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Aerodyne 38 37.66' / 11.48m
2000 Sailing World Boat of the Year
38 foot racer/cruiser combining top performance with below-deck comforts. Features quality construction methods similar to those used in one-off designs but tailored to Aerodyne’s production environment. Performance features include retractable sprit and keel technology borrowed from Bill Koch’s America’s Cup research. Eighteen boats have been commissioned since 1997 & counting.
Yacht Specifications
| 37.66' / 11.48m | |
| 34.21' / 10.43m | |
| 13.0' / 3.96m | |
| 7.75' / 2.36m | |
| 11250# / 5120 kg | |
| 907 sq.ft / 84.3 sq.m |
For information on new boats visit Aerodyne Yachts Ltd
For Robert Perry’s article in Sailing Magazine: http://www.sailingmagazine.net/component/content/article/3-perry-on-design/45-aerodyne-38?directory=138
Aerodyne Technology has been building high level composite structures for the aircraft, space , defence & boat industries for the last 15 years, and bring this high-quality expertise to the Aerodyne 38. Aerodyne’s brief for their new Aerodyne 38 was for a fast easy-to-sail ‘cruiser / racer’ with comfortable accommodations. Cockpit size and interior space are carefully balanced to achieve this dual role. Good performance was high on the priority list.
The result is an attractive, easily handled, contemporary ‘club racer’ with plenty of space on deck and a lot of volume down below. This type of hull-form combines very good reserve stability with low wetted surface; a boat that sails well across the wind range. She sails at low heel angles, which improves both comfort and the efficiency of the rig and foils. On the performance side the design is influenced by developments in both Open Class BOC types and fast ’round-the-buoys designs, not handicapped by restrictive ‘rating’ rules. The Aerodyne 38 also benefits from our experience with successful long-distance custom cruising yachts.
THE SAILPLAN
The Aerodyne 38 has a well-proportioned fractional rig set well back in the boat to balance the full-triangle (non-overlapping) jib’s size with that of the main. We have now designed several boats with this rig, and can assure that it is easy to handle efficiently for a given size and much easier to tack than a rig with large, overlapping genoas, and works over a much wider wind range; between drifting and 24 knots true. It is not coincidental that BOC-type rigs have developed in this direction. The jib furling drum is recessed below the deck so it is as efficient for racing as it is for cruising, and the big mainsail, which features single-line reefing, has a long traveler to allow its power to be easily controlled.
Shrouds are outboard at the hull for strength and better staying angles. This allows a lighter mast and rigging. The Aerodyne 38 will sail well under mainsail alone.
The Aerodyne 38’s cockpit is 11.5 ft (3.5m) long! Not only is it well laid out for a racing crew, but in cruising mode adds considerable outdoor living space and yet will drain quickly through the transom should a sea come aboard. The cockpit seats are wide and long enough to sleep on.
The wheel is large to allow steering from the side-deck, and well-placed foot-cleats are provided for the helmsman when standing behind the wheel. There is also a cleat down the centre of the “crew” cockpit for bracing when sailing upwind, and the space between the seats, over 3 ft. (1m), is wide enough for a good cockpit table. There is a big locker to port, and cooking gas is in a dedicated locker to starboard, aft.
All sail controls lead aft to rope-clutches and winches on the cabin top. Main halyard, reefing, vang, spinnaker halyard, headsail furling, bowsprit and spinnaker controls are all handled from here. The bowsprit retracts into a waterproof housing, with service access down below.
Going forward, the side-decks are wide and unobstructed, helped by the outboard shrouds, and the anchor is stowed in its own flush locker, which also houses the recessed jib-furling drum.
The Aerodyne 38 has an innovative recessed toerail running around the perimeter of the entire deck giving a secure footing, and making it comfortable for hiking out.
An optional dodger protects the forward part of the cockpit.
The Aerodyne 38 has a well-lit, comfortable interior with excellent ventilation. The drawings show the layout, with double cabins forward and aft, each with their own hanging lockers and stowage areas.
The saloon has settee-berths either side, with lockers and shelves outboard. Six can sit around the drop-leaf table, which has bottle storage in the centre section.
At the base of the companionway, the head, with sink, lockers and foul-weather gear stowage is to port, and a well-ventilated, comfortable aft cabin is to starboard. The ‘C’- shaped galley is forward of the aft cabin, with a double sink on centreline over the engine generous drawers, and an ice-box outboard. There are lockers above the two-burner stove/oven. This is a good seagoing galley.
There is a full-size nav. station opposite the galley, with a chart locker, recess for a lap-top computer, drawers, storage under the seat. The electrical panel and electronics are outboard, where they are easy to see and use. Tools and a waste bin are kept under the companionway steps.
