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11,77 m (38' 6")

2,60 m (8' 6")

Displacement

1,85 meters or 1,25 meter (6' 1" or 4' 1")

As one can expect from Leonardo Yachts no compromises on beauty and elegance were made. The exterior truly captures the style and elegance of a Spirit of Tradition yacht. The 38 foot sailboat has a timeless appeal with elegant classic lines combined with ultra-modern deck hardware and a modern underwater body. The modern classic boat is designed as a true daysailer; the cockpit comfortably seats six people so family or friends can come along to enjoy a day on the water in style. At the same time the Eagle 38 can also easily be sailed single handed .

For ease of handling the jib winches are positioned within easy reach of the helmsman. Optionally the 38 can be equipped with electric powered jib winches. Combined with a powered captive mainsheet winch and electric halyard winch, this will make trimming and hoisting the sails of the 38 foot yacht as easy as pushing a button. The halyard winch is conveniently placed on the coach roof combined with the below deck mounted jib furler system ensuring hoisting or lowering your sails will never be a hassle.

The Eagle 38 is also built for performance. With its sleek design and state-of-the-art technology, this boat is sure to turn heads and provide a smooth and thrilling sailing experience.

The interior is light and airy with plenty of daylight and warm LED lights. The varnished mahogany furniture and ceiling in alcantara give the 38 an elegant and luxurious feel. The interior of the 38 ft sailboat offers sleeping space for three people. To complete the comfort of a daysailer, a toilet is convenient and neatly built in out of sight in the cabin.

The Eagle 38 can be personalized in many ways. Hull color, color of the Permateek deck and caulking, different wood finishes for the interior and by making your personal choice for the interior and exterior cushion fabric, you can design the Eagle 38 to your personal preferences. Furthermore, there are performance upgrades possible as for example different race orientated sails like North Sails 3Di sails and a carbon mast. Please contact  us to explore all the possibilities.

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1,85 meters or 1,25 meters (6' 1" or 4' 1")

Mast height

13,80 meter above DWL

Construction

GRP vinylester

CE Category

C (shore- and coastal waters)

Hoek Design

Deck/hatches

Permateek with flush hatches

Self draining with Permateek flooring

Mahogany matt varnished

Volvo D1-13 12 hp sail drive or Oceanvolt SD8 electric

45 liters diesel

Fresh water

Waste water

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In this insightful and independent video produced by the YouTube channel Aquaholics, you are treated to an in-depth exploration of the distinctive features and intricate details that define the Eagle 38.

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In the tradition of the latest 41.1, the Oceanis 38.1 cleverly combines practical features, performance, and elegance on a boat size where function generally outweighs personalization. The Oceanis range continues to stand by its desire to offer a wide range of options.

NAVAL DESIGNER  : Finot - Conq

INTERIOR DESIGNER  : Nauta Design

EXTERIOR DESIGN

The Oceanis 38.1’s chined hull offers particularly surprising cruising comfort. Good and taut to aft and low on the water, the rigidity under sail of this cruiser takes her further and faster, with exceptional stability. It is a joy to have two helm stations, a mainsail arch and a huge swim platform on a sailing yacht this size. Underway, she is nimble and fast, easy to sail shorthanded but with a large enough cockpit to accomodate bigger crews. 

INTERIOR DESIGN

For the Italian design team, the challenge was to maximize the living spaces in the salon and offer greater privacy in the owner cabin, while maintaining the visual perspective offered in previous versions.  The new L-shaped galley optimizes seating space in the salon, allowing up to eight people to sit around the table.

LIVING SPACES A PRIORITY

MAXIMIZE SPACE

The chart table has been redesigned. Practical and effective, it folds away to leave more room in the salon. Designed to suit a variety of sailing programs and increasingly different lifestyles on board, the Oceanis 38.1 is available in 6 versions with various layouts: select the number of cabins and bathrooms, modularity of the saloon, choice of galley, storage capacity, etc.

SEPARATE OWNER CABIN

Now accessible by a double door, the owner's cabin offers wonderful privacy.  This new separate space has a pleasant forward view of the boat when the doors are open.

TAILOR-MADE INTERIOR ATMOSPHERES

The Oceanis 38.1 offers a choice between a contemporary White Oak or a more classic Walnut look. Once the interior wood selection has been made, a choice of hull linings and upholstery colors add the finishing personal touches.

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The easiest way to keep your boat safe and ready to cruise anytime.

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Short draught keel no arch option

• Private fore cabin - bed head facing forward - two aft cabins (berths for 6 people)
• Head with toilet and shower
• L-shaped salon bench seat, long galley
• Gently sloping 45° salon companionway
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• Head with toilet and shower
• Full hull width salon, L-shaped galley

• Private fore cabin - bed head facing forward - one aft cabin (berths for 4 people)
• Large storage space to the stern accessed by the cockpit as well as hanging locker

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The 38 LS is the reinterpretation of luxury sport yachting, a fusion of sophistication against the demands of day yachting. The 38 LS features walk-around capabilities and an outdoor galley, while the signature rotating U-lounge transforms the aft cockpit, offering both versatility and comfort. Below deck awaits an elegant cabin with berth and private head.

POWER TO PERFORM

Optioned with Mercury® propulsion packages, experience the joy of motion aboard the 38 LS. Integrated Garmin® Marine navigation systems and joystick piloting provide ease of use for Captain.

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ALL THE SPACE IS INSIDE!

Biggest 38’ family cruiser in the world.

