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ALPA 38
Built by Alpa (ITA)
• Designed by Sparkman & Stephens
General Information
Hull Type:
Fin with rudder on skeg
Rigging Type:
Masthead Sloop
Construction:
FG
First Built:
1976
Dimensions
Length Overall (LOA):
11.36 m
Length Waterline (LWL):
8.31 m
Beam:
3.41 m
Draft (Max):
1.52 m
Weight & Ballast
Displacement:
8,165 kg
Ballast:
3,456 kg
Ballast Type:
Lead
Sail Plan
Foresail Area:
29.73 m²
Mainsail Area:
26.26 m²
Total Sail Area (calculated):
55.99 m²
Sail Area (reported):
55.93 m²
I (Fore Triangle Height):
13.70 m
J (Fore Triangle Base):
4.34 m
P (Mainsail Hoist):
11.83 m
E (Boom Length):
4.44 m
Engine & Systems
Engine Make:
Mercedes Benz
Engine Type:
Diesel
Engine Power:
48 HP
Fuel Capacity:
189 L
Water Capacity:
379 L
Performance Ratios
Hull Speed:
7.00 knots
SA/Displacement (Calculated):
13.81
SA/Displacement (Reported):
14.08
Ballast/Disp Ratio:
42.33%
Displacement/Length:
397.12
Comfort Ratio:
36.82
Capsize Screening:
1.71
S-Number:
0.99
Notes
S&S Design #2172. Many thanks for Norman Prefontaine for prividing information on this model. Also available as a ketch.