Hughes 38 3
10 / 159 - score 76%
The Hughes 38 3 is a 37.9ft masthead sloop designed by Sparkman & Stephens and built in fiberglass by Hughes Boat Works between 1977 and 1982.
The Hughes 38 3 is a heavy sailboat which is slightly under powered. 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 originally very small. 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 90%
| Model | Hughes 38 3 | ||
| Length | 37.90 ft (89%) | the closest to 38.33 ft | |
| Beam | 10.17 ft (92%) | the closest to 10.25 ft | |
| Draft | 5.83 ft | ||
| Country | Canada (North America) | ||
| Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
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Ratios 41%
| Sail area / displ. | 15.80 (41%) | the closest to 14.92 | |
| Ballast / displ. | 44.14 % | ||
| Displ. / length | 328.87 | ||
| Comfort ratio | 33.71 | ||
| Capsize | 1.67 |
Hull 81%
| Hull type | Monohull fin keel with rudder on skeg | ||
| Construction | Fiberglass | ||
| Waterline length | 27 ft (81%) | the closest to 27.50 ft | |
| Maximum draft | 5.83 ft | ||
| Displacement | 14500 lbs | ||
| Ballast | 6400 lbs | ||
| Hull speed | 6.96 knots |
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Rigging
| Rigging | Masthead Sloop | ||
| Sail area (100%) | 585 sq.ft | ||
| Air draft | 0 ft | ?? | |
| Sail area fore | 315.38 sq.ft | ||
| Sail area main | 269.51 sq.ft | ||
| I | 43.50 ft | ||
| J | 14.50 ft | ||
| P | 39.23 ft | ||
| E | 13.74 ft |
Engine
| Nb engines | 1 | ||
| Total power | 0 HP | ||
| Fuel capacity | 15 gals |
Accommodations
| Water capacity | 45 gals | ||
| Headroom | 0 ft | ||
| Nb of cabins | 0 | ||
| Nb of berths | 0 | ||
| Nb heads | 0 |
Builder data
| Builder | Hughes Boat Works | ||
| Designer | Sparkman & Stephens | ||
| First built | 1977 | ||
| Last built | 1982 | ||
| Number built | 0 | ?? |