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Ct 38 Warwick
Designer: Alan Warwick  ·  Builder: Ta Chaio Shipbuilding Co. (Taiwan)  ·  First built: 1978
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About the Ct 38 Warwick

With limited documentation available, the Ct 38 Warwick represents one of the more elusive designs in the 38-foot sailing yacht category. This relative obscurity often indicates either a limited production run or a regional builder that didn't achieve widespread market penetration. Based on the naming convention and size class, the Warwick likely emerged during the era when many manufacturers were developing mid-sized cruising sailboats for the growing recreational sailing market. The 38-foot length suggests a vessel designed to balance comfortable cruising accommodations with manageable handling characteristics for couples or small crews. Without extensive specification data, potential buyers should approach this model with careful attention to individual boat condition and maintenance history. The scarcity of information may present challenges for sourcing parts or finding specialized service knowledge, though this can sometimes translate to more affordable purchase prices for buyers willing to take on a project. Given the size and probable vintage, the Warwick would most likely suit coastal cruising and weekend sailing rather than extended offshore passages. Prospective owners should conduct thorough surveys and research the builder's reputation and construction methods before committing to purchase.

Core Dimensions
LOA (Length Overall) 37.70 ft / 11.49 m
LWL (Waterline Length) 30.83 ft / 9.40 m
Beam 11.48 ft / 3.50 m
Max Draft 6.58 ft / 2.01 m
Displacement 16,775.00 lb / 7,609 kg
Ballast 7,526.00 lb / 3,414 kg
Design & Construction
Hull Type Fin with rudder on skeg
Rigging Type Masthead Sloop
Construction FG
Designer Alan Warwick
Builder Ta Chaio Shipbuilding Co. (TAIWAN)
First Built 1978
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Performance Ratios
Ballast/Displacement Ballast to Displacement ratio shows what percentage of the boat's total weight is ballast. Higher values generally mean better initial stability and stiffer sail carrying.
30–35% — Typical cruiser35–45% — Stiff performance boatOver 45% — Racing oriented
44.86
Displacement/Length Displacement to Length ratio measures how heavy a boat is relative to its waterline length. Lower values mean a lighter, faster boat.
Under 100 — Ultralight racer100–200 — Light cruiser/racer200–300 — Moderate cruiser300–400 — Heavy cruiserOver 400 — Very heavy
255.56
Pounds/Inch Immersion Pounds per Inch Immersion (PPI) tells you how much weight is needed to sink the boat one inch. Useful for calculating how additional gear and stores affect waterline. 7.58 pounds/inch
Rig Dimensions
I (Foretriangle Height) 15.39
J (Foretriangle Base) 15.80 ft / 4.82 m
P (Mainsail Luff) 628.00 ft² / 58.34 m²
E (Mainsail Foot) Diesel
Engine & Accommodations
Fuel Capacity 55 gals / 208 L
Water Capacity 100 gals / 379 L
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