OHLSON 38

Masthead Sloop • Fin with rudder on skeg • Built 1969–1980

Dimensions

LOA: 37.06 ft
LWL: 27.58 ft
Beam: 10.05 ft
Max Draft: 5.6 ft
Displacement: 14,900 lbs
Ballast: 6,000 lbs

Performance Ratios

Capsize Ratio ⓘ: 1.63 (offshore safe)
SA/D Ratio ⓘ: 15.5
D/L Ratio ⓘ: 317
Ballast Ratio ⓘ: 40.3%

Sail Plan

Sail Area: 586 sq ft
I: 44.78 ft
J: 14.44 ft
P: 39.44 ft
E: 13.58 ft

Construction

Hull Type: Fin with rudder on skeg
Rig Type: Masthead Sloop
Hull Material: FG
Ballast Type: Lead

Production

First Built: 1969
Last Built: 1980
Number Built: 129

Engine & Accommodations

Engine Make: Volvo
Engine Model: MD-2
Power: 28 hp
Engine Type: Diesel
Water: 48 gal
Fuel: 21 gal

Notes:

Hulls and decks (including the coachroof) were laminated by the Tyler Boat Company Ltd. in the UK. Hulls were completed by a number of yards in Europe including Malo Yachts, and Ohlson Brothers of Sweden, Robertson & Sons Ltd. of Scotland.

Traditional, or reverse transom versions. Sloop or yawl rig.

A kit version (from Tyler) was sold as the TUFGLASS 38.

Available as sloop or yawl.

Rig Dimensions listed are for CCA rig. IOR rig was also available with shorter boom:

P=1200cm/39.37'

E=395cm/12.96'

Thanks to Dr. Lutz v. Meyerinck (www.ohlson38.com) for providing valuable information on a number of the Ohlson designs.