The Alajuela 38 is widely regarded as a pinnacle of the "heavy displacement" school of American yacht design, a vessel that prioritizes ultimate seaworthiness and structural integrity over light-air speed. Conceived by Mike Riding and the Alajuela Yacht Corp in Huntington Beach, California, the boat is a direct descendant of William Atkin’s 1930s Ingrid design, which was itself an evolution of the traditional Colin Archer-style double-enders. During its production run from 1972 to the mid-1980s, the Alajuela 38 earned a reputation as a "refined Westsail," offering the same bulletproof construction as its famous contemporary but with significantly improved sailing lines and a higher level of interior finish.
Used Alajuela 38 Sailboats for Sale
- Make
- Alajuela
- Model
- 38
- Builder
- Alajuela Yacht Corp.
- Designer
- Colin Archer/William Atkin
- Number Built
- 72
- Production Year(s)
- 1974 - 1985
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