Sun 838
9 / 78 - score 70%
The Sun 838 is a 27.5ft masthead sloop designed by Monk/Perry and built in fiberglass by Spencer Boats Ltd. since 1977.
The Sun 838 is a moderate weight sailboat which is a reasonably good performer. It is stable / stiff and has a good righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a coastal cruiser.
This boat has a reasonable score and ranks in the top quarter. It is a good choice.
Sun 838 for sale elsewhere on the web:
Main features 95%
| Model | Sun 838 | ||
| Length | 27.50 ft (97%) | the closest to 27.43 ft | |
| Beam | 9 ft (93%) | the closest to 9.06 ft | |
| Draft | 4.30 ft | ||
| Country | Canada (North America) | ||
| Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
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Ratios 34%
| Sail area / displ. | 16.50 (31%) | the closest to 17.70 | |
| Ballast / displ. | 37.10 % | ||
| Displ. / length | 242.99 | ||
| Comfort ratio | 21.39 (37%) | the closest to 22.76 | |
| Capsize | 1.96 |
Hull 91%
| Hull type | Monohull fin keel with spade rudder | ||
| Construction | Fiberglass | ||
| Waterline length | 22.50 ft (91%) | the closest to 22.31 ft | |
| Maximum draft | 4.30 ft | ||
| Displacement | 6200 lbs | ||
| Ballast | 2300 lbs | ||
| Hull speed | 6.36 knots |
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Rigging
| Rigging | Masthead Sloop | ||
| Sail area (100%) | 347 sq.ft | ||
| Air draft | 0 ft | ?? | |
| Sail area fore | 201.71 sq.ft | ||
| Sail area main | 145 sq.ft | ||
| I | 33.90 ft | ||
| J | 11.90 ft | ||
| P | 29 ft | ||
| E | 10 ft |
Engine
| Nb engines | 1 | ||
| Total power | 0 HP | ||
| Fuel capacity | 0 gals |
Accommodations
| Water capacity | 0 gals | ||
| Headroom | 0 ft | ||
| Nb of cabins | 0 | ||
| Nb of berths | 0 | ||
| Nb heads | 0 |
Builder data
| Builder | Spencer Boats Ltd. | ||
| Designer | Monk/Perry | ||
| First built | 1977 | ||
| Last built | 0 | ?? | |
| Number built | 0 | ?? |