The Javelin 38 tripp is a 37.83ft masthead sloop designed by William H. Tripp, Jr. and built in fiberglass by Seafarer Yachts between 1960 and 1966.
25 units have been built.
The Javelin 38 tripp is a very heavy sailboat which is slightly under powered. It is not stiff and has an excellent righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a bluewater cruising boat. The fuel capacity is originally small. There is a good water supply range.
Main features
| Model | Javelin 38 tripp | ||
| Length | 37.83 ft | ||
| Beam | 10 ft | ||
| Draft | 5.25 ft | ||
| Country | United states (North America) | ||
| Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
Ratios
| Sail area / displ. | 14.59 | ||
| Ballast / displ. | 29.75 % | ||
| Displ. / length | 457.14 | ||
| Comfort ratio | 39.91 | ||
| Capsize | 1.59 |
Hull
| Hull type | Monohull fin keel | ||
| Construction | Fiberglass | ||
| Waterline length | 25 ft | ||
| Maximum draft | 5.25 ft | ||
| Displacement | 16000 lbs | ||
| Ballast | 4760 lbs | ||
| Hull speed | 6.70 knots |
Rigging
| Rigging | Masthead Sloop | ||
| Sail area (100%) | 577 sq.ft | ||
| Air draft | 0 ft | ?? | |
| Sail area fore | 279.54 sq.ft | ||
| Sail area main | 297.50 sq.ft | ||
| I | 40.66 ft | ||
| J | 13.75 ft | ||
| P | 35 ft | ||
| E | 17 ft |
Engine
| Nb engines | 1 | ||
| Total power | 20 HP | ||
| Fuel capacity | 35 gals |
Accommodations
| Water capacity | 100 gals | ||
| Headroom | 0 ft | ||
| Nb of cabins | 0 | ||
| Nb of berths | 0 | ||
| Nb heads | 0 |
Builder data
| Builder | Seafarer Yachts | ||
| Designer | William H. Tripp, Jr. | ||
| First built | 1960 | ||
| Last built | 1966 | ||
| Number built | 25 |