DRABANT 38
Specifications
Hull
| LOA | 37.56 ft |
| LWL | 30.51 ft |
| Beam | 9.94 ft |
| Draft | 6.3 ft |
| Displacement | 10,582 lb |
| Ballast | 3,968.2 lb |
| Hull speed1.34·√LWL | 7.4 kn |
About the DRABANT 38
The Drabant 38 is a Danish-built cruising sloop designed by Gert Gerlach and constructed by G. G. Bådeværft. With a production run of 55 hulls built in 1983, this vessel represents a specific era of Scandinavian boatbuilding characterized by robust construction and fractional sloop rigging.
- Best for:
- This boat is well-suited for coastal and nearshore cruisers who prioritize a comfortable, stable platform with a moderate comfort ratio of 23.53. Its fractional sloop rig and manageable dimensions make it accessible for couples or small families seeking a reliable weekend cruiser.
- Bluewater capability:
- With a displacement of 10582.0 lb and a capsize ratio of 1.81, the Drabant 38 possesses the stability and mass required for offshore passages, though its single-year production run suggests limited long-term parts availability compared to higher-volume models.
- Comparables:
- Comparable vessels from the early 1980s include the Hallberg-Rassy 38 and the Nauticat 38, which share similar displacement and beam characteristics. These boats are comparable due to their shared emphasis on heavy displacement cruising comfort and Scandinavian build quality.
Performance
Pricing
We don't have market pricing data for the DRABANT 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 37.56ft LOA. Actual costs vary by condition, usage, and local rates.
Known Issues & Pre-Purchase Inspection
We don't have enough data on the DRABANT 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 DRABANT 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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