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Endeavour 38 Cc
Designer: Johan Valentijn  ·  Builder: Endeavour Yacht Corp. (Usa)  ·  First built: 1984
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About the Endeavour 38 Cc

Designed by renowned naval architect Johan Valentijn, this versatile cruiser-racer represents Endeavour Yacht Corporation's commitment to quality construction during the late 1980s production era. The masthead sloop configuration and moderate displacement design strike an appealing balance between comfortable cruising and respectable sailing performance. With its fin keel and spade rudder arrangement, the boat delivers responsive handling and good windward ability while maintaining the shallow 4.92-foot draft that opens up more cruising destinations. The substantial ballast-to-displacement ratio provides reassuring stability for offshore passages, while the conservative comfort ratio of 27.76 suggests civilized motion in seaway conditions. Valentijn's design philosophy shines through in the hull's moderate proportions, creating a seakindly vessel that won't punish crews during extended passages. The fiberglass construction reflects the solid build quality Endeavour was known for during this period, resulting in boats that have aged well and maintained strong resale values. This design suits sailors seeking a capable coastal and offshore cruiser that can also hold its own in club racing. The balanced sail plan and hull speed potential make it equally at home on weekend club races or extended coastal cruising adventures, embodying the versatile "performance cruiser" concept that defined many successful designs of this era.

Core Dimensions
LOA (Length Overall) 38.25 ft / 11.66 m
LWL (Waterline Length) 32.00 ft / 9.75 m
Beam 12.51 ft / 3.81 m
Max Draft 4.92 ft / 1.50 m
Displacement 17,600.00 lb / 7,983 kg
Ballast 7,000.00 lb / 3,175 kg
Sail Area (Reported) 704.00 ft² / 65.40 m²
Design & Construction
Hull Type Fin w/spade rudder
Rigging Type Masthead Sloop
Construction FG
Designer Johan Valentijn
Builder Endeavour Yacht Corp. (USA)
First Built 1984
Last Built 1990
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Performance Ratios
SA/Displacement Sail Area to Displacement ratio measures how much sail power a boat has relative to its weight. Higher values mean more performance and speed.
Under 14 — Heavy cruiser, slow14–18 — Cruising sailboat18–22 — Cruiser/racerOver 22 — Performance racer
16.71
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
39.77
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
239.78
Comfort Ratio Ted Brewer's Comfort Ratio predicts how comfortable a boat will feel in offshore conditions. Higher values mean a steadier, more comfortable motion in a seaway.
Under 20 — Uncomfortably rough20–30 — Acceptable coastal30–40 — Good offshore comfortOver 40 — Very comfortable offshore
27.76
Capsize Screening Formula The USHS Capsize Screening Formula estimates offshore capsize risk. Lower is safer — values under 2.0 are considered acceptable for offshore sailing.
Under 2.0 — Safe for offshore2.0–2.2 — Borderline offshoreOver 2.2 — Coastal use recommended
1.93
Hull Speed Hull Speed is the theoretical maximum speed of a displacement hull, calculated from waterline length. Most cruising sailboats reach this speed in moderate conditions. 7.58 kn
S# (Speed Number) The Speed Number (S#) is a quick performance index. Higher values indicate a faster, more powerful design relative to its size.
Under 3.0 — Slow cruiser3.0–5.0 — Average cruiser5.0–7.0 — Performance cruiserOver 7.0 — Racer
2.24
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. 1,430.39 pounds/inch
SA/Displacement (Calc) Calculated Sail Area to Displacement ratio using actual measured sail dimensions rather than reported values. More precise than the reported SA/Disp figure. 16.7
Rig Dimensions
I (Foretriangle Height) 51.00 ft / 15.54 m
J (Foretriangle Base) 16.75 ft / 5.11 m
P (Mainsail Luff) 44.25 ft / 13.49 m
E (Mainsail Foot) 12.50 ft / 3.81 m
SA Fore 427.13 ft² / 39.68 m²
SA Main 276.56 ft² / 25.69 m²
SA Total (100%) 703.69 ft² / 65.37 m²
Est. Forestay Length 53.68 ft / 16.36 m
How It Compares

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Dimensions
LOA
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38.3 ft
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38.3 ft
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38.4 ft
Endeavour 38
38.3 ft
LWL
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32.0 ft
Bristol 388
30.6 ft
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32.4 ft
Endeavour 38
32.0 ft
Beam
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12.5 ft
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12.1 ft
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12.3 ft
Endeavour 38
12.5 ft
Displacement
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17 lbs
Bristol 388
19 lbs
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19 lbs
Endeavour 38
17 lbs
Ballast
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7 lbs
Bristol 388
9 lbs
Catalina 380
6 lbs
Endeavour 38
7 lbs
Sail Area
Endeavour 38 Cc ★
704 sq ft
Bristol 388
Catalina 380
723 sq ft
Endeavour 38
704 sq ft
Performance
PHRF Rating (lower = faster)
Endeavour 38 Cc ★
Bristol 388
Catalina 380
120 s/nm
Endeavour 38
132 s/nm
SA / Displacement (higher = more powerful)
Endeavour 38 Cc ★
16.7
Bristol 388
Catalina 380
16.3
Endeavour 38
16.7
Ballast / Disp (higher = stiffer)
Endeavour 38 Cc ★
39.8 %
Bristol 388
47.0 %
Catalina 380
35.8 %
Endeavour 38
Comfort Ratio (higher = more comfortable offshore)
Endeavour 38 Cc ★
27.8
Bristol 388
Catalina 380
30.2
Endeavour 38
27.8
Capsize Screening (lower = safer)
Endeavour 38 Cc ★
1.93
Bristol 388
Catalina 380
1.85
Endeavour 38
1.93
Displacement / Length (lower = lighter)
Endeavour 38 Cc ★
239
Bristol 388
298
Catalina 380
248
Endeavour 38
Hull Speed
Endeavour 38 Cc ★
7.6 kts
Bristol 388
Catalina 380
7.6 kts
Endeavour 38
7.6 kts
Speed Number (higher = faster)
Endeavour 38 Cc ★
2.2
Bristol 388
Catalina 380
2.1
Endeavour 38
2.2
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