FINNGULF 38
Specifications
Hull
| LOA | 39 ft |
| LWL | 31.5 ft |
| Beam | 11.25 ft |
| Draft | 6.2 ft |
| Displacement | 13,200 lb |
| Ballast | 8,202.5 lb |
| Hull speed1.34·√LWL | 7.5 kn |
Rig & Sails
| Iforetriangle height | 48.56 ft |
| Jforetriangle base | 13.45 ft |
| Pmainsail luff | 42.65 ft |
| Emainsail foot | 15.09 ft |
| FLforestay | 13.5 ft |
| Mainsail | 674.1 sq ft |
| Jib (100%) | 326.6 sq ft |
| Spinnaker | 555.2 sq ft |
About the FINNGULF 38
Similar to FINNGULF 37 and INFERNO 37. (Not to be confused with a later FUNNGULF 37 by Karl-Johan Stråhlmann.)
The Finngulf 38 is a rare, heavy-displacement cruising sloop designed by Håkan Södergren and built by Finngulf Yachts between 1983 and 1995. With only 23 hulls produced, this model represents a niche segment of the market, characterized by its robust construction and fractional sloop rig.
- Best for:
- This boat is best suited for experienced coastal cruisers and those seeking a stable, comfortable platform for short-to-medium offshore passages, rather than high-performance racing.
- Bluewater capability:
- With a displacement of 13200.0 lb and a low capsize ratio of 1.91, the Finngulf 38 is well-suited for bluewater cruising, offering excellent stability and seakeeping in heavy weather.
- Comparables:
- Comparable boats include the Hallberg-Rassy 38 and the Nautor's Swan 381, as they share similar heavy displacement characteristics, fractional sloop rigs, and a focus on offshore comfort over speed.
Direct variant of the FINNGULF 38
Near-identical models — same hull, builder and designer, re-badged or lightly changed. Specs and owner-reported issues are typically shared across the group, so a sister model's page may carry detail this one doesn't.
Performance
ORC Performance Data(1 certificate)
Measured performance data from ORC (Offshore Racing Congress) certificates.
Polar Diagram
Boat speed (kn) vs. true wind angle. Source: ORC
Racing Ratings
Triple Number
ORC Measured
Sail Areas (ORC)
Speed Table (kn)
| TWA \ TWS | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 20 | 24 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 52° | 4.0 | 5.3 | 6.3 | 6.8 | 7.0 | 7.2 | 7.2 | 7.3 | 7.2 |
| 60° | 4.3 | 5.7 | 6.5 | 7.0 | 7.2 | 7.4 | 7.4 | 7.5 | 7.5 |
| 75° | 4.5 | 5.8 | 6.7 | 7.2 | 7.4 | 7.6 | 7.7 | 7.9 | 7.9 |
| 90° | 4.3 | 5.8 | 6.7 | 7.2 | 7.5 | 7.7 | 7.9 | 8.2 | 8.4 |
| 110° | 4.0 | 5.5 | 6.6 | 7.3 | 7.6 | 7.9 | 8.1 | 8.4 | 8.6 |
| 120° | 3.9 | 5.4 | 6.5 | 7.2 | 7.6 | 7.9 | 8.3 | 8.8 | 9.1 |
| 135° | 3.4 | 4.8 | 6.0 | 6.9 | 7.4 | 7.8 | 8.1 | 8.9 | 9.8 |
| 150° | 2.8 | 4.1 | 5.2 | 6.2 | 6.9 | 7.4 | 7.8 | 8.5 | 9.3 |
| Beat VMG | 2.5 | 3.5 | 4.2 | 4.7 | 4.9 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 |
| Run VMG | 2.5 | 3.5 | 4.5 | 5.4 | 6.1 | 6.7 | 7.2 | 7.9 | 8.5 |
Pricing
We don't have market pricing data for the FINNGULF 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 39ft LOA. Actual costs vary by condition, usage, and local rates.
Known Issues & Pre-Purchase Inspection
We don't have enough data on the FINNGULF 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 FINNGULF 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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