The Irwin 38 mk2 is a 40.0ft masthead sloop designed by Ted Irwin and built in fiberglass by Irwin Yachts between 1984 and 1988.
The Irwin 38 mk2 is a moderate weight sailboat which is a reasonably good performer. It is stable / stiff and has a good righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a bluewater cruising boat. The fuel capacity is average. There is a good water supply range.
Main features
| Model | Irwin 38 mk2 | ||
| Length | 40 ft | ||
| Beam | 12.25 ft | ||
| Draft | 4.50 ft | ||
| Country | United states (North America) | ||
| Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
Ratios
| Sail area / displ. | 16.81 | ||
| Ballast / displ. | 35 % | ||
| Displ. / length | 260.09 | ||
| Comfort ratio | 31.62 | ||
| Capsize | 1.81 |
Hull
| Hull type | Monohull fin keel with rudder on skeg | ||
| Construction | Fiberglass | ||
| Waterline length | 32.50 ft | ||
| Maximum draft | 4.50 ft | ||
| Displacement | 20000 lbs | ||
| Ballast | 7000 lbs | ||
| Hull speed | 7.64 knots |
Rigging
| Rigging | Masthead Sloop | ||
| Sail area (100%) | 771 sq.ft | ||
| Air draft | 54 ft | ||
| Sail area fore | 429.09 sq.ft | ||
| Sail area main | 342 sq.ft | ||
| I | 49.75 ft | ||
| J | 17.25 ft | ||
| P | 42.75 ft | ||
| E | 16 ft |
Engine
| Nb engines | 1 | ||
| Total power | 50 HP | ||
| Fuel capacity | 60 gals |
Accommodations
| Water capacity | 140 gals | ||
| Headroom | 0 ft | ||
| Nb of cabins | 0 | ||
| Nb of berths | 0 | ||
| Nb heads | 0 |
Builder data
| Builder | Irwin Yachts | ||
| Designer | Ted Irwin | ||
| First built | 1984 | ||
| Last built | 1988 | ||
| Number built | 0 | ?? |