HUGHES 38-3
Masthead Sloop • Fin with rudder on skeg • Built 1977–1982
Dimensions
- LOA
- 37.9 ft
- LWL
- 27 ft
- Beam
- 10.17 ft
- Max Draft
- 5.83 ft
- Displacement
- 14,500 lbs
- Ballast
- 6,400 lbs
Performance Ratios
- Capsize Ratio ⓘ
- 1.67 (offshore safe)
- SA/D Ratio ⓘ
- 15.7
- D/L Ratio ⓘ
- 329
- Ballast Ratio ⓘ
- 44.1%
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
- 1977
- Last Built
- 1982
- Number Built
- —
Engine & Accommodations
- Engine Make
- Universal
- Engine Model
- Atomic 4
- Engine Type
- Gas
- Water
- 45 gal
- Fuel
- 15 gal
Notes: The 38-3 (or MK III) has a different deck with a longer coachroof, shorter cockpit, than the earlier versions, among other changes. The hull (according to the best information we have)is still based on S&S Design #1903.
Designer
Builder
- Hughes Boat Works (1963–1991)
Related Boats
| Name | LOA (ft) | Year | Rig |
|---|---|---|---|
| HUGHES 38-1 | 37.82 | 1967 | Masthead Sloop |