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O Downeaster 38, como a frota o viu
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The Downeaster 38 is a 38-foot full-keel, cutter-rigged cruiser produced from 1974 to 1981, designed by Henry Morschladt and Bob Poole.2:23 It features a 29-foot waterline, an 11-foot 10-inch beam, and approximately 8,000 pounds of encapsulated lead ballast within its full keel.3:27 The heavy displacement and modest sail area-to-displacement ratio contribute to sluggish light-air performance, but the hull shape provides stable tracking in heavy seas.4:57 Market prices range from $25,000 to $50,000.5:58 Practical Sailor advises thorough surveys of the cored deck, hull-to-deck joints, and chain plates for moisture, and evaluating cockpit ergonomics for single-handed sailing.7:21 Many original 24-horsepower Farymann diesels have been replaced.7:49 A well-maintained Downeaster 38 offers a robust platform for long-distance cruising, though a comprehensive refit can be costly.
