400W of solar panel system w/smart Victron power management (2023)
2-zone reverse-cycle AC/Heating system
Waste hoses replaced (2022)
New inflatable w/electric motor (2025)
Dinghy davit system w/super-simple design and room for additional solar)
Yanmar 3JH4e 40HP diesel engine with estimated 600 hours
Stunning owner’s cabin aft with full-sized berth, direct head access, and tons of storage
Fun fast design, performs very well in light air, easily reefable in sportier sea conditions
Huge cockpit, great for single-handed sailing and comfortable for crew and guests
Hull, keel and rudder design allow for super easy handling at slow speeds around the marina
PRACTICAL-SAILOR INDUSTRY REVIEW HIGHLIGHTS:
Glenn Henderson – naval designer, historically focused on performance sailing, brings a nice refresh with less weight and a sleeker, faster hull shape
Original model design dates back to the H386 introduced in 1996 – many improvements since then
Glenn made several performance changes and improvements when this H38 was introduced in 2004
Abundant beam (12’-11”) carries much of her spaciousness through the cockpit beam (10’-6”)
6’ long benches are great for lounging under sail or at anchor
Additional pair of two-person rail seats further expand cockpit accommodations w/space for at least eight people
For performance enhancements, Glenn introduced a plumb bow for more waterline length and faster speeds
Moved the mast forward so that 2/3 of the boat is aft, 1/3 forward, for a larger mainsail, easier to handle genoa – resulting in more of a ‘mainsail-driven’ better balanced boat with less weather helm
Once the main is unfurled (port cabin top winch – done easily by hand), the rig is super easy to handle from the helm with large primary winches placed adjacent to the helm
This model reduced keel area and increased rudder area for faster sailing, better lift, and a more responsive rudder feel underway
She’s the fastest boat in-class compared to other brands according to reviewers
Even in a scant 4-5 knots of breeze, we still were making almost 3 knots of boat speed providing fun sailing in most any wind condition
5-10 knots of wind brings you quickly up to 6-7 knots of boat speed
Spirited wind conditions brings you up well into 7.5-8 knot speeds
OWNER UPDATES/MAINTENANCE HIGHLIGHTS:
2025
Top decks and side decks polished and waxed
Bottom painted 2 coats
New Takacat 300LX inflatable dinghy with cover
New E-Propulsion Spirit 1.0 (3hp) electric outboard
2024
Sails washed, conditioned, and reinforced
2023
(2) 200W flexible Renogy solar panels
Victron solar charger
Starter battery replaced
Davit rigging replaced
Side decks polished and waxed
Bottom painted with 2 coats
2022
All new running rigging except main halyard
Anchor chain and rode replaced
Cockpit stereo replaced
Black water hoses replaced
Top sides polished and waxed
COCKPIT:
Amazingly large cockpit, seats eight crew easily, more if you like it cozy
Edison pedestal w/ single lever engine control, Navpod for electronics
Helm electronics:
2006 Raymarine C80 chart plotter and radar
Raymarine ST7001+ autopilot
Raymarine ST60 wind instrument
Coach roof/companionway electronics:
Raymarine ST60 speed instrument
Raymarine ST60 depth instrument
Folding Lewmar helm for easier storage when not in use
Edson CD-I direct drive steering
Hunter stainless steel traveler arch with mainsheet
Cockpit folding table with stainless steel center grab rail
Flexi-teak artificial teak in cockpit and swim platform and on rail seats
All lines lead aft to cockpit for easy handling and storage
Halyard tail storage wells
Hinging helm seat for easy access to swim platform
Lewmar ST44 primary winches, easily accessible from helm
Lewmar ST40 halyard winches at companionway
(3) storage lockers for deck gear
Stainless steel stern rail seats for additional seating
Transom shower, hot and cold
Walk-through transom with fold-down and (2) two-person stern rail seats
Navy blue dodger and bimini with eisenglass and connector
Flexble 400 watts of solar panels mounted above bimini
Dinghy davits, stainless steel
Ouboard motor mount on stern rail
Magma grill, stern rail mounted
LifeRing, stern rail mounted
DECKS:
Wide non-skid side decks to easily navigate fore and aft
Stainless steel stanchions with stainless steel, coated upper lifeline and lower nylon lifeline
Electric anchor windlass
Anchor roller, double offset
Anchor well bow storage locker with rode and chain
Anchor 1: Bruce
Anchor 2: Lewmar Delta
Anchor 3: Danforth
Stainless steel bow pulpit
Deck handrails, stainless steel, easy maintenance compared to teak!
