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Downeaster 38

Cutter · Long Keel · 1974–1981

Specifications

LOA
11.58 m
LWL
8.84 m
Beam
3.61 m
Draft (max)
1.50 m
Displacement
8845 kg
Ballast
3629 kg
Rig
Cutter
Hull
Long Keel
Comfort ratio
35.4
Capsize screening
1.76
Hull speed
7.2 kn
SA / displacement
16.3
Sail area
68.3 m²
Designer
Henry Morschladt, Bob Poole, Henry Mohrschladt
Builder
Down East Yachts, Down East Yachts Inc.

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