Heritage West Indies 38
Description
The Heritage West Indies 38 (also known as West Indies 38 (Morgan) or simply West Indies 38) is a fiberglass cruising sailboat designed by Charles Morgan and built by Heritage Yacht Corp. (Clearwater, Florida, USA) starting in 1976. It is described as a scaled-down version of the Morgan Out Island 41, sharing molds and rig elements with the related West Indies 36, with production limited (exact quantity undocumented but low, consistent with the company's small-scale output before it ceased around 1980). Features include a masthead sloop rig (some examples or variants noted as ketch), keel/centerboard (keel/CB) underbody for adjustable draft and versatility in shoal or deeper waters, robust solid fiberglass hull construction (no core in hull for strength), a wide beam for stability and spacious interior volume suited to extended cruising or liveaboard use (accommodations for 6+, including multiple cabins/heads in some layouts, galley, and good storage), center cockpit in many examples for better protection and comfort, and a focus on seaworthy, comfortable bluewater capability with solid build quality.
Construction Details
| Designer | Charles E. Morgan |
|---|---|
| Builder | Heritage Yacht Corporation (USA) |
| Length | 38.000 ft |
| LOA | 38.000 ft |
| LWL | 32.500 ft |
| Beam | 12.000 ft |
| Year Built | 1976 |
The standard boat dimensions
| i | 48 ft |
|---|---|
| j | 15 ft |
| p | 44 ft |
| e | 14 ft |
| p2 | - |
| e2 | - |
| i2 | - |
| j2 | - |
| I | J | P | E | P2 | E2 | I2 | J2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 48 ft | 15 ft | 44 ft | 14 ft | - | - | - | - |
Sails
Heritage West Indies 38 - MAINSAIL
| Luff | * 44 ft - (13411 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 14 ft - (4267 mm) |
| Leech | * 45.56 ft - (13887 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 88.02 ° |
| Diagonal | * 45.71 ft - (13932 mm) |
| Head (inches) | * 6 in - (152 mm) |
| Area | 307.68 ft² |
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Heritage West Indies 38 - JIBSAIL
| Luff | * 40.23 ft - (12262 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 19.79 ft - (6032 mm) |
| Leech | * 35.06 ft - (10686 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 115 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 17.25 ft - (5258 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 12 ° |
| Area | 346.92 ft² |
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Heritage West Indies 38 - GENOA
| Luff | * 47.77 ft - (14560 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 24.16 ft - (7364 mm) |
| Leech | * 45 ft - (13716 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 150 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 22.5 ft - (6858 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 4 ° |
| Area | 537.43 ft² |
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Heritage West Indies 38 - SPINNAKER
| Stays | * 47.77 ft - (14560 mm) |
|---|---|
| MidGirth | * 27 ft - (8230 mm) |
| Foot | * 27 ft - (8230 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 180 % |
| Area | 1096.32 ft² |
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