NORTH STAR 38 (HUGHES)
Masthead Sloop • Fin with rudder on skeg • Built 1971–1976
Dimensions
- LOA
- 37.83 ft
- LWL
- 27 ft
- Beam
- 10.17 ft
- Max Draft
- 6 ft
- Displacement
- 12,500 lbs
- Ballast
- 6,400 lbs
Performance Ratios
- Capsize Ratio ⓘ
- 1.75 (offshore safe)
- SA/D Ratio ⓘ
- 17.4
- D/L Ratio ⓘ
- 284
- Ballast Ratio ⓘ
- 51.2%
Sail Plan
- Sail Area
- 585 sq ft
- I
- 43.5 ft
- J
- 14.5 ft
- P
- 39.23 ft
- E
- 13.74 ft
Construction
- Hull Type
- Fin with rudder on skeg
- Rig Type
- Masthead Sloop
- Hull Material
- FG
- Ballast Type
- —
Production
- First Built
- 1971
- Last Built
- 1976
- Number Built
- —
Engine & Accommodations
- Engine Make
- Universal
- Engine Model
- Atomic 4
- Engine Type
- Gas
Notes:
Based on S&S Design #1903. The same as the HUGHES 38-2. Similar to HUGHES 38-1 but with 'T' shaped cockpit and number of changes to the interior. With the change of company ownership at this time, called the NORTH STAR 38.
Designer
Builder
- Hughes Boat Works (1963–1991)
Related Boats
| Name | LOA (ft) | Year | Rig |
|---|---|---|---|
| HUGHES 38-2 | 38 | 1970 | Masthead Sloop |