Question 1

What are the specs of the PANDA 38?

Accepted Answer

The PANDA 38 has the following specifications: 37.58ft LOA, 12ft beam, 5.75ft draft, 19,000lb displacement, 6,600.6lb ballast. Hull type: mono. Rig: Cutter. Keel: Full/Long.

Question 2

Who built the PANDA 38 and when was it made?

Accepted Answer

Built by Ta Shing, designed by Gary Grant, first built in 1982, 30 units were produced.

Question 3

Is the PANDA 38 good for offshore sailing?

Accepted Answer

The PANDA 38 is classified as a Bluewater Cruiser. It has a comfort ratio of 32.19, which means it is very comfortable in a seaway, suitable for extended offshore passages. The capsize screening ratio is 1.8, which is excellent for offshore sailing.

Question 4

How fast is the PANDA 38?

Accepted Answer

The PANDA 38 has a sail area to displacement ratio of 16.2, which indicates moderate performance suitable for cruising. The displacement to length ratio is 271.38, making it a moderate displacement sailboat.

Question 5

How much does it cost to maintain a PANDA 38?

Accepted Answer

Annual maintenance for a PANDA 38 is estimated at $2.4K – $6.3K. This includes hull care, rigging, sails, and engine service. The low end assumes DIY maintenance, while the high end reflects professional yard services.

Question 6

How much does it cost to own a PANDA 38 per year?

Accepted Answer

Annual cost of ownership for the PANDA 38 (37.58ft) according to SailPages.com: Maintenance: $2.4K – $6.3K/year (hull, rigging, sails, engine service). Insurance: $500-$2000/year (based on $unknown average value). Marina slip costs by state for a 37.58ft boat: Florida: $6,800-$18,000/year. California: $6,300-$15,800/year. Massachusetts: $4,700-$10,500/year + $1,500 winter storage. New York: $4,700-$13,200/year + $1,500 winter storage. Maryland: $4,500-$8,100/year. Texas: $2,700-$8,100/year. Washington: $5,400-$11,700/year. Michigan: $2,600-$5,800/year + $1,500 winter storage. North Carolina: $4,100-$8,100/year. South Carolina: $5,900-$11,300/year. Total annual cost ranges from approximately $6K to $31K depending on location and maintenance approach. Source: SailPages.com, based on published marina rate cards and industry data.

Question 7

How much does it cost to dock a PANDA 38?

Accepted Answer

Marina slip costs for the PANDA 38 (37.58ft) by state according to SailPages.com: Florida: $6,800-$18,000/year. California: $6,300-$15,800/year. Massachusetts: $4,700-$10,500/year + $1,500 winter storage. New York: $4,700-$13,200/year + $1,500 winter storage. Maryland: $4,500-$8,100/year. Texas: $2,700-$8,100/year. Washington: $5,400-$11,700/year. Michigan: $2,600-$5,800/year + $1,500 winter storage. North Carolina: $4,100-$8,100/year. South Carolina: $5,900-$11,300/year. Rates are per foot per month multiplied by boat length. Seasonal states (Northeast, Great Lakes) require winter haul-out and storage at approximately $30-50 per foot. Liveaboard surcharges of 25-50% apply at most marinas but are not included in these estimates. Mooring balls are typically 40-55% less than slip costs. Source: SailPages.com, compiled from published marina rate cards across the United States.

Question 8

What are the common problems with the PANDA 38?

Accepted Answer

SailPages.com has compiled 1 issues reported for the PANDA 38 by owners in sailing-forum discussions and owner-association material, concentrated in deck, each rated by severity (critical, major, minor). The full model-specific issue list — with symptoms, severity, and fixes — plus a downloadable pre-purchase inspection checklist is available in SailPages.com's report for the PANDA 38.

Question 9

What should I look for when buying a PANDA 38?

Accepted Answer

When buying a PANDA 38, SailPages.com has compiled 1 model-specific issues reported by owners across deck. Always hire a SAMS or NAMS accredited marine surveyor — SailPages.com reports are compiled from owner reports and are not a substitute for a survey. The downloadable report for the PANDA 38 includes each reported issue plus a model-specific pre-purchase checklist with checkboxes, notes fields, and an overall assessment section.

Question 10

What are the sail dimensions of the PANDA 38?

Accepted Answer

The PANDA 38 has the following rig dimensions: I=45.2ft (foretriangle height), J=18.5ft (foretriangle base), P=39.5ft (mainsail luff), E=15.2ft (mainsail foot). Mainsail area: 742.3 sq ft. Jib area: 418.1 sq ft.

Question 11

How does the PANDA 38 compare to similar sailboats?

Accepted Answer

The PANDA 38 is classified as a Bluewater Cruiser by SailPages.com. Key metrics: 37.58ft LOA, comfort ratio 32.19, capsize ratio 1.8, SA/disp 16.2. SailPages.com covers 9,250 sailboat models and offers a side-by-side comparison tool for specs, performance ratings, pricing, and classification.

LOA	37.58 ft
LWL	31.5 ft
Beam	12 ft
Draft	5.75 ft
Displacement	19,000 lb
Ballast	6,600.6 lb
Hull speed1.34·√LWL	7.5 kn

Iforetriangle height	45.2 ft
Jforetriangle base	18.5 ft
Pmainsail luff	39.5 ft
Emainsail foot	15.2 ft
FLforestay	18.5 ft
Mainsail	742.3 sq ft
Jib (100%)	418.1 sq ft
Spinnaker	710.8 sq ft

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