SUN SHINE 38 (JEANNEAU)
Specifications
Hull
| LOA | 38.25 ft |
| LWL | 32.5 ft |
| Beam | 12.63 ft |
| Draft | 6.23 ft |
| Displacement | 12,677 lb |
| Ballast | 5,401.3 lb |
| Material | 22.0 |
| Hull speed1.34·√LWL | 7.6 kn |
Rig & Sails
| Pmainsail luff | 19.85 ft |
| Emainsail foot | 13.48 ft |
Accommodation
| Cabins | 2 |
| Berths | 4 |
| Heads | 5 |
| Water | 52.8 L |
| Fuel | 22.5 L |
| CE category | N/A€ |
About the SUN SHINE 38 (JEANNEAU)
Similar to SUN SHINE 36 but with extended stern. REGATTA 39 (JEANNEAU) is also similar. Available in 'team' or 'owners' versions. Hull length: 11.25m / 36.9ft Keel/CB version: Draft BD:6.89'/2.10m; BU: 4.08'/1.24m Disp.: 12677 lbs./5750 kgs. Ballast: 5776 lbs./2620 kgs.
Performance
ORC Performance Data(3 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° | 4.5 | 5.4 | 6.2 | 6.7 | 6.9 | 7.0 | 7.1 |
| 60° | 4.8 | 5.7 | 6.5 | 6.9 | 7.1 | 7.2 | 7.3 |
| 75° | 5.0 | 6.0 | 6.7 | 7.0 | 7.3 | 7.5 | 7.7 |
| 90° | 5.1 | 6.2 | 7.0 | 7.3 | 7.5 | 7.6 | 8.0 |
| 110° | 5.2 | 6.4 | 7.1 | 7.5 | 7.8 | 8.1 | 8.5 |
| 120° | 5.1 | 6.3 | 7.0 | 7.4 | 7.8 | 8.2 | 8.8 |
| 135° | 4.6 | 5.7 | 6.7 | 7.2 | 7.5 | 7.9 | 8.7 |
| 150° | 3.9 | 5.0 | 5.9 | 6.7 | 7.2 | 7.5 | 8.2 |
| Beat VMG | 2.9 | 3.5 | 4.0 | 4.5 | 4.8 | 4.9 | 4.9 |
| Run VMG | 3.4 | 4.3 | 5.1 | 5.8 | 6.5 | 7.0 | 7.6 |
Market Price
Asking price by model year
7 listings · boat years 1986–1990 · median $48,600
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Estimated Cost of Ownership
Based on 38.25ft LOA. Actual costs vary by condition, usage, and local rates.
Known Issues & Pre-Purchase Inspection
2 reported issues across 1 systems for the SUN SHINE 38 (JEANNEAU), compiled from owner reports in sailing forums and owner-association material.
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