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FREEDOM 38

Frac. Sloop (Free standing) • Fin w/spade rudder • Built 1989

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Dimensions

LOA
37.92 ft
LWL
30.63 ft
Beam
12.5 ft
Max Draft
4.5 ft
Displacement
16,970 lbs
Ballast
6,500 lbs

Performance Ratios

Capsize Ratio ⓘ
1.95 (offshore safe)
SA/D Ratio ⓘ
16.6
D/L Ratio ⓘ
264
Ballast Ratio ⓘ
38.3%

Sail Plan

Sail Area
685 sq ft
I
33.8 ft
J
11.5 ft
P
45.5 ft
E
16.6 ft

Construction

Hull Type
Fin w/spade rudder
Rig Type
Frac. Sloop (Free standing)
Hull Material
FG
Ballast Type
Lead

Production

First Built
1989
Last Built
Number Built

Engine & Accommodations

Engine Make
Yanmar
Engine Model
3GM
Power
27 hp
Engine Type
Diesel
Water
64 gal
Fuel
35 gal
Mast Height
55.5 ft
Headroom
6.33 ft
Notes: Free standing sloop rig with 'Bierig' jib.\nExtended version of the FREEDOM 36.\nSpecs above are for the Shoal Keel. Also available with:\nWing keel: Draft - 4.0' / 1.27m; Ballast - 6,180 lbs / 2,803 kg; Displacement - 16,650 lbs / 7,552 kg.\nDeep keel: Draft - 6.0' / 1.83m; Ballast - 5,530 lbs / 2,508 kg; Displacement - 16,000 lbs, / 7,257 kg.\n\nThanks to Josh Z. for information and corrections.

Designer

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