Dorade vent
(9) Opening deck hatches with screens
(8) Opening side ports
LPG tank storage for two bottles in cockpit
(6) Mooring cleats
Full wrap rub rail with stainless steel insert for optimal hull protection
Sliding companionway hatch
Stern rail seats with cup holders at cockpit
Swim platform with stainless steel telescoping swim ladder
Stern storage lockers
Stainless steel deck fills
Hunter cockpit traveler arch
Bimini, dodger and connector
Dinghy davits
RIG AND SAILS:
ICW-friendly mast height: 60’7’’ bridge clearance (not including instruments)
B&R fractional rig so no pesky backstay to get in your way!
In-mast furling mainsail system
All lines lead aft to cockpit for easy single-handing
Lewmar ST44 Primary winches at helm
Lewmar ST40 halyard winches at coach roof
Mainsheet traveler system and traveler mounted on arch for easy handling from the helm
Rigid boom vang, adjustable from cockpit
Inboard jib tracks with adjustable cars
Internal halyards lead aft to cockpit
105% Jib with blue canvas UV protection and Selden Furlex furler
Sails loft maintained: (last loft visit date)
(2) Line stopper sets at coach roof and port and starboar halyard winches
Sail area: 833 sq. ft.
I: 46’8’’
J: 12’1’’
P: 48’10’’
E: 19’6’’
ELECTRICAL:
Reverse cycle air conditioning and heat with separate 30amp service
(2) 30amp shore power inlets
Electrical switch panel at navigation station
60amp alternator
Batteries:
House: (2) 4D, 400AH
Start: (1) GRP31, 100AH
Zantrex battery monitoring panel at nav station
Upgraded Xantrex Freedom Marine 20, 2000w charger
Xantrex charge controller panel at nav station
Synergex ProSine inverter
Victron Energy SmartSolar charge controller for solar panels
(2) 100amp solar panels, mounted to bimini top
Kuuma water heater
Fischer Panda 4kW mini-generator is installed (but inoperable), wiring and plumbing in place (so dropping in a new one will be super easy)
Electric automatic bilge pump
Upgraded Insignia flat screen television in salon
Vitrifrigo ridge and freezer units in galley
Fresh water pump
MECHANICAL:
Upgraded 40HP Yanmar with approximately 600 hours (149 hours since tach/hour meter replaced) (38% power increase over standard 29HP engine!)
3-blade fixed prop
Fischer Panda 4kw generator is inoperable, wiring and plumbing in place
60amp alternator
X-Change_R Oil changing system in engine room
Reverse-cycle air conditioning and heat (two zone)
MAIN SALON:
U-shaped seating around dining table to starboard
Nav station and settee to port
Telescoping salon table lowers to become additional double berth
Storage cabinets to port and starboard
Insignia flat screen tv
Opening center deck hatch with OceanAir screen/shade
Opening side ports for added ventilation
Fixed windshield port
Dorage vent
Overhead cabin lighting
AC/DC outlets
Gloss finish Cherry woodwork
Hardwood handrails port and starboard
Headroom: 6’-6” with lots of opening hatches and ports for abundant light and breeze underway or at anchor
NAVIGATION STATION:
Chart table with hinged storage access
Raised Navpod with Raymarine multi-display at chart table
12V/120V Electrical control panels
iCOM IC-M424 VHF radio
Xantrex Inverter and charger control panel
iCOM charge port for handheld IC-M920 vhf radio
Tank monitoring
Xantrex battery monitoring
Shelf storage to port
Storage below chart table seat
AFT PRIMARY OWNER’S SUITE:
Reverse-cycle air conditioning and heat (separate zone from main salon and v-berth)
Large, full-sized springform mattress berth stretches across the stern, 60”x78”
Built-in lounge seats to port and starboard
Cedar-lined hanging locker and shelved storage
Private access to head and shower
(3) Opening side ports
Large opening deck hatch with cockpit view
Easy access to back side of engine room and shaft
GALLEY:
Separate front-opening Vitrifrigo fridge and freezer (two units)
Corian countertops
Force10 gimbled 2-burner stove w/oven
Double-bowl stainless steel sink
Draining dish and drying rack storage cabinet w/motorized fan drying feature
Kenmore built-in microwave
(2) opening ports for ventilation
Storage cabinets and drawers for ample storage
Dedicated waste storage bin
FORWARD CABIN:
Large v-berth double bed
Overhead opening hatch with OceanAir screen and shade
(2) Cedar lined hanging lockers
Foam mattress
Storage shelving
Raymarine depth & speed transducers easily accessed from under v-berth flooring
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