B&R-38
Specifications
Hull
| LOA | 38.42 ft |
| LWL | 36.74 ft |
| Beam | 12.63 ft |
| Draft | 8.86 ft/ 3.77 ft min |
| Displacement | 7,385 lb |
| Ballast | 3,770 lb |
| Hull speed1.34·√LWL | 8.1 kn |
Rig & Sails
| Spinnaker | 968.75 sq ft |
About the B&R-38
Disp. without water bal.: 2600 kg Gennaker area: 90m2 Intended as series built boat but it is thought that only 1 was sold.
The B&R-38 is a rare, high-performance fractional sloop designed by Bergstrom & Ridder and built by Trinity Marine (SWE) in 1994, with only 1 hull built. Its lightweight displacement of 7385.0 lb and high SA/D ratio of 33.44 indicate a boat engineered for speed rather than heavy displacement cruising.
- Best for:
- This boat suits experienced sailors seeking a fast, responsive coastal racer-cruiser who can manage a fractional rig and are comfortable with the limited availability of specific parts for a one-off build.
- Bluewater capability:
- With a low D/L ratio of 66.48 and a capsize ratio of 2.6, the B&R-38 is designed for performance rather than heavy bluewater stability, making it suitable for protected coastal passages but requiring careful consideration for extended offshore passages.
- Comparables:
- Comparable to other late-90s Scandinavian performance cruisers like the X-35 or early O'Day 38s, though the B&R-38's unique status as a single-hull build by Trinity Marine makes it distinct from mass-produced contemporaries.
Performance
Pricing
We don't have market pricing data for the B&R-38 yet. If you own one, help other buyers — what did you pay for it? Reports build a community price estimate over time.
Estimated Cost of Ownership
Based on 38.42ft LOA. Actual costs vary by condition, usage, and local rates.
Known Issues & Pre-Purchase Inspection
We don't have enough data on the B&R-38yet to publish model-specific findings we'd stand behind — but here's a free general inspection checklist, built from our research into what actually goes wrong on boats of this kind.
Drawn from 7,029 documented issues across 2,391 models, ordered so the areas that most often turn up problems come first.
Own a B&R-38? Reports from owners are what turn this into a model-specific checklist — and they're the reason the boats above it have one.
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