The Downeaster 38 is a 38.0ft cutter designed by Henry Morschladt and Bob Poole and built in fiberglass by Down East Yachts Inc. between 1974 and 1981.
230 units have been built.
The Downeaster 38 is a heavy sailboat which is a reasonably good performer. It is very stable / stiff and has an excellent righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a bluewater cruising boat. The fuel capacity is average. There is a short water supply range.
Main features
| Model | Downeaster 38 | ||
| Length | 38 ft | ||
| Beam | 11.83 ft | ||
| Draft | 4.92 ft | ||
| Country | United states (North America) | ||
| Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
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Ratios
| Sail area / displ. | 16.29 | ||
| Ballast / displ. | 41.03 % | ||
| Displ. / length | 356.94 | ||
| Comfort ratio | 35.40 | ||
| Capsize | 1.76 |
Hull
| Hull type | Monohull long keel | ||
| Construction | Fiberglass | ||
| Waterline length | 29 ft | ||
| Maximum draft | 4.92 ft | ||
| Displacement | 19500 lbs | ||
| Ballast | 8000 lbs | ||
| Hull speed | 7.22 knots |
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Rigging
| Rigging | Cutter | ||
| Sail area (100%) | 735 sq.ft | ||
| Air draft | 0 ft | ?? | |
| Sail area fore | 423.81 sq.ft | ||
| Sail area main | 311.22 sq.ft | ||
| I | 44.80 ft | ||
| J | 18.92 ft | ||
| P | 38 ft | ||
| E | 16.38 ft |
Engine
| Nb engines | 1 | ||
| Total power | 32 HP | ||
| Fuel capacity | 90 gals |
Accommodations
| Water capacity | 50 gals | ||
| Headroom | 0 ft | ||
| Nb of cabins | 0 | ||
| Nb of berths | 0 | ||
| Nb heads | 0 |
Builder data
| Builder | Down East Yachts Inc. | ||
| Designer | Henry Morschladt and Bob Poole | ||
| First built | 1974 | ||
| Last built | 1981 | ||
| Number built | 230 |
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