North wind 38
2 / 90 - score 82%
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.
This boat has a good score and ranks in the top quarter. It is an excellent choice.
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Main features 74%
| Model | North wind 38 | ||
| Length | 37.40 ft (52%) | the closest to 39.21 ft | |
| Beam | 12.27 ft (97%) | the closest to 12.30 ft | |
| Draft | 6.89 ft | ||
| Country | Spain (Europe) | ||
| Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
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Ratios 99%
| Sail area / displ. | 23.26 (99%) | the closest to 23.29 | |
| Ballast / displ. | 47.22 % | ||
| Displ. / length | 258.55 | ||
| Comfort ratio | 26.92 | ||
| Capsize | 1.96 |
Hull 79%
| Hull type | Monohull fin keel with rudder on partial skeg | ||
| Construction | Fiberglass | ||
| Waterline length | 30.15 ft (79%) | the closest to 29.53 ft | |
| Maximum draft | 6.89 ft | ||
| Displacement | 15873 lbs | ||
| Ballast | 7496 lbs | ||
| Hull speed | 7.36 knots |
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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 | ?? |