Ohlson 38
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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.
This boat has a good score and ranks in the top quarter. It is an excellent choice.
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Main features 90%
| Model | Ohlson 38 | ||
| Length | 37.07 ft (95%) | the closest to 37.27 ft | |
| Beam | 10.04 ft (84%) | the closest to 10.20 ft | |
| Draft | 5.61 ft | ||
| Country | United Kingdom (Europe) | ||
| Estimated price | $ 42700 |
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Ratios 94%
| Sail area / displ. | 15.54 (94%) | the closest to 15.64 | |
| 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 |
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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 |
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