Cape George 38
Description
The Cape George 38 Cutter is a heavy-displacement, bluewater sailboat designed by William Atkin and Cecil Lange, built by Cape George Marine Works in Port Townsend, Washington, starting in 1985. Known for its robust construction, traditional aesthetics, and offshore capabilities, it’s a popular choice for long-distance cruising and serious sailors. Key Specifications: Length Overall (LOA): 38 ft (11.58 m); ~43.9 ft (13.4 m) with bowsprit. Length Waterline (LWL): 35 ft (10.67 m). Beam: 11.58 ft (3.53 m). Draft: 5.17–5.9 ft (1.58–1.8 m, depending on load). Displacement: ~30,000 lbs (13,608 kg). Ballast: 10,500 lbs (4,763 kg, lead keel). Sail Area: 820 ft² (76.18 m²). Hull: Hand-laid fiberglass with vinylester resins. Rig: Cutter rig, versatile for offshore sailing. Fuel Capacity: ~530–800 liters. Water Capacity: ~511–600 liters.
Construction Details
| Designer | William Atkin |
|---|---|
| Length | 38.000 ft |
| LOA | 31.000 ft |
| LWL | 27.500 ft |
| Beam | 9.580 ft |
| Displacement | 15835 lb |
| Max Draft | 4.500 ft |
The standard boat dimensions
| i | 51.92 ft |
|---|---|
| j | 20 ft |
| p | 48.08 ft |
| e | 16.75 ft |
| p2 | - |
| e2 | - |
| I | J | P | E | P2 | E2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51.92 ft | 20 ft | 48.08 ft | 16.75 ft | - | - |
Blueprints
Sails
| Sail Type | MAINSAIL |
|---|---|
| Luff | 48.08 ft - (14655 mm) |
| Foot | 16.75 ft - (5105 mm) |
| Leech | * 50.08 ft - (15264 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 88 ° |
| Diagonal | * 50.36 ft - (15350 mm) |
| Head (inches) | * 6 in - (152 mm) |
| Area | * 412.83 ft² |
| Sail Type | JIBSAIL |
|---|---|
| Luff | 50 ft - (15240 mm) |
| Foot | 23.5 ft - (7163 mm) |
| Leech | 41 ft - (12497 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 95.4 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 19.08 ft - (5816 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 14.63 ° |
| Area | * 477.11 ft² |
| Sail Type | JIBSAIL |
|---|---|
| Luff | 44 ft - (13411 mm) |
| Foot | 17 ft - (5182 mm) |
| Leech | 34.25 ft - (10439 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 60.45 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 12.09 ft - (3685 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 23.61 ° |
| Area | * 265.92 ft² |
| Sail Type | GENOA |
|---|---|
| Luff | 49.75 ft - (15164 mm) |
| Foot | 27.92 ft - (8510 mm) |
| Leech | 47.33 ft - (14426 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 129.95 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 25.99 ft - (7922 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 0.35 ° |
| Area | * 646.55 ft² |
| Sail Type | YANKEE |
|---|---|
| Luff | 49.75 ft - (15164 mm) |
| Foot | 23.42 ft - (7138 mm) |
| Leech | 42 ft - (12802 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 98.5 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 19.7 ft - (6005 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 11.65 ° |
| Area | * 490.14 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.