The Selene 38 Voyager Aft-cabin is based on the successful Archer design with several technical improvements like  Diamond Sea Glaze sliding doors, optional Seakeeper gyro stabilization, Li-Ion batteries, a new electricity management system, a sea-chest for easier maintenance, an optional water maker with high-voltage auto-clean system, etc… A happy and classy gentleman’s yacht which has been cruising in British Columbia, the Bahamas, the Greek islands and South-East Asia for decades already. This beautiful and charming pocket yacht has always been incredibly popular because of its unique layout which guarantees privacy to four people or two couples. Because of its moderate size it can be hauled-out by the smallest Travelift and accommodated in almost any marina anywhere in the world. Thanks to its classic lines designed by Howard Chen and the legendary marine architect Ted Hood, winner of the 1972 America’s Cup, the Selene 38 Aft-cabin model is, and will remain, one of Howard Chen’s favorite yachts. When creating this yacht the designers adopted the unique concept of the “Whale Back” hull, that was a trademark of Ted Hood’s designs. This is why the aft cabin concept has so much headroom and space in the engine room. It probably has the best engine room layout for its size anywhere.

BEST ENGINE ROOM IN ITS CLASS

While the Selene 38 Voyager Aft-cabin is a legendary yacht, she doesn’t compromise on modern technology and first class components, like the recent addition of Diamond Sea Glaze doors, improved sound-proofing, optional air-conditioning, generator and larger aluminum fuel tanks for extensive cruising. Howard says that the best-selling yachts of all time were the Grand Banks 36-42, but when their production ended for a while Howard decided he wanted to bring a high quality compact trawler back to the market. He wanted to build an elegant yacht with traditional timber joinery, leather upholstery, teak & holly floors, a spacious interior with two cabins and two heads, a cozy salon, a practical galley and safe decks. The Selene 38 Voyager Aft-cabin is an excellent family cruiser, or the perfect Looper’s yacht. A tender finds its natural spot on top of the aft cabin where it can be loaded by a mast and boom.

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• Beam: 14’-6’’ (4,42m)
• Draft: 4’-8’’ (1,42m)
• Displacement: 35,700Lbs (16,27t)
• Fuel tank capacity: 500 USG (1892L)
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• 380 Super Sport Crossover

38 ft Crossover Boat

Filling out the Crossover line, here comes the Formula 380 Super Sport Crossover, a new player in the arena that will surpass all others. This 38’ in length, 11’ 6” beam contender slots in nicely between the 330/350 Crossover Bowriders and the established 400/430 SSC and ASC models. The 380 SSC incorporates FAS3Tech multi-step technology and a molded structural grid to deliver the sure-footed performance that is a Formula hallmark.

No other 38-foot full-cabin bowrider can boast a full-width cockpit experience with true overnight capabilities for four. The Formula Crossover fleet continues to push class expectations as it challenges others to defy compromise. Everything you want in performance and adventure awaits you in the Formula 380 Super Sport Crossover!

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PLATFORM ENTERTAINMENT TABLE

Enjoy the expansive sterndrive swim platform or the available hydraulic or stationary Water Sport extended swim platform with four drink holders, woodgrain vinyl decking and undermount swim ladder. Add the platform entertainment table with six drink holders, dual multi-electronic stands and recessed snack tray for the ultimate in on-water gatherings.

SLIDE-OPEN WINDSHIELD

The 380 offers a seamless transition to the bow with the flush cockpit sole and Formula’s unique slide-open windshield.

DUAL OR TRIPLE OUTBOARD POWER

Enjoy the Formula 380’s triple Mercury 350 or 400 Verado, Mercury 500R or the all-new dual Mercury V12 600 Verado outboards with easy water access off the roomy swim platform with under-mount swim ladder and available upholstered sport station six with drink holders and safety rails.

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Formula Boats 380 Super Sport Crossover Boat Features

The Formula Boats Crossover line offers the ultimate luxury boating experience with features structured for endless entertainment, comfortability, style and performance. Completing the extravagant Crossover line is the Formula 380 Super Sport Crossover (SSC). This luxury boat measures 38 feet long with an 11-foot-6-inch beam. The 380 SSC model situates itself nicely between the 330/350 Crossover Bowriders and the 400/430 Super Sport Crossover and All Sport Crossover models.

Everything you’re searching for in a high-quality boat is here. This Crossover has features that will blow you away and impress all your guests on your boat outings. All Formula Boats Super Sport Crossover models exceed customers’ expectations and create a new and improved boating experience.

Formula Boats 380 Super Sport Features

The popular Formula Boats 380 Super Sport Crossover includes features that make this model the best choice for taking your time out on the water. Check out the 380’s must-have features that will change the way you look at boating and enhance your experience on the water.

TWIN OR TRIPLE MERCURY OUTBOARDS, OR TWIN MERCRUISER STERNDRIVES

Cruise on the water at speeds up to the upper 60s with Formula 380 Super Sport Crossover’s Mercury outboard engines. With choices of the triple 350 or 400 Verado, or the Mercury 500R or 450RY, you’ll power through the water with ease. Also available in twin outboard Mercury 600 Verados or twin sterndrive Mercruiser 8.2 Magnum HO power, the engines will respond instantly with the electronic shift and throttle and Mercury Joystick Piloting.

You can comfortably cruise the water thanks to the sea-carving 21-degree deadrise Formula FAS3TECH stepped hull. This feature shows promising performance throughout the Formula Boats Super Sport models.

