Trireme 38

9 / 38 - score 59%

This boat has an average score but ranks in the top quarter. It seems difficult to do much better. It is one of the best possible tradeoff for this request.

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 - score 52%

Model	Trireme 38
Length	38.39 ft - score 89%	the closest to 38 ft
Beam	12.34 ft - score 15%	the closest to 11.42 ft
Draft	6.23 ft
Country	France (Europe)
Estimated price	$ 45900

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Ratios - score 53%

Sail area / displ.	18.24 - score 73%	the closest to 18.75
Ballast / displ.	37.08 %
Displ. / length	280.25
Comfort ratio	31.80 - score 33%	the closest to 34.04
Capsize	1.83

Hull - score 87%

Hull type	Monohull fin keel with rudder on skeg
Construction	Steel
Waterline length	31.50 ft - score 87%	the closest to 31.17 ft
Maximum draft	6.23 ft
Displacement	19621.12 lbs
Ballast	7275.25 lbs
Hull speed	7.52 knots

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Rigging

Rigging	Cutter or ketch
Sail area (100%)	828.82 sq.ft
Air draft	0 ft	??
Sail area fore	0 sq.ft	??
Sail area main	0 sq.ft	??
I	0 ft	??
J	0 ft	??
P	0 ft	??
E	0 ft	??

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