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Remarks :Artemis is a lovely example of this Aquastar 38 Aft Cabin version built in 1992, offering the level of craftsmanship and seakeeping for which the brand is well known. Powered by her twin Volvo shaft-drive diesels with both upper and lower helm positions , comprehensive electronics, she’s a capable cruiser with a rugged real offshore pedigree , Ideal for West of Scotland cruising Internally, she has the traditional warmth of solid wood joinery, a practical galley, generous saloon, and two spacious cabins including a full-beam aft Owners cabin with en-suite. Accommodation :Heating is Eberspacher 4kw Airtronic D4 Plus diesel powered hot air to all main areas, (New in 2021).Forward cabin has twin "V" berths with shelving and cupboards above and large under berth cupboards. Deep hanging wardrobe, bedside reading lights and fluorescent main lighting. Access hatch to chain locker. Opening hatch in coachroof and 2 port lights, one opening. Deckhead ventilators. Easy access below berth to bow thruster motor, isolator and oil reservoir.Forward headsJabsco manual toilet.Washbasin with hot and cold taps and pull-out shower head set in fibreglass unit with cupboard storage under. Further storage in cupboards above WC. Shower curtain, Shower from sink extension hose drains through teak floor grating.Mirror above basin.Opening port light and ceiling ventilator. LED lighting.Galley "U" shaped on starboard side.Twin stainless steel sink with pressure fed hot and cold water and manualcold water back up pump. Microwave oven.2 burner gas cooker with grill and oven. Fridge with ice box (dual voltage). Under and over worktop storage.Opening hatch, port lights and ventilators. LED illumination. Fire blanket and fire extinguishers. Two-station gas alarm Dinette on port sideSeating for 4 or 5 at extending teak table which can lower to give a twin berth. Stowage and shelving outboard and behind seat back and large under seat lockers. Port lights and ceiling ventilators. LED illumination.SaloonSliding doors to each side deck giving very easy access, plus rear door fromaft deck.Aft cabin5ft wide island berth with storage under.Hanging wardrobe and extensive locker and drawer space all finished in teak.Opening deck hatch and several port lights, some opening.Bedside reading lights. LED lighting throughout.Locker containing main battery isolator switches and ancillary fuses. Storage space below bed and access to bilge pump and anode connections.Access to aft heads on port side.Aft headsJabsco manual toilet.Unit with inset basin with hot and cold water, lockers below and above.Shower from extending sink hose drains through teak floor grating. Mirror.Opening port light and ceiling ventilator. Fire extinguisher. Inventory :GeneralBuilt by Aquastar in 1992 this is a well maintained example of these rugged,popular and attractive motor yachts.It is British Part 1registered and is VAT paid. The hull construction is GRP in white with blue stripes and has the benefit of substantial teak badging tothe quarters and sides.Thick rubber "D" fendering surrounds the entire vessel. Al the decksurfaces have a moulded non-slip finish and painted with non-skid deck paint, the aft deck having an overlay of teak.Al hatches, port-lights and doors are of the high quality 'Gebo' brand and are anodised aluminium. Sliding wheelhouse doors are fitted on both sides; in addition there is a rear door from the aft deck making access easy in all situations.Stainless steel bollards fore, amidships and aft.Solid guardrails and stanchions all round with gates at sides adjacent to doors.Stainless radar arch folds flat to reduce air-draft.Stainless handrails on sides of coachroof.2 large storage lockers for lines etc.at rear of aft deck doubling as extra seating with purpose made removable cushions and backs.1 single and 1 double seat at forward end of aft deck. The backs of these seats flip forward to provide rear facing seats for socialising with removable cockpit table. Seat covers new in 2023. Under-seat lockers provide storage for gas bottles and sundries.Canvas dodgers to aft deck.Ladder access with broad teak treads to an extended teak bathing platform.Very substantial Avon 260 Lite 5 person rib in excellent condition with oars, suspended from stainless davits with hand winches.2.5hp Yamaha 4 stroke outboard motor, new 2024.351b/16kg Delta anchor carried on bow roller with 75m 8mm Grade 70galvanised chain (new 2021) and Simpson Lawrence electric windlass (new main bearings 2025) plus identical spare anchor.3 two-speed pantograph windscreen wipers with individual motors and fresh water washers. New wiper blades 2025. 2 life rings mounted on coachroof plus one horseshoe type mounted on aft rail equipped with automatic light.4 man Ocean Safety canister life raft mounted on coachroof, (new 2024) and fitted with hydrostatic release (new 2025).The upper steering position has full engine instrumentation and twin single-lever Morse controls, plus bow thruster control, trim tab control, Garmin 7" chart plotter/fishfinder/depth (2018), steering compass, air horn, 12v socket for search-light. Autopilot control and speed / depth display, new lcd screens 2024.The vessel is fitted with Bennett trim tabs operated from either helm position Electrical system consists of 6 x12v batteries: last battery change 2024 with 3 new batteries for domestic circuit.Each engine has its own battery plus one for the generator. Engine batteries can be paralleled together if required.240v supply from shore power or generator with shore power socket at upper helm. Agalvanic isolator is fitted. Fresh water tank capacity is 400 litres from deck filler on port side. Tank is fibreglass below lower cabin sole. Contents gauge in galley. Hot and cold pressure fed system to galley and both heads. Aquafilta charcoal filter fitted in galle