The Challenger 38 is a 39.92ft masthead sloop designed by Howard Stern and built in fiberglass by Challenger Yachts Corp. since 1972.
The Challenger 38 is a moderate weight sailboat which is under powered. It is reasonably stable / stiff and has an excellent righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a bluewater cruising boat. The fuel capacity is good. There is a good water supply range.
Main features
| Model | Challenger 38 | ||
| Length | 39.92 ft | ||
| Beam | 12.83 ft | ||
| Draft | 6 ft | ||
| Country | United states (North America) | ||
| Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
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Ratios
| Sail area / displ. | 13.05 | ||
| Ballast / displ. | 33.06 % | ||
| Displ. / length | 281.69 | ||
| Comfort ratio | 35.81 | ||
| Capsize | 1.76 |
Hull
| Hull type | Monohull fin keel with rudder on skeg | ||
| Construction | Fiberglass | ||
| Waterline length | 34 ft | ||
| Maximum draft | 6 ft | ||
| Displacement | 24800 lbs | ||
| Ballast | 8200 lbs | ||
| Hull speed | 7.81 knots |
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Rigging
| Rigging | Masthead Sloop | ||
| Sail area (100%) | 691 sq.ft | ||
| Air draft | 0 ft | ?? | |
| Sail area fore | 360.26 sq.ft | ||
| Sail area main | 374.13 sq.ft | ||
| I | 47 ft | ||
| J | 15.33 ft | ||
| P | 41 ft | ||
| E | 18.25 ft |
Engine
| Nb engines | 1 | ||
| Total power | 0 HP | ||
| Fuel capacity | 165 gals |
Accommodations
| Water capacity | 170 gals | ||
| Headroom | 0 ft | ||
| Nb of cabins | 0 | ||
| Nb of berths | 0 | ||
| Nb heads | 0 |
Builder data
| Builder | Challenger Yachts Corp. | ||
| Designer | Howard Stern | ||
| First built | 1972 | ||
| Last built | 0 | ?? | |
| Number built | 0 | ?? |
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