Down east 38 kth
11 / 49 - score 63%
The Down east 38 kth is a 38.0ft masthead ketch designed by Henry Morschladt and Bob Poole and built in fiberglass since 1974.
The Down east 38 kth is a heavy sailboat which is slightly under powered. It is stable / stiff and has an excellent righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a bluewater cruising boat.
This boat has a reasonable score and ranks in the top quarter. It is a good choice.
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Main features 52%
| Model | Down east 38 kth | ||
| Length | 38 ft (48%) | the closest to 40 ft | |
| Beam | 11.83 ft (56%) | the closest to 11.33 ft | |
| Draft | 4.92 ft | ||
| Country | ?? | ||
| Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
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Ratios 58%
| Sail area / displ. | 15.19 (65%) | the closest to 14.70 | |
| Ballast / displ. | 38.10 % | ||
| Displ. / length | 384.39 | ||
| Comfort ratio | 38.12 (51%) | the closest to 40.09 | |
| Capsize | 1.72 |
Hull 96%
| Hull type | Monohull long keel | ||
| Construction | Fiberglass | ||
| Waterline length | 29 ft (96%) | the closest to 28.90 ft | |
| Maximum draft | 4.92 ft | ||
| Displacement | 21000 lbs | ||
| Ballast | 8000 lbs | ||
| Hull speed | 7.22 knots |
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Rigging
| Rigging | Masthead Ketch | ||
| Sail area (100%) | 720 sq.ft | ||
| Air draft | 0 ft | ?? | |
| Sail area fore | 348.50 sq.ft | ||
| Sail area main | 251.75 sq.ft | ||
| I | 41 ft | ||
| J | 17 ft | ||
| P | 38 ft | ||
| E | 13.25 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 | ?? | ||
| Designer | Henry Morschladt and Bob Poole | ||
| First built | 1974 | ||
| Last built | 0 | ?? | |
| Number built | 0 | ?? |