The new Hunter 38 replaces the popular 386, the last of which rolled out of the Florida plant May 27, 2004 following a highly successful seven year run. Hunter's famed designer and racer Glenn Henderson returned to the drawing board with one focus in mind. "Our goal was to design a boat that was an exceptionally comfortable cruiser, yet offered outstanding performance and easy handling," said Henderson. "Our new 38 has met -- and exceeds -- expectations."

The 38 is Hunter's largest mid-size cruiser in its fleet. While Hunter is quick to acknowledge that the market is competitive in this class, the company believes it is a powerful niche and is confident its new boat will make waves due to its many innovations. In addition, the appearance of the boat itself offers an optional departure featuring red stripes, a red Hunter logo and linen bimini top.

"The look alone will immediately set this boat apart from others in the marketplace," said John Peterson, Hunter Marine's director of sales and marketing. "Not only is this a change from our traditional design and appearance, but the look itself is a standout."

The sail plan for the 38 features a large roach mainsail with flaking system and an anodized B & R double spreader fractional rig with Selden¨ support struts on a conventional mast. Most of the power comes from the mainsail, which Henderson prefers versus relying on a large jib.

"The whole sail plan is aerodynamically efficient," explained Henderson. "I will not design a mast head rig sail plan. The fractional rig with large mainsail delivers better performance, and the smaller head sail means easier sail handling for both passengers and crew."

HKT Kevlar® is used to reinforce the low drag and robust hull. Attention was given to the volumetric distribution of the hull to even out pressures of water movement, utilizing the rudder as a major lift component along with the keel. Hunter uses state-of-the-art computer 3D simulation software -- the same type used by the aviation industry -- for modeling and design testing in sailing conditions without actually having to produce a working model.

Specifications
Length Overall	38'2"	11.63 m
Waterline Length (LWL)	34'8"	10.57 m
Beam	12'11"	3.94 m
Draft (shoal)	5'0"	1.53 m
Draft (deep)	6'6"	1.98 m
Displacement (shoal)	17,674 lbs.	8,024 kg
Displacement (deep)	17,250 lbs	7,832 kg
Mast Height (Standard)	59'1"	18.01 m
Mast Height (Furling)	60'7"	18.47 m
Sail/Triangle Area (Standard)	991 ft2	92.07 m2
Sail/Triangle Area (Furling)	843 ft2	73.32 m2
I	46'8"	14.22 m
J	12'1"	3.68 m
P	48'10"	14.88 m
E	19'6"	5.94 m
Headroom	6'6"	1.98 m
Fuel Capacity	35 gal	132 L
Water Capacity	74 gal	284 L
Hold Tank Capacity	34 gal	129 L
Water Heater	6 gal	23 L
Auxillary Power (Yanmar)	27 -40 HP	20-30 kw
Sleeping Capacity	6	6
CE Classification	A	A

RIGGING

• Anodized B&R Double Spreader Fractional Rig w/Mast Struts – Selden®
• Boom Vang
• Dual Single Line Reefing System
• Large Roach Main w/Flaking System
• 110% Furling Jib w/Acrylic Suncover
• Jib Furling System
• Inboard Jib Tracks w/Adjustable Cars
• Internal Halyards Led to Cockpit
• Mainsail Cover – Hunter Pac
• (2) Sets Line Stoppers and Organizers
• (2) Two-Speed Self-Tailing Rigging Winches
• (2) Two-Speed Self-Tailing Jib Sheet Winches
• (2) Winch Handles
• Windex® Wind Vane

• Anchor Well w/Space for Windlass
• Anchor Rollers – Dual Offset
• Balanced Spade Rudder w/Composite Shaft
• (6) Stainless Steel Bow, Stern and Spring Cleats
• Bronze Seacocks w/Thru-Hulls Below Waterline
• Windshield Fixed Ports w/Cover
• Balsa-Cored Hull Sides, Solid FRP Bottom and Structural Grid Reinforcement
• Dorade Vent
• Double Lifelines w/3 Gates
• (6) Fixed Hull Ports
• Keel – Shoal Draft Bulb Wing, Antimonious Lead
• LPG Tank Storage for Two Bottles
• (9) Opening Deck Hatches w/Screens
• (6) Six Opening Ports w/Screens
• 360º Rubrail w/Stainless Steel Insert
• Maxguard Gelcoats for UV Protection
• HKT Kevlar® Hull Reinforcement
• Molded-In Gray Nonskid Walking Surfaces
• Stainless Steel Bow Pulpit
• Stainless Stern Rail w/Seats & Drink Holders
• Stainless Steel Cockpit Arch w/Traveler
• Stainless Steel Telescoping Ladder
• Stainless Steel Stem Fitting
• Through-Bolted Hull/Deck Joint
• Two Transom Storage Lockers

