Question 1

What are the specs of the YANKEE 38?

Accepted Answer

The YANKEE 38 has the following specifications: 38.17ft LOA, 11.75ft beam, 6.25ft draft, 16,000lb displacement, 7,326.4lb ballast. Hull type: mono. Rig: Masthead Sloop. Keel: Fin.

Question 2

How much does a YANKEE 38 cost?

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The YANKEE 38 has an average asking price of $20,000, with prices ranging from $20,000 to $20,000 based on 1 listings.

Question 3

Who built the YANKEE 38 and when was it made?

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Built by Yankee Yachts Inc. (USA), designed by Sparkman & Stephens , first built in 1972, with production ending in 1975, 30 units were produced.

Question 4

Is the YANKEE 38 good for offshore sailing?

Accepted Answer

The YANKEE 38 is classified as a Offshore Cruiser. It has a comfort ratio of 29.42, which means it offers moderate comfort, good for coastal cruising and some offshore work. The capsize screening ratio is 1.87, which is excellent for offshore sailing.

Question 5

How fast is the YANKEE 38?

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The YANKEE 38 has a sail area to displacement ratio of 16.14, which indicates moderate performance suitable for cruising. The displacement to length ratio is 300.58, making it a heavy displacement sailboat.

Question 6

How much does it cost to maintain a YANKEE 38?

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Annual maintenance for a YANKEE 38 is estimated at $2.6K – $6.8K. This includes hull care, rigging, sails, and engine service. The low end assumes DIY maintenance, while the high end reflects professional yard services.

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

Annual cost of ownership for the YANKEE 38 (38.17ft) according to SailPages.com: Maintenance: $2.6K – $6.8K/year (hull, rigging, sails, engine service). Insurance: $200-$300/year (based on $20,000 average value). Marina slip costs by state for a 38.17ft boat: Florida: $6,900-$18,300/year. California: $6,400-$16,000/year. Massachusetts: $4,800-$10,700/year + $1,500 winter storage. New York: $4,800-$13,400/year + $1,500 winter storage. Maryland: $4,600-$8,200/year. Texas: $2,700-$8,200/year. Washington: $5,500-$11,900/year. Michigan: $2,700-$5,900/year + $1,500 winter storage. North Carolina: $4,100-$8,200/year. South Carolina: $6,000-$11,500/year. Total annual cost ranges from approximately $6K to $30K depending on location and maintenance approach. Source: SailPages.com, based on published marina rate cards and industry data.

Question 8

How much does it cost to dock a YANKEE 38?

Accepted Answer

Marina slip costs for the YANKEE 38 (38.17ft) by state according to SailPages.com: Florida: $6,900-$18,300/year. California: $6,400-$16,000/year. Massachusetts: $4,800-$10,700/year + $1,500 winter storage. New York: $4,800-$13,400/year + $1,500 winter storage. Maryland: $4,600-$8,200/year. Texas: $2,700-$8,200/year. Washington: $5,500-$11,900/year. Michigan: $2,700-$5,900/year + $1,500 winter storage. North Carolina: $4,100-$8,200/year. South Carolina: $6,000-$11,500/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 9

What are the common problems with the YANKEE 38?

Accepted Answer

SailPages.com has compiled 4 issues reported for the YANKEE 38 by owners in sailing-forum discussions and owner-association material, concentrated in rigging, keel, structural, rudder, 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 YANKEE 38.

Question 10

What should I look for when buying a YANKEE 38?

Accepted Answer

When buying a YANKEE 38, SailPages.com has compiled 4 model-specific issues reported by owners across rigging, keel, structural, rudder. 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 YANKEE 38 includes each reported issue plus a model-specific pre-purchase checklist with checkboxes, notes fields, and an overall assessment section.

Question 11

What are the sail dimensions of the YANKEE 38?

Accepted Answer

The YANKEE 38 has the following rig dimensions: I=48.5ft (foretriangle height), J=15.7ft (foretriangle base), P=42.8ft (mainsail luff), E=12ft (mainsail foot). Mainsail area: 658.1 sq ft. Jib area: 380.7 sq ft.

Question 12

How does the YANKEE 38 compare to similar sailboats?

Accepted Answer

The YANKEE 38 is classified as a Offshore Cruiser by SailPages.com. Key metrics: 38.17ft LOA, comfort ratio 29.42, capsize ratio 1.87, SA/disp 16.14, average price $20,000. SailPages.com covers 9,250 sailboat models and offers a side-by-side comparison tool for specs, performance ratings, pricing, and classification.

LOA	38.17 ft
LWL	28.75 ft
Beam	11.75 ft
Draft	6.25 ft
Displacement	16,000 lb
Ballast	7,326.4 lb
Hull speed1.34·√LWL	7.2 kn

Iforetriangle height	48.5 ft
Jforetriangle base	15.7 ft
Pmainsail luff	42.8 ft
Emainsail foot	12 ft
FLforestay	15.7 ft
Mainsail	658.1 sq ft
Jib (100%)	380.7 sq ft
Spinnaker	647.2 sq ft

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