Swedish designer Olle Enderlein created this sophisticated 38-footer in 1983, positioning it as a performance-oriented cruiser capable of both spirited sailing and comfortable passage-making. With only seven hulls built by Crown Marine Sa, the Oe 38 represents an exclusive design that balances racing-inspired handling with cruising practicality. The yacht's fractional sloop rig and fin keel with rudder on skeg configuration deliver excellent upwind performance while maintaining directional stability in following seas. Her substantial ballast-to-displacement ratio of 43% provides impressive stability and power to carry sail, making her well-suited for offshore sailing and coastal cruising in challenging conditions. The moderate displacement of 14,330 pounds strikes an ideal balance between performance and load-carrying ability. Notable design characteristics include generous sail area for spirited performance in light to moderate conditions, while the deep draft ensures excellent windward ability. The comfortable comfort ratio of 29.47 suggests pleasant motion at sea, while the favorable capsize screening value of 1.76 indicates good stability for offshore work. Her hull speed potential of over 7 knots makes her competitive with modern designs of similar size, appealing to sailors seeking both performance and seaworthiness in a proven offshore platform.
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What is the Oe 38's sail area to displacement ratio?
The Oe 38 has a Sail Area to Displacement ratio (SA/D) of 17.85. Values between 14–18 are typical cruising sailboats; 18–22 is cruiser/racer; over 22 is performance racing.
What is the Oe 38's comfort ratio?
The Oe 38 has a Ted Brewer Comfort Ratio of 29.47. A ratio over 30 indicates good offshore comfort; over 40 is very comfortable offshore.
Is the Oe 38 safe for offshore sailing?
The Oe 38 has a Capsize Screening Formula value of 1.76. Values under 2.0 are considered acceptable for offshore sailing; under 1.8 is ideal.
What is the hull speed of the Oe 38?
The theoretical hull speed of the Oe 38 is 7.28 kn knots, calculated from its waterline length.
How much does a Oe 38 weigh?
The Oe 38 has a displacement of 14,330.00 lb and a length overall (LOA) of 38.22 ft.
Who designed the Oe 38?
The Oe 38 was designed by Olle Enderlein, first built in 1983.