BRISTOL 38.8
Masthead Sloop • Keel/Cbrd. • Built 1982–1996
Dimensions
- LOA
- 38.25 ft
- LWL
- 30.58 ft
- Beam
- 12.08 ft
- Max Draft
- 10.3 ft
- Min Draft
- 4.5 ft
- Displacement
- 19,150 lbs
- Ballast
- 9,000 lbs
Performance Ratios
- Capsize Ratio ⓘ
- 1.81 (offshore safe)
- SA/D Ratio ⓘ
- 16.6
- D/L Ratio ⓘ
- 299
- Ballast Ratio ⓘ
- 47.0%
Sail Plan
- Sail Area
- 744 sq ft
- I
- 51.5 ft
- J
- 16.75 ft
- P
- 45.5 ft
- E
- 13.75 ft
Construction
- Hull Type
- Keel/Cbrd.
- Rig Type
- Masthead Sloop
- Hull Material
- FG
- Ballast Type
- Lead
Production
- First Built
- 1982
- Last Built
- 1996
- Number Built
- 82
Engine & Accommodations
- Engine Make
- Universal
- Power
- 44 hp
- Engine Type
- Diesel
- Water
- 100 gal
- Fuel
- 37 gal
Notes:
A similar version was called the BRISTOL 3800.
WAUQUIEZ HOOD 38 and LITTLE HARBOR 38 are based on this same hull design.
Specs above are from a Bristol Yachts builder's brochure. Regarding displacement, after weighing, one owner reports a lightship displacement of 23,500 lbs. He also reports total water tankage of 78 gallons (bow tank 30 gal; tank under the cabin sole 48 gal).
Designer
- Ted Hood (1927–2013)
Builder
- Bristol Yachts (1964–1997)
Related Boats
| Name | LOA (ft) | Year | Rig |
|---|---|---|---|
| BRISTOL 3800 | 38.25 | 1982 | Masthead Sloop |
| HOOD 38 (WAUQUIEZ) | 38.06 | 1978 | Masthead Sloop |