Contessa 38 ss
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The Contessa 38 ss is a 38.5ft masthead sloop designed by Sparkman & Stephens and built in fiberglass by Jeremy Rogers Ltd. between 1973 and 1974.
6 units have been built.
The Contessa 38 ss 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.
This boat has a good score and ranks in the top quarter. It is an excellent choice.
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Main features 76%
Model | Contessa 38 ss | ||
Length | 38.50 ft (96%) | the closest to 38.33 ft | |
Beam | 11.50 ft (57%) | the closest to 12 ft | |
Draft | 6.25 ft | ||
Country | United Kingdom (Europe) | ||
Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
Ratios 99%
Sail area / displ. | 16.07 | ||
Ballast / displ. | 51.61 % | ||
Displ. / length | 291.19 | ||
Comfort ratio | 29.24 (99%) | the closest to 29.22 | |
Capsize | 1.85 |
Hull
Hull type | Monohull fin keel with rudder on skeg | ||
Construction | Fiberglass | ||
Waterline length | 28.75 ft | ||
Maximum draft | 6.25 ft | ||
Displacement | 15500 lbs | ||
Ballast | 8000 lbs | ||
Hull speed | 7.18 knots |
Rigging
Rigging | Masthead Sloop | ||
Sail area (100%) | 622 sq.ft | ||
Air draft | 0 ft | ?? | |
Sail area fore | 0 sq.ft | ?? | |
Sail area main | 0 sq.ft | ?? | |
I | 0 ft | ?? | |
J | 0 ft | ?? | |
P | 0 ft | ?? | |
E | 0 ft | ?? |
Engine
Nb engines | 1 | ||
Total power | 0 HP | ||
Fuel capacity | 0 gals |
Accommodations
Water capacity | 0 gals | ||
Headroom | 0 ft | ||
Nb of cabins | 0 | ||
Nb of berths | 0 | ||
Nb heads | 0 |
Builder data
Builder | Jeremy Rogers Ltd. | ||
Designer | Sparkman & Stephens | ||
First built | 1973 | ||
Last built | 1974 | ||
Number built | 6 |