Show 38

Built by Italian shipyard Cantieri Barberis beginning in 1981, this sleek 38-footer represents classic European design sensibilities from the collaborative efforts of designers Fontana, Maletto, and Navone. With its moderate displacement of 12,800 pounds and substantial ballast ratio, the Show 38 strikes an appealing balance between performance and comfort for serious coastal cruising and club racing. The yacht's fin keel and spade rudder configuration delivers responsive handling characteristics, while the masthead sloop rig provides versatile sail plan options for varying conditions. Her beam of 12.58 feet offers good interior volume without compromising the sleek profile that Italian builders are renowned for. The comfort ratio of 20.6 indicates a relatively stiff, quick motion that will appeal to sailors who prefer performance over pure comfort. With a SA/Displacement ratio of 19.25, this boat demonstrates moderate to good performance potential in light to moderate winds, making her well-suited for Mediterranean-style sailing or coastal cruising in similar conditions. The capsize screening value of 2.15 falls within acceptable ranges for coastal and near-offshore passages, though she's primarily designed for protected waters and day sailing rather than extended ocean voyaging.

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