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Seller's Description

1978 Hughes 38 MKII in exceptional shape, with dinghy with propane kicker, and impressive layout.

Solar Panels Diesel Engine Fusion Stereo Force 10 3 Burner Stove/Oven Dickenson Newport Heater Discover the impeccable craftsmanship of the 38’ Hughes Boat Works sailboat, designed by Sparkman & Stephens. With a sleek fin keel and robust construction, it promises both performance and stability on the water.

Equipped with a reliable Universal Diesel Engine, this sailboat boasts a comfortable cruising experience with spacious accommodations. The V-Berth features a queen-size bed with ample storage options, while the quarter cabin offers additional sleeping quarters. The galley is well-appointed with a Force 10 stove and oven, providing convenience for onboard cooking.

Navigating is made effortless with top-notch electronics, including a Raymarine chart plotter, depth/fish finder, and radar. Safety features like the EPIRB electronic emergency beacon and automatic inflating life raft ensure peace of mind during your adventures. Complete with extras like a dinghy and propane cockpit BBQ, this sailboat is ready for unforgettable journeys on the open sea.

Equipment: Specs Builder: Hughes Boat Works Designer: Sparkman & Stephens Keel: Fin

Dimensions LOA: 38’ Beam: 10’2” Maximum Draft: 6 ft 0 in Displacement: 12700 lbs Ballast: 6400 lbs

Engines Universal Diesel Engine Model M3-20B Engine Type: Inboard Engine/Fuel Type: Diesel Location: Center Engine Hours: 2257 Drive Type: Direct Drive Engine Power: 20 HP

Tanks Fresh Water Tanks: Fuel Tanks: 20 USG Holding Tanks: 1

Accommodations V-Berth: Queen Size Bed Underbed Storage Port & Starboard Night Tables with Reading Light Hanging Closet Multiple Drawar Storage

Quarter Cabin - Single

Electronics/Mechanical Chart Plotter: Raymarine C80 Depth/Fish Finder: Hummingbird Wide 128 Radar: Raymarine Marine Transceiver: ICOM IC-M710 MF/HF VHF: Standard horizon Eclipse Auto Pilot: Raymarine Wheel Pilot Kenyon Analog Knot Meter AIS Vesper Marine Watchmate Tachometer Water Temperature Oil Pressure Fuel Monitor Hour Monitor Fusion Stereo Solar & Wind Monitors Fresh Water Maker Hot Water Magma Propane Cockpit BBQ Dickenson Newport Propane Heater Battery Powered LED Headliner Lights Three Solar Panels Wind Turbine Manson Plough Type 50lb Anchor 300’ Chain Lofrans Royal RY-010146 Windlass 40 lb Hooker Anchor Stern Cockpit Bruce 33 lb Claw Anchor Trace Engineering DR Series Power/Inverter.Charger 2 20 lb Propane Tanks Barlow 16’s Winches x 3 Barlow 26’s Winches x 1 Barlow 24’s Winches x 2 Main Sail Roller Furling Headsail

GALLEY Force 10 3 Burner Stovetop Force 10 Oven 12V Electrical Single Stainless Steel Sink

HEAD Wet Head Manual Flush Toilet

Extras: Handheld Marine Red FLares Epirb Electronic Emergency Beacon Life Ring Man Overboard Retrieval System c/w night light Man Overboard Pole 4 2.5 lb Fire Extinguishers Multiple Adult Life Vests Automatic Inflating Life Raft Quicksilver Dinghy Lehr Propone Outboard Engine

Specs

Designer
Sparkman & Stephens
Builder
Hughes Boat Works
Association
Hughes 38 Site
# Built
?
Hull
Monohull
Keel
Fin
Rudder
Skeg
Construction
FG

Dimensions

Length Overall
37 11 / 11.6 m
Waterline Length
27 0 / 8.2 m
Beam
10 0 / 3.1 m
Draft
6 0 / 1.8 m
Displacement
14,500 lb / 6,577 kg
Ballast
6,400 lb / 2,903 kg

Rig and Sails

Type
Sloop
Reported Sail Area
585′² / 54.4 m²
Total Sail Area
585′² / 54.3 m²
Mainsail
Sail Area
270′² / 25 m²
P
39 2 / 12 m
E
13 8 / 4.2 m
Air Draft
?
Foresail
Sail Area
315′² / 29.3 m²
I
43 6 / 13.3 m
J
14 6 / 4.4 m
Forestay Length
45 10 / 14 m

Auxilary Power

Make
Universal
Model
Atomic 4
HP
?
Fuel Type
Gas
Fuel Capacity
15 gal / 57 l
Engine Hours
?

