Downeaster 38 Cutter - Sailboat Data & Rig Dimensions
| Rig Dimensions | Imperial | Metric |
|---|---|---|
| I | 44.80 | 13.66 |
| J | 18.92 | 5.77 |
| P | 38.00 | 11.58 |
| E | 16.38 | 4.99 |
| PY | - | - |
| EY | - | - |
| ISP | 44.80 | 13.66 |
| JSP | 18.92 | 5.77 |
| Description | Imperial | Metric |
|---|---|---|
| Forestay Length | 18.9 | 5.8 |
| Sail Areas | Imperial | Metric |
|---|---|---|
| 100% Jib Sail Area | 423.8 | 39.4 |
| Mainsail Area (Cruising) | 336.1 | 31.2 |
| 100% Jib + Main Sail Area | 759.9 | 70.6 |
| Cruising Spinnaker Sail Area (1.7) | 720.5 | 67 |
| Dimensions | Imperial | Metric |
|---|---|---|
| LOA | 38.0 | 11.6 |
| LWL | 29.0 | 8.8 |
| Beam | 11.8 | 3.6 |
| Draft | N/A | N/A |
| Displacement | 19500 lbs. | 8845 kgs. |
| Ballast | 8000 lbs. | 3629 kgs. |
| Ratios | Imperial | Metric |
|---|---|---|
| Sail Area / Displac. | 0.04 | 0.01 |
| Ballast / Displac. | 0.41 | 0.41 |
| Displac. / LOA | 513.16 | 762.5 |
| Construction | Information |
|---|---|
| Hull Type | Long Keel |
| Rig Type | Cutter |
| Designer | Henry Morschladt and Bob Poole |
| Builder | Down East Yachts |
| Construction | FG |
| Ballast Type | N/A |
| First Build | 1974 |
| Last Build | 1981 |
| # Built | 230 |