Trireme 38 MK IV
12 / 49 - score 60%
The Trireme 38 MK IV is a 39.7ft cutter or ketch designed by François Charpentier and built in steel by Divers Français between 1983 and 1997.
7 units have been built.
It accomodates 7 people in 2 cabins plus salon.
The Trireme 38 MK IV is a moderate weight sailboat which is a 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 good. There is a good 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 56%
| Model | Trireme 38 MK IV | ||
| Length | 39.70 ft (32%) | the closest to 42.49 ft | |
| Beam | 13.22 ft (80%) | the closest to 12.96 ft | |
| Draft | 6.23 ft | ||
| Country | France (Europe) | ||
| Estimated price | $ 66300 |
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Ratios 60%
| Sail area / displ. | 18.30 (90%) | the closest to 18.49 | |
| Ballast / displ. | 32.73 % | ||
| Displ. / length | 289 | ||
| Comfort ratio | 34.07 (31%) | the closest to 36.58 | |
| Capsize | 1.83 |
Hull 70%
| Hull type | Monohull fin keel with rudder on skeg | ||
| Construction | Steel | ||
| Waterline length | 33.46 ft (70%) | the closest to 34.45 ft | |
| Maximum draft | 6.23 ft | ||
| Displacement | 24250.82 lbs | ||
| Ballast | 7936.63 lbs | ||
| Hull speed | 7.75 knots |
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Rigging
| Rigging | Cutter or ketch | ||
| Sail area (100%) | 957.99 sq.ft | ||
| Air draft | 49.21 ft | ||
| Sail area fore | 538.19 sq.ft | ||
| Sail area main | 279.86 sq.ft | ||
| I | 44.95 ft | ||
| J | 0 ft | ?? | |
| P | 39.90 ft | ||
| E | 12.80 ft |
Engine
| Nb engines | 1 | ||
| Total power | 60 HP | ||
| Fuel capacity | 105.67 gals |
Accommodations
| Water capacity | 118.88 gals | ||
| Headroom | 6.56 ft | ||
| Nb of cabins | 2 | ||
| Nb of berths | 7 | ||
| Nb heads | 1 |
Builder data
| Builder | Divers Français | ||
| Designer | François Charpentier | ||
| First built | 1983 | ||
| Last built | 1997 | ||
| Number built | 7 |