FULL CABIN AND OPEN BOW

The Formula 380 Super Sport Crossover carries on the legacy of the open bow and full cabin crossover. You’ll have plenty of space and seating to entertain guests on this boat.

The bow includes spacious 360-degree wrap-around seating, making it easy to enjoy a thrilling ride and carry on a conversation. You and your guests can enjoy the six drink holders, a molded-in cooler forward and a trash container that will make your experience convenient and comfortable. The open bow can transform into the perfect entertaining space or sun-lounging area with two dual-height Corian® tables with filler cushions.

Enter the full cabin through the portside helm door and down three solid wood steps. The cabin features woodgrain-finish flooring, molded liner, fixed windows and a 6-foot-5-inch headroom for a spacious entertaining and residential area. Enjoy below-deck entertainment with a 32-inch TV and Blu-Ray player. The U-shaped lounge with a dual-height wood table can welcome guests for a meal and serves a dual purpose in its lowered position for sleeping.

Even while at sea, you can enjoy the convenience of a modern kitchen on the 380 Super Sport Crossover. With beautiful countertops, a spacious sink, microwave, slide-out storage with automatic silent closure, concealed trash container and a large pull-out stainless steel refrigerator, you will have everything you need to cook delicious meals.

The head includes a molded fiberglass sink, woodgrain-finish cabinet, porcelain Flush and Forget® Vacuflush® unit and shower. Enjoy a comfortable sleep in the cabin stateroom with a privacy curtain and queen-size bed with a memory foam mattress.

FULL-WIDTH HARDTOP AND SLIDE-OPEN WINDSHIELD

The Formula 380 Super Sport Crossover features a full-width fiberglass hardtop. The hardtop is motorized with a sunroof that opens to provide views of the sky.

Connected to the hardtop is a top-to-bottom windshield that encloses the cabin for a comfortable space to enjoy the ride. The windshield offers a one-of-a-kind sliding bow window, which creates a seamless entry to the bow from the single-level deck.

TRIPLE COMMAND SEATING

The Formula 380 SSC includes triple command seating, similar to the 430 and 400 Super Sport Crossover models. This seating style provides chiseled support and advanced ergonomics. Adjust the seat bottoms to stand directly on the cockpit sole or rest on the upright seat.

SWIM PLATFORM

Host the ultimate on-water gathering on the expansive swim platform. Enjoy the sterndrive swim platform or opt for the available hydraulic or stationary Water Sport swim platform that extends with four drink holders, an under-mount swim ladder and woodgrain vinyl decking. Boost your and your guests’ on-water experience with the platform entertainment table that includes six drink holders, a recessed snack tray and dual multi-electronic stands.

STURDY COMPOSITE DASH

The composite dash on the Formula 380 Super Sport Crossover includes many luxury features, such as:

• Leather-wrapped polished steering wheel
• Raymarine Axiom Chartplotter with digital switching
• Storage compartment with a lock to secure valuables
• Padded mobile device station with wireless charging and two USB charging ports
• Padded tablet storage
• Captain’s wireless charging mount

OUTDOOR KITCHEN

Treat you and your guests to a beverage, snack or meal from the 380 SSC’s outdoor kitchen. Utilize the spacious Corian® countertop, fiberglass molded sink, stainless isotherm pull-out refrigerator, storage for a trash container and paper towel holder, and plenty of StarBoard® storage drawers to keep kitchen gadgets and utensils secure.

Storage is also available for the Cuisinart® blender in the galley pantry, the available YETI® Tundra® 35 can glide out from the under-seat compartment at the helm, and the available 120-volt Kenyon® electric grill can sit in the aft cockpit.

CONVERTIBLE REAR-FACING SUN LOUNGE

Enjoy your stop at the cove or sandbar on the relaxing, rear-facing sun lounge. This seating arrangement on the 380 Super Sport Crossover includes individual backrests that each person can adjust to their preference. The lounge also includes storage space for four fenders underneath the seat. This comfortable sunning area includes four drink holders and stunning views from beyond the swim platform.

VENTILATION SYSTEMS

Keep your boat clean and sanitary with purified air thanks to the Dometic Breathe Easy purification systems . Keeping enclosed spaces as clean as possible is important, and this ventilation system can help reduce irritants that impact allergies or asthma and keep the cabin smelling fresher.

STORAGE AND OTHER FEATURES

The Formula 380 SSC offers a plethora of storage space and other high-quality features, including:

• 26 drink holders throughout the 380’s bow and cockpit so you and your guests can enjoy a refreshment anywhere.
• Over 13 various molded fiberglass storage tubs and lockers and strong gelcoat-finished equipment holds make securing personal items and other equipment simple and safe.
• Access to 10 dual USB charging ports so you can keep your devices ready.
• Blue and white LED lights allow you to illuminate the boat and set the mood.

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Are you ready to experience the luxurious features of the Formula 380 Super Sport Crossover? Browse through other Crossover models or request a Formula Boats Catalog to find your new boat today.

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Dehler 38 SQ   Speed meets Quality

It is a very special yacht, that takes the tradition of the original performance cruiser into the future with all new innovations. A yacht, that adheres to this tradition with its name already: the Dehler 38SQ.

Even sleeker lines, an even sportier look, greatly enlarged hull windows – and a bowsprit that is perfectly integrated into the aerodynamic design.

Take your pick from several rig and sail options. Maximise the sailing performance with premium winches and a square-top sail.

The exquisite surfaces, the variety of layouts and the brightness of the cabins leave nothing to be desired.

