Ohlson 38
The Ohlson 38 is a 37.07ft masthead sloop designed by Einar Ohlson and built in fiberglass by Tyler Boat Co. Ltd. (UK) between 1969 and 1980.
129 units have been built.
It accomodates 5 people in 2 cabins plus salon.
The Ohlson 38 is a heavy sailboat which is slightly under powered. It is very stable / 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 short water supply range.
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Main features
Model | Ohlson 38 | ||
Length | 37.07 ft | ||
Beam | 10.04 ft | ||
Draft | 5.61 ft | ||
Country | United Kingdom (Europe) | ||
Estimated price | $ 42700 |
Ratios
Sail area / displ. | 15.54 | ||
Ballast / displ. | 40.27 % | ||
Displ. / length | 317.07 | ||
Comfort ratio | 35.01 | ||
Capsize | 1.64 |
Hull
Hull type | Monohull fin keel with rudder on skeg | ||
Construction | Fiberglass | ||
Waterline length | 27.59 ft | ||
Maximum draft | 5.61 ft | ||
Displacement | 14903.23 lbs | ||
Ballast | 5996.57 lbs | ||
Hull speed | 7.04 knots |
Rigging
Rigging | Masthead Sloop | ||
Sail area (100%) | 585.99 sq.ft | ||
Air draft | 0 ft | ?? | |
Sail area fore | 323.35 sq.ft | ||
Sail area main | 267.81 sq.ft | ||
I | 44.78 ft | ||
J | 14.44 ft | ||
P | 39.44 ft | ||
E | 13.58 ft |
Engine
Nb engines | 1 | ||
Total power | 28 HP | ||
Fuel capacity | 21 gals |
Accommodations
Water capacity | 48 gals | ||
Headroom | 0 ft | ||
Nb of cabins | 2 | ||
Nb of berths | 5 | ||
Nb heads | 1 |
Builder data
Builder | Tyler Boat Co. Ltd. (UK) | ||
Designer | Einar Ohlson | ||
First built | 1969 | ||
Last built | 1980 | ||
Number built | 129 |