Swan 38 Tall Rig
Description
The Swan 38 Tall Rig refers to select Swan 38 yachts upgraded with taller masts for enhanced performance, typically the 1974–1976 Swan 38-2 (Sparkman & Stephens) built by Nautor Swan (Finland), 30 hulls total. The tall rig configuration increases sail area for better light air performance while maintaining the legendary Swan's balance, teak decks, and mahogany interior. Fin keel/spade rudder IOR racer/cruiser optimized for offshore competition.
Construction Details
| Designer | Sparkman and Stephens |
|---|---|
| Builder | Nautor Swan (Finland) |
| Length | 38.000 ft |
| LOA | 38.000 ft |
| LWL | 30.500 ft |
| Beam | 11.167 ft |
| Displacement | 14881 lb |
| Ballast | 6834 lb |
| Max Draft | 6.583 ft |
| Year Built | 1974 |
The standard boat dimensions
| i | 51 ft |
|---|---|
| j | 15.65 ft |
| p | 45.25 ft |
| e | 12.50 ft |
| p2 | - |
| e2 | - |
| i2 | - |
| j2 | - |
| I | J | P | E | P2 | E2 | I2 | J2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51 ft | 15.65 ft | 45.25 ft | 12.50 ft | - | - | - | - |
Sails
Swan 38 Tall Rig - MAINSAIL
| Luff | * 45.25 ft - (13792 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 12.5 ft - (3810 mm) |
| Leech | * 46.39 ft - (14140 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 87.99 ° |
| Diagonal | * 46.52 ft - (14179 mm) |
| Head (inches) | * 6 in - (152 mm) |
| Area | 282.52 ft² |
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Swan 38 Tall Rig - JIBSAIL
| Luff | * 42.68 ft - (13009 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 20.59 ft - (6276 mm) |
| Leech | * 37.31 ft - (11372 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 115 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 18 ft - (5486 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 12 ° |
| Area | 384.1 ft² |
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Swan 38 Tall Rig - GENOA
| Luff | * 50.68 ft - (15447 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 25.16 ft - (7669 mm) |
| Leech | * 47.8 ft - (14569 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 150 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 23.48 ft - (7157 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 4 ° |
| Area | 594.95 ft² |
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Swan 38 Tall Rig - SPINNAKER
| Stays | * 50.68 ft - (15447 mm) |
|---|---|
| MidGirth | * 28.17 ft - (8586 mm) |
| Foot | * 28.17 ft - (8586 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 180 % |
| Area | 1213.51 ft² |
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