• Halyard Stowage Wells
• (3) Cockpit Storage Lockers
• Integral Cockpit Grabrail & Fold-Out Table
• Hinging Helmsman Seat
• Hot/Cold Transom Shower
• Manual Bilge Pump - High Volume
• Edson's CD-I® Geared Steering System w/ Single Lever Engine Control w/ Brake, Lighted Compass and Stainless Steel Wheel Guard
• Walk-Through Transom w/Swim Platform
• 36" Steering Wheel

• Accord® Window Shades
• Convertible High-Gloss Dinette Table
• Designer Fabrics on Cushions
• Everwear® Laminate Cabin Sole
• Handrails
• 6’6" Headroom
• Large Salon Ports
• Lift-Assisted Engine Access
• Navigation Station w/Space for Electronics
• Storage Lockers on Hull Sides
• 120 or 240 and 12 Volt Outlets

• (2) Cedar-Lined Hanging Lockers
• Private Forward Cabin
• Everwear® Laminate Cabin Sole
• Vanity w/Corian® Countertop

• Built-in Lounging Chair
• (2) Large Cedar-Lined Hanging Lockers
• Large Shelves and Compartment Storage Space
• (5) Opening Ports/Hatches
• Private Access to Head and Shower
• Vanity Mirror w/Storage Bin Wet Locker
• 12V Lighting
• Outlets for AC/DC

• Bose® 3.2.1® CD/DVD/AM/FM Entertainment System
• Electric Anchor Windlass
• Engine Upgrade to 40 HP
• Harken® Adjustable Mainsheet Traveler on Arch
• Innerspring Mattress - Aft
• In-Mast Furling System
• 36" Lewmar® Folding Wheel
• Oceanaire® Hatch Shades w/ Screens
• Raymarine® ST60 Upgrade (Knot & Depth)
• Raymarine® ST60 Wind Machine
• Refrigerator – Front Loading

• AC/ DC Switch Panel
• AM/FM Stereo/CD Player w/4 Speakers
• 60 Amp Alternator
• Battery Charger – 30 Amp
• Cabin Reading Lights
• Dockside Power w/Cord
• Dual 12-Volt Battery Switches
• Electric Automatic Bilge Pump
• 34 Gallon (129 L) Waste Holding Tank w/Macerator
• 75 Gallon (284 L) Water Capacity
• 35 Gallon (132 L) Fuel Capacity
• 5 Gallon (19 L) Electric Water Heater
• Hot/Cold Pressure Water System
• Isolation Transformer
• Navigation Light Package
• Propeller – 3-Blade
• Raymarine® ST60 Digital Depthsounder w/Alarm
• Raymarine® ST60 Digital Knotmeter w/Log
• Shower Sump Pump
• Tank Gauges – Fuel, Water & Waste
• VHF Radio w/Stainless Antenna
• Yanmar® 40 HP (29.6 KW) Diesel Auxiliary w/Two-Blade Prop

• AC and DC Electrical Outlets
• Built-In Waste Bin
• Double Stainless Sinks
• Genuine Corian® Countertops
• 2-Burner LPG, Gimbaled Stove w/Oven
• Handrails
• Microwave
• (6) Plates, Bowls & Mugs
• (2) Cabinets and (5) Drawers for Storage
• Galley Splash Guard

• Air Horn
• Danforth-Type Anchor and Line
• Automatic Engine Room Fire Extinguishing System
• Carbon Monoxide and Smoke Detectors
• Emergency Tiller
• (3) Fire Extinguishers
• Handheld Flares
• (6) Life Jackets
• Throwable Device
• US Sailing’s Basic Cruising Manual
• – Not Included on CE Boats

• Air Conditioning
• Arch Mounted Dinghy Davits
• Solid Boom Vang
• Bimini Top – Tan Sunbrella®
• Bose® 3.2.1® CD/DVD/AM/FM Entertainment System
• Bottom Paint – Blue
• Cockpit Cushions – White Sunsure®
• Cockpit Stereo System w/Speakers in Arch
• Cruising Spinnaker Gear
• Diesel Generator
• Electric Anchor Windlass
• Electric Self-Tailing Halyard Winch
• Epoxy Barrier Coat
• 13" Flat Panel TV w/DVD Player
• 15" Flat Panel TV w/Bose® 3.2.1® Entertainment System
• Furling Boom
• Generator – Panda®
• Harken® Adjustable Mainsheet Traveler on Arch
• High Bilgewater Alarm and Pump
• Hull Paint – Awlgrip®
• In-Mast Furling System w/Vertical Battens
• Innerspring Mattress
• Inverter
• Keel – Deep Draft
• Leather Interior Cushions
• Life Raft
• Oceanaire® Hatch Shades w/Screens
• Propeller – Three Blade
• Quiet Flush Head
• Raymarine® ST290 Basic Package
• Raymarine® ST290 Premier Package
• Raymarine® Autopilots
• Raymarine® GPS
• Raymarine® ST60 WindMachine
• Raymarine® ST60 Upgrade (Knot and Depth)
• Refrigeration – Front Loading
• Remote Mike for VHF
• Spinnaker Winches
• Three-Blade Prop
• Tri-Cabin Version
• VHF Remote Mike at Helm