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• 380 Super Sport Crossover

38 ft Crossover Boat

Filling out the Crossover line, here comes the Formula 380 Super Sport Crossover, a new player in the arena that will surpass all others. This 38’ in length, 11’ 6” beam contender slots in nicely between the 330/350 Crossover Bowriders and the established 400/430 SSC and ASC models. The 380 SSC incorporates FAS3Tech multi-step technology and a molded structural grid to deliver the sure-footed performance that is a Formula hallmark.

No other 38-foot full-cabin bowrider can boast a full-width cockpit experience with true overnight capabilities for four. The Formula Crossover fleet continues to push class expectations as it challenges others to defy compromise. Everything you want in performance and adventure awaits you in the Formula 380 Super Sport Crossover!

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PLATFORM ENTERTAINMENT TABLE

Enjoy the expansive sterndrive swim platform or the available hydraulic or stationary Water Sport extended swim platform with four drink holders, woodgrain vinyl decking and undermount swim ladder. Add the platform entertainment table with six drink holders, dual multi-electronic stands and recessed snack tray for the ultimate in on-water gatherings.

SLIDE-OPEN WINDSHIELD

The 380 offers a seamless transition to the bow with the flush cockpit sole and Formula’s unique slide-open windshield.

DUAL OR TRIPLE OUTBOARD POWER

Enjoy the Formula 380’s triple Mercury 350 or 400 Verado, Mercury 500R or the all-new dual Mercury V12 600 Verado outboards with easy water access off the roomy swim platform with under-mount swim ladder and available upholstered sport station six with drink holders and safety rails.

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Formula Boats 380 Super Sport Crossover Boat Features

The Formula Boats Crossover line offers the ultimate luxury boating experience with features structured for endless entertainment, comfortability, style and performance. Completing the extravagant Crossover line is the Formula 380 Super Sport Crossover (SSC). This luxury boat measures 38 feet long with an 11-foot-6-inch beam. The 380 SSC model situates itself nicely between the 330/350 Crossover Bowriders and the 400/430 Super Sport Crossover and All Sport Crossover models.

Everything you’re searching for in a high-quality boat is here. This Crossover has features that will blow you away and impress all your guests on your boat outings. All Formula Boats Super Sport Crossover models exceed customers’ expectations and create a new and improved boating experience.

Formula Boats 380 Super Sport Features

The popular Formula Boats 380 Super Sport Crossover includes features that make this model the best choice for taking your time out on the water. Check out the 380’s must-have features that will change the way you look at boating and enhance your experience on the water.

TWIN OR TRIPLE MERCURY OUTBOARDS, OR TWIN MERCRUISER STERNDRIVES

Cruise on the water at speeds up to the upper 60s with Formula 380 Super Sport Crossover’s Mercury outboard engines. With choices of the triple 350 or 400 Verado, or the Mercury 500R or 450RY, you’ll power through the water with ease. Also available in twin outboard Mercury 600 Verados or twin sterndrive Mercruiser 8.2 Magnum HO power, the engines will respond instantly with the electronic shift and throttle and Mercury Joystick Piloting.

You can comfortably cruise the water thanks to the sea-carving 21-degree deadrise Formula FAS3TECH stepped hull. This feature shows promising performance throughout the Formula Boats Super Sport models.

FULL CABIN AND OPEN BOW

The Formula 380 Super Sport Crossover carries on the legacy of the open bow and full cabin crossover. You’ll have plenty of space and seating to entertain guests on this boat.

The bow includes spacious 360-degree wrap-around seating, making it easy to enjoy a thrilling ride and carry on a conversation. You and your guests can enjoy the six drink holders, a molded-in cooler forward and a trash container that will make your experience convenient and comfortable. The open bow can transform into the perfect entertaining space or sun-lounging area with two dual-height Corian® tables with filler cushions.

Enter the full cabin through the portside helm door and down three solid wood steps. The cabin features woodgrain-finish flooring, molded liner, fixed windows and a 6-foot-5-inch headroom for a spacious entertaining and residential area. Enjoy below-deck entertainment with a 32-inch TV and Blu-Ray player. The U-shaped lounge with a dual-height wood table can welcome guests for a meal and serves a dual purpose in its lowered position for sleeping.

Even while at sea, you can enjoy the convenience of a modern kitchen on the 380 Super Sport Crossover. With beautiful countertops, a spacious sink, microwave, slide-out storage with automatic silent closure, concealed trash container and a large pull-out stainless steel refrigerator, you will have everything you need to cook delicious meals.

The head includes a molded fiberglass sink, woodgrain-finish cabinet, porcelain Flush and Forget® Vacuflush® unit and shower. Enjoy a comfortable sleep in the cabin stateroom with a privacy curtain and queen-size bed with a memory foam mattress.

FULL-WIDTH HARDTOP AND SLIDE-OPEN WINDSHIELD

The Formula 380 Super Sport Crossover features a full-width fiberglass hardtop. The hardtop is motorized with a sunroof that opens to provide views of the sky.

Connected to the hardtop is a top-to-bottom windshield that encloses the cabin for a comfortable space to enjoy the ride. The windshield offers a one-of-a-kind sliding bow window, which creates a seamless entry to the bow from the single-level deck.

TRIPLE COMMAND SEATING

The Formula 380 SSC includes triple command seating, similar to the 430 and 400 Super Sport Crossover models. This seating style provides chiseled support and advanced ergonomics. Adjust the seat bottoms to stand directly on the cockpit sole or rest on the upright seat.

SWIM PLATFORM

Host the ultimate on-water gathering on the expansive swim platform. Enjoy the sterndrive swim platform or opt for the available hydraulic or stationary Water Sport swim platform that extends with four drink holders, an under-mount swim ladder and woodgrain vinyl decking. Boost your and your guests’ on-water experience with the platform entertainment table that includes six drink holders, a recessed snack tray and dual multi-electronic stands.

STURDY COMPOSITE DASH

The composite dash on the Formula 380 Super Sport Crossover includes many luxury features, such as:

• Leather-wrapped polished steering wheel
• Raymarine Axiom Chartplotter with digital switching
• Storage compartment with a lock to secure valuables
• Padded mobile device station with wireless charging and two USB charging ports
• Padded tablet storage
• Captain’s wireless charging mount

OUTDOOR KITCHEN

Treat you and your guests to a beverage, snack or meal from the 380 SSC’s outdoor kitchen. Utilize the spacious Corian® countertop, fiberglass molded sink, stainless isotherm pull-out refrigerator, storage for a trash container and paper towel holder, and plenty of StarBoard® storage drawers to keep kitchen gadgets and utensils secure.

Storage is also available for the Cuisinart® blender in the galley pantry, the available YETI® Tundra® 35 can glide out from the under-seat compartment at the helm, and the available 120-volt Kenyon® electric grill can sit in the aft cockpit.

CONVERTIBLE REAR-FACING SUN LOUNGE

Enjoy your stop at the cove or sandbar on the relaxing, rear-facing sun lounge. This seating arrangement on the 380 Super Sport Crossover includes individual backrests that each person can adjust to their preference. The lounge also includes storage space for four fenders underneath the seat. This comfortable sunning area includes four drink holders and stunning views from beyond the swim platform.

VENTILATION SYSTEMS

Keep your boat clean and sanitary with purified air thanks to the Dometic Breathe Easy purification systems . Keeping enclosed spaces as clean as possible is important, and this ventilation system can help reduce irritants that impact allergies or asthma and keep the cabin smelling fresher.

STORAGE AND OTHER FEATURES

The Formula 380 SSC offers a plethora of storage space and other high-quality features, including:

• 26 drink holders throughout the 380’s bow and cockpit so you and your guests can enjoy a refreshment anywhere.
• Over 13 various molded fiberglass storage tubs and lockers and strong gelcoat-finished equipment holds make securing personal items and other equipment simple and safe.
• Access to 10 dual USB charging ports so you can keep your devices ready.
• Blue and white LED lights allow you to illuminate the boat and set the mood.

