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SHANNON 38

Cutter • Long Keel • Built 1975–1988

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Dimensions

LOA
37.75 ft
LWL
30.83 ft
Beam
11.5 ft
Max Draft
5 ft
Displacement
18,500 lbs
Ballast
6,500 lbs

Performance Ratios

Capsize Ratio ⓘ
1.74 (offshore safe)
SA/D Ratio ⓘ
16.1
D/L Ratio ⓘ
282
Ballast Ratio ⓘ
35.1%

Sail Plan

Sail Area
703 sq ft
I
45 ft
J
17.5 ft
P
39 ft
E
14 ft
PY
29.75 ft
EY
11.25 ft

Construction

Hull Type
Long Keel
Rig Type
Cutter
Hull Material
FG
Ballast Type
Lead

Production

First Built
1975
Last Built
1988
Number Built
100

Engine & Accommodations

Engine Make
Westerbeke
Power
40 hp
Engine Type
Diesel
Water
120 gal
Fuel
70 gal
Headroom
6.42 ft
Notes: The SHANNON 38 was the first model by this builder. A few pilot house versions were produced.\nAvailable as cutter or ketch.\nKeel/cb version also available. DRAFT: BU: 4.25'/BD: 7.5'\nKetch sail area reported as 751 sqft.

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