The Pacific 38 is a quintessential example of the performance-oriented cruising philosophy that emerged from the West Coast during the late 1970s and early 1980s. While often confused with the heavy-displacement double-enders of the same era, the Pacific 38, primarily designed by Phil Southwell and built by Pacific Yachts Ltd., was engineered to bridge the gap between dedicated racing hulls and comfortable coastal cruisers. It reflects a design era where speed and sea-kindliness were not viewed as mutually exclusive, drawing on the same "fast is fun" ethos that permeated the California and Pacific Northwest sailing scenes during the rise of the ultra-light displacement boat (ULDB) movement.
Pacific 38 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview
- Make
- Pacific
- Model
- 38
- Builder
- Pacific Boat Works
- Designer
- Claude Allen Smith
- Number Built
- 45
- Production Year(s)
- 1972 - 1982
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