Designed by renowned naval architect Johan Valentijn, this versatile cruiser-racer represents Endeavour Yacht Corporation's commitment to quality construction during the late 1980s production era. The masthead sloop configuration and moderate displacement design strike an appealing balance between comfortable cruising and respectable sailing performance. With its fin keel and spade rudder arrangement, the boat delivers responsive handling and good windward ability while maintaining the shallow 4.92-foot draft that opens up more cruising destinations. The substantial ballast-to-displacement ratio provides reassuring stability for offshore passages, while the conservative comfort ratio of 27.76 suggests civilized motion in seaway conditions. Valentijn's design philosophy shines through in the hull's moderate proportions, creating a seakindly vessel that won't punish crews during extended passages. The fiberglass construction reflects the solid build quality Endeavour was known for during this period, resulting in boats that have aged well and maintained strong resale values. This design suits sailors seeking a capable coastal and offshore cruiser that can also hold its own in club racing. The balanced sail plan and hull speed potential make it equally at home on weekend club races or extended coastal cruising adventures, embodying the versatile "performance cruiser" concept that defined many successful designs of this era.
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What is the Endeavour 38 Cc's sail area to displacement ratio?
The Endeavour 38 Cc has a Sail Area to Displacement ratio (SA/D) of 16.71. Values between 14–18 are typical cruising sailboats; 18–22 is cruiser/racer; over 22 is performance racing.
What is the Endeavour 38 Cc's comfort ratio?
The Endeavour 38 Cc has a Ted Brewer Comfort Ratio of 27.76. A ratio over 30 indicates good offshore comfort; over 40 is very comfortable offshore.
Is the Endeavour 38 Cc safe for offshore sailing?
The Endeavour 38 Cc has a Capsize Screening Formula value of 1.93. Values under 2.0 are considered acceptable for offshore sailing; under 1.8 is ideal.
What is the hull speed of the Endeavour 38 Cc?
The theoretical hull speed of the Endeavour 38 Cc is 7.58 kn knots, calculated from its waterline length.
How much does a Endeavour 38 Cc weigh?
The Endeavour 38 Cc has a displacement of 17,600.00 lb and a length overall (LOA) of 38.25 ft.
Who designed the Endeavour 38 Cc?
The Endeavour 38 Cc was designed by Johan Valentijn, first built in 1984.