• Length over all 12.07 m
• Hull Length 11.30 m
• Beam 3.75 m
• Draught standard 2.03 m

Fast Lane   Limited Offer

This is the time to enjoy performance cruising even more. Take the FAST LANE to get your new Dehler 38 SQ sooner and with exceptionally affordable equipment. Explore all the details of the packages included: We offer you a 100% discount on everything from April to June, a 75% discount in July and August and a 50% discount in September. Your dealer will be glad to take care of your enquiry.

B&G Navigation Package - Cruising

• Instrument pod on helm station stb
• 2 B&G Triton² multifunction displays, 1 per helm station, incl. transducer (wind/depth/speed/temperature)
• B&G VHF V60 at chart table, incl. wireless remote handset H60 (only with XK5000)
• B&G Zeus³ 7" chart plotter, stb helm station
• B&G Autopilot with Triton² control unit with WR10 remote control and Precision 9 compass
• VHF preparation with antenna and splitter for FM and AIS

Cruising Package

• Synthetic teak on coach roof (colour selection)
• Synthetic teak on cockpit bottom (colour selection)
• Synthetic teak on bathing platform (colour selection)
• Bathing platform, manual fold-out with swimming ladder
• 2 additional cleats, midship, retractable (1 each side)
• Anchor windlass, electrical with automatic fuse, remote control with chain counter (only with XH1001 or XH1005)
• Delta-anchor 16 kg, galvanized with 30 m galvanized chain
• 2 vents for coach roof hatches
• Battery set, capacity: 1x 90 Ah + 2x 160 Ah AGM
• Blind set with flyscreens for hatches
• Blinds for hull windows
• Blinds for side coach roof windows
• Wind indicator
• 4 mooring lines, plaited
• Dehler maintenance kit
• QUANTUM TP6 high-performance sails - full battened, UV-protected membrane, main and jib

Gennaker Package

• QUANTUM Gennaker (colour selection)
• Squeezer for Gennaker
• Gennaker/Freeride package incl. halyard, 2 sheets, 2 blocks and padeyes

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Presented just for you   your dream Dehler

We cordially invite you to your own custom boat show on the yacht of your dreams. Your Dehler dealer looks forward to meeting you. They will arrange for an exclusive presentation on the Dehler model of your choosing and explain all of the details on and below deck. This personal appointment means no time constraints, no crowds, and it complies with all health and safety rules. Schedule your exclusive consultation today and get ready for an exciting presentation!

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Start your personal tour around your favourite Dehler comfortably from home with our new 360 degree panoramas. Take all the time you need and discover every detail in captivating detail. Enjoy navigating below Deck.

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Exterior   Design

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Innovative bathing platform.

The elegant handrail and the ergonomic bathing ladder are embedded flush-mounted into the bathing platform. A milestone in comfort and design.

Bowsprit as standard feature.

The bowsprit creates additional dynamics and emphasises the progressive look of the bow. A perfect unity of form and function.

Footrests at the helm stations.

Retractable footrests, also flush-mounted into the cockpit floor, allow an especially comfortable footing.

Ambience lighting on deck.

An LED light-band integrated into the teak deck around the entire yacht gives extra illumination to the dynamic design.

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It is your choice how to arrange the saloon, to opt for an island bed in the owners’ cabin or a second guest cabin aft: your lifestyle defines the character!

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The interior is lined in a stylish ivory tone, and perfectly complements all our choices of furniture wood. Handrails in rich black add a pleasing highlight.

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The excellence of materials, the high technical standard, the precision in every little detail: everything is designed to express your distinguished taste.

Ambience as bright as day.

The cabins and the saloon are ablaze with natural sunlight which makes a special feature of the premium interior design.

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Interior layouts.

The standard version of the Dehler 38SQ features a spacious owner’s cabin in the bow, while the stern is divided into a storage space and a second double cabin. Alternatively, the storage space can be built as a third double cabin. The cabins can be outfitted with lightweight furnishings as desired.

Dehler Uni Door: Clever concept

One door for two frames makes it possible to use the space as you wish. Simply choose which areas should be separated from each other.

Saloon table: Pure flexibility

While the one table top is in use, the other can be folded down to offer free passageway through the saloon – or vice versa.

Clear space: For all your items

Whatever you decide to take on board, you will have plenty of space in the generous drawers, overhead cabinets, wardrobes and storage boxes.

The engine: Always accessible

The engine is situated below the companionway and is noise-isolated. It can be maintained from both the companionway as well as from the aft cabins.

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Classic Plastic: Catalina 38

• By Michael Robertson
• Updated: June 12, 2014

Catalina 38

In 1978, Catalina Yachts was a young company with a Midas touch, enjoying brisk sales of its sailboats from 22 to 30 feet, all of them designed and built in house. And then company owner Frank Butler tried something different. He bought the mold for the Yankee 38, designed by Sparkman & Stephens and descended from a successful one-off IOR aluminum raceboat, from the bankrupt Yankee Boat Co. Butler saw this competitive racer as a flagship that would raise the profile of the Catalina fleet. He was right. In 1980, the Catalina 38 was selected for the prestigious Congressional Cup. The company went on to build 366 Catalina 38s over the next 14 years.

Butler made significant changes to the S&S design. He replaced the skeg-hung rudder with a balanced spade rudder and created a high-aspect-ratio rig with a taller mast and shorter boom. He redesigned the interior for weekender livability and the deck and trunk cabin to match Catalina aesthetics.

