C&C 38 Mk I
Description
The series includes three distinct models: the original C&C 38 (often called the 38-1), the IOR-optimized 38-2 (1975–1977, with 98 built), and the redesigned 38-3 (1985). The 38-2 hull also served as the basis for the Landfall 38 (1979–1985, about 180 built), a more cruiser-oriented variant with a shallower keel, shorter rig, and enhanced interior for comfort. Production ended with the company's closure in 1986, but these boats remain sought after in the used market for their durability and sailing prowess. They feature masthead sloop rigs and spade rudders for responsive handling.
The standard boat dimensions
| i | 49.50 ft |
|---|---|
| j | 16.25 ft |
| p | 44 ft |
| e | 12 ft |
| p2 | - |
| e2 | - |
| I | J | P | E | P2 | E2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 49.50 ft | 16.25 ft | 44 ft | 12 ft | - | - |
Sails
| Sail Type | MAINSAIL |
|---|---|
| Luff | * 44 ft - (13411 mm) |
| Foot | * 12 ft - (3658 mm) |
| Leech | * 44.85 ft - (13670 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 87.99 ° |
| Diagonal | * 45.2 ft - (13777 mm) |
| Head (inches) | * 5.25 in - (133 mm) |
| Area | * 269.75 ft² |
| Sail Type | JIBSAIL |
|---|---|
| Luff | 41.68 ft - (12704 mm) |
| Foot | * 21.62 ft - (6590 mm) |
| Leech | * 36.04 ft - (10985 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 115.02 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 18.69 ft - (5697 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 12 ° |
| Area | * 389.52 ft² |
| Sail Type | GENOA |
|---|---|
| Luff | 49.49 ft - (15085 mm) |
| Foot | * 26.33 ft - (8025 mm) |
| Leech | * 46.46 ft - (14161 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 150.03 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 24.38 ft - (7431 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 4.01 ° |
| Area | * 603.31 ft² |
| Sail Type | ASYMMETRICAL |
|---|---|
| Luff | 50.5 ft - (15392 mm) |
| Foot | 27 ft - (8230 mm) |
| Leech | 48 ft - (14630 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 165 % |
| Area | * 1023 ft² |
| Sail Type | ASYMMETRICAL |
|---|---|
| Luff | 49.5 ft - (15088 mm) |
| Foot | 28 ft - (8534 mm) |
| Leech | 44 ft - (13411 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 165 % |
| Area | * 1040 ft² |
| Sail Type | SPINNAKER |
|---|---|
| Stays | * 49.49 ft - (15085 mm) |
| MidGirth | * 29.25 ft - (8915 mm) |
| Foot | * 29.25 ft - (8915 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 180 % |
| Area | * 1230 ft² |
Disclaimer. Boats are not all the same -- even when produced in the same factory of the same model. Sailrite does its best to publish accurate dimensions, but we often find it worthwhile to have our customers measure their boats carefully before we produce kits for them. You should take the same precautions, especially when the data is not from Sailrite.