The Tailwind 38 is a 38.16ft b&r designed by Bergstrom/Ridder and built in fiberglass by Hurley Marine Ltd. between 1973 and 1974.
The Tailwind 38 is a moderate weight sailboat which is a reasonably good performer. It is stable / stiff and has a good righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a coastal cruiser.
Main features
| Model | Tailwind 38 | ||
| Length | 38.16 ft | ||
| Beam | 11.92 ft | ||
| Draft | 6.50 ft | ||
| Country | United states (North America) | ||
| Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
Ratios
| Sail area / displ. | 17.67 | ||
| Ballast / displ. | 39.39 % | ||
| Displ. / length | 248.65 | ||
| Comfort ratio | 26.05 | ||
| Capsize | 1.95 |
Hull
| Hull type | Monohull fin keel with rudder on skeg | ||
| Construction | Fiberglass | ||
| Waterline length | 29.83 ft | ||
| Maximum draft | 6.50 ft | ||
| Displacement | 14784 lbs | ||
| Ballast | 5824 lbs | ||
| Hull speed | 7.32 knots |
Rigging
| Rigging | B&R | ||
| Sail area (100%) | 663 sq.ft | ||
| Air draft | 0 ft | ?? | |
| Sail area fore | 0 sq.ft | ?? | |
| Sail area main | 0 sq.ft | ?? | |
| I | 0 ft | ?? | |
| J | 0 ft | ?? | |
| P | 0 ft | ?? | |
| E | 0 ft | ?? |
Engine
| Nb engines | 1 | ||
| Total power | 20 HP | ||
| Fuel capacity | 0 gals |
Accommodations
| Water capacity | 0 gals | ||
| Headroom | 0 ft | ||
| Nb of cabins | 0 | ||
| Nb of berths | 0 | ||
| Nb heads | 0 |
Builder data
| Builder | Hurley Marine Ltd. | ||
| Designer | Bergstrom/Ridder | ||
| First built | 1973 | ||
| Last built | 1974 | ||
| Number built | 0 | ?? |