Other aspects of the dated racing design — long overhangs, generous tumblehome and a pert little reverse transom — give the Catalina 38 its pleasing lines. Butler’s redesigned deck gives it a sleek, low profile but narrow side decks are a result of those changes. Passage from the cockpit to the foredeck can be tricky, especially if a wide dodger is fitted.

With its pedigree, it’s no surprise that owners report the Catalina 38 sails to windward like it’s on rails and also sails beautifully in light air. That superior upwind performance comes with a draft that approaches 7 feet, a limiting factor for some cruising sailors.

Boats designed to the IOR have a reputation for poor manners and instability downwind. But that reputation was earned under race conditions when boats were intentionally overpowered and driven hard. A cruising couple is unlikely to push any boat to the brink of broaching, and many find the IOR warhorses, including the Catalina 38, in fact make fine cruising boats.

Down below, the major interior components are incorporated into a molded hull liner. Teak trim and veneer are used for doors, drawer facings and bulkheads. In early models the cabin sole was fiberglass, but in later models it was covered with teak and holly veneer.

The keel-stepped mast abuts the bulkhead forward of the main saloon. Forward of the bulkhead are the head to port, lockers to starboard and the V-berth, which easily accommodates two adults.

A U-shaped dinette to port (that converts to a double berth) is the main feature in the saloon. Aft of the dinette is a snug U-shaped galley.

On the starboard side of the saloon is a long settee with stowage behind and beneath it. A nav station backs up to a quarter berth that extends under the cockpit.

Owners with cruising plans might find the tankage limiting, but they should avoid adding weight in the bow and stern of this fine-ended boat.

The Atomic 4 gasoline engine was fitted in very early boats but many have been replaced. The 24-horsepower Universal diesel in later ones reportedly lacks the power to push the boat at hull speed in moderate wind and chop. Engine access is adequate.

The Catalina 38 enjoys a loyal following, and owners praise its design, build quality and performance. Rare for boats of this vintage, the builder is still in business, and provides design and parts support. Asking prices range from $25,000 to $75,000, with older boats at the lower end of the bracket.

This article first appeared in the February 2014 issue of Cruising World. Click here to see more sailboats from Catalina .

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Low-To-The-Water Swim Platform and Transom Storage

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Aft Cockpit Grill Station

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Amtico Water Resistant Flooring

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Courtesy Blue LED Lights

Standard blue LED cockpit lights not only provide ambient light to ensure you and your guests can safely maneuver around the boat but also make a statement at the dock.

Expansive Glass Enclosure Doors

The glass enclosure doors slide completely open to join the aft patio and upper salon

Fiberglass Cockpit Liner

While lighter and stronger, this liner ensures that all water will flow to the appropriate drain and not be absorbed.

Fusion ANT Wireless Stereo Remote

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The hidden TV folds down with the push of a button.

L-shaped seating aft and starboard with removable section for foredeck or docking access

Salon Galley

Refrigerator, freezer, sink, and optional smokeless grill are just some of the amenities that can be found in the galley and salon.

Seagrass Floor Covering

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Seamless Single Level Cockpit Sole

Stereo Performance Package

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Storage Under Aft Cockpit Seating

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Helm Features

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Double Wide Helm Seat with Lift Up Bolster

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Full Height Opening Side Windows

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Garmin VHF 100

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Joystick Steering and Cruise Control

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Volvo 22" Glass Cockpit & Autopilot

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Access Steps Port and Starboard

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Best In Class Anchor Locker

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Blue LED Cockpit Lighting

Bow chaise loungers and sunpad.

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Twin Berths

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Charlie morgan's hurrah becomes ted brewer's success story becomes today's pseudo-classic..

We receive many requests from readers to review certain boats. Almost without exception, the requests come from owners of the boat suggested. Few boats have been the object of more requests than the venerable Morgan 38. At first blush, it is difficult to determine which Morgan 38 we ought to address, as two distinct designs were built since the first one appeared 22 years ago. After some thought, we decided to trace the history of both as best we could, including also the Morgan 382, 383 and 384.

The Morgan 38 was designed in 1969 by Charlie Morgan. He had founded Morgan Yacht Company in St. Petersburg, Florida, in 1965. The Morgan 34 was his first production model. A hometown boy, he had made a name for himself in the 1960 and 1961 Southern Ocean Racing Conference (SORC), winning with a boat of his own design called Paper Tiger . While not a formally trained naval architect, Morgan demonstrated his skill with a variety of designs. Many of these were keel/centerboard models, owing to the shoalness of Florida waters. Seventy-nine were built before production halted in 1971.

In 1977, the Morgan 382 was introduced, designed by Ted Brewer, Jack Corey and the Morgan Design Team. According to Brewer, the boat was loosely based on the Nelson/Marek-designed Morgan 36 IOR One Ton. The most obvious difference between the 38 and 382 was the elimination of the centerboard and the addition of a cruising fin keel (NACA 64 012 foil) with skeg-mounted rudder. They are two completely different designs from two different eras in yacht design.

In 1980, the 382 was given a taller rig and called the 383. About 1983 the boat underwent other subtle changes, now called the Morgan 384. The rudder was enlarged and the interior modified. In its three versions, the Brewer model registered about 500 sales.

The company changed ownership several times during this period. It went public in 1968, was later bought by Beatrice Foods and then Thor Industries. Presently it is owned by Catalina Yachts, who built just 24 38s (three were kits) before discontinuing production in 1986.

