The Westerly Oceanranger 38 is a robust cruising sailboat, designed by the accomplished British naval architect Ed Dubois. This vessel was constructed by Westerly Yachts, a prominent boat-building company based in Waterlooville, England.
Published Specification for the Westerly Oceanranger 38
Keel & Rudder Configuration: Fin keel with a skeg-mounted rudder
Hull Material: Fiberglass (GRP)
Length Overall: 11.58 meters / 38 feet
Waterline Length: 9.45 meters / 31 feet
Beam: 3.90 meters / 12 feet 10 inches
Draft: 1.50 meters / 4 feet 11 inches
Rig Type: Sloop
Displacement: 7,671 kilograms / 16,912 pounds
Ballast: 3,175 kilograms / 7,000 pounds
Designer: Ed Dubois
Builder: Westerly Yachts
Year First Built: 1989
Year Last Built: 2000
Number Built: Approximately 120 units
The Westerly Oceanranger 38 was introduced in 1989 as an upgrade of the successful Corsairs. It was a modified version of the successful Corsair 36 design and hull. A "sugar-scoop" was added to compete with current designs of the late '80s. The same rig was kept and although 2 foot longer than the Corsairs there was no increase in waterline length. The Oceanranger 38 was still in production when Westerly Yachts finally ceased trading in 2000.
Published Design Ratios for the Westerly Oceanranger 38
The Westerly Oceanranger 38 sailboat, with its array of calculated design ratios, offers a comprehensive picture of its assumed sailing traits, though several limitations must be kept in mind due to the theoretical nature of these measures.
These theoretical ratios provide valuable insights but also have limitations. For instance, the Ballast/Displacement Ratio does not consider the specific design and position of ballast, which can greatly influence actual performance. Similarly, Ted Brewer’s Comfort Ratio tends to favor traditionally designed heavy displacement boats, and might not fully represent the comfort of newer designs that also prove seaworthy but use different configurations. Therefore, while these ratios are instrumental in initial assessments, actual performance and comfort should ideally be confirmed through real-world handling and user experiences.
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