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COMPASS 38

Masthead Sloop • Fin with rudder on skeg • Built 1970–1979

drawing

Dimensions

LOA
37.73 ft
LWL
30.48 ft
Beam
11.08 ft
Max Draft
5.97 ft
Displacement
16,226 lbs
Ballast
7,055 lbs

Performance Ratios

Capsize Ratio ⓘ
1.75 (offshore safe)
SA/D Ratio ⓘ
14.4
D/L Ratio ⓘ
256
Ballast Ratio ⓘ
43.5%

Sail Plan

Sail Area
577 sq ft
I
44 ft
J
15.6 ft
P
39 ft
E
12 ft

Construction

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

Production

First Built
1970
Last Built
1979
Number Built
50

Engine & Accommodations

Engine Type
Diesel
Water
100 gal
Fuel
30 gal
Headroom
6.23 ft
Notes: Originally the PACIFIC 38 from New Zealand.

Designer

Class Association