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CHALLENGER 38

Masthead Sloop • Fin with rudder on skeg • Built 1972

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Dimensions

LOA
39.92 ft
LWL
34 ft
Beam
12.83 ft
Max Draft
6 ft
Displacement
24,800 lbs
Ballast
8,200 lbs

Performance Ratios

Capsize Ratio ⓘ
1.76 (offshore safe)
SA/D Ratio ⓘ
13.0
D/L Ratio ⓘ
282
Ballast Ratio ⓘ
33.1%

Sail Plan

Sail Area
691 sq ft
I
47 ft
J
15.33 ft
P
41 ft
E
18.25 ft

Construction

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

Production

First Built
1972
Last Built
Number Built

Engine & Accommodations

Engine Make
Perkins
Engine Model
4-107
Engine Type
Diesel
Water
170 gal
Fuel
165 gal
Notes: Challenger Yachts Corp. was located at Wilmington CA, USA and ceased operations in 1980. Not to be confused with Challenger Yachts Ltd, which was a Canadian firm. An earlier (1970), and very similar looking version, was called the CHALLENGER 37.\nAlso available with a ketch rig.\n

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