CONSTRUCTION
The entire Aerodyne 38 is built of Epoxy resin, the best material for composite boat construction, and considerably stronger, tougher and more durable than the polyester or vinyl ester resins used in conventional production boat hulls. This, combined with directional E-glass fabrics, high quality core materials appropriate for each area and Carbon-fibre reinforced structural framing ensures high strength, stiffness and longevity associated with one-off custom boats. Similarly, the Aerodyne 38 is painted with an Awlgrip finish which gives a tougher, high-gloss finish than gel-coat.
The Aerodyne 38 engine is a Yanmar 3GM (27 bhp) Saildrive, positioned in the middle of the boat for best weight distribution and excellent service access. Fuel is under the starboard settee, aft, with one fresh water tank ahead of it, and another to port, forward of the batteries. Capacities are: 25 gallons (95 litres) of fuel; 50 gallons (190 litres) of water.
PERFORMANCE
The Aerodyne 38 is designed for fast sailing! She has high form-stability, excellent power-to-weight ratio (SA/Displ=30.13!), long waterline (Disp/L=117), a fine entry for wave penetration, and ‘planing’ sections aft for easy surfing. Keel and rudder are carefully proportioned for excellent control and upwind ability. Extensive Computer Velocity Prediction studies show that the Aerodyne 38 has the satisfying ability to sail faster than boats five or ten feet longer, boat for boat!
The Aerodyne 38 is fast, stable, easy and fun to sail and has a great cockpit and interior for cruising and racing. We think that handsome, contemporary looks add to the appeal!
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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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38' aerodyne 38 racers.
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This is one of the best equipped Aerodyne 38's on the market today at a greatly reduced price. Don't miss this opportunity.
This Aerodyne 38 is located in Rhode Island. A sleek racer/cruiser.
The owners have been sailing all 2014 season, and with the winter layup, they are ready to let the boat go to a new owner.
Zion can take you just about anywhere you might want to go. Zion is a Certified Category 1 offshore yacht and she has raced the Newport-Bermuda Race and has all the safety equipment you need should you decide to do the same, but she is just as comfortable on club courses or just cruising the bays and shores of your local area.
Yanmar diesel appears to be in excellent condition. Only 640 hours.
Majority of photos taken Feb 2014 with boat under wrap and put away for the winter, hence no cushions on board and boat winterized. i.e. Being taken care of.
See the Manufacturers Description for details of the design and layout of this award winning sailboat.
The current owners made significant upgrades in the past few years:
New Hall carbon fiber mast in 2012 All new standing and running rigging 2012
Inner forestay added in 2012
LED tricolor light
Raymarine E9 new in 2013. includes AIS
New dodger in 2012
She also comes with a significant sail inventory:
Main - 3DL, Storm Trysail, Working jib = 3DL, Light #1,
Heavy #4, Storm jib
Code zero spinnaker on roller furling
A2, A3, both with socks
Safety equipment:
VHF radio with DSC and RAM at helm.
VHF radio – back up.
Spare antennae.
6 person Winslow lift raft.
MOB pole, light, drogue.
Fire blanket
2 manual bilge pumps: one below deck, one in cockpit.
Vacuum style electric bilge pump.
Charger/inverter new 2012.
New Jabsco head, 2013.
New 18 gallon holding tank, 2012.
Sail drive seal replaced 2013.
Delta anchor with 50’ chain and 200 ‘ rode.
Danforth kedge anchor, 15 ‘ chain, 150’ rode.
Fenders and dock lines.
2 propane tanks.
Radio with CD player, speakers.
If you are looking for a boat that will take on all comers, you should give Zion a look. Contact the listing broker for an appointment.
- Specifications
- Description
THE DESIGN
Aerodyne Technology has been building high level composite structures for the aircraft, space , defence & boat industries for the last 15 years, and bring this high-quality expertise to the Aerodyne 38. Aerodyne’s brief for their new Aerodyne 38 was for a fast easy-to-sail ‘cruiser / racer’ with comfortable accommodations. Cockpit size and interior space are carefully balanced to achieve this dual role. Good performance was high on the priority list.
The result is an attractive, easily handled, contemporary ‘club racer’ with plenty of space on deck and a lot of volume down below. This type of hull-form combines very good reserve stability with low wetted surface; a boat that sails well across the wind range. She sails at low heel angles, which improves both comfort and the efficiency of the rig and foils. On the performance side the design is influenced by developments in both Open Class BOC types and fast ’round-the-buoys designs, not handicapped by restrictive ‘rating’ rules. The Aerodyne 38 also benefits from our experience with successful long-distance custom cruising yachts.