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2020 Donzi 38 ZRC

• By Charles Plueddeman
• Updated: March 6, 2020

The passion of a lifetime is what might explain our attraction to the Donzi 38 ZRC. Beautiful and powerful, but easy to handle, this fabulous 38-foot speedboat vanished from our lives more than a decade ago. So, finding one bobbing at a boat show this spring is like spying that old flame at the end of the bar. The desire is undeniable.

And for good reason. The 38 ZRC proved fast, fun and attractive, a combination that made it a big hit—and a champion stock-class race boat—during its initial production run, from 2002 until the turmoil of the Great Recession. Yet a great hull remains a great hull, and its performance is even more potent thanks to new powertrain options and technology. So, the return of the Donzi 38 ZRC to production under the Iconic Marine Group banner put a wry smile on this boat tester’s face.

Iconic chose to splash an example of the original two-step 38 ZRC hull to make the new mold, a better option for recreational use than the four-step race version that Donzi also built back in the day. The hull has a 15.5-degree pad at the keel aft that carries the boat at speed (overall deadrise is 23 degrees) and an 8-inch transom notch. Iconic says the hull form has been “blueprinted,” or optimized for its anticipated weight, power, drive and prop application, all of which are new. Adjustments to the shape and location of a strake, for example, can be measured in fractions of an inch and are guided by experience and intuition. “There’s no software program that can re-create the properties of strakes, a pad and steps, and factor in power and aero- and hydrodynamics,” says Jeff Harris, Iconic Marine Group’s chief operating officer.

The 38 ZRC hull and deck are hand-laid using vinylester resin with high-density foam coring. The transom is cored with high-density Coosa composite, and composite sandwich material is used for stringers and bulkheads. We got a good look at the stringers when we opened the foredeck hatches, since there’s no cabin or liner in this boat.

Interior and Accessories

The Donzi 38 ZRC helped popularize the sit-down cockpit for performance boats, which permits a lower-profile top deck and cowl than are required for a boat with stand-up bolsters, lowering the center of gravity a bit. The skipper and helm mate must slither into floor-mounted seats with bolsters that wrap around the thighs to lock each securely in place. The seats, the rather narrow cockpit, and the curved dual canopy-style windscreens combine to create a sensation akin to being tucked into a high-performance sports car. The wheel on our boat was to port with Mercury Racing Digital Zero Effort controls on a center console. A set of digital/analog Livorsi gauges are mirrored port and starboard on the dash, with a Garmin 8610 screen atop the center stack over rows of trim switches. A Mercury VesselView 502 display is mounted on the steering wheel located to starboard. Footrests are adjustable; the seats are not. The cockpit is finished with three bucket seats aft and tall padded inwales. Small stowage compartments are located below each seat, and a pair of insulated and drained compartments are directly abaft the rear seats.

Our test boat boasted maximum power—a pair of normally aspirated 860 hp Mercury Racing 860 9-liter (552 cid) V-8 engines with the quad-cam four-valve cylinder heads—in a staggered installation, mated to Mercury Racing M6 sterndrives. As high-performance engines go, these 860s are pretty easy to live with. They are covered by a two-year warranty, require 89-octane fuel, and won’t need a factory refresh for 300 hours, according to Mercury Racing.

With champion racer Billy Moore at the throttles, we ran the Donzi on a cool day with flat water on the Pamlico River in North Carolina. The boat hopped on plane with minimal prop slip, and from a cruising speed of 50 to 70 mph, leaped ahead when fed more throttle. The boat felt rock-solid as we clocked a top speed of 116 mph. Moore was still fine-tuning the props and setup, and has since reported a routine 120 mph top speed with the same boat. Our previous reviews of this boat praised its confident and controlled handling in confused chop (think Lake of the Ozarks), conditions we did not experience on this test. We can say that the sit-down cockpit and canopies combine to enhance the sensation of speed; the wind blast roars overhead while the helm area remains calm.

Alternatives in this sit-down performance segment are limited (unless you shop pre-owned), but you might consider the open-cockpit 43-foot-5-inch Outerlimits SV-43 ($799,000 base price with twin Mercury Racing 860 engines), a semi-custom speedster that is longer, wider and lighter than the Donzi, and has a cabin. It’s also much more expensive.

While the 38 ZRC was on hiatus, some performance boaters migrated to sport cats and luxury center-consoles. Maybe the 38 ZRC will spur a revival of classic V-bottom speedboats—rigs that go fast, ride and handle well, and look flat-out sexy doing it.

How We Tested

• Engines: Twin staggered Mercury Racing 860s/Mercury Racing M6 outdrives
• Prop: Mercury Racing CNC Cleaver 17″ x 31″ 5- blade stainless steel
• Gear Ratio: 1.496:1 Fuel Load: 140 gal. Crew Weight: 430 lb.

High Points

• Pop-off steering wheel eases access to the helm seat.
• Canopy windscreens are distortion-free.
• This fast poker-run machine handles better than a cat and looks sexier than a center-console.
• Loud exhaust will earn dirty looks in the marina.
• Canopies funnel a wind blast right onto the rear-seat passengers.
• No cabin and minimal storage.

Pricing and Specs

Speed, Efficiency, Operation

Donzi Marine/Iconic Marine Group – Washington, North Carolina; 252-975-2000; donzimarine.com

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• Swan 38 - SPIRIT

The Swan 38 is the most popular Swan Nautor has ever built in their close to 60 year history. 116 Swan 38s were built between 1974 and 1979. SPIRIT is hull #026.

Designed by the famous Sparkman and Stephens office, over the years the Swan 38 has deservedly gained the reputation of being a true "classic".

Her sea keeping abilities are second to none in this size range. She happily takes on heavy winds and big seas, all with an excellent turn of speed and a light and manageable helm.

Even today, the Swan 38 is easily capable of bringing home the silverware in club regattas as well as offshore races.

SPIRIT has been exceptionally well cared for and she is ready to go on her next adventure.

Swan 38 Specifications

• Model: 1975 Swan 38
• Hull Number: 38.026
• LOA: 38 ft 3 in
• Beam: 11 ft 7 in
• Draft: 6 ft 6 in
• Displacement: 18300 lb
• Ballast: 7100 lb
• Engine: Yanmar 3YM30

For enquries please contact:

Keith Yeoman

Yeoman Yachts

T: +1 401 846 1090

Owner Comment

“When we were looking for our boat, our requirements were simple. She had to be a great sailing boat, rugged, and beautiful. Spirit fit those requirements perfectly.George and Sherry, the prior owners, had owned her about for about a decade and sailed and raced her locally in North Carolina and offshore.

I had always wanted to take my own boat on an offshore race to Bermuda, and took Spirit there the first time in 2015. We did not do well that year, but in 2017 we had a good race and took first place in our double-handed class.

Since then, we have cruised her extensively during the summers while upgrading and maintaining her to an offshore-ready standard. Our trips, and the friendships made, have been memorable. From the Bras D’Or in Nova Scotia, to the gems along the coast of Maine, she has served us very well. It is a little bittersweet to put her on the market, but she is not the right boat for the gulf coast of Florida where we now live and have an active racing and sailing schedule. It is time for a new owner to take her on new adventures, and she is ready.“

Solid fiberglass construction with original white gel coat

Black waterline and cove stripes

Skeg rudder

Cored fiberglass decks with teak overlay epoxied and screwed into place.

