North wind 38
The North wind 38 is a 37.4ft masthead sloop designed by Bill Dixon/Angus Primrose and built in fiberglass by North Wind Yachts (ESP) between 1981 and 1990.
The North wind 38 is a moderate weight sailboat which is a very high performer. It is very stable / stiff and has a good righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a fast cruiser. The fuel capacity is originally small. There is a good water supply range.
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Main features
Model | North wind 38 | ||
Length | 37.40 ft | ||
Beam | 12.27 ft | ||
Draft | 6.89 ft | ||
Country | Spain (Europe) | ||
Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
Ratios
Sail area / displ. | 23.26 | ||
Ballast / displ. | 47.22 % | ||
Displ. / length | 258.55 | ||
Comfort ratio | 26.92 | ||
Capsize | 1.96 |
Hull
Hull type | Monohull fin keel with rudder on partial skeg | ||
Construction | Fiberglass | ||
Waterline length | 30.15 ft | ||
Maximum draft | 6.89 ft | ||
Displacement | 15873 lbs | ||
Ballast | 7496 lbs | ||
Hull speed | 7.36 knots |
Rigging
Rigging | Masthead Sloop | ||
Sail area (100%) | 914.93 sq.ft | ||
Air draft | 0 ft | ?? | |
Sail area fore | 434.20 sq.ft | ||
Sail area main | 273.16 sq.ft | ||
I | 50.43 ft | ||
J | 17.22 ft | ||
P | 44.78 ft | ||
E | 12.20 ft |
Engine
Nb engines | 1 | ||
Total power | 55 HP | ||
Fuel capacity | 48 gals |
Accommodations
Water capacity | 106 gals | ||
Headroom | 0 ft | ||
Nb of cabins | 0 | ||
Nb of berths | 0 | ||
Nb heads | 0 |
Builder data
Builder | North Wind Yachts (ESP) | ||
Designer | Bill Dixon/Angus Primrose | ||
First built | 1981 | ||
Last built | 1990 | ||
Number built | 0 | ?? |