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CHALLENGER 38

Built by Challenger Yachts Corp. (USA) • Designed by Howard Stern
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CHALLENGER 38 - Photo
CHALLENGER 38 - Drawing

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General Information

Hull Type: Fin with rudder on skeg
Rigging Type: Masthead Sloop
Construction: FG
First Built: 1972

Dimensions

Length Overall (LOA): 12.17 m
Length Waterline (LWL): 10.36 m
Beam: 3.91 m
Draft (Max): 1.83 m

Weight & Ballast

Displacement: 11,249 kg
Ballast: 3,719 kg

Sail Plan

Foresail Area: 33.47 m²
Mainsail Area: 34.76 m²
Total Sail Area (calculated): 68.23 m²
Sail Area (reported): 64.20 m²
I (Fore Triangle Height): 14.33 m
J (Fore Triangle Base): 4.67 m
P (Mainsail Hoist): 12.50 m
E (Boom Length): 5.56 m

Engine & Systems

Engine Make: Perkins
Engine Type: Diesel
Engine Model: 4-107
Fuel Capacity: 625 L
Water Capacity: 644 L

Performance Ratios

Hull Speed: 7.81 knots
SA/Displacement (Calculated): 13.59
SA/Displacement (Reported): 13.05
Ballast/Disp Ratio: 33.06%
Displacement/Length: 281.69
Comfort Ratio: 35.81
Capsize Screening: 1.76
S-Number: 1.62

Notes

Challenger Yachts Corp. was located at Wilmington CA, USA and ceased operations in 1980. Not to be confused with Challenger Yachts Ltd, which was a Canadian firm. An earlier (1970), and very similar looking version, was called the CHALLENGER 37.