Designed by renowned naval architect Ted Brewer in 1976, this 38-footer represents classic cruising yacht philosophy with only eight hulls ever built, making it a rare find in today's market. The Olympic Adventure 38 embodies the traditional heavy displacement approach that Brewer was known for, featuring a substantial 17,650-pound displacement and 6,200 pounds of ballast that contribute to excellent stability and seakeeping ability. The masthead sloop rig delivers manageable sail handling for cruising couples, while the fin keel with rudder on skeg configuration provides a good balance of performance and directional stability. Her generous beam of over 11 feet creates spacious accommodations below, typical of Brewer's designs that prioritized comfort and livability. With a comfort ratio of 33.81, this yacht falls squarely into the heavy cruiser category, making her well-suited for offshore passages and extended cruising where comfort in rough conditions matters more than racing performance. The conservative sail area to displacement ratio suggests she's built for reliability rather than speed, though her theoretical hull speed of 7.34 knots is respectable for a cruising yacht of this vintage. The fiberglass construction and proven Brewer pedigree make the Olympic Adventure 38 an attractive option for serious cruisers seeking a capable, comfortable offshore platform.
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What is the Olympic Adventure 38's sail area to displacement ratio?
The Olympic Adventure 38 has a Sail Area to Displacement ratio (SA/D) of 16.75. Values between 14–18 are typical cruising sailboats; 18–22 is cruiser/racer; over 22 is performance racing.
What is the Olympic Adventure 38's comfort ratio?
The Olympic Adventure 38 has a Ted Brewer Comfort Ratio of 33.81. A ratio over 30 indicates good offshore comfort; over 40 is very comfortable offshore.
Is the Olympic Adventure 38 safe for offshore sailing?
The Olympic Adventure 38 has a Capsize Screening Formula value of 1.72. Values under 2.0 are considered acceptable for offshore sailing; under 1.8 is ideal.
What is the hull speed of the Olympic Adventure 38?
The theoretical hull speed of the Olympic Adventure 38 is 7.34 kn knots, calculated from its waterline length.
How much does a Olympic Adventure 38 weigh?
The Olympic Adventure 38 has a displacement of 17,650.00 lb and a length overall (LOA) of 38.08 ft.
Who designed the Olympic Adventure 38?
The Olympic Adventure 38 was designed by Ted Brewer, first built in 1976.