aerodyne 38 sailboat data

Aerodyne 38

The aerodyne 38 is a 37.66ft fractional sloop designed by rodger martin and steve koopman and built in carbon fiber or composite by aerodyne yachts ltd. since 2000., 18 units have been built..

The Aerodyne 38 is a light sailboat which is a very high performer. It is stable / stiff and has a low righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a racing boat. The fuel capacity is originally small. There is a short water supply range.

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Aerodyne 38

Aerodyne 38 is a 37 ′ 7 ″ / 11.5 m monohull sailboat designed by Rodger Martin and built by Aerodyne Yachts Ltd. starting in 2000.

Rig and Sails

Auxilary power, accomodations, calculations.

The theoretical maximum speed that a displacement hull can move efficiently through the water is determined by it's waterline length and displacement. It may be unable to reach this speed if the boat is underpowered or heavily loaded, though it may exceed this speed given enough power. Read more.

Classic hull speed formula:

Hull Speed = 1.34 x √LWL

Max Speed/Length ratio = 8.26 ÷ Displacement/Length ratio .311 Hull Speed = Max Speed/Length ratio x √LWL

Sail Area / Displacement Ratio

A measure of the power of the sails relative to the weight of the boat. The higher the number, the higher the performance, but the harder the boat will be to handle. This ratio is a "non-dimensional" value that facilitates comparisons between boats of different types and sizes. Read more.

SA/D = SA ÷ (D ÷ 64) 2/3

• SA : Sail area in square feet, derived by adding the mainsail area to 100% of the foretriangle area (the lateral area above the deck between the mast and the forestay).
• D : Displacement in pounds.

Ballast / Displacement Ratio

A measure of the stability of a boat's hull that suggests how well a monohull will stand up to its sails. The ballast displacement ratio indicates how much of the weight of a boat is placed for maximum stability against capsizing and is an indicator of stiffness and resistance to capsize.

Ballast / Displacement * 100

Displacement / Length Ratio

A measure of the weight of the boat relative to it's length at the waterline. The higher a boat’s D/L ratio, the more easily it will carry a load and the more comfortable its motion will be. The lower a boat's ratio is, the less power it takes to drive the boat to its nominal hull speed or beyond. Read more.

D/L = (D ÷ 2240) ÷ (0.01 x LWL)³

• D: Displacement of the boat in pounds.
• LWL: Waterline length in feet

Comfort Ratio

This ratio assess how quickly and abruptly a boat’s hull reacts to waves in a significant seaway, these being the elements of a boat’s motion most likely to cause seasickness. Read more.

Comfort ratio = D ÷ (.65 x (.7 LWL + .3 LOA) x Beam 1.33 )

• D: Displacement of the boat in pounds
• LOA: Length overall in feet
• Beam: Width of boat at the widest point in feet

Capsize Screening Formula

This formula attempts to indicate whether a given boat might be too wide and light to readily right itself after being overturned in extreme conditions. Read more.

CSV = Beam ÷ ³√(D / 64)

Shallow draft version: 6.0’. Thanks Rodger Martin for providing corrections.

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Aerodyne 38 - Sailboat Data, Parts & Rigging

Sailboat data, rig dimensions and recommended sail areas for Aerodyne 38 sailboat. Tech info about rigging, halyards, sheets, mainsail covers and more.

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Aerodyne 38

The new 38 is built with epoxy and directional E-glass, vacuum-bagged and cooked at elevated temperatures. All bulkheads are composite panels, and interior structures are all bonded to the hull to increase structural stiffness. The keel fits into a pocket recess in the hull and is then horizontally through-fastened. The displacement of 11,250 pounds on a 38-footer is evidence of the care taken to keep this boat light and strong.

Aesthetically I like the springy sheer of this design. It adds character. The snubbed-off ends are certainly fashionable and produce a boat that's all effective sailing length. You could find plenty of 50-footers that don't have the effective sailing length of this 38-footer. Early race results show the designer's ideas to be working quite well.

The sectional shape of this boat is rounded and soft, very arclike. BWL is narrow and the topsides are gently flared. Just for fun, I put my circle template on the midsection and I can almost make it fit. Then I tried a 60-degree ellipse template and that's almost a perfect match. I like hulls like this. There are no surprises for the water. The heeled hull is nearly as symmetrical as the upright hull. This can produce a boat with beautiful manners and steering characteristics. Cruisers often assume that all race boats are bears to handle, but I've found it's usually the other way around. The broad stern and low-wetted-surface shape of this design will help it surf and scoot past the competition off the wind.

