Cape George 38 Sailboats for Sale

Drawing Diagram

Builder drawing

Hull Type

Monohull · long

Rig

Cutter

LOA

38' · 11.58 m

Disp.

30,000 lbs · 13,608 kg

First year

1985

The Cape George 38 is widely regarded as a benchmark for the heavydisplacement, bluewater cruising cutter. Emerging from the craftsmanshiprich environment of Port Townsend, Washington, this vessel was designed by Cecil Lange, heavily influenced by the "timetested principles" of naval architect William Atkin. The boat is an evolution of the traditional Colin Archer type—characterized by a full keel, a heavy displacementtolength ratio, and a robust fiberglass hull that prioritizes survival and comfort in high latitudes over aroundthebuoys speed. Unlike massproduced yachts, the Cape George 38 was often delivered as a "hull and deck" package, allowing owners to complete the interior to their own specifications. This means that while every Cape George 38 shares the same indomitable hull form, the internal fitout and system complexity vary significantly from one hull to the next.