HOOD 38 (WAUQUIEZ)
Masthead Sloop • Keel/CB & spade rudder • Built 1978–1989
Dimensions
- LOA
- 38.06 ft
- LWL
- 30.02 ft
- Beam
- 11.81 ft
- Max Draft
- 10.83 ft
- Min Draft
- 4.59 ft
- Displacement
- 23,348 lbs
- Ballast
- 11,023 lbs
Performance Ratios
- Capsize Ratio ⓘ
- 1.65 (offshore safe)
- SA/D Ratio ⓘ
- 17.3
- D/L Ratio ⓘ
- 385
- Ballast Ratio ⓘ
- 47.2%
Sail Plan
- Sail Area
- 882.64 sq ft
- I
- 51 ft
- J
- 15.5 ft
- P
- 44.5 ft
- E
- 14 ft
Construction
- Hull Type
- Keel/CB & spade rudder
- Rig Type
- Masthead Sloop
- Hull Material
- FG
- Ballast Type
- Lead
Production
- First Built
- 1978
- Last Built
- 1989
- Number Built
- 179
Engine & Accommodations
- Power
- 43 hp
- Engine Type
- Diesel
- Water
- 106 gal
- Fuel
- 37 gal
Notes:
Sail Area (reported) above = Main + 140% Genoa
A Mark II version was introduced (1982) that allows direct access to the companionway steps from the cockpit with a slightly different interior layout.
At a later date, this hull design was offered in the US as the LITTLE HARBOR 38, and the BRISTOL 38.8.
Designer
- Ted Hood (1927–2013)
Builder
- Wauquiez, Henri (Chantier) (1964)
Related Boats
| Name | LOA (ft) | Year | Rig |
|---|---|---|---|
| BRISTOL 38.8 | 38.25 | 1982 | Masthead Sloop |
| LITTLE HARBOR 38 | 38 | 1982 | Masthead Sloop |