Of course, you need horsepower to get the most out of any hull, and the 38's rig is on the big side for a cruising boat. The SA/D is 30.5. The mast is stepped well aft, and the mainsail shows a lot of roach, clearly overlapping the backstay by almost 2 feet. The spreaders are swept 15 degrees and no runners are carried. This is a three-sail rig; no genoas will be used. The chainplates are out on the deck edge. This is better for sheeting the jib and keeps the side decks clear, while also reducing the loads on the mast. A watertight, retractable, carbon fiber pole will carry the big asymmetrical chute. The jib furling drum is nestled below the foredeck in a well that also holds the anchor.

This is a good interior layout. The berths are not pointed at the toe end. The galley is big and efficiently wrapped around. The nav area is generous. It looks to me like the designers have put just as much attention into the comfort components as they have into the performance components. How can you lose?

This boat is a real hybrid. The hull form is derived from racing types but owes its form to no specific limiting rule. The deck is a real sailor's deck with a big cockpit shaped for both sail-handling efficiency and cruising comfort. One of my old bosses accused me of having "a pink-slip mentality." He's right. I'm always racing. It's the only way I know to sail. Boat speed is fun and it's really fun when you don't have to bust your fanny to get it. The Aerodyne 38 appeals to me.

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AERODYNE 38 Detailed Review

If you are a boat enthusiast looking to get more information on specs, built, make, etc. of different boats, then here is a complete review of AERODYNE 38. Built by Aerodyne Yachts Ltd. and designed by Rodger Martin, the boat was first built in 2000. It has a hull type of Fin w/bulb & spade rudder and LOA is 11.48. Its sail area/displacement ratio 25.42. Its auxiliary power tank, manufactured by Yanmar, runs on Diesel.

AERODYNE 38 has retained its value as a result of superior building, a solid reputation, and a devoted owner base. Read on to find out more about AERODYNE 38 and decide if it is a fit for your boating needs.

Boat Information

Boat specifications, sail boat calculation, rig and sail specs, auxillary power tank, accomodations, contributions, who designed the aerodyne 38.

AERODYNE 38 was designed by Rodger Martin.

Who builds AERODYNE 38?

AERODYNE 38 is built by Aerodyne Yachts Ltd..

When was AERODYNE 38 first built?

AERODYNE 38 was first built in 2000.

How long is AERODYNE 38?

AERODYNE 38 is 10.43 m in length.

What is mast height on AERODYNE 38?

AERODYNE 38 has a mast height of 15.77 m.

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Review of Aerodyne 38

Basic specs..

The Aerodyne 38 is equipped with a fin keel. The fin keel is the most common keel and provides splendid manoeuvrability. The downside is that it has less directional stability than a long keel.

The boat can only enter major marinas as the draft is about 2.35 - 2.45 meter (7.71 - 8.01 ft) dependent on the load. See immersion rate below.

The boat is typically equipped with an inboard Yanmar 3GM diesel engine at 27.0 hp (20 kW), which gives a max speed about 6.7 knots.

Sailing characteristics

This section covers widely used rules of thumb to describe the sailing characteristics. Please note that even though the calculations are correct, the interpretation of the results might not be valid for extreme boats.

What is Capsize Screening Formula (CSF)?

The capsize screening value for Aerodyne 38 is 2.32, indicating that this boat would not be accepted to participate in ocean races.

What is Theoretical Maximum Hull Speed?

The theoretical maximal speed of a displacement boat of this length is 7.8 knots. The term "Theoretical Maximum Hull Speed" is widely used even though a boat can sail faster. The term shall be interpreted as above the theoretical speed a great additional power is necessary for a small gain in speed.

The immersion rate is defined as the weight required to sink the boat a certain level. The immersion rate for Aerodyne 38 is about 276 kg/cm, alternatively 1548 lbs/inch. Meaning: if you load 276 kg cargo on the boat then it will sink 1 cm. Alternatively, if you load 1548 lbs cargo on the boat it will sink 1 inch.

Sailing statistics

This section is statistical comparison with similar boats of the same category. The basis of the following statistical computations is our unique database with more than 26,000 different boat types and 350,000 data points.

What is Motion Comfort Ratio (MCR)?

What is L/B (Length Beam Ratio)?

What is a Ballast Ratio?

What is Displacement Length Ratio?

What is SA/D (Sail Area Displacement ratio)?

Maintenance

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Quick Look: Aerodyne 43

• By The Editors
• Updated: October 8, 2002

The Aerodyne 43 is the big sibling to the Aerodyne 38. A fast, sporty cruiser, this boat is designed to eat up the miles, but still be comfortable enough to sleep several below decks with ample room for 6.

Length Overall 42.5′ / 12.95m Length Waterline 38.8′ / 11.83m Beam 14.0′ / 4.27m Draft 8.0′ / 2.44m Displacement 16250# / 7370 kg Sail Area 1126 sq.ft / 105 sq.m

For more info, check out the Rodger Martin Design website: www.rodgermartindesign.com/portfolio/aerodyne-43-2/

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