Easterly 38
Description
The Easterly 38 (sometimes listed as Easterly 38/SL or EL38) is a classic American coastal cruiser with a fin keel and masthead sloop rig, designed by Mike Brennan (the key naval architect for Easterly Yachts' models in the 1970s, focusing on balanced, performance-oriented family cruisers), built by Easterly Yachts in Pearlington, Mississippi, USA, during the late fiberglass era when small regional yards emphasized sturdy, capable designs; production started in 1977 as a stretched/enlarged version of the Easterly 36 (adding length primarily in the hull for more interior volume and accommodations while retaining similar proportions), and was short-lived (company ceased around 1980); quantity manufactured is low and undocumented precisely (likely dozens at most, given the yard's brief operation, small scale, and the model's relative rarity in current listings/forums compared to contemporaries like Pearson or Ericson boats).
Construction Details
| Designer | Mike Brennan |
|---|---|
| Builder | Easterly Yachts in Pearlington, Mississippi, USA |
| Length | 38.000 ft |
| LOA | 38.000 ft |
| LWL | 27.420 ft |
| Beam | 10.830 ft |
| Displacement | 13500 lb |
| Ballast | 4300 lb |
| Max Draft | 5.250 ft |
| Year Built | 1977 |
The standard boat dimensions
| i | 44.33 ft |
|---|---|
| j | 15.30 ft |
| p | 37.50 ft |
| e | 13.50 ft |
| p2 | - |
| e2 | - |
| i2 | - |
| j2 | - |
| I | J | P | E | P2 | E2 | I2 | J2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 44.33 ft | 15.30 ft | 37.50 ft | 13.50 ft | - | - | - | - |
Sails
Easterly 38 - MAINSAIL
| Luff | * 37.5 ft - (11430 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 13.5 ft - (4115 mm) |
| Leech | * 39.13 ft - (11927 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 88 ° |
| Diagonal | * 39.41 ft - (12012 mm) |
| Head (inches) | * 6 in - (152 mm) |
| Area | * 261.1 ft² |
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Easterly 38 - JIBSAIL
| Luff | * 37.52 ft - (11436 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 20.54 ft - (6261 mm) |
| Leech | * 32.17 ft - (9805 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 115.03 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 17.6 ft - (5364 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 12 ° |
| Area | * 330.16 ft² |
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Easterly 38 - GENOA
| Luff | 40 ft - (12192 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 22.87 ft - (6971 mm) |
| Leech | 38.5 ft - (11735 mm) |
| Percentage LP | 140 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 21.42 ft - (6529 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 1.46 ° |
| Area | * 428.43 ft² |
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Easterly 38 - GENOA
| Luff | * 44.55 ft - (13579 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 24.94 ft - (7602 mm) |
| Leech | * 41.68 ft - (12704 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 150 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 22.95 ft - (6995 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 3.99 ° |
| Area | * 511.25 ft² |
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Easterly 38 - ASYMMETRICAL
| Luff | * 44.55 ft - (13579 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 25.24 ft - (7693 mm) |
| Leech | * 40.99 ft - (12494 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 165 % |
| Area | * 843 ft² |
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Easterly 38 - SPINNAKER
| Stays | * 44.55 ft - (13579 mm) |
|---|---|
| MidGirth | * 27.54 ft - (8394 mm) |
| Foot | * 27.54 ft - (8394 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 180 % |
| Area | * 1043 ft² |
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Easterly 38 - STORMJIB
| Luff | 24 ft - (7315 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | 10.25 ft - (3124 mm) |
| Leech | 19.75 ft - (6020 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 53.99 % |
| Length Perp | * 8.26 ft - (2518 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 17.22 ° |
| Area | * 99.18 ft² |
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