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Sydney 38
Starting in a race in Hobart
NameSydney 38
Boat
Draft2.65 m (8 ft 8 in)
Hull
TypeMonohull
ConstructionGRP
Hull weight1,930 kg (4,250 lb)
LOA11.74 m (38.5 ft)
LWL10.75 m (35.3 ft)
Beam3.75 m (12.3 ft)
Hull appendages
Keel/board typeFixed
Sails
Mainsail area51.5 m2 (554 sq ft)
Jib/genoa area39.2 m2 (422 sq ft)
Spinnaker area129.8 m2 (1,397 sq ft)

The Sydney 38 is a racing/cruising sailing yacht. It is one of the largest fleets of one-design oceangoing yachts in Australia. The yacht is manufactured by Sydney Yachts.

Specifications

Fuel capacity 100 L (22 imp gal; 26 US gal)
Fresh water capacity 100 L (22 imp gal; 26 US gal)
Engine type Yanmar 22.4 kW (30 shp)
Empty 5,560 kg (12,260 lb)
Loaded 6,920 kg (15,260 lb)

Rig and sail dimensions

  • I: 15.95 m (52.3 ft)
  • J: 4.5 m (15 ft)
  • P: 15.4 m (51 ft)
  • E: 5.5 m (18 ft)
  • STL: 4.5 m (15 ft)

Classification

CE Category: A - Ocean

IRC Rating (approx): 1.112