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NORTH STAR 38 (HUGHES)

Masthead Sloop • Fin with rudder on skeg • Built 1971–1976

drawing

Dimensions

LOA
37.83 ft
LWL
27 ft
Beam
10.17 ft
Max Draft
6 ft
Displacement
12,500 lbs
Ballast
6,400 lbs

Performance Ratios

Capsize Ratio ⓘ
1.75 (offshore safe)
SA/D Ratio ⓘ
17.4
D/L Ratio ⓘ
284
Ballast Ratio ⓘ
51.2%

Sail Plan

Sail Area
585 sq ft
I
43.5 ft
J
14.5 ft
P
39.23 ft
E
13.74 ft

Construction

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

Production

First Built
1971
Last Built
1976
Number Built

Engine & Accommodations

Engine Make
Universal
Engine Model
Atomic 4
Engine Type
Gas
Notes: Based on S&S Design #1903. The same as the HUGHES 38-2. Similar to HUGHES 38-1 but with 'T' shaped cockpit and number of changes to the interior. With the change of company ownership at this time, called the NORTH STAR 38.

Builder

Related Boats

Name LOA (ft) Year Rig
HUGHES 38-2 38 1970 Masthead Sloop