The first Morgan 38 was a development of the highly successful 34, which Morgan called a “beamy, keelcenterboard, CCA (Cruising Club of America)-style of yacht. We had a good thing going and didn’t want to deviate; we found little interest in those days in keel boats. Centerboards have their own sorts of problems, but there’s an awful lot of thin water in the world, and safe refuge and quiet anchorages are mostly in shoal water.”

The boat has a long, shoal keel drawing just 3′ 9″ with the board up. The rudder is attached and there is an aperture for the propeller. “Beamy,” in 1969, meant 11 feet. The waterline was fairly short at 28 feet, but the overhangs give the hull a very balanced and pleasing profile. The stern is pure Charlie Morgan—a finely proportioned shape that is neither too big nor too small. In profile, the angle between the stern (which interestingly is a continuation of the line of the backstay) and the counter is nearly 90 degrees. It’s a trademark look.

Sloop and yawl rigs were offered, which was typical of CCA designs. The rig has a lower aspect ratio (the proportion of the hoist to the foot of the mainsail) than later designs, including the Brewer-designed 382. Yet this is a very wholesome rig for cruising. Owners responding to our questionnaire said the boat balances very well.

Owners of the 382 and subsequent permutations seemed less pleased. They didn’t rate balance as highly, noting most frequently the difficulty in tracking (keeping the boat on a straight course) when sailing off the wind (not uncommon with beamy fin keel designs; it’s a trade-off with speed, pointing ability and maneuverability). Others said that they raked their masts forward to improve balance. One thought the problem was caused because the rudder was slightly undersized. Still, these owners liked the way their boats sail.

The rig, of course, isn’t the only difference between the Morgan and Brewer designs. The latter has a foot wider beam—12 feet—and a longer waterline. Two keels were offered, the standard five-foot draft and an optional deep keel of six feet. Displacement jumped a thousand pounds to 17,000 despite a reduction in ballast from 7,500 pounds to 6,600 pounds. Centerboard boats, naturally, require more ballast because it isn’t placed as low as it is in a deep fin keel boat.

The look of the 382 is much more contemporary. The rake of the bow is straighter, as is the counter, which is shorter than the original 38 as well. Freeboard is higher and the windows in the main cabin are squared off for a crisper appearance.

Construction

The hulls of the early 38s were built of solid fiberglass and the decks of sandwich construction. Some 382 hulls were cored, others not. A variety of core materials were used, mostly Airex foam. The lamination schedule was your basic mat and woven roving, with Coremat added as a veil cloth to prevent printthrough.

Both designs have internal lead ballast, sealed on top with fiberglass.

The early 382s did not have the aft bulkhead in the head fiberglassed to the hull, which resulted in the mast pushing the keel down. All boats “work” under load, and bulkheads bonded to the hull are essential to a stiff structure. Anyone who has a boat in which major load-bearing bulkheads are not attached to the hull should do so before going offshore. To its credit, the company launched a major recall program.

The owners of all Morgan 38s, as a group, note the strength of the boat. One said he hit a rock at 6 ½ knots and suffered only minor damage. Very few problems were mentioned. The owner of a 1981 model, however, said he “drilled through hull at waterline and was surprised at thinness of glass on either side of the Airex: 1/8” inside, 1/16″ outside.” With the stiffness that sandwich construction provides, not as much glass is required; still, protection from collision and abrasion would recommend greater thickness outside. Brewer, incidentally, discounted the report.

Interestingly, Hetron-brand fire-retardant resin was used for a time, prior to 1984; if you recall, this was blamed for the many cases of reported blistering on the early Valiant 40s. About half of the 382 owners responding to our surveys reported some blistering, none serious.

The attached rudder of the early 38 is stronger than the skeg-mounted rudder of later models. But we do prefer the skeg configuration to a spade rudder, at least for cruising. A problem with skegs, however, is the difficulty in attaching them strongly to the hull. One owner said his was damaged in a collision with a humpback whale, but that is hardly normal usage!

Several owners of later models commented that the mast was a “utility pole,” recommending a custom tapered spar for those inclined to bear the expense.

Other problems reported in our survey were only minor and were corrected by the company. In fact, owners were nearly unanimous in their praise for Morgan Yachts’ customer service.

The layout of the Morgan 38 is quite conventional and workable. In both incarnations there are Vberths forward, private head with shower (separate enclosure in the 382), dinette in main cabin with settee, galley aft in the port quarter area and nav station with quarter berth opposite to starboard. Specifications for the first 38s included “attractive wood-grained mica bulkhead paneling, with oiled American walnut trim.” This was a popular treatment in the 1960s, and practical, but often done to excess. By the 1980s, fake teak didn’t play so well. Owners wanted real wood, and that’s what they got in the 382.

Owners of early 38s complained of poor ventilation (“I added six opening ports, and would like an additional center cabin hatch,” wrote one), short Vberths (“Could be 4″ longer, but I’m 6′ 2.””), and more closet space (from a live-aboard).

Owners of later models mentioned the need for a larger forward hatch to get sails through, a hatch over the galley, larger cockpit scuppers, and Dorade vents.

(Teak Dorade boxes were added on the 384.) They complained of not enough footroom in the V-berths and poor location of the main traveler in the cockpit. (The traveler was moved to the cabinhouse top on the 384.)

Despite these minuses, most owners cite the volume of the interior and many stowage compartments as major reasons for their satisfaction with the boat.

