Shannon 38

Shannon · 1975–1988

Shannon · 1975–1988

LOA 37.75ft

Beam 11.5ft

Disp. 18,500lbs

Ballast Ratio 35%

D/L Ratio 282

CSV 1.74

MCR 33.6

SA/D 16.1

Rudder Full Keel Integrated

Keel Full

Rig Cutter

Mast Keel Stepped

Cockpit Aft

Hull Full Keel

Stern Transom

Stadel / Schultz design. 100 hulls built. Long keel cutter — classic bluewater layout. Built in USA by Shannon Yachts. Proven offshore passagemaker.

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Offshore passage-making capability. Prioritizes structural strength, stability, safety features, and sea-kindliness.

Rudder Type Full Keel Integrated · 20% weight · 85 pts

Keel Type Full · 10% weight · 90 pts

Mast Step Keel Stepped · 10% weight · 100 pts

Ballast Ratio 0.35 · 10% weight · 59 pts

Backstay Yes · 10% weight · 100 pts

Galley Safety Unknown · 10% weight · 50 pts

Capsize Screening 1.74 · 10% weight · 83 pts

D/L Ratio 282 · 10% weight · 91 pts

Motion Comfort 33.6 · 10% weight · 74 pts

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