1983 Contest 38s

38 ft
Ketch
Saint Augustine, FL, US

Yacht price

$20,000

Price

Sold

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Overview

AS IS WHERE IS NON-NEGOTIABLE PRICE. NEEDS TLC. VERY NICE PROJECT BOAT WITH LOTS OF POTENTIAL. SERIOUS INQUIRIES ONLY. Offshore bluewater sailing is where this boat was meant to be!

This deep draft Contest 38S ketch is a favorite in Europe is now available here. Its clean deck layout with a large high coaming cockpit is a safe, very comfortable place to be at sea, on the hook or next to a dock.

The interior is beautiful. The layout is exactly what live aboards are looking for, Six-foot six-inch head room main cabin with full galley, settee and lounge. Very airy aft cabin with side lounge and queen size Pullman berth and a cozy restful V berth and one head.

Engine Replaced in 1998
Large Cockpit
Beautiful warm Salon
Great Bluewater Sailing

Disclaimer: 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/her agents, or his/her surveyors, to instigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.(6628880)

Specifications

Basic Information

Manufacturer:: Contest

Model:: 38s

Year:: 1983

Category:: Sail

Condition:: Used

Location:: Saint Augustine, FL, US

Available for sale in U.S. waters:: Yes

Vessel Name:: JOVALGIN

Boat Type:: Ketch

Hull Material:: Fiberglass

Hull Type:

Hull Color:

HIN:

Designer:

Flag of Registry:

Dimensions & Weight

Length:: 38 ft - 11.58 meter

LOA:: 37 ft 3 in - 11.35 meter

Beam:: 12 ft - 3.66 meter

Draft - max:: 6 ft 5 in - 1.96 meter

Bridge Clearance:: -

Dry Weight:: -

Engine

Make:: Volvo

Model:: MD 2003T

Engine(s):: 1

Hours:: -

Cruise Speed:: -

Range:: -

Joystick Control:: No

Engine Type:: Inboard

Drive Type:

Fuel Type:: Diesel

Horsepower:: 43 (Individual), 43 (combined)

Max Speed:: -

Tank Capacities

Fuel Tank:: 52 gallons - 1 tank(s)

Fresh Water Tank:: 77 gallons - 1 tank(s)

Holding Tank:: 15 gallons - 1 tank(s)

Accommodations

Total Cabins:: 2

Total Berths:: -

Total Sleeps:: -

Total Heads:: 1

Captains Cabin:: No

Crew Cabins:: -

Crew Berths:: -

Crew Sleeps:: -

Crew Heads:: -

Gallery

View Option
Grid view
List view

Descriptions

Description

The Contest 38S Ketch is a favor boat in Europe.

The ketch sails plan with the 6'6" fin keel is design to provide stability and speed for blue water sailing. The large cockpit with the center helm wheel provides a comfortable safe place to drive the boat from. The chart plotter, depth, wind and speed gauges, which are mounted on the companionway overhang, provides the necessary information to sail this vessel.

Descending down the companionway you will be taken back by the interior classic beauty. Over to the port side is the galley that has a single deep stainless-steel sink, a cold plate refrigerator an 3 burner/ oven. The storage cabinets are large and deep.

Next to the galley is the cabins settee with a wing table. Above the settee the large, easy to access cabinets continue. Across the cabin is long lounge that can be used as single berth. The Chart table with the boat's electrical panel is finishes off the main salon.

Heading forward the passageway is incorporated with the head/shower with a hanging closet a separate closet with shelves. The V berth is large and under the berth there in a totally accessible area for storage.

Going back through the salon heading towards the chart table there is a passageway to the aft cabin. In the passageway is the entrance to the engine compartment. Its panel is a breeze to removed and the engine is easily accessed.

Entering the aft cabin, you will discover a nice lounge wrapping around to the queen size Pullman berth. The cabin is spacious and homing.

Broker Note

This boat is a solid boat with the accommodation that you would find in much larger boats. The interior is just down right gorgeous. If you are looking for a safe, solid boat you would want to consider this one.

Disclaimer
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.