The Trireme 38 is a 38.39ft cutter or ketch designed by François Charpentier and built in steel by Rolland et Ugues between 1975 and 1988.
16 units have been built.
It accomodates 7 people in 2 cabins plus salon.
The Trireme 38 is a moderate weight sailboat which is a good performer. It is 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.
Main features
| Model | Trireme 38 | ||
| Length | 38.39 ft | ||
| Beam | 12.34 ft | ||
| Draft | 6.23 ft | ||
| Country | France (Europe) | ||
| Estimated price | $ 45900 |
Ratios
| Sail area / displ. | 18.24 | ||
| Ballast / displ. | 37.08 % | ||
| Displ. / length | 280.25 | ||
| Comfort ratio | 31.80 | ||
| Capsize | 1.83 |
Hull
| Hull type | Monohull fin keel with rudder on skeg | ||
| Construction | Steel | ||
| Waterline length | 31.50 ft | ||
| Maximum draft | 6.23 ft | ||
| Displacement | 19621.12 lbs | ||
| Ballast | 7275.25 lbs | ||
| Hull speed | 7.52 knots |
Rigging
| Rigging | Cutter or ketch | ||
| Sail area (100%) | 828.82 sq.ft | ||
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Engine
| Nb engines | 1 | ||
| Total power | 50 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 | Rolland et Ugues | ||
| Designer | François Charpentier | ||
| First built | 1975 | ||
| Last built | 1988 | ||
| Number built | 16 |