THE SAILPLAN
The Aerodyne 38 has a well-proportioned fractional rig set well back in the boat to balance the full-triangle (non-overlapping) jib’s size with that of the main. We have now designed several boats with this rig, and can assure that it is easy to handle efficiently for a given size and much easier to tack than a rig with large, overlapping genoas, and works over a much wider wind range; between drifting and 24 knots true. It is not coincidental that BOC-type rigs have developed in this direction. The jib furling drum is recessed below the deck so it is as efficient for racing as it is for cruising, and the big mainsail, which features single-line reefing, has a long traveler to allow its power to be easily controlled.
Shrouds are outboard at the hull for strength and better staying angles. This allows a lighter mast and rigging. The Aerodyne 38 will sail well under mainsail alone.
The Aerodyne 38′s cockpit is 11.5 ft (3.5m) long! Not only is it well laid out for a racing crew, but in cruising mode adds considerable outdoor living space and yet will drain quickly through the transom should a sea come aboard. The cockpit seats are wide and long enough to sleep on.
The wheel is large to allow steering from the side-deck, and well-placed foot-cleats are provided for the helmsman when standing behind the wheel. There is also a cleat down the centre of the “crew” cockpit for bracing when sailing upwind, and the space between the seats, over 3 ft. (1m), is wide enough for a good cockpit table. There is a big locker to port, and cooking gas is in a dedicated locker to starboard, aft.
All sail controls lead aft to rope-clutches and winches on the cabin top. Main halyard, reefing, vang, spinnaker halyard, headsail furling, bowsprit and spinnaker controls are all handled from here. The bowsprit retracts into a waterproof housing, with service access down below.
Going forward, the side-decks are wide and unobstructed, helped by the outboard shrouds, and the anchor is stowed in its own flush locker, which also houses the recessed jib-furling drum.
The Aerodyne 38 has an innovative recessed toerail running around the perimeter of the entire deck giving a secure footing, and making it comfortable for hiking out.
An optional dodger protects the forward part of the cockpit.
The Aerodyne 38 has a well-lit, comfortable interior with excellent ventilation. The drawings show the layout, with double cabins forward and aft, each with their own hanging lockers and stowage areas.
The saloon has settee-berths either side, with lockers and shelves outboard. Six can sit around the drop-leaf table, which has bottle storage in the centre section.
At the base of the companionway, the head, with sink, lockers and foul-weather gear stowage is to port, and a well-ventilated, comfortable aft cabin is to starboard. The ‘C’- shaped galley is forward of the aft cabin, with a double sink on centreline over the engine generous drawers, and an ice-box outboard. There are lockers above the two-burner stove/oven. This is a good seagoing galley.
There is a full-size nav. station opposite the galley, with a chart locker, recess for a lap-top computer, drawers, storage under the seat. The electrical panel and electronics are outboard, where they are easy to see and use. Tools and a waste bin are kept under the companionway steps.
CONSTRUCTION
The entire Aerodyne 38 is built of Epoxy resin, the best material for composite boat construction, and considerably stronger, tougher and more durable than the polyester or vinyl ester resins used in conventional production boat hulls. This, combined with directional E-glass fabrics, high quality core materials appropriate for each area and Carbon-fibre reinforced structural framing ensures high strength, stiffness and longevity associated with one-off custom boats. Similarly, the Aerodyne 38 is painted with an Awlgrip finish which gives a tougher, high-gloss finish than gel-coat.
The Aerodyne 38 engine is a Yanmar 3GM (27 bhp) Saildrive, positioned in the middle of the boat for best weight distribution and excellent service access. Fuel is under the starboard settee, aft, with one fresh water tank ahead of it, and another to port, forward of the batteries. Capacities are: 25 gallons (95 litres) of fuel; 50 gallons (190 litres) of water.
PERFORMANCE
The Aerodyne 38 is designed for fast sailing! She has high form-stability, excellent power-to-weight ratio (SA/Displ=30.13!), long waterline (Disp/L=117), a fine entry for wave penetration, and ‘planing’ sections aft for easy surfing. Keel and rudder are carefully proportioned for excellent control and upwind ability. Extensive Computer Velocity Prediction studies show that the Aerodyne 38 has the satisfying ability to sail faster than boats five or ten feet longer, boat for boat!
The Aerodyne 38 is fast, stable, easy and fun to sail and has a great cockpit and interior for cruising and racing. We think that handsome, contemporary looks add to the appeal!
Please contact Listing Broker for an appointment.
larryrutter@ruddersandmoorings,com
or by cell: 401-338-3554
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This Aerodyne 38 is located in Rhode Island. A sleek racer/cruiser. The owners have been sailing all 2014 season, and with the winter layup, they are ready to let the boat go to a new owner. Zion can take you just about anywhere you might want to go. Zion is a Certified Category 1 offshore yacht and she has raced the Newport-Bermuda Race and ...
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