Teak decks were replaced in the 1990s

Anodized aluminum toe rails. 3 x deck hatches

1 x opening port in S aft cabin

Stainless steel boarding ladder at transom

Pedestal wheel steering with leather wrap on wheel and wheel brake

Stainless pedestal guard

Lewmar electric and manual operated anchor windlass with “up” and “down” foot switches (new 2022)

Stainless steel bow anchor roller. 2 x banks of 5 line clutches each for running rigging

2 x double sheet turning blocks on deck

1 x pair genoa tracks, each with one car

Mainsheet track with Harken blocks and traveler system

2 x dorade vents, 1 x each side of companionway slider

1 x dorade vent forward of mast

Double life lines

Life line gates P and S side

Stainless steel bow rail

Stainless steel stern rail

Stainless steel grab rails and dorade protection at companionway

Life raft storage capability forward of companionway slider

All Lewmar, all in cockpit

2 x #54CST, 2 speed, primary

2 x 2 #43 2 speed, secondary

2 x #43, 2 speed, utility

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Accommodations

General arrangement.

Sleeps 4 in 2 separate staterooms and 4 more in the main saloon for a total of 8. 1 head. Varnished Burmese teak interior with teak and holly cabin sole.

FORWARD CABIN

“V” berth with ample storage under S lifting bunk. “V” berth insert. 2 x hanging lockers aft to S. HEAD Located aft of the forward cabin and on the P side. Manual head. Sink with hot and cold water and foot pump. Shower with overboard pump. Teak grating in floor.

MAIN SALOON

Located aft of the head and hanging lockers. Straight settee to P and S. Sea bunks outboard of settees P and S. Off white faux leather upholstery. Take table on centerline with folding leaves P and S and storage.

Located aft of the main saloon on the S side. “L” shaped. Top loading fridge with 12volt Sea Frost refrigeration (new 2009). Origo 2 x burner alcohol, gimballed stove with oven. Safety bar in front of stove. Stainless steel sink. Hot and cold pressure water. Fresh and salt-water foot pumps. Corian counter tops.

NAVIGATION STATION

Located opposite the galley on the P side. Forward facing. Navigation table with lifting lid and space for folded charts. Surrounded with navigation and communication electronics and electrical panel.

Accessed on the P side of the companionway and located aft of the galley and navigation station. 2 x single quarter berths, 1 to P, and 1 to S.

Yanmar 3YM30, 30hp diesel engine (new in 2010)

Transmission (new 2010)

Oceanvolt 100A alternator with Balmar external regulator (new 2020)

Single lever throttle and gear shift

Stainless steel propeller shaft.

PSS dripless stuffing box

Bronze through hull and strainer for salt-water engine cooling

3 x blade Max-Prop feathering propeller

Racor 500 fuel filter

Stainless steel diesel tank

12volt engine blower

Plumbing and ventilation

2 x stainless steel water tanks

Water heater approx. 6 gallons

Hot and cold pressure water

Telephone type shower in forward head

Head (new 2006, rebuilt by manufacturer 2019)

Holding tank overboard discharge pump, manual (new 2015)

1 x electric fresh water pump (new 2015)

2 x fresh water foot pumps, 1 at galley, 1 at head

1 x salt water foot pump at galley

2 x manual bilge pumps, 1 in cockpit, 1 below deck

1 x electric bilge pump with manual and automatic function

Ocean Breeze, reverse cycle, air conditioning and heat, 18,000btu, single zone (new 2008)

2 x Hella Turbo fans in saloon.

12volt DC system, rewired in 2017

12volt house and 12 volt engine start

Lifeline AGM batteries

30amp shore power cord

Solar panels (1x50W, 1x100W) with Genasun GV-10 MPPT controller (new 2019)

Electrical panel (new 2009)

Battery isolator switch

Xantrex 40amp battery charger (new 2017)

Heart Link 10 battery monitor

Exterior lighting

Tricolor masthead and anchor light

Navigation lights

Steaming light

Interior lighting

Overhead dome lights throughout

Nav station flex light

Bulkhead reading lights

Electronics

Raymarine EV-200 autopilot with below-deck linear drive

P70 controller at helm (new 2017)

Communications

ICOM M502 VHF at nav station with remote hand set in cockpit (new 2017)

ICOM M802 HF with AT-140 antenna tuner at nav station (new 2017)

SCS PTC-II USB modem at nav station (upgraded to PTC-III by manufacturer in 2017)

Vesper WM850 AIS transceiver with anchoring alarm (new 2017)

External satellite antenna with connection at nav station (new 2015)

Sailing instruments

B&G Triton displays at nav station and 3x at companionway (new 2017)

Raymarine E120 chart plotter with display at wheel (rebuilt by Raymarine 2019)

Raytheon radar on mast

NMEA 2000 backbone (new 2017)

Danforth binnacle compass on pedestal

Entertainment

Fusion radio with Bluetooth, speakers in main saloon and cockpit (new 2017).

Aluminum anodized mast, tall rig version

Trysail track on mast

Aluminum anodized boom

Single set of spreaders on mast

Navtec stainless steel rod rigging (new 2009)

Inner forestay is 1 x 19 stainless steel

Navtec hydraulic backstay (rebuilt 2017)

Halllspars solid Quick vang

Harken MkIV roller furling and foil for headsail (new 2015)

2 x aluminum spinnaker poles, 1 stored either side of the cabin house coaming and recessed into the deck

Running rigging

2 x mainsail halyard

2 x genoa halyards

2 x Spinnaker halyards

Spinnaker pole topping lift

Mainsheet and traveler

Genoa sheets

Spinnaker sheets

2 x reefing lines

Flag halyard P and S

Cruising sails

Dacron, full batten, UK-Halsey (2008)

Dacron, 130%, high clew, Doyle (2017)

Heavy weather jib, Dacron, with luff ATN gale sail attachment (added 2017).

Asymmetric spinnaker (with sock), Doyle (2017)

RACING SAILS

All in climate control storage:

Mainsail, UK-Halsey, carbon tape drive (2008)

Heavy #1 genoa, 150%, UK-Halsey, tape drive (2002)

Light #1 genoa, 150%, UK-Halsey, tape drive (2002)

Heavy #2 genoa, 120%, UK-Halsey, tape drive (2002)

Light #2 genoa, 120%, UK-Halsey, tape drive (2002)

0.75oz spinnaker with sock

1.5oz spinnaker

Additonal Equipment

Outboard teak bracket on stern rail

Teak table for cockpit

2 x winch handle holders

Line bag in cockpit

Lifesling Man Overboard Recovery System with hard case

Danbuoy throwable in soft case with bracket

Drogue (new 2015)

ACR EPIRB (due for service)

Viking 6 person offshore life raft (due for service)

Assorted PFDs

First aid equipment

Fire extinguishers

Emergency tiller

Radar reflector

Electric handheld SOS signal and flag

Sound signal

Ground tackle

Rocna 20kg galvanized anchor (new 2017)

150’ G4 5/16 anchor chain and 150’ rode

Fortress secondary anchor (new 2017)

Bridle with Mantus anchor hook (new 2017)

Mainsail cover

Cockpit awning

Not included IN SALE but available

Achilles inflatable dinghy with Tohatsu 3.5 outboard (new 2015)

The Company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice. 

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Yeoman Yachts LLC

Newport, Rhode Island, United States

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Cruisers Yachts 38 GLS Outboard

The 38 GLS OB for sale at your local dealer combines the unmatched performance and entertainment capabilities of the 38 GLS with powerful, easy-to-maintain outboards. Expand your swimming area by lowering the side of the 38 GLS to convert it into a swim platform. The lower cabin features an aft stateroom and U-shaped dinette that converts into a berth. A full galley and standing head with shower complete this extraordinary yacht. It’s a match made in heaven for lovers of on-the-water fun.

Expand your swimming area by lowering the side of the 38 GLS to convert it into a swim platform. The easy to access controls and safety mechanisms allow for endless family fun. The aft facing bench backrest can swivel to either face the cockpit or the beach door.

The 38 GLS OB is powered by triple 300-450 Mercury Verados. The joystick piloting allows you to navigate with ease at a top speed of 65 mph with the triple 450 racing engines.

