OHLSON 38

Masthead Sloop • Fin with rudder on skeg • Built 1969–1980

Dimensions

LOA: 37.06 ft
LWL: 27.58 ft
Beam: 10.05 ft
Max Draft: 5.6 ft
Displacement: 14,900 lbs
Ballast: 6,000 lbs

Performance Ratios

Capsize Ratio ⓘ: 1.63 (offshore safe)
SA/D Ratio ⓘ: 15.5
D/L Ratio ⓘ: 317
Ballast Ratio ⓘ: 40.3%

Sail Plan

Sail Area: 586 sq ft
I: 44.78 ft
J: 14.44 ft
P: 39.44 ft
E: 13.58 ft

Construction

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

Production

First Built: 1969
Last Built: 1980
Number Built: 129

Engine & Accommodations

Engine Make: Volvo
Engine Model: MD-2
Power: 28 hp
Engine Type: Diesel
Water: 48 gal
Fuel: 21 gal

Notes: Hulls and decks (including the coachroof) were laminated by the Tyler Boat Company Ltd. in the UK. Hulls were completed by a number of yards in Europe including Malo Yachts, and Ohlson Brothers of Sweden, Robertson & Sons Ltd. of Scotland. \nTraditional, or reverse transom versions. Sloop or yawl rig.\nA kit version (from Tyler) was sold as the TUFGLASS 38.\nAvailable as sloop or yawl.\nRig Dimensions listed are for CCA rig. IOR rig was also available with shorter boom:\nP=1200cm/39.37'\nE=395cm/12.96' \nThanks to Dr. Lutz v. Meyerinck (www.ohlson38.com) for providing valuable information on a number of the Ohlson designs.\n\n