The search results provide a good amount of information. I can now proceed to write the article.
Calculated Ratios:
- SA/D: 20.96 (High, suggests good light-air performance)
- Ballast/Disp: 0.44 (High, indicates good stiffness/stability)
- D/L: 212.2 (Moderate, performance-oriented cruiser)
Key information from searches:
- Designers: Leif Ängermark and Hans Leander (confirmed multiple times).
- Design Philosophy: Combines good sailing performance with comfortable accommodations. Described as a "modern high performance construction" with a "light, strong and stiff" hull due to a special molding technique.
- Production variations: IMS-adapted versions in 1997 with new sterns and custom rudders are mentioned.
- Sailing Performance: Described as a "fast sailing cruiser" and a "lovely fast sailor". Fractional rig mentioned, which typically means smaller headsails, easier to handle.
- Accommodations: Equipped with 6-8 berths. Features a galley. The interior is described as "large, open and voluminous" with a "well laid out" finish. Some sources suggest the interior layout might be "more simple" compared to other Swedish boats, but not compromising on furnish. Sandwich construction for hull and deck improves indoor climate.
- Owner's perspectives: No dedicated owner review forums or common problems were prominently found in the top results, other than general positive descriptions. Sailboatdata forum link for Wasa 38 shows "No topics were found here". I will likely omit this section or mention the lack of readily available common issues.
Now I can start writing the article following the defined structure.