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ALPA 38

Built by Alpa (ITA) • Designed by Sparkman & Stephens
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ALPA 38 - Drawing

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.