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