Accomodations

Water Capacity
45 gal / 170 l
Holding Tank Capacity
?
Headroom
?
Cabins
?

Calculations

Hull Speed
7.1 kn
Classic: 6.96 kn

Hull Speed

The theoretical maximum speed that a displacement hull can move efficiently through the water is determined by it's waterline length and displacement. It may be unable to reach this speed if the boat is underpowered or heavily loaded, though it may exceed this speed given enough power. Read more.

Formula

Classic hull speed formula:

Hull Speed = 1.34 x √LWL

A more accurate formula devised by Dave Gerr in The Propeller Handbook replaces the Speed/Length ratio constant of 1.34 with a calculation based on the Displacement/Length ratio.

Max Speed/Length ratio = 8.26 ÷ Displacement/Length ratio.311
Hull Speed = Max Speed/Length ratio x √LWL

7.08 knots
Classic formula: 6.96 knots
Sail Area/Displacement
15.7
<16: under powered

Sail Area / Displacement Ratio

A measure of the power of the sails relative to the weight of the boat. The higher the number, the higher the performance, but the harder the boat will be to handle. This ratio is a "non-dimensional" value that facilitates comparisons between boats of different types and sizes. Read more.

Formula

SA/D = SA ÷ (D ÷ 64)2/3

  • SA: Sail area in square feet, derived by adding the mainsail area to 100% of the foretriangle area (the lateral area above the deck between the mast and the forestay).
  • D: Displacement in pounds.
15.74
<16: under powered
16-20: good performance
>20: high performance
Ballast/Displacement
44.1
>40: stiffer, more powerful

Ballast / Displacement Ratio

A measure of the stability of a boat's hull that suggests how well a monohull will stand up to its sails. The ballast displacement ratio indicates how much of the weight of a boat is placed for maximum stability against capsizing and is an indicator of stiffness and resistance to capsize.

Formula

Ballast / Displacement * 100

44.14
<40: less stiff, less powerful
>40: stiffer, more powerful
Displacement/Length
328.8
275-350: heavy

Displacement / Length Ratio

A measure of the weight of the boat relative to it's length at the waterline. The higher a boat’s D/L ratio, the more easily it will carry a load and the more comfortable its motion will be. The lower a boat's ratio is, the less power it takes to drive the boat to its nominal hull speed or beyond. Read more.

Formula

D/L = (D ÷ 2240) ÷ (0.01 x LWL)³

  • D: Displacement of the boat in pounds.
  • LWL: Waterline length in feet
328.82
<100: ultralight
100-200: light
200-300: moderate
300-400: heavy
>400: very heavy
Comfort Ratio
33.5
30-40: moderate bluewater cruising boat

Comfort Ratio

This ratio assess how quickly and abruptly a boat’s hull reacts to waves in a significant seaway, these being the elements of a boat’s motion most likely to cause seasickness. Read more.

Formula

Comfort ratio = D ÷ (.65 x (.7 LWL + .3 LOA) x Beam1.33)

  • D: Displacement of the boat in pounds
  • LWL: Waterline length in feet
  • LOA: Length overall in feet
  • Beam: Width of boat at the widest point in feet
33.47
<20: lightweight racing boat
20-30: coastal cruiser
30-40: moderate bluewater cruising boat
40-50: heavy bluewater boat
>50: extremely heavy bluewater boat
Capsize Screening
1.7
<2.0: better suited for ocean passages

Capsize Screening Formula

This formula attempts to indicate whether a given boat might be too wide and light to readily right itself after being overturned in extreme conditions. Read more.

Formula

CSV = Beam ÷ ³√(D / 64)

  • Beam: Width of boat at the widest point in feet
  • D: Displacement of the boat in pounds
1.67
<2: better suited for ocean passages
>2: better suited for coastal cruising

Notes

The 38-3 (or MK III) has a different deck with a longer coachroof, shorter cockpit, than the earlier versions, among other changes. The hull (according to the best information we have)is still based on S&S Design #1903.

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