Hull type | Monohull fin keel with rudder on skeg | ||
| Construction | Fiberglass | ||
| Waterline length | 32 ft | ||
| Maximum draft | 4.92 ft | ||
| Displacement | 18500 lbs | ||
| Ballast | 9000 lbs | ||
| Hull speed | 7.58 knots |
Rigging
| Rigging | Masthead Sloop | ||
| Sail area (100%) | 708 sq.ft | ||
| Air draft | 0 ft | ?? | |
| Sail area fore | 404 sq.ft | ||
| Sail area main | 303.75 sq.ft | ||
| I | 50.50 ft | ||
| J | 16 ft | ||
| P | 45 ft | ||
| E | 13.50 ft |
Engine
| Nb engines | 1 | ||
| Total power | 44 HP | ||
| Fuel capacity | 46 gals |
Accommodations
| Water capacity | 156 gals | ||
| Headroom | 0 ft | ||
| Nb of cabins | 0 | ||
| Nb of berths | 0 | ||
| Nb heads | 0 |
Builder data
| Builder | Caliber Yachts (USA) | ||
| Designer | Michael McCreary | ||
| First built | 1987 | ||
| Last built | 0 | ?? | |
| Number built | 0 | ?? |