SHANNON 38
Specifications
Hull
| LOA | 37.75 ft |
| LWL | 30.83 ft |
| Beam | 11.5 ft |
| Draft | 5 ft |
| Displacement | 18,500 lb |
| Ballast | 6,500.9 lb |
| Hull speed1.34·√LWL | 7.4 kn |
Rig & Sails
| Iforetriangle height | 45 ft |
| Jforetriangle base | 17.5 ft |
| Pmainsail luff | 40 ft |
| Emainsail foot | 16.7 ft |
| PYmizzen luff | 29.75 ft |
| EYmizzen foot | 11.25 ft |
| FLforestay | 17.5 ft |
| Mainsail | 754.5 sq ft |
| Jib (100%) | 393.8 sq ft |
| Spinnaker | 669.4 sq ft |
About the SHANNON 38
The SHANNON 38 was the first model by this builder. A few pilot house versions were produced. Available as cutter or ketch. Keel/cb version also available. DRAFT: BU: 4.25'/BD: 7.5' Ketch sail area reported as 751 sqft.
Performance
Estimated Value
Low ConfidenceEstimated Cost of Ownership
Based on 37.75ft LOA. Actual costs vary by condition, usage, and local rates.
Articles & Reviews
Known Issues & Pre-Purchase Inspection
We don't have enough data on the SHANNON 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.
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