The Mg 38 is a 37.8ft fractional sloop designed by Rob Humphreys and built in fiberglass by Northshore Yachts (UK) since 1985.
49 units have been built.
The Mg 38 is a moderate weight sailboat which is a good performer. It is stable / stiff and has a low righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a coastal cruiser. The fuel capacity is originally very small. There is a short water supply range.
Main features
| Model | Mg 38 | ||
| Length | 37.80 ft | ||
| Beam | 12 ft | ||
| Draft | 7 ft | ||
| Country | United Kingdom (Europe) | ||
| Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
Ratios
| Sail area / displ. | 19.44 | ||
| Ballast / displ. | 39.16 % | ||
| Displ. / length | 261.57 | ||
| Comfort ratio | 24.07 | ||
| Capsize | 2.03 |
Hull
| Hull type | Monohull fin keel with spade rudder | ||
| Construction | Fiberglass | ||
| Waterline length | 28.30 ft | ||
| Maximum draft | 7 ft | ||
| Displacement | 13280 lbs | ||
| Ballast | 5200 lbs | ||
| Hull speed | 7.13 knots |
Rigging
| Rigging | Fractional Sloop | ||
| Sail area (100%) | 679 sq.ft | ||
| Air draft | 0 ft | ?? | |
| Sail area fore | 300.30 sq.ft | ||
| Sail area main | 378.84 sq.ft | ||
| I | 45.50 ft | ||
| J | 13.20 ft | ||
| P | 46.20 ft | ||
| E | 16.40 ft |
Engine
| Nb engines | 1 | ||
| Total power | 0 HP | ||
| Fuel capacity | 18 gals |
Accommodations
| Water capacity | 50 gals | ||
| Headroom | 0 ft | ||
| Nb of cabins | 0 | ||
| Nb of berths | 0 | ||
| Nb heads | 0 |
Builder data
| Builder | Northshore Yachts (UK) | ||
| Designer | Rob Humphreys | ||
| First built | 1985 | ||
| Last built | 0 | ?? | |
| Number built | 49 |