The Islander 38 c is a 38.0ft masthead sloop designed by Robert Perry and built in fiberglass by Islander / Tradewind Yachts since 1983.
22 units have been built.
The Islander 38 c is a heavy sailboat which is a reasonably good performer. It is very 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 | Islander 38 c | ||
| Length | 38 ft | ||
| Beam | 12 ft | ||
| Draft | 5.25 ft | ||
| Country | The Nederlands (Europe) | ||
| Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
Ratios
| Sail area / displ. | 16.35 | ||
| Ballast / displ. | 45.29 % | ||
| Displ. / length | 364.92 | ||
| Comfort ratio | 31.32 | ||
| Capsize | 1.87 |
Hull
| Hull type | Monohull fin keel with rudder on skeg | ||
| Construction | Fiberglass | ||
| Waterline length | 27.50 ft | ||
| Maximum draft | 5.25 ft | ||
| Displacement | 17000 lbs | ||
| Ballast | 7700 lbs | ||
| Hull speed | 7.03 knots |
Rigging
| Rigging | Masthead Sloop | ||
| Sail area (100%) | 673 sq.ft | ||
| Air draft | 53 ft | ||
| Sail area fore | 362.31 sq.ft | ||
| Sail area main | 311.25 sq.ft | ||
| I | 46.75 ft | ||
| J | 15.50 ft | ||
| P | 41.50 ft | ||
| E | 15 ft |
Engine
| Nb engines | 1 | ||
| Total power | 42 HP | ||
| Fuel capacity | 55 gals |
Accommodations
| Water capacity | 100 gals | ||
| Headroom | 0 ft | ||
| Nb of cabins | 0 | ||
| Nb of berths | 0 | ||
| Nb heads | 0 |
Builder data
| Builder | Islander / Tradewind Yachts | ||
| Designer | Robert Perry | ||
| First built | 1983 | ||
| Last built | 0 | ?? | |
| Number built | 22 |