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SUN 838

Masthead Sloop • Fin w/spade rudder • Built 1977

Dimensions

LOA
27.5 ft
LWL
22.5 ft
Beam
9 ft
Max Draft
4.3 ft
Displacement
6,200 lbs
Ballast
2,300 lbs

Performance Ratios

Capsize Ratio ⓘ
1.96 (offshore safe)
SA/D Ratio ⓘ
16.5
D/L Ratio ⓘ
243
Ballast Ratio ⓘ
37.1%

Sail Plan

Sail Area
347 sq ft
I
33.9 ft
J
11.9 ft
P
29 ft
E
10 ft

Construction

Hull Type
Fin w/spade rudder
Rig Type
Masthead Sloop
Hull Material
FG
Ballast Type
—

Production

First Built
1977
Last Built
—
Number Built
—

Engine & Accommodations

Water
20 gal
Notes:

The SUN 838 is the same as the SUN 27.

An inboard Yanmar SB8 diesel or a Volvo MB2A-50S gas engine were available as options.

Designers

Builder

Related Boats

Name LOA (ft) Year Rig
SUN 27 27.5 1977 Masthead Sloop