Designed by Mike Brennan and built by Easterly USA starting in 1977, this 38-foot masthead sloop represents a thoughtful approach to coastal cruising and club racing. The Easterly 38's moderate displacement of 13,500 pounds and fin keel configuration strike an appealing balance between performance and comfort, making her equally at home on weekend coastal passages or Wednesday night races. With a waterline length of 27.42 feet and a theoretical hull speed of 7.02 knots, the boat offers respectable sailing performance enhanced by a sail area to displacement ratio of 16.17. The generous beam of nearly 11 feet provides good interior volume and sailing stability, while the 5.25-foot draft allows access to most harbors while maintaining excellent upwind performance. The solid fiberglass construction reflects the quality standards of the late 1970s, and the boat's comfort ratio of 28.56 suggests a motion that favors performance over ultra-heavy displacement cruising characteristics. Her capsize screening formula of 1.82 indicates good stability for coastal and near-offshore sailing. The standard 40-horsepower engine provides adequate auxiliary power for maneuvering and motorsailing in light conditions. This combination of attributes makes the Easterly 38 an attractive option for sailors seeking a versatile boat capable of spirited sailing with comfortable cruising accommodations.
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What is the Easterly 38's sail area to displacement ratio?
The Easterly 38 has a Sail Area to Displacement ratio (SA/D) of 16.17. Values between 14–18 are typical cruising sailboats; 18–22 is cruiser/racer; over 22 is performance racing.
What is the Easterly 38's comfort ratio?
The Easterly 38 has a Ted Brewer Comfort Ratio of 28.56. A ratio over 30 indicates good offshore comfort; over 40 is very comfortable offshore.
Is the Easterly 38 safe for offshore sailing?
The Easterly 38 has a Capsize Screening Formula value of 1.82. Values under 2.0 are considered acceptable for offshore sailing; under 1.8 is ideal.
What is the hull speed of the Easterly 38?
The theoretical hull speed of the Easterly 38 is 7.02 kn knots, calculated from its waterline length.
How much does a Easterly 38 weigh?
The Easterly 38 has a displacement of 13,500.00 lb and a length overall (LOA) of 38.00 ft.
Who designed the Easterly 38?
The Easterly 38 was designed by Mike Brennan, first built in 1977.