Performance Under Sail

As implied in our comments on balance in the “Design” section of this review, the centerboard 38 sailed beautifully. She is dry and seakindly, stable and relatively fast for her generation. Its PHRF rating ranges from 145 to about 150. The yawl rig is probably not as fast as the sloop, but for the cruising couple, the mizzen sail gives the skipper another means of balancing the boat, as well as a means to fly more sail when reaching if he’s prepared to fuss with a staysail.

The 382 rates between 128 and 150, about 137 on average. The Morgan 383 and 384, which are grouped together, rate a mite lower at 135, on average.

It is not surprising that Brewer’s redesign is faster, even though it’s 1,000-2,000 pounds heavier. This is due to it’s deeper fin and higher aspect rig with the ability to carry larger headsails. There is also less wetted surface. Performance Under Power

The centerboard 38 was powered by the seemingly ageless Atomic Four gasoline engine, though a Perkins 4-107 or Westerbeke 4-107 was available at extra cost ($1,940 in 1969). The early 38s cruise at about 6 ½ knots.

A first-generation Yanmar—the 3QM30—was used on some 382s, and as owners of those engines know, they tend to be noisy and vibrate a great deal. Yanmar engines improved a great deal after the manufacturer redesigned and retooled the entire line. But the most common powerplant was the magnificent 50-horsepower Perkins 4-108. If we were looking for a Morgan 38 to purchase, we’d certainly lean toward one with this engine.

Both designs handle reasonably well under power, as well as most sailboats do, meaning that backing down with a two-blade prop is a necessarily cautious procedure.

A number of owners recommend changing to a three-blade prop, but that will affect sailing performance. One should examine his sailing style closely before making the move.

The Morgan 38, in any incarnation, is a handsome boat that sails well and is built strong enough for most people’s purposes. Some may pause before taking a centerboard boat far offshore, but it has certainly been done—recall, if you will, Carleton Mitchell’s hugely successful racer Finnisterre .

Both centerboard and fin keel versions seem to us to have advantages and disadvantages that are essentially tradeoffs.

On the one hand, we like an attached rudder for cruising, as it provides the best protection from collision with logs and other hard objects. On the other, we recognize the importance of placing ballast low, as in the fin keel version, and we appreciate

Brewer for giving a nice slope to its leading edge so that damage from hitting logs will be minimized. Brewer said that a 382 that passes survey is capable of cruising just about anywhere. “They’ve crossed oceans,” he said.

To our eye, we admit to being fond of the CCA designs with low freeboard and graceful sheer lines. The yawl is a versatile rig that is especially attractive, though it does require more in the way of tuning and maintenance.

An early Morgan 38, in good condition, should sell in the high 20s. Expect to pay a thousand or so more for the yawl. For sellers, considering that in 1969 the base price of the boat was $22,995, that’s not a bad return on investment.

Fifteen years later the price had jumped to $84,995 (1984 model). Those boats today are advertised in the mid to high 60s, and occasionally the low 70s. (What anyone is actually getting for these days is another matter entirely).

Considering the changes in the economy, that’s still not bad performance. What it means most to the prospective buyer is that the Morgan 38 and 382 are popular, much admired boats that should, we expect, hold their value as well as or better than most others.

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Two men rescued from capsized sailboat near Cape Canaveral

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (CBS12) — Two men were rescued from their capsized sailboat by a Good Samaritan and the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) on Tuesday.

An urgent marine information broadcast was issued after the men's 18-foot sailboat capsized two miles off the coast of Cape Canaveral. The men were both wearing life jackets, had a marine radio onboard and one man had a personal locator beacon on his life jacket, the Coast Guard said.

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That broadcast allowed the Good Samaritan to find the men standing on top of their overturned boat.

Photos provided by the USCG show the remains of the capsized sailboat and the boat of the Good Samaritan that found the two.

USCG crew in Port Canaveral retrieved the two men from the Good Samritan's boat and brought them to Jetty Park Ramp with no injuries.

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The world premiere of Custom Line ’s Navetta 38 funnily enough began on the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express (VSOE), with the superyacht of the hour more than 500 miles away.

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Galassi is clearly masterful at catering to his clientele, or what he describes as “the most exclusive member’s club.” He knows they are accustomed to a luxury lifestyle: Dom Pérignon was free-flowing throughout the entire two-day affair and a dedicated crew was on hand to meet any demand. He also understands that most have an eye for aesthetics, and thus would appreciate the inlaid woodwork, Lalique crystal panels, and other intricate details of the train.

After just a couple of hours chugging through the breathtaking European countryside, I can already see that the CEO’s grandiose marketing ploy has paid off. The bar car is a sea of smiling faces, and I notice multiple owners carefully eyeing the detailed model of the Navetta 38 that sits on the piano. Galassi tells me later that the team sold the fifth hull on the train trip.

The Navetta 38 is the result of collaboration between the Custom Line team and the Ferretti Group engineering department, with Italian architect Filippo Salvetti shaping the exterior and Milanese firm ACPV Architects spearheading the interiors. The first unit, owned by Galassi himself, features a white superstructure and a gray, semi-displacement hull. I know, “gray” sounds rather boring, but this chameleon-like hue changed with the light throughout the evening. The hull looked pewter at cocktail hour and almost white later that night. It was my favorite thing about the exterior.

I take a tour of the interior with several journalists the following day. The living quarters are the epitome of quiet luxury, showcasing a subtle color palette, soft, curved lines, and an array of natural materials. Light oak runs across the floors, while raffia and leather adorn the walls. The bathrooms are decked out in pale Pietra d’Orcia stone and the beds are covered with neutral Frette bedding. Galassi’s comprehensive art collection provides the only real pop of color, actually.

