The X 382 is well-powered with enough sail area to move in light air, with acceptable motion comfort for coastal passages, and competitive on the racecourse.
Hull Speed
The theoretical displacement-mode speed limit — determined by waterline length, not engine or sail power.
A displacement hull pushes a bow wave whose speed is limited by the waterline length.
With a waterline of 31.8′, the X 382 tops out around 7.6 knots in displacement mode — after that, the bow wave outruns the hull and resistance climbs steeply.
1.34 × √31.8′ LWL = 7.6 kts
Performance Ratios
Racing handicap, sail-carrying power, stability and comfort — and what each one actually tells you about a day on the water.
PHRF Rating
78s/nm
Performance racer — quick around the cans and offshore.
SA / Displacement
19.1
Powerful cruiser/racer — quick in light air, reef early when it pipes up.
Ballast / Displacement
43.1%
Stiff enough to carry a big genoa comfortably into moderate breeze.
Displacement / Length
198
Moderate — a good balance of speed and load-carrying ability.
Comfort Ratio
23.3
Acceptable coastal comfort — fine for weekends, notice the chop offshore.
Capsize Screening
2.02
Above the 2.0 offshore threshold — best suited for coastal and protected waters.
Pounds/Inch Immersion
1lbs
Weight needed to sink the hull one inch — loading sensitivity.
Motion & Offshore Suitability
Two ratios that matter most when you're planning passages — how the boat feels in a seaway, and whether the hull geometry is suitable for open ocean.
Comfort Ratio
23.3
Acceptable coastal comfort — fine for weekends, notice the chop offshore.
Under 20 — Snappy, racing motion
20–30 — Acceptable coastal
30–40 — Good offshore comfort
Over 40 — Very comfortable offshore
Capsize Screening Formula
2.02
Above the 2.0 offshore threshold — best suited for coastal and protected waters.
Under 2.0 — Acceptable for offshore
Over 2.0 — Coastal / protected waters
PHRF Fleet Position
Where the X 382 sits on the PHRF handicap spectrum — lower numbers mean faster boats.
Racer 0–90
Cruiser/Racer 90–150
Cruiser 150–210
X 382
78s/nm
Performance racer — quick around the cans and offshore.
Dehler 38
93s/nm
Catalina 380
120s/nm
Catalina 387
135s/nm
Estimated Speed by Wind
Rough boat speed estimates at different true wind speeds and points of sail — derived from hull speed, SA/D, and displacement, not measured polars.
| Point of Sail |
6 kts TWS |
10 kts TWS |
15 kts TWS |
20 kts TWS |
| Close-hauled40–50° |
3.2 |
4.0 |
4.5 |
4.7 |
| Close Reach60° |
3.9 |
4.9 |
5.5 |
5.7 |
| Beam Reach90° |
4.7 |
6.0 |
6.7 |
7.3 |
| Broad Reach120–135° |
4.4 |
5.5 |
6.2 |
6.7 |
| Run150–180° |
3.5 |
4.4 |
4.9 |
5.2 |
These are simplified estimates based on hull speed (7.6 kts),
SA/D (19.1), and empirical efficiency curves — not instrument-measured
polars. Real-world speed varies with sea state, bottom condition, sail trim, and current.
Speeds in gold approach hull speed;
bold gold means near or at hull speed.
Wind Range & Comfort Envelope
Estimated wind ranges for comfortable sailing on the X 382 — based on sail area, ballast, and displacement characteristics.
Ghost
Sweet Spot
Reef
Heavy
0–6 kts
6–20 kts
20–30 kts
30+ kts
Ghosting
0–6 kts
Light air, motor-sailing likely. Need patience and a light genoa.
Sweet Spot
6–20 kts
Comfortable under full sail. Best speed-to-comfort ratio.
Time to Reef
20–30 kts
Time to shorten sail. Reef the main, swap to a working jib.
Heavy Weather
30+ kts
Storm conditions. Storm jib or bare poles. Seek shelter if coastal.
How It Compares
Side-by-side with the boats most often cross-shopped against the X 382.
|
X 382 |
Bavaria Ocean 38 |
Catalina 380 |
Catalina 387 |
Dehler 38 |
Sabre 38 Mkii |
| Dimensions |
| LOA |
38.5 |
38.6 |
38.4 |
38.7 |
38.7 |
38.7 |
| LWL |
31.8 |
33.1 |
32.4 |
33.3 |
31.5 |
31.4 |
| Beam |
12.3 |
12.8 |
12.3 |
13.0 |
12.5 |
12.3 |
| Displacement |
14 |
17 |
19 |
16 |
12 |
16 |
| Ballast |
6 |
6 |
6 |
6 |
2 |
6 |
| Sail Area |
702 |
710 |
723 |
710 |
627 |
691 |
| Performance |
| PHRF |
78 |
— |
120 |
135 |
93 |
— |
| SA/Disp |
19.1 |
17.0 |
16.3 |
17.4 |
19.1 |
16.9 |
| Bal/Disp |
43.1 |
35.9 |
35.8 |
39.5 |
23.1 |
39.1 |
| Comfort |
23.3 |
25.4 |
30.2 |
24.1 |
19.4 |
27.4 |
| Capsize |
2.02 |
1.99 |
1.85 |
2.04 |
2.17 |
1.93 |
| Hull Speed |
7.6 |
7.7 |
7.6 |
7.7 |
7.5 |
7.5 |