A more cruising oriented version, the J/37C, introduced somewhat later(1989?) with the same hull, has an extended coach roof (smaller cockpit), modified interior (larger galley, etc.), larger anchor well with the engine re-positioned aft. Also available with a winged keel.
Evolution Non-BR
Discount Sails
Boater’s Closet Non-BR
Rigs: Masthead Sloop
A completely new C&C 38, introduced in 1985.
KEEL/CB version:
Draft (BD): 7.75’/2.36m
Draft (BU): 4.92’/1.50m
Displacement: 15730 lbs./7135 kgs.
Ballast: 7700 lbs./3493 kgs.
SHOAL DRAFT verion:
Draft: 5.00’/1.52m
Displacement: 15600 lbs./7076 kgs
WING KEEL version:
Draft: 5.50’/1.68m
Displacement: 15210 lbs./6899 kgs.
Ballast: 7180 lbs./3257 kgs.
WAUQUIEZ HOOD 38 and BRISTOL 38.8 are based on this same hull design.
Dimensions for masthead rig.
A similar version was called the BRISTOL 3800.
WAUQUIEZ HOOD 38 and LITTLE HARBOR 38 are based on this same hull design.
Specs above are from a Bristol Yachts builder’s brochure. Regarding displacement, after weighing, one owner reports a lightship displacement of 23,500 lbs. He also reports total water tankage of 78 gallons (bow tank 30 gal; tank under the cabin sole 48 gal).
As shown, the FASTNET 45 was available with either a flush deck or regular extended coachroof, sloop or yawl.
A fixed keel version was also available, as was a yawl rig. Diesel available as an option.
Available with a ketch rig. Sail area: 880 ft² / 81.75 m²
also available with a Yawl rig. Sail area: 863 ft² / 80.2 m²
Also called OFFSHORE 40 MKII. (What was offered from this builder under the name OFFSHORE 40 OR 41 was not consistent.) Cheoy Lee offered another model called the CHEOY LEE 41 which appears similar and may be based on this same design.
Sail Area (reported) above = Main + 140% Genoa
A Mark II version was introduced (1982) that allows direct access to the companionway steps from the cockpit with a slightly different interior layout.
At a later date, this hull design was offered in the US as the LITTLE HARBOR 38, and the BRISTOL 38.8.
S&S design #2167.
One ton sailplan: (SWAN 38 S&S(1 TON)).
I: 48.50′ / 14.78m
J: 15.81′ / 4.82m
P: 42.75′ / 13.03m
E: 12.00′ / 3.66m
Bruntons
Electric Yacht
