Downeaster 38
8 / 502 - score 88%
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.
This boat has a good score and ranks in the top quarter. It is an excellent choice.
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Main features 93%
Model | Downeaster 38 | ||
Length | 38 ft | ||
Beam | 11.83 ft (93%) | the closest to 11.91 ft | |
Draft | 4.92 ft | ||
Country | United states (North America) | ||
Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
Ratios 92%
Sail area / displ. | 16.29 (92%) | the closest to 16.42 | |
Ballast / displ. | 41.03 % | ||
Displ. / length | 356.94 | ||
Comfort ratio | 35.40 | ||
Capsize | 1.76 |
Hull 79%
Hull type | Monohull long keel | ||
Construction | Fiberglass | ||
Waterline length | 29 ft (79%) | the closest to 28.41 ft | |
Maximum draft | 4.92 ft | ||
Displacement | 19500 lbs | ||
Ballast | 8000 lbs | ||
Hull speed | 7.22 knots |
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 |