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ALAJUELA 38

Cutter • Long keel w/trans. hung rudder • Built 1974–1985

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Dimensions

LOA
46 ft
LWL
32.58 ft
Beam
11.5 ft
Max Draft
5.58 ft
Displacement
27,000 lbs
Ballast
10,000 lbs

Performance Ratios

Capsize Ratio ⓘ
1.53 (offshore safe)
SA/D Ratio ⓘ
15.6
D/L Ratio ⓘ
348
Ballast Ratio ⓘ
37.0%

Sail Plan

Sail Area
880 sq ft
I
47.9 ft
J
19.67 ft
P
43 ft
E
17.6 ft

Construction

Hull Type
Long keel w/trans. hung rudder
Rig Type
Cutter
Hull Material
FG
Ballast Type
Lead

Production

First Built
1974
Last Built
1985
Number Built
72

Engine & Accommodations

Engine Make
Pisces
Power
40 hp
Engine Type
Diesel
Water
100 gal
Fuel
75 gal
Mast Height
54 ft
Headroom
6.33 ft
Notes: An adaptation of a William Atkin design, (specifically similar to INGRID, GOUCHO.) \nThe Mark II version featured a different rig (designed by Raymond Richards)\nNumber built by varying accounts: between 70 and 80 including those sold as bare hulls or kits.\nBoats to this same design were built by others using various materials including wood and ferro-cement.\nAn early introductory builder's brochure from 1973 lists the following:\nDisplacement: 26,000 lbs\nBallast; 11,000 lbs\nSail area: 932 sqft

Designers

Builder

Related Boats

Name LOA (ft) Year Rig
INGRID 38 38 1938 Cutter