Hi all new member here yacht is out the water in sunny Wisbech

[Fredbrudenall]

Hi all I’m new to the forum I’m currently on the hard is sunny Wisbech marina just about to do a full refit on a ohlson 38ft I believe she spent a long time on the south east coast but not to sure.
She has all the fine attributes to make a good boat.
I’m on a budget and doing all the work by my self and help off of family
Anybody else has a ohlson 38
Thanks

 

[tillergirl]

Welcome to the Forum. I don't know the design well but she has great lines. Many will be interested in hearing your full refit plans.

 

[Gargleblaster]

The most famous Ohlson 38 was 'Robertson's Golly' sailed by Clare Francis. Saw it once down on the South Coast.

I considered an Ohlson 38 for a non stop single handed circumnavigation but noted Clare's comment that the rudder didn't have enough bight and being dependent on wind vane steering decided against it.

 

[Fredbrudenall]

To be fair I’ve moved her on engine up the river she punches heavy tide wonderfully, however Claire is right. Turning in short spaces is and can be a bit of a hardship. Definitely will need a bow thruster when I win the lottery.