The Ohlson 38 stands as a quintessential example of the "Golden Age" of cruiser-racers, bridging the gap between traditional timber aesthetics and the then-revolutionary durability of fiberglass. Designed by the Swedish naval architect Einar Ohlson and primarily molded by the Tyler Boat Company in the United Kingdom, the vessel was introduced in the late 1960s to meet the demands of the International Offshore Rule (IOR) era. The boat is instantly recognizable by its elegant, narrow beam, substantial overhangs, and a gracefully sloping transom, traits inherited from Ohlson’s successful 5.5-metre Olympic designs. While many hulls were completed by specialized yards or sold as semi-completed kits to amateur builders through Tyler’s unique business model, the Ohlson 38 earned a reputation for being a formidable heavy-weather performer and a consistent winner in prestigious offshore races like the Fastnet.
Used Ohlson 38 Sailboats for Sale
- Make
- Ohlson
- Model
- 38
- Builder
- Tyler Boat Co. Ltd. /Malo Yachts
- Designer
- Einar Ohlson
- Number Built
- 129
- Production Year(s)
- 1969 - 1980
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