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Westwind 38
Designer: George Stadell Iii  ·  Builder: Blue Water Yacht Builders (Taiwan)  ·  First built: 1984
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About the Westwind 38

A capable and purposeful bluewater cruiser, the Westwind 38 is a sailboat designed with serious passage-making in mind. Built for sailors who want a reliable offshore companion, this vessel carries a reputation as a sturdy, sea-kindly design suited to extended coastal and bluewater sailing rather than casual weekend outings. With a hull form typical of its era, the Westwind 38 likely prioritizes stability and load-carrying ability over outright speed, making it well-suited to couples or small crews planning longer voyages. The proportions of a 38-foot cruising sailboat generally offer a comfortable balance between interior liveability and manageable deck work for a shorthanded crew, and the Westwind follows that cruising philosophy closely. While detailed specification data is limited, prospective buyers researching this model will find it worth seeking out original documentation or connecting with owner communities who can speak to real-world performance and any known quirks. As with many production cruisers of its class, condition and refit history will play a significant role in overall value and suitability for your intended sailing grounds.

Core Dimensions
LOA (Length Overall) 37.92 ft / 11.56 m
LWL (Waterline Length) 33.00 ft / 10.06 m
Beam 12.00 ft / 3.66 m
Max Draft 4.92 ft / 1.50 m
Displacement 19,200.00 lb / 8,709 kg
Ballast 7,500.00 lb / 3,402 kg
Design & Construction
Hull Type Fin with rudder on skeg
Rigging Type Cutter
Construction FG w/Airex core
Designer George Stadell III
Builder Blue Water Yacht Builders (TAIWAN)
First Built 1984
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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
39.06
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
238.51
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. 8.49 pounds/inch
Rig Dimensions
I (Foretriangle Height) 15.75
P (Mainsail Luff) 703.00 ft² / 65.31 m²
E (Mainsail Foot) Yanmar
Engine & Accommodations
Horsepower 30
Fuel Capacity 50 gals / 189 L
Water Capacity 80 gals / 303 L
How It Compares

vs. Hallberg Rassy 38, Islander 38 C, Northshore 38

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Dimensions
LOA
Westwind 38 ★
37.9 ft
Hallberg Rassy 38
38.0 ft
Islander 38 C
38.0 ft
Northshore 38
38.0 ft
LWL
Westwind 38 ★
33.0 ft
Hallberg Rassy 38
31.2 ft
Islander 38 C
27.5 ft
Northshore 38
32.0 ft
Beam
Westwind 38 ★
12.0 ft
Hallberg Rassy 38
11.4 ft
Islander 38 C
12.0 ft
Northshore 38
11.0 ft
Displacement
Westwind 38 ★
19 lbs
Hallberg Rassy 38
18 lbs
Islander 38 C
17 lbs
Northshore 38
11 lbs
Ballast
Westwind 38 ★
7 lbs
Hallberg Rassy 38
8 lbs
Islander 38 C
7 lbs
Northshore 38
4 lbs
Sail Area
Westwind 38 ★
Hallberg Rassy 38
651 sq ft
Islander 38 C
673 sq ft
Northshore 38
624 sq ft
Performance
SA / Displacement (higher = more powerful)
Westwind 38 ★
Hallberg Rassy 38
14.8
Islander 38 C
16.4
Northshore 38
19.7
Ballast / Disp (higher = stiffer)
Westwind 38 ★
39.1 %
Hallberg Rassy 38
43.5 %
Islander 38 C
45.3 %
Northshore 38
Comfort Ratio (higher = more comfortable offshore)
Westwind 38 ★
Hallberg Rassy 38
34.0
Islander 38 C
31.3
Northshore 38
21.6
Capsize Screening (lower = safer)
Westwind 38 ★
Hallberg Rassy 38
1.72
Islander 38 C
1.87
Northshore 38
1.95
Displacement / Length (lower = lighter)
Westwind 38 ★
238
Hallberg Rassy 38
276
Islander 38 C
364
Northshore 38
Hull Speed
Westwind 38 ★
Hallberg Rassy 38
7.5 kts
Islander 38 C
7.0 kts
Northshore 38
7.6 kts
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