Mariner 38 Pilot House Ketch
Description
The Mariner 38 Pilot House Ketch is a classic, bluewater-capable cruising sailboat from the early 1980s, known for its sturdy construction, comfortable pilothouse design, and suitability for extended offshore passages or liveaboard use. Designed by Eric White (and associated with Arthur Berry/Marine Yachts in East Rochester, New Hampshire), it was built by Mariner Yacht Co. (USA), with production starting around 1980. This model stands out as a true sailing pilothouse (not a motorsailer), offering excellent protection from the elements while maintaining good sailing performance under ketch rig.
Construction Details
| Designer | Eric White |
|---|---|
| Builder | Mariner Yacht Co. |
| Length | 37.670 ft |
| LOA | 37.670 ft |
| LWL | 30.160 ft |
| Beam | 11.580 ft |
| Displacement | 18000 lb |
| Max Draft | 5.000 ft |
| Year Built | 1980 |
The standard boat dimensions
| i | 45.50 ft |
|---|---|
| j | 16.75 ft |
| p | 38.40 ft |
| e | 14 ft |
| p2 | 25 ft |
| e2 | 8 ft |
| i2 | - |
| j2 | - |
| I | J | P | E | P2 | E2 | I2 | J2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 45.50 ft | 16.75 ft | 38.40 ft | 14 ft | 25 ft | 8 ft | - | - |
Sails
Mariner 38 Pilot House Ketch - MAINSAIL
| Luff | * 38.4 ft - (11704 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 14 ft - (4267 mm) |
| Leech | * 40.24 ft - (12265 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 88 ° |
| Diagonal | * 40.41 ft - (12317 mm) |
| Head (inches) | * 6 in - (152 mm) |
| Area | 268.49 ft² |
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Mariner 38 Pilot House Ketch - JIBSAIL
| Luff | * 38.79 ft - (11823 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 22.77 ft - (6940 mm) |
| Leech | * 32.89 ft - (10025 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 115 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 19.26 ft - (5870 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 12 ° |
| Area | 373.69 ft² |
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Mariner 38 Pilot House Ketch - GENOA
| Luff | * 46.06 ft - (14039 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 27.55 ft - (8397 mm) |
| Leech | * 42.89 ft - (13073 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 150 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 25.13 ft - (7660 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 4 ° |
| Area | 578.65 ft² |
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Mariner 38 Pilot House Ketch - MIZZEN
| Luff | * 25 ft - (7620 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 8 ft - (2438 mm) |
| Leech-AftHdBd | * 25.89 ft - (7891 mm) |
| Tack Ang | * 87.99 ° |
| Diag (clew/head) | * 25.98 ft - (7919 mm) |
| Head (inches) | * 3.5 in - (89 mm) |
| Area (no Roach) | 99.89 ft² |
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