The open-concept cockpit was designed with entertainment in mind. You can find endless seating options between the bow lounge, two mid-ship L-shaped dinettes, and an aft-facing bench. For alternative seating options, the aft-facing bench backrest can swivel to face the beach door.

Luxury Finishes

Cruisers Yachts incorporates numerous intricate details for superior finishes. 316L-grade stainless steel metal components enhance durability throughout the vessel, reinforcing key elements such as deck cleats, rail stanchions, arch legs, and sump and bilge pump foundations. Cutting-edge machines and hand-sewn techniques create high-quality upholstery. Top-quality materials are used for a classic and durable interior look. Exotic woods are meticulously selected, machine-sanded, and finished to withstand marine environments.

Cockpit Galley

The galley features a fiberglass inlay sink, fridge, bottle storage along with optional grill and TV. Continue the conversation while sitting on swivel bar stools at the raised wet bar.

Bow Seating

Lower Salon

Aft Stateroom

Specifications

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Home Eagle 38

11,77 m (38' 6")

2,60 m (8' 6")

Displacement

1,85 meters or 1,25 meter (6' 1" or 4' 1")

As one can expect from Leonardo Yachts no compromises on beauty and elegance were made. The exterior truly captures the style and elegance of a Spirit of Tradition yacht. The 38 foot sailboat has a timeless appeal with elegant classic lines combined with ultra-modern deck hardware and a modern underwater body. The modern classic boat is designed as a true daysailer; the cockpit comfortably seats six people so family or friends can come along to enjoy a day on the water in style. At the same time the Eagle 38 can also easily be sailed single handed .

For ease of handling the jib winches are positioned within easy reach of the helmsman. Optionally the 38 can be equipped with electric powered jib winches. Combined with a powered captive mainsheet winch and electric halyard winch, this will make trimming and hoisting the sails of the 38 foot yacht as easy as pushing a button. The halyard winch is conveniently placed on the coach roof combined with the below deck mounted jib furler system ensuring hoisting or lowering your sails will never be a hassle.

The Eagle 38 is also built for performance. With its sleek design and state-of-the-art technology, this boat is sure to turn heads and provide a smooth and thrilling sailing experience.

The interior is light and airy with plenty of daylight and warm LED lights. The varnished mahogany furniture and ceiling in alcantara give the 38 an elegant and luxurious feel. The interior of the 38 ft sailboat offers sleeping space for three people. To complete the comfort of a daysailer, a toilet is convenient and neatly built in out of sight in the cabin.

The Eagle 38 can be personalized in many ways. Hull color, color of the Permateek deck and caulking, different wood finishes for the interior and by making your personal choice for the interior and exterior cushion fabric, you can design the Eagle 38 to your personal preferences. Furthermore, there are performance upgrades possible as for example different race orientated sails like North Sails 3Di sails and a carbon mast. Please contact  us to explore all the possibilities.

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1,85 meters or 1,25 meters (6' 1" or 4' 1")

Mast height

13,80 meter above DWL

Construction

GRP vinylester

CE Category

C (shore- and coastal waters)

Hoek Design

Deck/hatches

Permateek with flush hatches

Self draining with Permateek flooring

Mahogany matt varnished

Volvo D1-13 12 hp sail drive or Oceanvolt SD8 electric

45 liters diesel

Fresh water

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Dugout38' Tiara Sport 38 LS 2019

38 LS includes modern console amenities with multiple seating zones, a well-appointed cabin featuring a full-size berth, microwave, and enclosed head. Garmin electronics replace analog instruments at the helm. A hardtop extends aft to shade seats near the outdoor galley.

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• Price USD: $ 499,900

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Palmetto, florida, united states, power yacht.

• LOA: 38 ft in
• Display Length: 38 ft
• Beam: 12' 6"

Cuddy Cabin

• Water Capacity: 50 gals
• Fuel Capacity: 331 gals
• Engine Details: Yamaha F350
• Engine 1: 295.00 HRS 350.00 HP
• Engine 2: 295.00 HRS 350.00 HP
• Engine 3: 295.00 HRS 350.00 HP
• Engine Fuel: Gas/Petrol
• Days on Market: INQUIRE

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The 38 LS is the reinterpretation of luxury sport yachting, a fusion of sophistication with the demands of day yachting. The epitome of functionality, its walk-around capabilities, bridge and lounge seats via both port and starboard entries with an island style outdoor galley are just some of the features through which the 38 LS defines a new luxury sport yachting segment. Multiple and easily accessible social zones allow friends and families of all ages to experience a myriad of waterplay activities, exterior grilling and dining delights along with luxury lounging via convertible sun pad, elegant cabin and aft cockpit areas. Wrap around forward bow seating provides more space to laze and enjoy time on the water with family and friends.

Experience the joy of motion aboard the 38 LS. Powered by triple Yamaha 350’s, she will boast performance, power and sleek styling. Glass cockpit integrated electronics including Garmin® marine navigation systems provide ease of use for captain, and the optional Yamaha helm master joystick steering provides additional control underway or docking. With a fuel capacity of 331 gallons, you have plenty of range to spend a couple days running to your favorite ports of call.

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Five Performance Cruisers for 2020

• By Herb McCormick
• Updated: May 28, 2020

The 2020 Boat of the Year fleet was diverse and intriguing, but with five very cool new models ranging from 31 to 35 feet, no single class was as large or competitive as the Performance Cruisers. In this size range, even for boats whose purpose tilts more toward the racecourse side of the racer-cruiser equation, it’s not enough to design a boat stripped and laid out for speed alone. No, nowadays, basic creature comforts and reasonable accommodations are not only desirable, they’re mandatory, and nearly every boat in this category will not only be a blast to spin around the buoys, but they’ll all also provide an intrepid crew with everything necessary—decent berths, a serviceable galley, a private head—to get away for a week or two of adventurous cruising (the awesome sailing is a given). So, without further ado, here were the nominees for the Best Performance Cruiser for 2020. If you love the pure and simple act of sailing, each of these pocket rockets will provide one sweet ride.

Beneteau Oceanis 30.1

Of the five boats in this ­collection, the 31-foot-3-inch Beneteau Oceanis 30.1 was the compact yacht best-equipped and spec’d out as a dedicated cruising boat, and not coincidentally, it was also awarded the title of Best Performance Cruiser for 2020. But don’t let her cozy interior accommodations fool you; this is also one peppy little vessel.

One of the major appeals to the judging panel was the 30.1’s versatility. There are four different keel options, or a centerboard. The deck-stepped mast can be equipped with a tabernacle for easy lowering and trailering to a new locale, or for transiting canals. At $160,000, it was also the least-expensive offering in the category. The plusses just kept adding up.

The rig is a single-spreader fractional number with a square-top main, which maximizes power aloft in the sail plan. Our test boat had an overlapping genoa (with adjustable sheet leads) and an optional bowsprit; the standard version has a self-tacking 100 percent headsail. Twin wheels make handling simple, but for old-school dudes (like me), you can also get a tiller. That’s right, a tiller! The transom is complete with a little fold-down boarding step, along with a boarding ladder. At the opposite end, a Facnor headsail furler is stationed beside the Lewmar windlass. The overall attention to detail is terrific.

The Beneteau representative who presented the yacht to our judges said that the goal down below was “to fit a bigger boat in a smaller hull, to install a 35-foot interior in a 30-foot boat.” It was certainly an ambitious plan, and one that was largely successful. The V-berth forward is certainly impressive, and that aforementioned deck-stepped spar really opened up the space below, particularly the central saloon and dining area. At the foot of the companionway, the complete galley is to port and the enclosed head to starboard, which is also the locale of a functional little navigation desk. A good-size aft double cabin is also to starboard. For a small family, or a pair of couples, this is a perfectly fine arrangement.

