Peterson 38
12 / 129 - score 72%
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 64%
| Model | Peterson 38 | ||
| Length | 37.83 ft (34%) | the closest to 35.50 ft | |
| Beam | 12.08 ft (93%) | the closest to 12 ft | |
| Draft | 7.08 ft | ||
| Country | United states (North America) | ||
| Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
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Ratios 82%
| Sail area / displ. | 19.44 (70%) | the closest to 20.03 | |
| Ballast / displ. | 48.28 % | ||
| Displ. / length | 207.10 | ||
| Comfort ratio | 24.30 (93%) | the closest to 24.48 | |
| Capsize | 1.99 |
Hull 70%
| Hull type | Monohull fin keel with spade rudder | ||
| Construction | Fiberglass | ||
| Waterline length | 31.50 ft (70%) | the closest to 30.58 ft | |
| Maximum draft | 7.08 ft | ||
| Displacement | 14500 lbs | ||
| Ballast | 7000 lbs | ||
| Hull speed | 7.52 knots |
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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 |