Peterson 38
14 / 185 - score 67%
The Peterson 38 is a 37.83ft masthead sloop designed by Doug Peterson and built in fiberglass by Plastrend / Composite Technologies since 1982.
8 units have been built.
The Peterson 38 is a moderate weight sailboat which is a good performer. It is very stable / stiff and has a good righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a coastal cruiser. The fuel capacity is originally very small. There is a very short water supply range.
This boat has a reasonable score and ranks in the top quarter. It is a good choice.
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Main features 48%
Model | Peterson 38 | ||
Length | 37.83 ft (96%) | the closest to 37.99 ft | |
Beam | 12.08 ft (0%) | the closest to 10.99 ft | |
Draft | 7.08 ft | ||
Country | United states (North America) | ||
Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
Ratios 88%
Sail area / displ. | 19.44 (88%) | the closest to 19.67 | |
Ballast / displ. | 48.28 % | ||
Displ. / length | 207.10 | ||
Comfort ratio | 24.30 | ||
Capsize | 1.99 |
Hull 84%
Hull type | Monohull fin keel with spade rudder | ||
Construction | Fiberglass | ||
Waterline length | 31.50 ft (84%) | the closest to 31.99 ft | |
Maximum draft | 7.08 ft | ||
Displacement | 14500 lbs | ||
Ballast | 7000 lbs | ||
Hull speed | 7.52 knots |
Rigging
Rigging | Masthead Sloop | ||
Sail area (100%) | 720 sq.ft | ||
Air draft | 0 ft | ?? | |
Sail area fore | 400.92 sq.ft | ||
Sail area main | 307.72 sq.ft | ||
I | 51.17 ft | ||
J | 15.67 ft | ||
P | 46.17 ft | ||
E | 13.33 ft |
Engine
Nb engines | 1 | ||
Total power | 0 HP | ||
Fuel capacity | 15 gals |
Accommodations
Water capacity | 30 gals | ||
Headroom | 0 ft | ||
Nb of cabins | 0 | ||
Nb of berths | 0 | ||
Nb heads | 0 |
Builder data
Builder | Plastrend / Composite Technologies | ||
Designer | Doug Peterson | ||
First built | 1982 | ||
Last built | 0 | ?? | |
Number built | 8 |