Thanks to the coachroof windows and overhead hatches, there’s plenty of natural light below deck, which is augmented by efficient LED lighting throughout. The bold hull graphics are certainly attention-getters, and the well-executed dodger a perfect place to get out of the weather. Our sail test was conducted in a decent Chesapeake Bay blow, touching 20 knots, and the boat was nimble and responsive. All in all, it’s an ­impressive package—not to mention, a winning one. beneteau.com ; 410-890-0270

Grand Soleil 34

Way back in the 1970s, when the well-known Italian boatyard Grand Soleil was just getting started, its first model was a Finot-designed 34-footer. With over 300 units sold, it was an instant success, and launched the company on an upward trajectory that spanned the intervening decades, mostly with an ongoing series of much larger, more complex racer/cruisers. For 2020, the builder decided to return to its roots with a completely revamped Grand Soleil 34, and it’s a terrific boat.

These days, there are a ­couple of major rating rules under which racing yachts compete, and a growing movement of doublehanded classes in many major regattas. And, of course, conditions vary wildly depending on where one sails. Grand Soleil has taken all this into account by offering numerous keel, rig and deck packages, so owners can optimize their boat for their particular region or events.

The shallower of the two keel options draws under 6 feet and is fitted with a lead bulb, which is also the recommended cruising configuration; a deeper 7-foot-2-inch foil is also available. There are three rig choices: a standard aluminum stick or a choice of two different carbon spars. Our test boat had twin rudders and wheels, but a single rudder with a tiller can also be had. The optional 30 hp diesel with sail drive was the power plant on our version; a 20 hp auxiliary is standard. See what I mean about optimization?

Whichever performance package you opt for, the accommodations remain mostly the same. But even then, you have choices. For instance, the open layout, in cruising mode, has a roomy double berth in the bow; but you can remove the cushions and their base when racing to convert the space into vast sail stowage. Likewise, much of the oak furniture and floorboards can be replaced with composite materials, or even carbon, for competitive sailors mindful of keeping weight at an absolute minimum.

Either way, a drop-leaf table in the center of the boat is flanked by a pair of settees, and there’s a spacious double cabin aft, to port, while the opposing starboard side includes a roomy head through which you can access a large storage area under the cockpit seat. For cruising applications, there’s storage galore.

We sailed the boat in light air, unfortunately, so we did not have the opportunity to put the boat through its paces properly. There’s no doubt, however, that she’ll haul the mail. mareblu.net ; 619-840-3728

Italia 9.98

Of the five boats that comprised the Performance Cruiser class, in terms of sheer appearance, the futuristic 34-foot Italia 9.98 was easily the most distinctive. There are actually two versions of the boat: the 34 Club—which is the cruising alternative, the primary features of which are its twin wheels—and the 34 Fuoriserie—the racing model, and the one we tested, with its tiller steering being the identifying characteristic.

Both models share the same interior layout, and for ­cruising, the quarters are especially inviting and contemporary. The large double-berth forward is accessed by a large cutaway bulkhead trimmed in teak that doubles as a ring frame, and practically begs you to crawl in and kick way back. Two large, central settees flank the drop-leaf table that’s intersected by the keel-stepped spar.

Both the galley, to port, and the navigation station, to starboard, are most pleasant surprises: The former has a big fridge and gimballed, two-burner stove; the latter is much larger than one would expect on a boat of this size. Engaging details abound, including innovative, removable fabric lockers that can be offloaded when in racing mode, and cabin doors framed in aluminum for durability. Aft, there’s a generous double cabin to port, and a smaller double that also incorporates a big head to starboard. Other than sparing teak trim ­throughout, all furniture and fittings are clean, white composite structures that seem more aeronautical than nautical. Very modern and attractive.

Topside, the cockpit is spacious; the short, molded-in bench seats can be lengthened with dedicated storage boxes, which you can leave on the dock when racing and reinstall when cruising. There’s a good-size lazarette locker aft of the beam-width traveler, which in turn is aft of the tiller. The open transom adds to the overall feeling of being on a larger vessel. The double-ended German-style mainsheet is led below deck, contributing to the minimalistic theme; the sheet leads, naturally, are adjustable. The truly outstanding nonskid is molded directly into the deck.

Our test boat was equipped with an optional sprit to fly reaching and off-wind sails. Another iteration of the sprit includes an anchor roller as well; the boat we sailed did not have a windlass, but there’s provision for one. It would be quite easy to convert this boat from racing mode to a solid cruiser. And you’d turn heads in every anchorage. italiayachtsusa​.com ; 410-279-3027

Beginning with the popular little J/24 way back in 1977, J/Boats has become famous for its steady introduction of terrific racing and cruising boats, almost all of which shared one main characteristic: They sailed like a witch. More than four decades later, having built more than 50 separate, mind-­boggling models, the Johnstone family that designs, markets and sells the brand shows no signs of slowing down. Their latest offering, for 2020, was another fast and fun racer/cruiser: the ­32-foot-7-inch J/99.

Our sea trials for Boat of the Year, conducted in a stiff 25-knot Chesapeake Bay breeze, was easily one of the most memorable test sails in this edition of the contest. The boat was fast, responsive and a joy to steer, perched on the weather rail with an extension for the tiller. Judge Ralph Naranjo was probably the most impressed of all. “It’s one of the most enjoyable small boats I’ve ever had a chance to sail,” he said.

Everything about the deck layout is set up for efficient boat handling. The beam-width traveler is aft but readily at hand; optimizing mainsail trim in the lulls and puffs is clearly a priority, and coarse and fine-tuning options on the mainsheet further simplify this task. Halyards and reefing lines are led to a pair of Harken winches on the coachroof. A Harken furler handles the 100 percent jib. The sheet leads, naturally, are adjustable. In past designs, the company was well-known for its retractable bowsprits, but with the J/99, it opted for a fixed sprit that is more robust and can handle the loads imposed by today’s big asymmetric kites and code-zero reachers. The entire point of this exercise is easily attained—not to mention sustained—performance.

The “cruiser” part of the boat’s racer/cruiser calculation is the lesser of the two, but the boat is by no means stripped out. The head is forward, with the forepeak reserved for sail stowage. But there are good sleeping quarters in a pair of doubles aft, as well as the two settees in the main saloon that flank a central table. Nice teak trim lends warm and welcome accents to the nav station and galley, which was rudimentary on our test boat, but which can also be upgraded with a basic propane stove. Sure, this layout is more of a camper than a cruiser, but it’s also more than serviceable for a dauntless crew. When they gather around at the end of the day, it will be more than adequate for ­spinning yarns about the wonderful sailing they just experienced. jboats​.com ; 401-846-8410

Jeanneau Sun Fast 3300

If there were any doubt about what the 32-foot-9-inch Jeanneau Sun Fast 3300 was designed and built for, it was put to rest by our sister publication, Sailing World —a racing magazine dedicated expressly to the need for speed—when it named the boat its overall Boat of the Year for 2020 . So let’s get that right out of the way: The 3300, pure and simple, is a raceboat. Sure, the interior has the basics to allow its crew to navigate, prepare a hot meal and catch a few winks between watches, but the idea here is to get you there , and as quickly as possible.

The boat is actually optimized for doubleha­nded races, a growing segment of the competitive scene, especially in France, where the boat was designed and constructed. One of the naval architects on the project was Guilaume Verdier, whose design credits include the remarkable 100-footer, Comanche . There are hollows, or “concaves,” in the bow and stern of the boat to promote planing in certain conditions. Jeanneau clearly pulled out all the stops in creating the 3300.

The deck-stepped rig—which will allow the boat to be shipped in a container for owners who wish to campaign the boat internationally—is carbon, of course. The list of tweakable features is endless. Both the mainsheet and running backstays are infinitely adjustable, with fine-tuned cascades for each. There are water-ballast tanks to simulate the weight of a full crew lining the windward rail when sailing in shorthanded mode. A three-dimensional jib – lead ­system provides the ability to dial in exact and precise ­headsail trimming. When ­racing, a five- or six-sail inventory will allow the crew to hoist and set the ideal sail combination for whatever the wind speed, sea state or point of sail.

