The Frers 38 is a 38.5ft masthead sloop designed by German Frers and built in fiberglass by Carroll Marine since 1988.
18 units have been built.
The Frers 38 is a moderate weight sailboat which is a good performer. It is very stable / stiff and has a low righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a coastal cruiser. The fuel capacity is originally small. There is a short water supply range.
Main features
| Model | Frers 38 | ||
| Length | 38.50 ft | ||
| Beam | 12.75 ft | ||
| Draft | 7.50 ft | ||
| Country | United states (North America) | ||
| Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
Ratios
| Sail area / displ. | 19.63 | ||
| Ballast / displ. | 44.48 % | ||
| Displ. / length | 237.84 | ||
| Comfort ratio | 23.16 | ||
| Capsize | 2.10 |
Hull
| Hull type | Monohull fin keel with spade rudder | ||
| Construction | Fiberglass | ||
| Waterline length | 30.08 ft | ||
| Maximum draft | 7.50 ft | ||
| Displacement | 14500 lbs | ||
| Ballast | 6450 lbs | ||
| Hull speed | 7.35 knots |
Rigging
| Rigging | Masthead Sloop | ||
| Sail area (100%) | 727 sq.ft | ||
| Air draft | 0 ft | ?? | |
| Sail area fore | 392.48 sq.ft | ||
| Sail area main | 334.15 sq.ft | ||
| I | 52.33 ft | ||
| J | 15 ft | ||
| P | 45.68 ft | ||
| E | 14.63 ft |
Engine
| Nb engines | 1 | ||
| Total power | 0 HP | ||
| Fuel capacity | 24 gals |
Accommodations
| Water capacity | 60 gals | ||
| Headroom | 0 ft | ||
| Nb of cabins | 0 | ||
| Nb of berths | 0 | ||
| Nb heads | 0 |
Builder data
| Builder | Carroll Marine | ||
| Designer | German Frers | ||
| First built | 1988 | ||
| Last built | 0 | ?? | |
| Number built | 18 |