The Panda 38 is a 37.58ft cutter designed by Gary Grant/R. Perry and built in fiberglass by Ta Shing Yacht Building Ltd. since 1982.
30 units have been built.
The Panda 38 is a moderate weight sailboat which is a reasonably good performer. It is reasonably stable / stiff and has a good righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a bluewater cruising boat. The fuel capacity is average. There is a good water supply range.
Main features
| Model | Panda 38 | ||
| Length | 37.58 ft | ||
| Beam | 12 ft | ||
| Draft | 5.75 ft | ||
| Country | Taiwan (Asia) | ||
| Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
Ratios
| Sail area / displ. | 16.20 | ||
| Ballast / displ. | 34.74 % | ||
| Displ. / length | 271.38 | ||
| Comfort ratio | 32.19 | ||
| Capsize | 1.80 |
Hull
| Hull type | Monohull long keel | ||
| Construction | Fiberglass | ||
| Waterline length | 31.50 ft | ||
| Maximum draft | 5.75 ft | ||
| Displacement | 19000 lbs | ||
| Ballast | 6600 lbs | ||
| Hull speed | 7.52 knots |
Rigging
| Rigging | Cutter | ||
| Sail area (100%) | 718 sq.ft | ||
| Air draft | 0 ft | ?? | |
| Sail area fore | 418.10 sq.ft | ||
| Sail area main | 300.20 sq.ft | ||
| I | 45.20 ft | ||
| J | 18.50 ft | ||
| P | 39.50 ft | ||
| E | 15.20 ft |
Engine
| Nb engines | 1 | ||
| Total power | 32 HP | ||
| Fuel capacity | 75 gals |
Accommodations
| Water capacity | 140 gals | ||
| Headroom | 0 ft | ||
| Nb of cabins | 0 | ||
| Nb of berths | 0 | ||
| Nb heads | 0 |
Builder data
| Builder | Ta Shing Yacht Building Ltd. | ||
| Designer | Gary Grant/R. Perry | ||
| First built | 1982 | ||
| Last built | 0 | ?? | |
| Number built | 30 |