Regarding the layout below, Sailing World editor Dave Reed wrote: “There’s not much glitz below deck, but that’s the point. The 3300 is no crossover cruiser. Inside the bowels of this white vinylester-infused capsule are nothing but rudimentary accommodations: galley, nav station, convertible settees and pipe berths that fold up to add additional crew berths. If distance racing and putting the boat away wet is what you desire, this is the level of interior you’ll come to appreciate.”

As the great designer Bill Lee once said, “A raceboat is like a jock strap you pull on to go racing.” So buckle up and hang on to your hats. And strap in, of course. jeanneau.com ; 443-221-4203

Herb McCormick is CW ’s executive editor.

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Best performance yachts: Our pick of the top options

• Toby Hodges
• March 10, 2023

Toby Hodges takes a look at all the nominees and the winner of the performance yachts 2022 category in the European Yacht of the Year Awards

The European Yacht of the Year awards is the most thorough and impartial awards programme – the winners here are widely considered the best yachts of the year . As such the boats nominated by the jury in the performance yachts category can be considered the best of the best.

This year’s shortlist had the full range. From the more conventional definitive style of performance cruiser to the contemporary French interpretation of a lightweight planing cruiser – and even a new brand of sports  catamarans  for the thrill seekers.

Three Italian pure performance yachts and two very different yachts built in Slovenia made for a varied and exciting Performance Yachts category.

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Winner best performance yachts 2023 – beneteau first 36.

Where once we could assume a cruiser-racer was a fairly standard format design, over the last decade it’s been much more the sexy, perormance yachts the Italian yards specialise in. But as French yards like Pogo and JPK have proven, there’s growing enthusiasm for lightweight planing yachts – and the First 36 is the first real production yacht in that spirit.

Here’s a yacht that puts the focus firmly back into sailing. The First 36 has been kept inviting and approachable – unlike many yachts that can plane, the look is modest, not aggressive. It’s uncomplicated, unfussy and the result is a pleasure for all to sail. It’s more about what you can’t see, the design and engineering, which should ensure longterm demand.

The small, fiddly heads compartment and lack of tiller options are perhaps the only real detraction from an otherwise brilliant collaboration by Seascape and Beneteau, from concept to build quality.

It was their goal to keep this area of the market relevant and prove a mainstream brand can do it, rather than only niche specialist yards. To create a mass produced yacht at this weight and to this foam-cored quality and one that can bring so much fun is a feather in the cap of the First brand.

Grand Soleil 40

The Grand Soleil 40 is an archetypal Med cruiser-racer, and an absolute delight to sail – a feature I’ve learned that Matteo Polli designs tend to share (he also drew the Ecoracer). We sailed the race set up with ORC keel (an IRC version is available too) and six winches, an extended bowsprit and a taller mast. It was one of my most memorable trials of the season in 10-12 knots, with the deep and forward positioned rudder giving plenty of control and lovely direct steering.

The three cabin interior can have one or two heads and different galley options, the cabins are a good size with modest stowage, and it’s all tastefully styled by masters Nauta.

Italia yachts 12.98

At 5ft longer and from the board of Cossutti (who Polli once worked under), the Italia Yachts 12.98 is another cruiser-racer in the same grain as the GS40, but with a markedly different looking white interior. We sailed the ‘Bellissima’ cruising version, which 80% of customers have opted for.

Italia’s yard is now in Fano and its one-shot infused vinylester build looks impressive. However, the deck lacks some refinement and practical stowage, while the three cabin interior isn’t voluminous by today’s standards.

This is a slippery yacht that has a lovely, light feel on the single rudder – the interior styling will be the deal breaker for most.

Solaris Yachts on the other hand has perfected its recipe, tripling its yard size to cater to demand for its sexy Acebal-designed performance yachts.

The Solaris 50 we tested in 2015 and which won this award was arguably the turning point that propelled the brand’s popularity. The owner of the new 50 we tested previously had the original 50 and a 58 and confirms this replacement has nearly the same space as the 58, yet is faster, more powerful and stable than its predecessor (we easily matched 7-8 knot winds under gennaker).

It heels onto its chine and accelerates well, while twin rudders provide ample control. The design prioritises helming experience but the yard needs to come up with a better helm seat option. The interior is well executed, especially the spacious forward owner’s cabin.

The Elan E6 is a big 47-footer, high and beamy and one that leans more towards spirited cruising with generous accommodation over racing. That said, extensive options allow you to tailor it either way, including foam cored furniture and a taller carbon mast for those looking for extra oomph.

It’s a fine collaboration between Humphreys Yacht Design, Gurit, Pininfarina and Elan, while an impressive standard spec includes a carbon sprit and six winches.

The E6 is fun to sail at various angles and gives a nice, sporty feel on the helm – it likes to heel but has plenty of grip and tracks well.

The cockpit is deep and comfortable, with good optional protection and there’s ample deck stowage. A really smart three (or four) cabin interior shows a high standard of construction, finish and styling. It is bulky and you pay for the size in weight, but it looks good and Elan knows how to build a great boat for the price.

Best performance yachts 2022

Winner best performance yachts 2022 – jpk 39fc.

Along with fellow Brittany yard Pogo, JPK has redefined the modern performance cruiser: stiff, stable and efficient to the max. For the keen sailor who wants to get the utmost enjoyment out of hands-on cruising, the JPK 39 is a superb design (and to my eye, an appealing one too), while the yard has done a nice job with the vacuum-infused construction and interior fit-out. The two-cabin version we sailed had plenty of stowage too.

It looks different, behaves beautifully and stands up to its canvas, is designed to sail efficiently with a loaded displacement, and has a deck set-up to encourage you to trim it to your heart’s content. My only slight negative is the unnerving mess the cockpit can become as there are so many control lines.

This lightweight blast will best suit experienced sailors and those comfortable with short-handed sailing. And it guarantees smiles.

Photo: Andreas Lindlahr/European Yacht of the Year

One such sports catamaran is the IC36, an exciting first offering from a new Czech brand that’s packed with fresh thinking. The first turbo version of this cruising catamaran (Independence) is built using a carbon fibre crossbeam, bowsprit, boards and rudders, epoxy hulls, plus a custom Pauger rotating mast, which all serve to keep weight below three tonnes.

It provided some spirited sailing, particularly when fetching at a measured pace of 10-13.5 knots with the code 0. The direct feel of tiller steering while seated in the low rotating bucket seats was a highlight.

The finish quality in the hulls is first class and there is somehow space for up to eight berths. The coachroof features a retractable bimini and removable vinyl side panels and solar panels, while the cockpit table, which includes an exterior galley, is also removable.

In fact the IC36 can be dismantled to 2.55m beam to make it legally trailable. It has so many options and ideas – too many perhaps – all reflected in the price.

Monohull enthusiasts will share our congratulations to J-Boats for its elegant new flagship. The J/45 won the hearts of the jury and made for a long drawn out decision against the JPK. In the end the two yachts will appeal to different sailors and tastes.

J has stayed true to its roots, yet still managed to bring a current, classy new offering. The unmistakable Alan Johnstone lines have been paired with a contemporary, warm European interior designed by Isabelle Racopeau, while much focus has been paid to the joinerwork and the invisible quality. We saw the two cabin version, which has an excellent technical cabin in place of the second aft cabin.

The J/45 is designed to still perform when loaded with cruising gear. True to J’s reputation, it was a witch upwind and could outpoint anything else during our trials. The compromise is that it won’t plane easily like a JPK or Pogo.

The Solaris 40 is another looker from Soto Acebal and the blue steel metallic hull colour of the test boat made the powerful hull shape really stand out.

