Shannon 38 Ketch
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| Make | Shannon |
|---|---|
| Model | 38 Ketch |
| Year | 1980 |
| Condition | Used |
| Price | US$64,950 |
| Type | Sail |
| Class | Ketch |
| Length | 38 ft |
| Hull Material | Fiberglass |
| Location | Harpswell, Maine |
| LOA | 37 ft 9 in |
|---|---|
| Beam | 11 ft 6 in |
| Max Draft | 5 ft |
| Displacement | 18500 lb |
| Engine Make | Perkins |
|---|---|
| Engine Model | 4108 |
| Power | 50 hp |
| Builder | Shannon Yachts |
|---|
Description
CONSTRUCTION:
- Solid fiberglass hull (Hull#53), 2017 Awlgripped white topsides with chocolate boot and cove stripe; red antifouling; full keel with attached rudder.
- 2017 toerail and hull deck joint resealed.
- Cored fiberglass deck and house; 2017 Awlgrip off white beige nonskid decks; Epifanes varnished teak trim, caprails, anchor platform and cowl vents.
- S/S wire double lifelines, 2008; bow pulpit; S/S stern pulpit.
- Two deck hatches.
- 12 bronze opening ports.
- Varnished teak wheel with S/S spokes.
TANKAGE:
- Fuel: 45 gallons in aluminum tank.
- Water: 120 gallons in two S/S tanks under salon settees.
- Holding: 20 gallons in poly tank.
ENGINE:
- Single Perkins 4108 50 hp diesel, rebuilt 2008, 4 cylinder, FWC; Serial# ED221954.
- 4428 engine hours as seen on meter.
- Polished prop and installed new zincs.
- New Racor 2 micron fuel filters.
- Waterlift muffler.
ELECTRICAL:
- The yacht is equipped to sail offshore as she features a 110V/220V transformer as part of the shore power system.
- LED running and masthead lights.
- 2024 Four batteries - 3 Deka Group 24 AGM's for house; 1 Group 31 12V engine start.
- 2-50' shore power cords.
- 2024 Victron 30 amp solar controller; 2024 Sol-Go Flex 115w 12V flexible solar panel on top of Dodger.
- 12V DC electrical system.
- 2 Link 10 battery monitors.
- Inverter.
- Battery charger.
- 110V plugs throughout.
ACCOMMODATIONS:
- Traditionally finished in teak throughout; new laminate headliner installed in 2003.
- Varnished teak and holly sole.
- Vee berth forward with filler piece; next aft large head compartment with Jabsco manual head, vanity, sink and hanging locker opposite, no shower presently.
- Main cabin features convertible double berth to starboard and single berth to port; large teak dining table.
- Aft top port is full sit-down navigation station plus additional storage compartments.
- Aft to starboard is a full U-shaped galley.
- Access to the Perkins engine is behind the companionway.
- Force 10 cozy cabin LPG heater, mounted on port main bulkhead.
GALLEY:
- U-shaped to starboard.
- 12V refrigeration replaced with Nova Kool.
- Hillerange 3 burner LPG stove with oven.
- 2 new 11 lb propane tanks in last 2 years.
- Replaced counter top.
- Complete set of dishes, cutlery, pots and pans.
- LPG shutoff.
- Two S/S sinks with foot pump only; no hot and cold pressure water.
ELECTRONICS:
- ICOM m710 HF SSB radio transceiver with antenna tuner, ICOM 604 VHF with hard wired Command remote mic and AIS receiver, loudhailer with automatic fog signal, handheld VHF.
- Raymarine Axiom 9" radar.
- Raymarine Quantum.
- Raymarine Autopilot.
- Raymarine wind, depth, speed, temp.
- Ritchie binnacle compass.
- Nema 2000 to connect autopilot to Radar/GPS.
- Raymarine depthsounder & knotmeter.
- Raymarine wind direction and speed.
SAILS & RIGGING:
- Ketch rig.
- 2009 Main & mizzen, staysail jib (hank-on) & 2014 #2 genoa - spinnaker (has two rust stains).
- Spring 2025: new bronze y-valve will be installed; new SSB cable and new loud hailer horn will be installed.
- Toast colored main, mizzen and staysail covers.
- Aluminum masts and booms.
- Mainmast, keel stepped; mizzen deck stepped.
- Rod rigging; S/S headstay installed in 2017.
- Roller furler for genoa.
- Mainmast S/S chainplates are not visible, but were replaced when hull to deck work done in 2017.
- Aft S/S chainplates for mizzen are bolted to hull in cockpit lockers and can be viewed.
EQUIPMENT:
- Numerous spare parts.
- EPIRB.
- Fenders and docklines.
- 8' Fatty Knees, with sailing rig and oars.
- 45 lb CQR with 150' high tensile chain (new 2018) and 150' Samson rode.
- Danforth with 90' chain and 150' Samson rode.
- Manual Sea Tiger 555 windlass.
- 4 vinyl cowl vents on teak dorade boxes.
- Brass clock and barometer.
- Brass kerosene trawler lamp.
- Closed cell cockpit cushions, white with brown piping.
- S/S stern swim ladder.
- Outboard bracket.
- Rod holder aft.
- Manual bilge pump; one 12V bilge pump.
- Lifesling.
- Fire extinguishers.
COMMENTS: MOONLIGHT MAID is one of the well-admired Classic, 38' Shannon Ketches, Hull #53. Although built in 1980, she shows extremely well due to the numerous upgrades done by her present and past owners. Her hull and deck have been Awlgripped (no crazing anywhere), which included rebedding her hull to deck joint and installing new teak toe and rubrails. She includes new main and mizzen in 2009, new #2 roller furling genoa in 2014, new Dodger and Bimini in 2014. She has all new AGM batteries in 2024. Her lovely teak interior shows well with off white upholstered cushions. Her electronics include Raymarine Axion Radar-GPS and autopilot and ICOM SSB transceiver and VHF. A 8' Fatty Knees fiberglass sailing dinghy is also included in her inventory. Please review the listing and call us for your inspection. Thank you for your interest.
COMMENTS:
Disclaimer
Potential purchasers should assume that items on the vessel at the time of viewing, but not specifically listed on this specification sheet, are not included with the sale of the yacht. These specifications are believed to be correct but cannot be guaranteed. Specifications are provided for information purposes. Data was obtained from sources believed reliable but is not guaranteed by owner or brokers. Buyer assumes responsibility to verify all speeds, consumptions, capacities and other measurements contained herein and otherwise provided, and agrees to instruct his surveyor to confirm such details prior to purchase. Vessel subject to sale, price and inventory changes, and withdrawal from market without notice.
Mechanical Disclaimer: Engine and generator hours are as of the date of the original listing and are a representation of what the listing broker is told by the owner and/or actual reading of the engine hour meter. The broker cannot guarantee the true hours. It is the responsibility of the purchaser and/or his agent to verify engine hours, warranties implied or otherwise, and major overhauls as well as ALL other representations noted on the listing.
DISCLAIMER TO BOARD VESSEL: In the event the Buyer boards the vessel either on land or in the water without a broker or owner, the Buyer(s) agrees and understands he boards at his sole risk and liability.
