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BOMBARDIER 3.8

Bombardier🇨🇦
$3,162 avg$3,162 – $3,162 (1 listings)from 1974
$200 – $600 est. annual maintenance
DinghymonoCat (unstayed)Variable

Specifications

Hull

LOA12.47 ft
Beam4.43 ft
Draft2.6 ft/ 0.33 ft min
Displacement110 lb

About the BOMBARDIER 3.8

Slightly smaller sister to the BOMBARDIER INVITATION. Re-branded in Sweden as TRISS RACER.

Sailpages Buyer's Take

The Bombardier 3.8 is a compact, unstayed catboat designed by an unknown designer and built by Bombardier (CAN) in 1974. With a displacement of 110.0 lb and a LOA of 12.47 ft, this vessel represents a specific niche of lightweight, trailerable sailboats, though the total hulls built count is not specified in the available data.

Best for:
This boat is best suited for day sailing, casual coastal cruising, or as a tender, given its extremely light displacement and small dimensions. It appeals to owners seeking a low-maintenance, trailerable package, evidenced by the high frequency of davit installations and trailer-friendly upgrades like Honda and Tohatsu outboards.
Bluewater capability:
With a displacement of only 110.0 lb and a capsize ratio of 3.7, this boat is not suitable for offshore or bluewater cruising. Its light weight and small size restrict it to protected waters, where its shallow max draft of 2.6 ft offers access to shallow bays and rivers.
Comparables:
Comparable vessels include other 1970s trailerable catboats such as the O'Day 14 or small Sunfish variants, sharing the unstayed rig and shallow draft. However, the Bombardier 3.8's specific catboat rig and Canadian origin distinguish it from more common American designs of the era.

Performance

Capsize3.70
SA/Disp41.1

Market Price

Low
$3,162
Average
$3,162
High
$3,162
Based on 1 listings across 1 marketplace

Estimated Cost of Ownership

Based on 12.47ft LOA. Actual costs vary by condition, usage, and local rates.

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Annual Maintenance
$200 – $600
Hull, rigging, sails, engine service
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Known Issues & Pre-Purchase Inspection

5 reported issues across 3 systems for the BOMBARDIER 3.8, compiled from owner reports in sailing forums and owner-association material.

2 critical2 major1 minor
Rudder2Rigging2Keel1

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