The understated styling seems to reflect Galassi’s approach to design at large. The man is “obsessed with elegance,” by his own admission. He also says Italians are “condemned to beauty,” meaning they cannot even think of doing something ugly “because it’s against our historical tradition.” Furthermore, Galassi seems to be trying to counter the growing culture of excess. “Luxury is becoming vulgar. Luxury is becoming too flashy. Luxury is becoming a bit too arrogant,” Galassi tells us on the sun deck. “Now, is there a way of having luxury with elegance, low-profile luxury where the material speaks, luxury full of good taste? I think the answer is yes.”

With a beam of 26 feet and an interior volume of 300 GT, the yacht feels far bigger than my own, two-story London terrace. The layout is customizable, with an array of different configurations available. At the center lies an open-plan salon and dining room with sliding doors that open on each side to create an alfresco feel. The upscale owner’s suite is also positioned on the main deck—Galassi has a chic dressing room and a fancy steam shower in his—while four guest cabins and four crew cabins are located on the lower deck. Plush outdoor lounges adorn the aft decks and bow, while a full-beam beach club with fold-out terraces sits at the stern. The sundeck, Galassi’s favorite feature, offers a Jacuzzi, a bar, and sweeping views of Venice’s lagoon on this particular day.

Interestingly, Galassi says the technology is what sets the Navetta 38 apart from other vessels in her class. The yacht is equipped with cutting-edge anti-vibration, soundproofing, and stabilization systems. In addition, the high-tech helm, which is clad in a scratch-proof material called Fenix, looks straight out of a sci-fi film. Powered by MAN V-12 engines that can churn out 1,400 hp, the yacht has a top speed of 15 knots and a range of about 2,800 nautical miles at a cruising speed of 12 knots. The Navetta 38 doesn’t have to stop in each country to switch engines like the VSOE, either.

As for future launches, Custom Line will debut a new range in the summer of 2026. The yard is also unveiling a 164-footer at the Monaco Yacht Show in September. That superyacht will be the largest Custom Line yet. One can only imagine what Galassi has in store for the premiere party, then.

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Orcas again sink yacht near Strait of Gibraltar as high-risk season looms

Two people were rescued after orcas hit the roughly 50-foot Alboran Cognac 14 miles off the coast of Morocco, the 26th orca encounter in the region this year.

The boat-sinking orcas are back.

Around 9 a.m. Sunday near the Strait of Gibraltar, two people on board the roughly 50-foot Alboran Cognac reported blows to the vessel’s hull and saw damage to the rudder as water flowed into the ship, Spain’s maritime rescue agency said.

An unknown number of killer whales had struck again, after hundreds of such encounters in recent years.

Over the radio, responders told the two individuals to put on their life jackets, make sure their GPS locaters were turned on and prepare for emergency evacuation. In the meantime, Spanish and Moroccan rescue agencies began urgently working to save them, locating a nearby oil tanker and electing not to dispatch a helicopter.

After about an hour, that tanker rescued the pair 14 miles off Cape Spartel in northern Morocco, the Spanish Maritime Safety and Rescue Agency (SASEMAR) said in a news release. The boat was left adrift and soon sank.

Spain-based Alboran Charter confirmed its ownership of the sunken vessel and said the individuals were customers. The company declined to say more about what happened or who the clients were.

Iberian orcas sinking a ship is not new. Over the past four years, at least 15 orcas have interacted with hundreds of boats sailing in the waters off Portugal, Spain and Morocco, sinking a handful of vessels in seemingly coordinated ambushes. Some ships have been found with teeth marks; others appear to have been rammed by an orca’s head or body.

On average, there have been 168 interactions each year since 2020, according to Grupo de Trabajo Orca Atlántica, or GTOA, a research group studying the region’s killer whales. GTOA has tracked 26 interactions so far this year, down from 61 through a similar time frame in 2023.

It’s not clear why the orcas have recently bumped, bitten and sank vessels. Some scientists say they are simply being playful, or maybe are curious, or perhaps are coming after boats because of a loss of prey. A handful say the actions could actually be gratifying to the whales.

A leading theory, though, is one of vengeance.

This idea, advanced by a scientist who has studied the encounters, posits that a female orca suffered a traumatic run-in with a boat that led her to start attacking the vessels. And because orcas are intelligent marine mammals that learn behaviors like hunting together, others followed.

But there is disagreement over this theory.

Some scientists argue that the incidents shouldn’t be called “attacks” without knowing the whales’ motives. They fear that label could prompt retaliation by boaters, calling it potentially “harmful” to the critically endangered species with just a few dozen members.

“Science cannot yet explain why the Iberian orcas are doing this, although we repeat that it is more likely related to play/socialising than aggression,” a group of more than 30 scientists wrote in an open letter last summer. “ … When we are at sea, we are in the realm of marine life. We should not punish wildlife for being wild.”

The letter explained that orcas have been observed developing “cultural ‘fads,’” including carrying dead fish on their heads, and the incidents with the boats may be nothing more than a “fashion trend.”

SASEMAR warned that the risk of the encounters is highest between May and August, recommending that boats avoid the area between the Strait of Gibraltar to the Gulf of Cádiz to its west. It added that if a boat comes across orcas, it should not stop moving, and instead should head toward the coast and shallower waters. People should not approach the side of the boat and are barred from using measures that could injure or kill the whales.

“It is possible the behaviour, as previous fads have,” the scientists wrote, “will disappear as suddenly as it appeared.”