Designed by renowned naval architect Philip L. Rhodes and built by Seafarer Yachts beginning in 1972, this classic cutter represents traditional blue-water cruising at its finest. Rhodes, famous for his seaworthy offshore designs, created a vessel that prioritizes safety and comfort over speed, evident in the boat's substantial displacement of 16,500 pounds and long keel configuration. The 37.75-foot overall length provides generous interior volume while maintaining manageable size for a cruising couple. Her cutter rig offers excellent sail handling flexibility, allowing sailors to reduce sail area progressively in deteriorating conditions while maintaining balance. The long keel design, though sacrificing some maneuverability in tight quarters, delivers exceptional directional stability and seakindly motion in rough seas. With a comfort ratio of 36.6, this boat excels at extended offshore passages where crew comfort becomes paramount. The capsize screening formula of 1.65 indicates good stability characteristics for ocean sailing, while the moderate sail area to displacement ratio suggests she's built more for steady progress than speed records. Her fiberglass construction ensures durability with reasonable maintenance requirements, making her an attractive choice for serious cruisers seeking a proven offshore platform with classic styling and dependable performance.
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What is the Seafarer 38C's sail area to displacement ratio?
The Seafarer 38C has a Sail Area to Displacement ratio (SA/D) of 12.12. Values between 14–18 are typical cruising sailboats; 18–22 is cruiser/racer; over 22 is performance racing.
What is the Seafarer 38C's comfort ratio?
The Seafarer 38C has a Ted Brewer Comfort Ratio of 36.6. A ratio over 30 indicates good offshore comfort; over 40 is very comfortable offshore.
Is the Seafarer 38C safe for offshore sailing?
The Seafarer 38C has a Capsize Screening Formula value of 1.65. Values under 2.0 are considered acceptable for offshore sailing; under 1.8 is ideal.
What is the hull speed of the Seafarer 38C?
The theoretical hull speed of the Seafarer 38C is 7.00 kn knots, calculated from its waterline length.
How much does a Seafarer 38C weigh?
The Seafarer 38C has a displacement of 16,500.00 lb and a length overall (LOA) of 37.75 ft.
Who designed the Seafarer 38C?
The Seafarer 38C was designed by Philip L. Rhodes, first built in 1972.