BENTLY 38

Cutter • Long keel w/trans. hung rudder • Built 1977

Dimensions

LOA: 38 ft
LWL: 32.58 ft
Beam: 11.5 ft
Max Draft: 5.6 ft
Displacement: 28,000 lbs
Ballast: 10,000 lbs

Performance Ratios

Capsize Ratio ⓘ: 1.51 (offshore safe)
SA/D Ratio ⓘ: 14.5
D/L Ratio ⓘ: 362
Ballast Ratio ⓘ: 35.7%

Sail Plan

Sail Area: 838 sq ft
I: 47.9 ft
J: 19.7 ft
P: 41.6 ft
E: 17.6 ft

Construction

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

Production

First Built: 1977
Last Built: —
Number Built: —

Notes:

An adaptation by William Atkin of an earlier type by Colin Archer. Several similar versions were built by others using various materials including wood and ferro-cement. Most closely resembles the Atkin INGRID 38. Similar to others including ALAJUELA 38, ORCA 38.

Designers

Colin Archer (1832–1921)
William Atkin (1882–1962)

Related Boats

Name	LOA (ft)	Year	Rig
ALAJUELA 38	46	1974	Cutter
INGRID 38	38	1938	Cutter