MOTIVA 38
Specifications
Hull
| LOA | 38.06 ft |
| LWL | 30.18 ft |
| Beam | 11.81 ft |
| Draft | 5.91 ft |
| Displacement | 22,024 lb |
| Ballast | 8,377.9 lb |
| Hull speed1.34·√LWL | 7.4 kn |
About the MOTIVA 38
The Motiva 38 is a 38.06 ft masthead sloop designed by Arne Borghegn and built by Motiva Yachts in 2005. With a displacement of 22024.0 lb and a beam of 11.81 ft, it represents a specific era of European production yachts, though the exact total hulls built is unknown.
- Best for:
- This vessel suits coastal cruisers and weekend sailors who prioritize a comfortable, stable platform with a moderate comfort ratio of 39.03. Its dimensions and rigging make it manageable for couples or small families seeking a balance of performance and livability.
- Bluewater capability:
- With a capsize ratio of 1.69 and a D/L ratio of 357.68, the Motiva 38 offers moderate offshore stability suitable for protected coastal passages rather than extreme bluewater expeditions.
- Comparables:
- Comparable boats from this era include the Beneteau 38 and Jeanneau 38.9, which share similar LOA and beam dimensions. These models are comparable due to their similar displacement ranges and target market for coastal cruising.
Performance
Pricing
We don't have market pricing data for the MOTIVA 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 38.06ft LOA. Actual costs vary by condition, usage, and local rates.
Known Issues & Pre-Purchase Inspection
We don't have enough data on the MOTIVA 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 MOTIVA 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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