| LOA | 11.49m | 37’8″ |
| LWL | 9.22m | 30’3″ |
| Beam | 3.51m | 11’6″ |
| Draught | 1.3m or 1.52m | 4’3″or 5’0″ |
| Displacement | 6 tonnes | 6 tons |
| Ballast | 1475kg | 3250lbs |
| Working sail area | 59.5 sq m | 640sq.ft |
| Headroom | 1.85m | 6’1″ |
The original R38 has taken on many guises and completed many extended voyages since its original design in 1968. The rigs include Yawl. Ketch, Cutter and two Schooners: the appearances have been changed to match from Mk l/ll to the more popular shapes known as the 383 and 393. Many voyages known to the designers include at least one circumnavigation, several Atlantic and other ocean crossings, Arctic Circle wanderings etc. The list could go on. Both boats feature a strip chine hull with moderate length keel (or twin asymmetric Bilge Keels (R383B) full depth skeg hung rudder, set under a centre cockpit, deck arrangement. The 383 features a tumble-home strake all through, “Dutch Style”; whereas the 393 twists the strake to produce greater flare and overhang at the bow. Both designs feature similar accommodation below deck including a passageway between fore and aft accommodation. Definitely sailing boats, where all running gear can be lead back to the cockpit. A proper wheel shelter is designed to give protection from wind, rain or even sun depending upon your requirement. The R383/393 series remains one of the most popular designs for amateur builders.
Recommended Engine size 30 -40hp.