Catalina 38
12 / 445 - score 84%
The Catalina 38 is a 38.08ft masthead sloop designed by Sparkman & Stephens / Butler and built in fiberglass by Catalina Yachts between 1978 and 1990.
365 units have been built.
The Catalina 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 short water supply range.
This boat has a good score and ranks in the top quarter. It is an excellent choice.
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Main features 87%
| Model | Catalina 38 | ||
| Length | 38.08 ft (95%) | the closest to 38.25 ft | |
| Beam | 11.83 ft (79%) | the closest to 12.08 ft | |
| Draft | 6.80 ft | ||
| Country | United states (North America) | ||
| Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
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Ratios 75%
| Sail area / displ. | 16.28 (75%) | the closest to 16.70 | |
| Ballast / displ. | 43.08 % | ||
| Displ. / length | 256.43 | ||
| Comfort ratio | 28.07 | ||
| Capsize | 1.89 |
Hull 89%
| Hull type | Monohull fin keel with spade rudder | ||
| Construction | Fiberglass | ||
| Waterline length | 30.25 ft (89%) | the closest to 30.58 ft | |
| Maximum draft | 6.80 ft | ||
| Displacement | 15900 lbs | ||
| Ballast | 6850 lbs | ||
| Hull speed | 7.37 knots |
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Rigging
| Rigging | Masthead Sloop | ||
| Sail area (100%) | 641 sq.ft | ||
| Air draft | 0 ft | ?? | |
| Sail area fore | 385.95 sq.ft | ||
| Sail area main | 253 sq.ft | ||
| I | 49.80 ft | ||
| J | 15.50 ft | ||
| P | 44 ft | ||
| E | 11.50 ft |
Engine
| Nb engines | 1 | ||
| Total power | 25 HP | ||
| Fuel capacity | 20 gals |
Accommodations
| Water capacity | 55 gals | ||
| Headroom | 0 ft | ||
| Nb of cabins | 0 | ||
| Nb of berths | 0 | ||
| Nb heads | 0 |
Builder data
| Builder | Catalina Yachts | ||
| Designer | Sparkman & Stephens / Butler | ||
| First built | 1978 | ||
| Last built | 1990 | ||
| Number built | 365 |