IRWIN 38 CITATION
Specifications
Hull
| LOA | 38 ft |
| LWL | 30.67 ft |
| Beam | 12.5 ft |
| Draft | 6.92 ft |
| Displacement | 15,000 lb |
| Ballast | 5,500.5 lb |
| Hull speed1.34·√LWL | 7.4 kn |
Rig & Sails
| Iforetriangle height | 40 ft |
| Jforetriangle base | 15 ft |
| Pmainsail luff | 44 ft |
| Emainsail foot | 14 ft |
| FLforestay | 15 ft |
| Mainsail | 632.6 sq ft |
| Jib (100%) | 300 sq ft |
| Spinnaker | 510 sq ft |
Engine
| Commonly | Perkins, Yanmar, Westerbeke, Vetus, Ford |
About the IRWIN 38 CITATION
The Irwin 38 Citation is a classic American cruising sloop designed by Ted Irwin and built by Irwin Yachts (USA) in 1986. With a production run limited to a single year and an unknown total hull count, this model represents a specific snapshot of late-80s American boatbuilding.
- Best for:
- This vessel is well-suited for coastal cruisers and weekend sailors who prioritize a comfortable, stable platform with a 24.41 comfort ratio over high-performance racing.
- Bluewater capability:
- With a displacement of 15000.0 lb and a conservative capsize ratio of 2.03, the Citation is structurally sound for offshore passages, though its single-year production limits the breadth of long-term bluewater owner feedback.
- Comparables:
- Comparable boats from this era include the Cal 40 and O'Day 38, which share similar displacement and beam dimensions, offering a balance of interior volume and manageable handling for short-to-medium passages.
Performance
Pricing
We don't have market pricing data for the IRWIN 38 CITATION 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 38ft LOA. Actual costs vary by condition, usage, and local rates.
Known Issues & Pre-Purchase Inspection
We don't have enough data on the IRWIN 38 CITATIONyet 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 IRWIN 38 CITATION? 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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Which engine powers your IRWIN 38 CITATION?
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