Designed by the legendary Hank Kaufman, the Northshore 38 has remained one of the most successful cruiser/racers to be built in Australia. With their spacious interiors, impressive turn of speed, and ultimate versatility, they are regularly seen both racing and cruising around Australia with great success. The virtues of the design were acknowledged with the vessel winning the prestigious "Yacht of the Year Award" in 1986. This vessel is an excellent example of the design and has been under the same experienced ownership for the last 20 years. During this time it has enjoyed social racing and exploring the stunning waters of Southern Tasmania. Well equipped for comfortable cruising it features a NEW 2019 CONTENDER PRO VECTRAN FULLY BATTENED MAINSAIL, HOT AND COLD WATER, RAYMARINE AUTOPILOT, CHART PLOTTER, AND INSTRUMENTS, AUSTRAL 'SEAHAWK' FEATHERING PROP, MUIR ELECTRIC ANCHOR WINCH WITH CONTROLS AT THE HELM AND BOW, the list goes on. Freshly antifouled, polished, and engine serviced JULY 2024, this impressive package is ready for its next adventure. Whether you want to cruise, enjoy the thrill of social racing, or even enjoy the liveaboard lifestyle, this is a vessel that can do it all in style and comfort!
Stepping inside, the spacious interior is light and airy. The timber work and upholstery are in good condition throughout, and the quality of the original build of the vessel is immediately evident. To port is a generous timber dinette with seating for 6 in comfort. The accommodation is excellent for cruising with family and friends, and features a private double berth forward, and a large double berth aft to starboard, and there are two additional settee berths available when additional accommodation is required. The well appointed galley is to port and features a large top loading fridge, 2 burner gas stove with oven, stainless steel sink with H/C pressurised water, and excellent storage. Opposite is the traditional chart table which is sure to please even the most discerning sailor. The package is complete with private bathroom with electric toilet and vanity.
On deck, the the cockpit is very well set up for short handed sailing. The autopilot is easily accessed from the wheel, and with the furling headsail, mainsail in a boom bag with lazy jacks, and all lines lead back to the cockpit, sailing is a breeze even single handed. Having been extensively cruised, this vessel also has a stunning timber cockpit table, gas barbecue on the stern, and an electric anchor winch.
This vessel is powered by a well maintained Volvo Penta 28HP Diesel Engine. This provides easy cruising at 6 and has been professionally maintained.
With its Australian built quality, impressive pedigree, and good presentation, this Northshore 38 simply ticks all the boxes! For more information please call Jo Breen on
or Jack Allison on
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Derwent Boat Sales offers the information on this vessel including condition, in good faith as provided by the Owner/Vendor. While confident about the accuracy we cannot Guarantee or Warrant it but will assist any prospective purchaser verify this as part of the purchase process.
Region
Tasmania
Location
Hobart Area Kettering TAS
Reference
Pelagic081124
Usage
Family, Cruising, Racing
Launch Year
1987
Hull
Composite Fiberglass with Balsa Core
Designer
Hank Kaufman
Builder
Northshore Yachts NSW
Length
38' - 11.58m
Beam
3.35m
Draft
1.78m
Displacement
5125kgs (approx)
Keel / Ballast
Cast Iron Fin Keel
Deck Material
Fiberglass
Engine Make
Volvo Penta
Engine
Volvo Penta 2003 28HP Diesel Engine
20L fresh water flush system set up
Serviced SEPT 2024
Number Engines
1
Horsepower
28HP
Fuel Type
Diesel
Engine Hours
Unknown
Fuel Consumption
2.8LPH
Cruise Speed
6 Knots
Propulsion
3 Blade 'Slip Stream' Austral Prop
Fuel
80L
Water
2 x 120L Tanks
Accommodation
Excellent accommodation for cruising with family and friends including a generous double V-berth forward and single pilot berth to starboard. The starboard settee also converts to two single bunks with a single settee berth opposite when additional accommodation is required.
Berths
6
Galley
Well appointed galley to port featuring a gas stove with oven, generous top loading fridge, 2 burner gas stove with oven, stainless steel sink with H/C pressurised water, and plenty of storage for longer stays onboard.
Refrigeration
12V Eutectic Fridge
Stove
Tudor 2 burner gas stove with oven
Hotwater System
Hot water from Engine Heat Exchanger
Shower
H/C Shower in bathroom
Toilet
Manual Marine Toilet
Entertainment
Sony CD Player/AM/FM Radio
Covers
Boom Bag
Ground Tackle
Muir 12V Anchor Winch with foot control to raise on bow, plus up and down helm controls
Large Plough Anchor with 30m x NEW anchor chain
Safety Gear
Life Ring
Epirb
Yes
Flares
Inshore Flare Kit
Fire Protection
Fire Extinguisher and Fire Blanket
Electrics
12V System throughout
Engine Start Battery
House Battery
Electronics
Raymarine C Series Chart Plotter with Raystar 125 GPS
Raymarine ST60 Wind/Speed/Depth instruments
Raymarine ST4000 Wheel Driven Autopilot (with spare belt)
Icom HF Radio with Auto Tuner
Raymarine 49E VHF Radio with external speaker at helm
Sail Inventory
NEW 2019 Storm Bay Sails Mainsail (Contender Pro Vectran/Dacron, with 3 reefs and full length battens) - AS NEW CONDITION
2012 Kevlar No. 1 Headsail (maintained by Storm Bay Sails)
No. 3 Headsail
Storm Jib
2 x Symmetrical Spinnakers
Mast / Rigging
Aluminium mast and boom
Stainless steel standing rigging (replaced 2008)
NEW 2018 Headsail furler