seafarer 38 performance
 

hi all new here on this board, seems informative. thinking of buying a friends seafarer 38, was wondering if any one here was familiar with her. how does she preform under sail, in a rough sea, is she a safe boat for a 38? also is the construction solid or pop out production yacht level.hard to find info on these boats, thanks for any help

Anyone with experience with the 34' Seafarer?

No but I own the 38. Join the Yahoo group.

Seafarer 38
 

You could hardly do better than a Seafarer 38 for a seaworthy, seakindly vessel that's easy to single-hand and has an abundance of creature comforts. My '74 ketch Roundelay cuts through rough chop as if it weren't there, points well, is fast, and is a classic beauty. Capsize screening ratio is 1.65, motion comfort ratio is 37. Few other bluewater boats can beat these stats, the Allied Seawind II among them, but the Seawind is a lot smaller. The S38 is like a floating hotel. In my opinion, she's definitely one of Philip Rhodes' best designs.

thanks David
 

My S38 is still going through it's refit after two years (though I am close). I have not yest sailed her, but have only heard good things. It helps on a big project to know that others like the boat you are re-building :)

-EE

These guys have the 34 I believe:

http://www.travelpod.com/members/sparrow07

Here is a link to the Seafarer Research Center site. It has some original data for the Seafarer 38. I have a 1971 Seafarer 31 Yawl. It is great looking with a very solid hull and deck. Some of the interior materials leave much to be desired, and it's narrow beam makes things a little tight. But we love it. I wish you luck with the 38 if you decide to get it.

Seafarer Research Center

She performed well for us, probably could take more than we could. Safe for a 38? We thought so - ballasted full keel with cutaway forward. Construction - could have been a little heavier but it would not have altered anything. You just don't ever want to see any 38 pounding on the rocks - wood, metal, fiberglass will all break up quickly. We lived aboard almost 15 years on a 1977 model, hull number in 130's I think. About 10 years in Caribbean.

I know it is bad to revive old threads, but we have been enjoying our Seafarer 38 for several years now and I love the boat. There are minor annoyances (fake teak wallpaper that was sold as a "feature" in '74), but really I have no major complaints. She sails much better than expected, and can be set up to be very livable. We are in the PNW and I am perfectly comfortable with the boat. Aside from the interior the build quality in my view is to a higher standard than many newer boats.