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HERRESHOFF 38 CAT KETCH

HERRESHOFF 38 CAT KETCH built by Cat Ketch Corp. (USA) and designed by Halsey Herreshoff. Her first hull was built in 1982 with an overall lengh of 11.52 m or 37.79 ft long

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HERRESHOFF 38 CAT KETCH Sailboat Specifications​

Features

Overall Length (LOA) m / ft11.52 m / 37.79 ft
Builder(s)Cat Ketch Corp.
Designer(s)Halsey Herreshoff
BrandHerreshoff
CountryUnited States
Hull TypeFin with rudder on skeg
First Hull Built1982
Ballast TypeLead
Rigging TypeCat Ketch (unstayed)
UnsinkableNo
TrailerableNo
Freshwater Tank Capacity lt/gal379 L / 100 gal
Ballast Ratio42.05

Dimensions

Overall Length (LOA) 11.52 m / 37.79 ft
Waterline Length (LWL)10.36 m / 34.00 ft
Beam (width)3.51 m / 11.50 ft
Draft1.37 m / 4.50 ft
Light Displacement (MLC) 5933 kg / 13080 lb
Maximum Displacement5933 kg / 13080 lb
Ballast Weight2495 kg / 5500 lb

Performance

Capsize Screening Formula (CSF)1.96
Comfort Ratio22.24
Displacement-Length Ratio (DLR)148.57
Ballast Ratio42.05
Sail Area to Displacement17.15

Above Deck

Reported Sail Area55.09 m² / 593.00 ft²

Below Deck

Maximum Headroom6.33 ft * 1.93 m
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