OCEANIS 38 (BENETEAU)
Specifications
Hull
| LOA | 37.73 ft |
| LWL | 35.17 ft |
| Beam | 13.09 ft |
| Draft | 6.83 ft |
| Displacement | 15,102 lb |
| Ballast | 3,946.2 lb |
| Hull speed1.34·√LWL | 7.9 kn |
Rig & Sails
| Pmainsail luff | 21.26 ft |
| Emainsail foot | 13.85 ft |
About the OCEANIS 38 (BENETEAU)
Available in three versions, Daysailer, Weekender, Cruiser. The primary difference is with interior layout. Daysailer: LOA 11.15m / 36.58ft; Light displacement:6095kg / 13,437 lbs Reported SA = Main + 103% Genoa Available with three keel options: Deep: Specs above Shallow: Draft - 1.64m / 5.43 ft; Bal - 2060 kg / 4542 lbs. Lifting: Draft - Up 1.26m / 4.17 ft, Down 2.4m / 7.83 ft; Bal - 2230 kg / 4915 lbs. Available with optional 200 l / 53 gal water tank Available with optional main sail arch (seen in photo above). Renamed and updated to OCEANIS 38.1 in 2017.
Direct variant of the OCEANIS 38 (BENETEAU)
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(7 certificates)
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 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 20 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 52° | 4.3 | 5.4 | 6.1 | 6.8 | 7.2 | 7.5 | 7.7 |
| 60° | 4.6 | 5.7 | 6.4 | 7.0 | 7.4 | 7.7 | 8.0 |
| 75° | 4.8 | 5.9 | 6.7 | 7.2 | 7.6 | 7.9 | 8.4 |
| 90° | 5.0 | 6.2 | 7.1 | 7.7 | 8.1 | 8.4 | 8.7 |
| 110° | 5.1 | 6.3 | 7.2 | 7.8 | 8.2 | 8.7 | 9.6 |
| 120° | 4.9 | 6.1 | 7.0 | 7.7 | 8.2 | 8.6 | 9.6 |
| 135° | 4.4 | 5.6 | 6.6 | 7.3 | 7.8 | 8.3 | 9.2 |
| 150° | 3.7 | 4.8 | 5.8 | 6.5 | 7.1 | 7.5 | 8.2 |
| Beat VMG | 2.8 | 3.5 | 4.0 | 4.5 | 4.9 | 5.2 | 5.3 |
| Run VMG | 3.2 | 4.2 | 5.0 | 5.6 | 6.1 | 6.5 | 7.5 |
Pricing
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Estimated Cost of Ownership
Based on 37.73ft LOA. Actual costs vary by condition, usage, and local rates.
Articles & Reviews
Known Issues & Pre-Purchase Inspection
4 reported issues across 3 systems for the OCEANIS 38 (BENETEAU), compiled from owner reports in sailing forums and owner-association material.
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