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1979 Catalina 38 Sparkman/Stephens

Long Beach, United States

$29,900
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If you are a sailor, then you have definitely heard of Catalinas, and the 38 is one of their most popular models of that era. 

They were manufactured by Catalina Yachts of Woodland Hills, California from 1977-1990 and a total of 366 hulls were produced. The boat was originally designed to IORC rules by the yacht design firm of Sparkman & Stephens for the Yankee Boat Company, which built approximately 30 Yankee 38's. Frank Butler of Catalina Yachts purchased the molds from Yankee. Butler redesigned the interior and gave the boat a Catalina-styled deck. He lengthened the mast, shortened the boom, and changed the keg-hung rudder to a balanced spade design. Butler's changes resulted in a faster, better sailing boar and the Catalina 38 was selected to replace the Cal 40 as the official boat of the Congressional Cup, one of the top match-racing regattas in the world. This 1979 Catalina 38 (Hull #6) was the 1980 Congressional Cup winner!

An article on the racing configuration of the Catalina 38 can be found in the 8th edition of Royce's Sailing Illustrated. Roomy and spacious with 6'3" headroom, the Catalina 38 is a comfortable cruiser/racer.

She was repowered in 2003 with a Westerbeke 33 (4-cycle 30-35 hp).

Seller moved out of state and needs this sold ASAP!

Basic Boat Info

Make: Catalina
Model: 38 Sparkman/Stephens
Year: 1979
Condition: Used
Category: Sail
Builder: Catalina Yachts
Designer: Frank Butler
Construction: Fiberglass
Boat Hull ID: CTUM06M79
Has Hull ID: Yes
Keel Type: Fin Keel

Dimensions

Length: 38 ft
Length Overall: 38'1 ft
Waterline Length: 30'3 ft
Beam: 11'10 ft
Max Draft: 6'10 ft
Cabin Headroom: 6'3 ft
Cabins Count: 2

Engines / Speed

Engines: 1
  • Make: Westerbeke
  • Model: 33
  • Fuel: Diesel
  • Engine Power: 33hp
  • Type: Inboard
  • Engine Location: Center
  • Drive Type: Direct
  • Year: 2003

Tanks

Fuel Tanks: 1
Fuel Tank Capacity: 25 gal
Water Tanks: 1
Water Tank Capacity: 24 gal
Holding Tank Count: 1
Holding Tank Capacity: 20 gal

Other

Heads Count: 1
Drive Type: Direct
Boat Class: Racers and Cruisers, Sloop, Cruisers
More Info :

Contact

Kimberly LeVern
For more information on this fine vessel give Kimberly a call or text at (213) 798-5117 or email her at kimberly@kimberlyforyachts.com
The Shoreline Yacht Group

Office

The Shoreline Yacht Group
Cabrillo Marina
San Pedro, CA, US, 90731
Tel:310-547-4415
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.



Maintenance/Upgrades

2022-2024

  • Topsides Painted
  • Engine Serviced - oil change, oil and fuel filters changed
  • Electric to Starter repaired
  • New Shore Power Inlet

2021

  • Engine Serviced - oil change, coolant flush and heat exchanger flush
  • New Batteries
  • New freshwater pump
  • Rebuilt engine water pump

2019

  • New lifelines

2018

  • New bottom paint and cutlass bearing
  • Newer (used) deck winch
  • New bilge pump
  • New flush valve

2017

  • New Cabin Stereo
  • Clean and flush Heat Exchanger
  • Newer (used) Mainsail
  • Newer (used) reacher sail plus headsail repairs

2016

  • New Wiring & connections
  • Newer (used) Autopilot
  • New Engine Starter Battery
  • New Gelcoat

2015

  • New hull epoxy, bottom paint and thruhulls.
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.

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.


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