Salona 38

The Salona-38 was designed by J&J Design and optimized by America’s cup designer Jason Kerr.  She has been carefully crafted for use as a family cruiser as well as for serious offshore and international racking.  She can easily switch back and forth between family mode and racing mode by simply changing the sail inventory She excels in adverse weather.  Her cockpit is fully protected from the sun while at anchor or dockside by the large folding Bimini, and the full dodger sprayhood protects it forward. Unique high-quality built vessel designed for both cruising and racing.Hull is vacuum infused construction to be stiff and light.Two sail inventories - 1 for cruising, 1 for racing (Racing sails barely used)Large comfortable cockpit with twin wheels, and folding tableBright and airy Salon with large fully equipped galley – Nav Station – comfortable facing settees and opening dining table.3 private double cabins with additional sleeping accommodation for 4 more peopleProfessionally maintained --all records available  DIMENTIONS – SPECSLength…………    38 ft ………..        11.6 metersLWL……………      32 ft 8 in …..      10.021 metersBeam…………      12 ft …………       3.72 metersDraft ………            7 ft 0in ……...    2.13 metersDisplacement ….  13,660 lbs …   6,200 kgBallast………       4,800 lbs ……     2,200 kgTankage:            Fuel ………          26 gal ….            100 liters                           Water……..         47.5 gal  ……      180 liters                                     Holding…..         11 gal  ……..       42 litersEngine………       Yanmar diesel 32 HP 1172  hoursPerf Rating - Design category – A OceanACCOMODATIONS3 Double cabins and 1 Head (accessible from Salon)Plus 4 additional single berths in SalonForward Cabin:  Forward cabin features a large V-berth with storage under.  ‘There are shelves to either side and a large hanging locker. An overhead hatch provides light and ventilationAft Cabins; There are 2 identical aft cabins – each with double berth.  Storage under the berth as well as hanging locker in each cabin.  2 opening ports provide light and ventilationWater tank below berth in Port cabinSalon – has 2 lower settees that can be used as single berths, plus 2 additional fold out berths              Full battery bank under Starbd SetteeHEAD: Composting Head  2022VESSEL WALK THROUGHCockpit is quite large for a 38 ft vessel with entry from side decks or fold down aft transom. With twin wheels that allow easy movement throughout cockpit  Upon entering the Salon, a large Galley with centerline sink is to Port, and forward facing Nav Station is to Starbd.Two full-length settees are facing each other, Port and Starbd, with a folding table between amidships.  This table can be opened to either side for dining.  There are fixed ports in the hulls on either side for light, and fixed and opening ports along the cabin house sides for light and ventilation. A large opening hatch is central to the salon.  And an additional opening hatch is forward and to Starbd.The entrance to the head and shower is forward of the Port side Settee, with an opening overhead hatch, and entrance to the forward cabin is forward to Starbd.Both aft cabins are accessed to either side of the companionway stairs.  One through the Galley, and one aft of the Nav Station.Interior is finished in beautiful cherry wood paneling and there is a teak and holly sole throughoutLED lighting throughoutSALON and GALLEYSalon has large Settees to ort and Starbd which can be used as additional berths.  It is well lit with hull side windows and higher windows in the cabin house as well as overhead hatches.  An Opening table is in the center.Galley is L-Shaped with all the necessary equipment for cruising and has extensive counter space (more than most boats in this size category.Double SS sink (on center line)2 burner propane stove and ovenRefrigerator (front load) and freezerNumerous storage cabinets, and drawers NAV Station:  forward facing Nav Station with:Kenwood StereoNexus VHFGarmin GPS Map 900 at helm Garmin GPS Map 720 at Nav station Main electric panelBattery switchesComposting Head 2022 ELECTRICAL and ELECTRONICSUpgraded Electronics Package: 2021Nexus VHFGarmin GPS Map 900 at helm- 2023Garmin GPS Map 720 at Nav station Auto Pilot (Nexus E609 NX2) with linear drive-2021Rudder angle indicator-2021Wind transducer – speed and direction-2021Speed and logDepth sounderHPC compass (2) VHF radio NX2000 with DSC Kennwood Stereo – CD w/ 2 Salon speaker, and 2 weatherproof cockpit speakersBattery charger110v US current30 Amp shore powerNew House battery AGM 14 D- 2023 - New engine start battery AGM 31 2023MECHANICALYanmar 32 HP diesel (1172hours)             w/ sail drive and folding propeller(saildrive replaced with new unit 2023)Tidesmarine Mainsail Track System 2023dual steering wheelWindlass – with cockpit controlHot water heaterElectric and manual bilge pumpsHULL and DECKRemovable spray hood and BiminiMDS sliding genoa car track2023 Pettit Hydrocoat bottom paint Cockpit:Teak cockpit tableOpen transom with fulll bench seat across opening (lifts for access to stern boarding ladder)Dual steering wheels for maximum controlThe Salona-38 boasts the largest cockpit in her class.  Free of obstacles, featuring an easily convertible open-to-closed transom, and extensive use of carbon details.  The mainsheet track is recessed under the deck, but it also comes with the unique option of being easily transferred onto the coach roof if desired. A teak faced transom bench offers sailing security and can be removed when racing or top provide water access at anchor.  In the cockpit  there are two spacious lockers with an optional additional  dedicated locker for 2 propane tanks.  To achieve the perfect] helming position during racing, and angled foot rest, which is flush when not in use, has been included in the design. SAILS and RIGGINGI  ………..              48 ft 7 in ….       14.85 mtrJ ……………….       14 ft 5 in  …       4.44 mtr P ……………..        47 ft 5 in …….    14.45 mtr E …………….         17 ft …………       5.2 mtr Sail inventory:Spinnaker sailMainsail – racing carbon laminate and ruising Main 2023 Genoa -   racing carbon laminate   and rolling cruising jib 2023   Tidesmarine Mainsail Track System 2023      ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENTSpinnaker poleIBC Upgrade:             Grey hull (recently Awlgrip painted)  Anti-fouling paint Shakewell SeacocksDynema cascade Backstay (adjustable)Performance shacklesHarken performance deck hardwareCarbon spinnaker poleVacuum infused epoxy-based Vinyl EsterPerformance T shaped keel CONSTRUCTION AND SAFETY:At the heart of all Salona yachts is the hallmark stainless steel frame that securely spreads the loads from the keel, shrouds and mast evenly throughout the hull, but the design of the Salona-38 goes a step further.  Layers of carbon fiber have been added to carefully designated areas of the hull’s inner liner, resulting in maximum stiffness and durability, and achieving equilibrium with her stainless-steel structure.COMMENTS:Rarely will you see a vessel with both the fine attributes and details demanded by the racing enthusiast and also the comfort demanded by the cruising family.  This Salona-38 is such a vessel.