We liked the recessed traveller, direct steering to the twin rudders, neat folding helm seats, clutches integrated into the coamings and the easy access to the side decks. However, the jury found the cockpit with its short benches and deck design a little too flat and minimalist.

The interior is smart and contemporary, again offered with two or three cabins with two heads it makes good use of the space.

One of the yachts I was looking forward to sailing most was the Pogo 44, and the only one shortlisted that I didn’t manage to! A collision with the photographer’s RIB shortly before my scheduled trial put it out of action.

However, my colleague Rupert Holmes did a full Pogo 44 test and report on it for Yachting World and describes the 44 as designed to thrill and unlike any other pure cruising yacht of its size. The stability from the beamy hull and deep lifting keel combines brilliantly with the ability to sail fast easily and in comfort. However some jury members didn’t like having to rely on an autopilot to use winches.

The interior is like a loft apartment, with so much natural light – it’s minimalist yet comfortable, spacious and practical for cruising.

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 THE DRAFTING TABLE by Robert H. Perry

We at Castoff feel very fortunate to be able to bring to our readers his evaluations and comments on designs featured in this section.

Bruce Roberts-Goodson has made his name in the yacht design field as one of the foremost designers of sailing craft for the home builder. It is probably safe to say, that there are more Bruce Roberts-Goodson designs being built by amateur builders than any other designer. Having worked in the field of designing for the home builder myself, let me assure you that it is more demanding of the designer than designing for professional yards. The designer must tell the builder what to do and also just exactly how to do it.  It seems that there is never an end to the questions of the home builder and I used to anticipate the day when I received the letter asking explicit directions on how to wipe a nose.

The ROBERTS 38 was designed for a client in Venezuela as a handicap racer and a family cruiser. To date 300 copies of this plan have been sold. The hull features quite moderate proportions. The keel and skeg are both generous enough to insure easy steering and good tracking. When the designer says "handicap" racing, I’m sure he doesn’t mean I.O.R. The ROBERTS 38 really has no I.O.R. features at all. This actually is a positive selling point in today’s I.O.R. fearing world. To compliment the variety of building materials listed for the hull, the designer has designed the boat in a round bilge or hard chine configuration. This is certainly a plus if you are interested in building a steel or aluminium yacht. I’m sure the round bilge version would be a faster yacht although possibly slightly more tender than the hard chine version.

The interior is offered as a centre cockpit version or as the standard aft cockpit configuration as shown. The drawing shows clearly the arrangement and there is little I can find fault with. The interior shows no effort to crowd in "fad" accommodations. All the areas are roomy and very usable.

In designing a yacht with the sale of stock plans in mind, Roberts must avoid radical features or specialisation that would limit the appeal of the yacht. With this in mind, it is not surprising to find that the overall impression of the ROBERTS 38 is one of a very conservative design. Or, put another way, the extraordinary thing about the ROBERTS 38 is that there is nothing extraordinary about the design. While this may sound a little negative, in this case it is positive and accounts for the tremendous acceptance of the design.

The plans come complete with full size patterns to eliminate the lofting stage. This is sort of like using the cross-country skis that you don’t have to wax, not traditional but increasingly popular. The plans include 30 sheets of drawings with very little left for the imagination. The step by step building procedures are fully outlined in the drawings. If you are the type that enjoys building, and you are contemplating building a yacht, I would advise that you go to a designer that deals solely with the home builder. He will be most understanding of your problems and probably will have answered your questions numerous times. I think Bruce Roberts-Goodson has proven himself many times over in this area.

Reprinted with kind permission from Castoff magazine, Seattle.

 Letter  from a U.S. Offshore 38 Builder.

Mr Bruce Roberts,

I’m ashamed with myself for not writing and sending you pictures of the boat I built from your plans because your design has presented me a very beautiful boat. This boat is complimented in each little harbour we have visited. People on the water have come by to remark on a beautiful boat. Naturally that swells my pride. So you see,- I feel guilty- you should share in the praise this boat has received.

Pictures don’t describe the real entity, but this is all we can offer you now. Maybe our enthusiasm and pleasure described in this letter will help reveal the boat’s real character. I’m not a great sailor but this boat makes me look great. It sails close to wind well, and in a light breeze moves gracefully. In strong winds with smaller sails on it is stiff and swift. I couldn’t be much more comfortable in my easy chair at home. My wife and I handle it quite easily now and we are past the middle years of our lives.

From the time I received the materials from Clark Craft until I put it in the water, 13 months elapsed. During this time I held onto a full time job as a carpenter to give me the money to keep this boat going. Needless to say, I, like many we’ve met since who are building boats, didn’t have all the money at the beginning. Somehow, and strange it is, money seems to come along to build a boat.

Temporarily, we are now living on the boat in Vallejo, and each day and each week we are learning more about the trust we place in this boat. It has faced up to some good challenges and we are again shown the durability this boat has.

I’m glad we chose your design and whenever I’m asked you can be sure I’m happy to say this is a Bruce Roberts design.

A happy boat builder (amateur)

Dick and Dorothy Larson

Roberts Offshore 38

Full plans for this design are available for building in round bilge Fiberglass or Cold Moulded Wood Epoxy. They are also available in Multi-chine for building in Steel or Aluminum. It can be rigged as a cutter or ketch with either a centre cockpit or aft cockpit configuration.

The Roberts Offshore 38 is a solid cruising yacht designed to be handled by a couple and to give a comfortable ride and good all round sailing performance. The complete plans and full size patterns include many sheets of large-scale drawings, plus full-size frame patterns.

The large scale study plan package includes all the rig variations and the general arrangement and accommodation plans for both the centre and aft cockpit versions in full 1/2'' = 1' scale. Included also are construction drawings sheets showing the method required to build her in the material of your choice.

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Principle Characteristics

• Materials All Douglas Fir, African Mahogany, and Teak, high-quality marine grade plywood
• Length Overall 39’4”
• Length on Design Waterline 38’9”
• Beam 12’00”
• Displacement 20,600 lbs.
• Fuel Capacity 230 gallons
• Fresh Water Capacity 72 gallons
• Black Water Capacity 20 gallons
• Engines Yanmar - 2X 370HP Diesel 8LV370
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• Speed at Cruising RPM 23 mph
• Range at Cruising Speed 300 Miles
• Air Conditioning Unit Dometic
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• Dynamic Trim Tabs Zipwake
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Rain or Shine - Electronic Sureshade options allow effortless addition of UV protection with the press of a button, available in various color options

Battery charging and control center keeps controls to all the core electronics in one convenient location, making it easy to power up and get underway

Thoughtfully integrated in-deck storage compartments keep the deck space wide and walkable without compromising storage, with 7 in-deck insulated boxes, 5 of which are equipped with overboard diaphragm discharge pumps

Bow space coupled with marine mat ensures non-slip walkable comfort, with bow storage locker for available windlass for effortless anchoring

Stainless steel fold up footrest underneath helm seating. All steel components are rust resistant and saltwater ready

Wraparound forward bow seating comes with luxury upholstery, integrated backrests, cupholders, under seat storage, and perfect proximity to JL audio system

Made in the USA: Fountain hand stitched upholstery is available in a variety of custom options to perfectly compliment your unique hull, graphics, and style

Spacious double wide chaise lounge seating features articulating arm rests, cupholders, and 400qts of under seat wet or dry storage

Clutter free, always: 38SC features massive array of in-deck wet/dry storage space with 7 insulated in-deck storage boxes with anti-vibration

Offshore ready console comes loaded with technology including: dual Garmin GPSMAP-8616s with connected transducer, Fusion touch screen audio controls, Mercury engine monitoring system, and push button switches

Effortless operation: with Mercury hydraulic steering, engines are instantly responsive and pair perfectly with the legendary Fountain hull. Available joystick steering and autopilot options make docking pain free even in the roughest conditions

Crystal clear acoustics as loud as desired with 12 speakers, 4 subwoofers, with connected triple amplifiers to ensure studio grade acoustics, with stadium filling volume

