Designed by renowned Swedish naval architect Peter Norlin, this elegant 38-footer represents the golden era of Scandinavian yacht design from the 1980s. Built by Sweden Yachts between 1983 and 1990, with only 85 hulls produced, the Sweden Yachts 38 has earned a reputation as a well-balanced cruiser-racer that excels in both performance and comfort. The boat's fin keel and spade rudder configuration, combined with Norlin's sophisticated hull lines, delivers responsive handling and impressive sailing performance. With a sail area to displacement ratio of 18.5, she offers spirited performance in moderate conditions while maintaining the stability needed for serious coastal and offshore cruising. The comfortable displacement of 16,320 pounds and moderate beam of 12.67 feet create a seaworthy platform that inspires confidence in challenging conditions. Her masthead sloop rig with 741 square feet of sail area provides versatile sailing characteristics, while the comfort ratio of 25.65 suggests she's optimized more for performance than heavy cruising, making her ideal for sailors who prioritize sailing quality. The capsize screening value of 2 indicates good offshore capability, positioning this Sweden Yachts design as an excellent choice for serious coastal cruising and occasional offshore passages.
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What is the Sweden Yachts 38's sail area to displacement ratio?
The Sweden Yachts 38 has a Sail Area to Displacement ratio (SA/D) of 18.5. Values between 14–18 are typical cruising sailboats; 18–22 is cruiser/racer; over 22 is performance racing.
What is the Sweden Yachts 38's comfort ratio?
The Sweden Yachts 38 has a Ted Brewer Comfort Ratio of 25.65. A ratio over 30 indicates good offshore comfort; over 40 is very comfortable offshore.
Is the Sweden Yachts 38 safe for offshore sailing?
The Sweden Yachts 38 has a Capsize Screening Formula value of 2. Values under 2.0 are considered acceptable for offshore sailing; under 1.8 is ideal.
What is the hull speed of the Sweden Yachts 38?
The theoretical hull speed of the Sweden Yachts 38 is 7.48 kn knots, calculated from its waterline length.
How much does a Sweden Yachts 38 weigh?
The Sweden Yachts 38 has a displacement of 16,320.00 lb and a length overall (LOA) of 38.67 ft.
Who designed the Sweden Yachts 38?
The Sweden Yachts 38 was designed by Peter Norlin, first built in 1983.