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Oceanic 38
Designer: Ted Brewer  ·  Builder: Pan Oceanic Marine (Phil)  ·  First built: 1982
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About the Oceanic 38

A capable and versatile cruising sailboat, the Oceanic 38 represents a thoughtful approach to bluewater passage-making and extended coastal voyaging. Designed with serious cruisers in mind, this vessel strikes a balance between comfortable liveaboard accommodation and solid offshore performance, making it an appealing option for sailors looking to venture beyond familiar waters. While detailed specifications remain limited in available records, the Oceanic 38 falls within a size range that has long been considered a sweet spot for shorthanded or couples cruising — large enough to carry meaningful provisions and handle challenging conditions, yet manageable enough for a small crew to operate with confidence. Boats of this type typically feature robust construction and practical deck layouts suited to long passages. For those researching this model, tracking down owner forums, yacht club records, or surveyor reports may help fill in the gaps left by scarce published data. Speaking directly with current or former owners remains one of the best ways to understand the Oceanic 38's real-world performance, known quirks, and reputation among the cruising community before making a purchase decision.

Core Dimensions
LOA (Length Overall) 37.83 ft / 11.53 m
LWL (Waterline Length) 31.42 ft / 9.58 m
Beam 11.92 ft / 3.63 m
Max Draft 5.50 ft / 1.68 m
Displacement 18,750.00 lb / 8,505 kg
Ballast 7,000.00 lb / 3,175 kg
Design & Construction
Hull Type Fin with rudder on skeg
Rigging Type Masthead Sloop
Construction FG
Designer Ted Brewer
Builder Pan Oceanic Marine (PHIL)
First Built 1982
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Performance Ratios
PHRF Rating PHRF (Performance Handicap Racing Fleet) is a national racing handicap measured in seconds per nautical mile. Lower values indicate faster boats. Ratings are sourced from US Sailing's national database (median across 60+ regional fleets).
Under 0 — Ultralight racer0–90 — Performance racer90–150 — Cruiser/racer150–210 — Typical cruiserOver 210 — Heavy/slow cruiser
 138
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
 37.33
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
 269.86
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. 8.03 pounds/inch
Rig Dimensions
I (Foretriangle Height) 15.95
J (Foretriangle Base) 15.33 ft / 4.67 m
P (Mainsail Luff) 701.00 ft² / 65.13 m²
E (Mainsail Foot) 120 gals / 454 L
Engine & Accommodations
Water Capacity 90 gals / 341 L
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