Admiral 38

Brand:: Admiral

Designed by:: Lavranos Marine Design Ltd

Yard(s):: Admiral Yachts

Description:

The Admiral 38 is an upgraded version of the Lavranos-designed "Nose Bé." Produced by Admirals Yachts since 1999, this was the first model for the newly founded company. By now there are many satisfied owners around the world.

Since it clearly belongs in the luxury cruiser segment, the Admiral 38 exhibits all attributes one would expect from such a boat: outstanding craftsmanship, attention to detail and quality materials throughout. An attractive feel of high-end design and homeliness pervades. The stove is Italian, there a designated bottle storage cupboard, and everywhere are handy lockers (very well aired) to keep the usual clutter out of sight and the boat looking beautiful. Fans and air-conditioning come standard.

On deck, everything is set up for short-handed sailing and the fact that some owners had hardly any sailing experience before moving aboard, is proof that she is easy to sail. The decks are flat and provide ample space for lounging. There is a double helm seat in the cockpit.

With the emphasis on accommodation space and amenities the Admiral 38 won't win many races, but she will provide extremely comfortable cruising, and that is what owners want to do.

Type:: Luxury cruiser

Multihull type:: Catamaran

Construction:

GRP sandwich construction with a balsa core and chopped strand and stitched mat glass fibre
Vacuum-bagged
Epoxy waterproofing layer over the gelcoat below the waterline for osmosis prevention

Sails and rigging:

Fractional sloop rig
Quantum crosscut mainsail with battens and 3 reefing points
Quantum radial roller-furling genoa with foam UV protection
Stack pack
Downwind spinnaker with dowsing sock

Deck layout and gear:

Double helm seat
Main sheet and genoa can be trimmed from cockpit
Traveller control fitted on targa wing; accessible from cockpit
Pulpits with seats; pushpits; stanchions

Keels, boards and rudders:: Fixed keels

Accommodation:: Owner's version:

Port hull: Cabin with queen-sized berth aft; lockers and vanity section midships; large head forward.
Bridgedeck: Wrap-around seating and table for 8; galley with 3-plate gas hob and oven; navigation area (various sizes can be built).
Starboard hull: Queen-sized cabin aft; lockers and head midships; cabin with 3/4 queen-sized berth forward.

Standard version:

Port hull: Queen-sized cabin aft; lockers and head midships; cabin with 3/4 queen-sized berth forward.
Bridgedeck: Wrap-around seating and table for 8; galley with 3-plate gas hob and oven; navigation area (various sizes can be built).
Starboard hull: Queen-sized cabin aft; lockers and head midships; cabin with 3/4 queen-sized berth forward.