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Contest 38s

Build year:  1988

Virgin Gorda, Virgin Islands

Sailingboat for sale

78,320 EUR

(89,000 USD)

  • B.V.I. Yacht Sales Ltd
  • Nanny Cay Marina
  • VG1120 Nanny Cay
  • Virgin Islands
  • +19419004510
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Description

SOLID Dutch-built 1988 Contest 38S, available NOW and already in some of the best cruising grounds in the world! This proven, turn-key cruiser is ready to sail the Caribbean and beyond! Previously owned by a meticulous Dutch couple who refit the vessel in 2022 with nice upgrades such as new standing rigging, New Mainsail, Jib and Gennaker preparing for her for a trans-Atlantic crossing and Caribbean adventure. The current owner—a seasoned BVI sailor— purchased in 2023 and has invested over $20k in upgrades. Among them includes; Installing 110v electrical systems (110v/220v), brand-new AC unit for comfort on the dock, and rigging enhancements for effortless sailing. Due to a change in plans, the owner must part with this beautifully outfitted vessel. Seize this opportunity to own a safe, solid, and fun-to-sail cruiser, ready to go NOW and already located in some of the best sailing grounds in the world. Contact me today for many more photos taken recently or to chat about submitting an offer. This is a well outfitted vessel with a great layout and SOLID bones. Ready for Adventure!  Inventory Deck and Cockpit Equipment  Anchors Primary: Vulcan Rocna 20KG with 50m 10mm swivel chain Secondary: CQR 35.8S, 16kg with 30m 12mm rode Dinghy: 3kg foldable anchor with 20m rode Equipment Anchor Windlass: Lofrans 600W, 12V, overhauled electrical engine, relays, and parts (2022) Bow Anchor Roller: Heavy-duty stainless steel with bow protector, small roller on stern Bimini Top: Mounted on sprayhood Awning: Tailored sail, mounted over boom at anchor Side Curtains: Wintertent covers full cockpit, mounted on sprayhood Dodger/Sprayhood:Dodger (2024)w/ fixed glass windows Cockpit Awning: Wintertent covers full cockpit Cockpit Cushions: Yes Fenders and Dock Lines: 4 fenders, 1 ball fender, dock lines Swim Platform: Stainless steel, completes full stern Bow Pulpit and Rails: Fore and aft pulpit, new rails (2022) Swim Ladder: Stainless steel, mounted on swim platform Side Swim/Boarding Ladder: Removable (2024) Side Stanchions and Lifelines Jacklines: Port & Starboard from stern to bow Targa Arch: Contains radar pole, wind generator, solar panels, antennas Navigation Lights: LED (2022) Outboard Engine Bracket: Yes Hull: Buffed and polished (2024) Deck: Kurk MarineDeck 2000 cork (2001), maintenance-free, Great Condition 2024/25 Deck & Cockpit Updates Tides Track for mainsail (2024) Doyle Stax-Pac (2024) Barient 27 self-tailing winch for main halyard (2024) Dodger (2024) Hatch covers for salon hatches (2024) Force 10 grill with custom mount (2024) Starboard boarding gate (2024) Modified stern rail to create pathway to swim step (2024) Teak drink holder at helm (2024) Renewed cockpit table (2024) Removable companionway doors (2024) Fresh bottom paint (February 2025) Side Swim/Boarding Ladder (2024) Accommodations   Cabins: 2 Heads: 1 Headroom: 190 cm / 6'3" Berth Length: 200 cm / 6'7" Interior Features Classic teak interior Ceiling renewed with insulated Eurovinyl (2010) New interior settee upholstery (2022) Ample storage Classic original clock, hydrometer, barometer Frigoboat fixed refrigerator, 12V, air-cooled compressor, top-opening, 500 liters Dometic portable cooler/freezer (110V or 12V) (2024) Techimpex XLpit stove and gas oven Propane shut-off valve Replaced flexible gas hose and manometer (2022) Checked pressure on gas system (2022) 2 Aleko SCA10 smoke + carbon monoxide alarms Vented propane locker w/ (2) propane 6 kg gas tanks Force 10  gas BBQ mounted on aft pushpit Water System: Pressurized fresh water, 3 sinks, shower, all with hot and cold water Manual foot pump freshwater in galley Water Heater: Whale 12-volt hot water heater (2024) 2024 Interior Updates Raritan Sea Era electric toilet (2024) Head faucet/shower unit (2024) Small guest fan in head (2024) Repaired and restored sump system with vented loop (2024) Whale 12-volt hot water heater (2024) Siccorro fans: one in salon, one in master cabin (2024) Mattress for Aft Master bunk (2024) Custom linens for master bunk (2024) Moen pull-down faucet in galley (2024) Dometic portable cooler/freezer (110V or DC) (2024) Wabsco 10,000 BTU air conditioner with ducting to salon and master cabin (2024) March circulating pump for air conditioner (2024) Propane tank (2024) Dimmable LED overhead lights throughout (2024) Electronics and Navigation Equipment   Autopilot: Simrad AP24, electric drive ram with cockpit display Chart Plotters: Primary: Simrad color plotter with NMEA 2000 backbone (2024) Secondary: Color chart plotter in cockpit (removable) (2024) Radar: Koden Marine Radar MD-3441, 4kW Depth, Speed, Wind, Distance & Logs: VDO Oceanline round meters (depth, log, wind direction, wind speed) SSB Radio: Yaesu FTwith automatic antenna tuner SGCand Pactor modem PTC-2 USB (2006) VHF Radios: Primary: Furuno 2721 DSC VHF 25W (2003), speakers in cockpit and nav station Secondary:Furuno VHF added to existing European VHF (2024) Portable:  Handheld Standard Horizon HX300 (floating) Compass: C. Plath (revised 2022), Plastimo Contest compass in cockpit, handheld Plastimo Iris 50 Stereo: Sony (2025) Stereo Speakers: Pioneer Navigation Lights: LED (2022) Deck Lights: Front deck light Search Lights: Mag-Lite 2024 Navigational Electronics Updates Simrad color plotter with NMEA Furuno VHF added to existing European VHF (2024) Sat phone (2024) Color chart plotter in cockpit (removable) (2024) Starlink mini (2024) Electrical System  Major electrical refit in 2024 to allow the vessel to plug into 220v/50Hz (EU Spec.) OR 110V/60Hz (US Spec.) System: 12V DC / 230V & 110V AC Battery Banks: House: 3 x 12V 105AH deep cycle (2022) Engine: 1 x 12V 95AH AGM Solar Panels: 2 x Victron 115W (230W total) (2022) Dedicated solar panel for engine start battery (2024) Solar Charge Controller: Victron MPPT 100/20 with Bluetooth, spare Victron MPPT 75/ Wind Generator: AirMarine 400W (2015) Inverter: 2000 Watt Renogy inverter (2024) Mastervolt AC Master 12/300, 230V, 300W (600W p

Specifications Manufacturer

Materiale / unit

Hull type

Fibreglass

Length

11.58

Beam

3.66

Deplacement

19285

Depth

1.37

Motor & technic

Engine

Volvo Penta

Total power

43

Engine count

1

Engine place

Inboard

Engine hours

4800

Fuel

Diesel