Designed by Walter F. Rayner and built by the respected British yard Woodnutt & Co starting in 1963, this traditional 38-footer represents classic wooden yacht construction from sailing's golden era. The Atlantic 38's long keel configuration and substantial 21,000-pound displacement create a seaworthy platform that excels in offshore and coastal cruising applications. With her conservative masthead sloop rig carrying 583 square feet of sail area, this yacht prioritizes comfort and stability over speed. The impressive comfort ratio of 38.73 reflects her generous proportions and seakindly motion, while the capsize screening formula of 1.67 indicates excellent stability for extended passages. Her traditional long keel design provides exceptional tracking and directional stability, though maneuverability in tight quarters requires more planning than modern fin-keel designs. The substantial ballast-to-displacement ratio ensures powerful self-righting capability, making her well-suited for serious offshore work. Her hull speed of 7.34 knots offers respectable passage-making ability for a displacement hull of this vintage. The 56-horsepower engine provides adequate auxiliary power for harbor maneuvering and motoring in calm conditions. This classic design appeals to sailors who appreciate traditional aesthetics, solid construction, and proven seaworthiness over contemporary performance-oriented features.
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What is the Atlantic 38 Raynor's sail area to displacement ratio?
The Atlantic 38 Raynor has a Sail Area to Displacement ratio (SA/D) of 12.3. Values between 14–18 are typical cruising sailboats; 18–22 is cruiser/racer; over 22 is performance racing.
What is the Atlantic 38 Raynor's comfort ratio?
The Atlantic 38 Raynor has a Ted Brewer Comfort Ratio of 38.73. A ratio over 30 indicates good offshore comfort; over 40 is very comfortable offshore.
Is the Atlantic 38 Raynor safe for offshore sailing?
The Atlantic 38 Raynor has a Capsize Screening Formula value of 1.67. Values under 2.0 are considered acceptable for offshore sailing; under 1.8 is ideal.
What is the hull speed of the Atlantic 38 Raynor?
The theoretical hull speed of the Atlantic 38 Raynor is 7.34 kn knots, calculated from its waterline length.
How much does a Atlantic 38 Raynor weigh?
The Atlantic 38 Raynor has a displacement of 21,000.00 lb and a length overall (LOA) of 38.00 ft.
Who designed the Atlantic 38 Raynor?
The Atlantic 38 Raynor was designed by Walter F. Rayner, first built in 1963.