The Sweden yachts 38 is a 38.67ft masthead sloop designed by Peter Norlin and built in fiberglass by Sweden Yachts between 1983 and 1990.
85 units have been built.
The Sweden yachts 38 is a moderate weight sailboat which is a good performer. It is reasonably stable / stiff and has a low righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a coastal cruiser.
Main features
| Model | Sweden yachts 38 | ||
| Length | 38.67 ft | ||
| Beam | 12.67 ft | ||
| Draft | 7.40 ft | ||
| Country | Sweden (Europe) | ||
| Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
Ratios
| Sail area / displ. | 18.50 | ||
| Ballast / displ. | 0 % | ||
| Displ. / length | 240.58 | ||
| Comfort ratio | 25.65 | ||
| Capsize | 2 |
Hull
| Hull type | Monohull fin keel with spade rudder | ||
| Construction | Fiberglass | ||
| Waterline length | 31.17 ft | ||
| Maximum draft | 7.40 ft | ||
| Displacement | 16320 lbs | ||
| Ballast | 0 lbs | ||
| Hull speed | 7.48 knots |
Rigging
| Rigging | Masthead Sloop | ||
| Sail area (100%) | 741 sq.ft | ||
| Air draft | 0 ft | ?? | |
| Sail area fore | 418.70 sq.ft | ||
| Sail area main | 322.48 sq.ft | ||
| I | 53 ft | ||
| J | 15.80 ft | ||
| P | 46.40 ft | ||
| E | 13.90 ft |
Engine
| Nb engines | 1 | ||
| Total power | 28 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 | Sweden Yachts | ||
| Designer | Peter Norlin | ||
| First built | 1983 | ||
| Last built | 1990 | ||
| Number built | 85 |