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Moorings 38

Masthead Sloop · Fin w/bulb & spade rudder · 1985–present

Specifications

Dimensions
Weights
Ballast / displacement
39.4%
Rig & sail area
Rig
Masthead Sloop
Ratios
SA / displacement
18.4
Displacement / length
158.0
Comfort ratio
21.0
Capsize screening
2.09
Hull speed
7.8 kn
Pounds / inch immersion
1511
Hull
Hull type
Fin w/bulb & spade rudder
Construction
Fiberglass
Production
Years built
1985–present
Designer
Jean Beret, Berret-Racoupeau
Builder
Beneteau

Design & history

The Moorings 38 has at least two versions: the first based on the First 38 and a later version based on the First 38S5, both designs by Jean Beret. It is thought to be the same as the Moorings 39 of the same period.

Variants
  • Moorings 38 (based on First 38)
  • Moorings 38 (based on First 38S5)
  • Moorings 39
Design

Two different designs from Jean Beret; the first version is based on the First 38, and a later version is based on the First 38S5.

Curated reference notes

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