Head unit includes ceramic toilet with overboard discharge, fresh water/raw water holding tank, and freshwater sink

Standard transom seat provides a comfortable, dry ride with triple wide bench seating, with best in class noise suppression to keep riders focused on JL audio and not outboard noise

Mechanical & Electrical Features
Bilge Pumps - 2000 GPH, Float Switches by Ultra Safety Systems
High Water Alarm - Located Inside Bilge Area
Engine Controls - Mercury DTS, Engine Trim
Fuel Filters - Mercury
Fuel Tank - HD Aluminum, Painted for Corrosion Resistance, EPA Compliant
Horn - Electric
Propellers - Mercury, Stainless Steel, Performance Matched
Steering - Electric/Hydraulic, Mercury
Trim Tabs -Mercury 380 K-Plane or similar
Wiring - Tinned, Color Coded

Console Features
Compass, Magnetic
Panel - Carbon Fiber Reinforced
Steering Wheel - Stainless Steel with Knob
Switches - Push Button, LED Lights

Cockpit Features
Aft Facing Seat - Upholstered Seat and Backrest, (5) Integrated Cup Holders
Bow Handrails - Recessed
Bow Seating - Integrated Back Rest, Drink Holders, Storage Underneath
Rear Facing Seat - Includes Cabinet Storage Port Side and Trash Bin Starboard Side
Chaise Lounge Console Seat - Forward, Double Wide, Articulating Arm Rests, Drink Holders, 400qt. Insulated Tub (Used for Dry Storage or Drink Cooler)
Flooring - Color-Coordinated, Cockpit Sole, Deck Walkaround, T-Top Mat with Logo
Gunwale Coaming Bolsters - Port and Starboard, Upholstered, Padded, Patterned With Logo
Head - Ceramic Toilet, Overboard Discharge, Fresh Water/Raw Water Holding Tank
Helm Seat - Flip Up Bolsters, Articulating Arm Rests, Fold Down Foot Rests
Ladder - Safety, Slide-In
Coating - Gloss Black, Gloss White
Shower - Transom, Pressurized
Sink - Fresh Water
Storage Boxes (7) - Below Deck, Including (5) with Overboard Diaphragm Discharge Pumps
T-Top - Fiberglass, Overhead Storage
T-Top Support Frame - Custom Welded Aluminum
Transom Door - Starboard at Stern Platform
Upholstery Package - Premium, Patterned, Quilted, Color Match Inserts
Washdown - Fresh Water, Raw Water
Windshield - Full Length (Seals at Hardtop), Glass

Lights Features
Shadow Caster Lighting System
Cockpit Courtesy, LED
Navigation, LED
Spreader (4) - On T-Top, Forward (2), Aft (2)
T-Top Light Bar - LED, 10K Lumens
Underwater Lights - RGB

Batteries Features
Charging System - All Batteries, Automatic
House Battery (1) - House Bank
Start Batteries - (2) Twin, (3) Triple

Construction

NMMA Certified

Positive Lift Hull - Double Step, Pad Keel, Notch Transom

Three Piece Construction - Hull, Liner, Deck

Stringer Grid and Transom - High Density Composite, Fiberglass Reinforced

Cored Inner Liner - Fiberglass, Self-Bailing, Anti-Skid Deck

Bonded - Glued Through Bolted and Tabbed (Deck, Stringer Grid, Hull, Liner)

High Density Cored - Hull Sides, Deck, and Liner

Electronics

Electronics Features
Displays - Dual Garmin GPSMAP-8616, 16"
Transducer - Airmar B60
Mercury Engine Monitoring - Vessel View 903
Hardtop and Console - Prewired Cable and Harness for 50WATT Garmin Dome Radar (radar not included as standard equipment)

Audio Features
Fusion RA 770 Touch Screen Entertainment Center with Built-in Wi-Fi
Amplifier - (2) 600-Watt, 6 Channel, Marine Class D
Amplifier - (1) 800-Watt, 8 Channel, Marine Class D
Speakers (2) - M Series Coaxial, 6.5" RGB
Speakers (8) - M Series Coaxial, 7.7" RGB
Speakers (2) - M Series Coaxial, 8.8" RGB
Speakers (4) - Subwoofer, M Series, 10" RGB

Colors & Graphics

Power Option
Mercury Quad Verado 400R - With "Sportmaster" Gearcases, Jackplates, and Blueprinted Bottom
Mercury Quad Verado 500R - With R Drive Sport "SS" Gearcases, Jackplates, and Blueprinted Bottom
Mercury Triple Verado 300M
Mercury Triple Verado 300R
Mercury Triple Verado 400M
Mercury Triple Verado 400R - With "HD" Gearcases
Mercury Triple Verado 400R - With "Sportmaster" Gearcases, Jackplates, and Blueprinted Bottom
Mercury Triple Verado 500R - With R Drive "CS" Gearcases, Jackplates, and Blueprinted Bottom

Outrigger Bases - Gemlux BA-12, Pair

Outrigger Poles - Gemlux 16' Deluxe Internally Rigged Hybrid Carbon Fiber

Outrigger Poles - Gemlux 18' Deluxe Collapsible Hybrid

Electric Reel Outlets (2) - Aft

Electric Reel Outlets (2) - Amidship

Electric Reel Outlets (2) - Forward

Livewell 30 gallon - Under Rear Facing Seat (Includes Tackle Center at Port Side Rear Facing Seat, Trash Bin on Starboard Side)

Rocket Launcher Rod Holder - Aft of Hardtop

Console & Helm Line Item
Joystick Steering Triple Engine, Mercury JPO Electric Steering (Autopilot Included) *Not Available on All Engine Packages*
Standard Hydraulic Mercury Steering
Stainless Steel Wheel with "Speed Knob"
Stitched, Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel - Black
Stitched, Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel - White
Garmin AIS 800 Blackbox Transceiver
Garmin Autopilot - Hydraulic, Full Function (Controlled from Garmin Screens)
Garmin Autopilot Controller - Dash Mounted, GHC50
Garmin Dome Radar - 50Watt Fantom (White)
Garmin Dome Radar - 50Watt Fantom (Black)
Garmin Open Array Radar - 120Watt Fantom
Garmin Open Array Radar - 250Watt Fantom
Garmin Open Array Radar - 50Watt Fantom
Garmin VHF Radio and Antenna - 315
Nite Track - Night Vision Camera (black unit)
Nite Track - Night Vision Camera (white unit)
Sionyx Nightwave Ultra Low Light Camera
Transducer B175H - in Lieu of B60
USB Outlet in Console Topper Glove Compartment - Additional
USB Outlet in Dash - Additional

Tops & Enclosure Line Item
Canvas - Dash and Helm Seat Cover - Black or Grey
Sailshade - FWD Cockpit, Black
Sailshade - FWD Cockpit, Light Gray
SureShade - Electric, Aft of T-Top with Black Fabric
SureShade - Electric, Aft of T-Top with Light Gray Fabric
SureShade - Electric, Aft of T-Top with Linen Fabric
Wireless Phone Charger - Dash Mounted (Holds Phone in Place)

Comfort & Convenience Line Item
Dive Door - Starboard Side Cockpit with Ladder
Portlight - In Center Console, Opening Window, Screened
Windshield Wiper

Hardware & Lighting Line Item
Bow Thruster (INSTALL HATCH IN FWD FLOOR FISH BOX FOR ACCESS TO BOW THRUSTER)
Engine Flushing System - Reverso, Automatic Outboard, QUAD Engine
Engine Flushing System - Reverso, Automatic Outboard, TRIPLE Engine
Fender Attachments (6) - Quick Release Push Pin Locks
Windlass - Thru Hull, Striker Plate; Anchor - Polished Stainless Steel Plow; Rode Kit - 15' of 5/16" Galvanized Chain, 150' of 5/8" 8-Strand Braided

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