CATALINA 38
Masthead Sloop • Fin w/spade rudder • Built 1978–1990
Dimensions
- LOA
- 38.08 ft
- LWL
- 30.25 ft
- Beam
- 11.83 ft
- Max Draft
- 6.8 ft
- Displacement
- 15,900 lbs
- Ballast
- 6,850 lbs
Performance Ratios
- Capsize Ratio ⓘ
- 1.88 (offshore safe)
- SA/D Ratio ⓘ
- 16.2
- D/L Ratio ⓘ
- 256
- Ballast Ratio ⓘ
- 43.1%
Sail Plan
- Sail Area
- 641 sq ft
- I
- 49.8 ft
- J
- 15.5 ft
- P
- 44 ft
- E
- 11.5 ft
Construction
- Hull Type
- Fin w/spade rudder
- Rig Type
- Masthead Sloop
- Hull Material
- FG
- Ballast Type
- —
Production
- First Built
- 1978
- Last Built
- 1990
- Number Built
- 365
Engine & Accommodations
- Engine Make
- Universal
- Engine Model
- Atomic 4
- Power
- 25 hp
- Engine Type
- Gas
- Water
- 55 gal
- Fuel
- 20 gal
Notes: Based on an earlier S&S design; (YANKEE 38-S&S #2094). The molds were purchased when Yankee Yachts went out of business. Among the modifications to the original design: new deck and coach roof, taller rig, and balanced spade rudder.\nShoal draft version: 4.90'/1.49m
Designers
- Frank W. Butler (1928–2020)
- Sparkman & Stephens
Builder
- Catalina Yachts (1969)
Class Association
Related Boats
| Name | LOA (ft) | Year | Rig |
|---|---|---|---|
| YANKEE 38 | 38.17 | 1972 | Masthead Sloop |