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1987 Jeanneau Sun Shine 38

other used Listed 1 day ago
£41,397
via TheYachtMarket
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Specifications

Make Jeanneau
Model Sun Shine 38
Year 1987
Length 37.2ft (11.3m)
Beam 3.84m
Draft 1.19m
Hull Material Polyester Monohull
Engine Volvo, 300 hours
Fuel Type diesel
Location Le Marin, Martinique
Engine Hours 300
Engine Make Volvo Penta
VAT Status paid
Autopilot Yes

Equipment & Extras

berths
4
cabins
2
engine
Volvo
fuel capacity
90 litres
passenger capacity
4
drinking water capacity
200 litres

Market Position

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Description




Sun Shine 38 ballasted dinghy version, two cabins, built by the Jeanneau shipyard in 1987.This sailboat, renowned for its seaworthiness and comfort when cruising, is in very good general condition. It benefits from much equipment being replaced in 2025, thus offering a great opportunity for a sailing program in complete serenity.French flag, VAT paid, visible in Martinique.A&C Yacht is the official dealer of the JEANNEAU shipyard in the West IndiesAccommodations:One forward double cabin with washbasinOne double aft cabin with washbasinL-shaped galley on the port sideChart table on the starboard sideCentral saloon with table and benchAft starboard shower room with wash basin, shower, WCWater tank 2 x 100LIsotemp 15 L hot water tank per engine circuit and 220VHot and cold pressurized waterGalley:Two burner stoves with Eno ovenFridge with top accessDouble stainless-steel sinksSea water foot pumpSails and rigging:Half-batten main sail New 2025 Standing riggingNew 2025 running rigging New 2025 mast Genoa on furlingNeuf 2025 Profurl furling systemPole spinnakerRod KickerElectronics: B&G navigation unit, log, speedometer, wind speed and wind direction ar the helm station Navicom RT-550 AIS fixed VHFOrange Marine portable VHF B&G GPS Raymarine Smart Pilot X10 Autopilot EPIRB Smartfind G8 Manuel GPS AISElectrical: New2025 Engine start battery 1X70 A Services batteries 2x 90 AVictron Energy Phoenix 12 v 250 W inverterDeck:Lewmar electric windlassPlow main anchor 10mm chain 50mBiminiDodgerSwim ladderDeck showerLarge SkirtAdditional:Inflatable dinghy for four peoplesSafety equipmentFire extinguisher Dive bottlesLast antifouling and hull polish December 2025Hydrolube ring new 20232021 Hull bare and application of Epoxy Gard Nautix Primer New August 2022 Volvo D1-30







Change History

1 event tracked

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15% (£6,210)
10% 50%
6.9%
4.9% 9.9%
Monthly Finance Payment
£407
£35,187 over 10 years at 6.9% APR

Monthly Running Costs (estimated)

Mooring / berthing £382
Insurance £52
Maintenance £90
Fuel £292
Running costs subtotal £815/mo
True Monthly Cost
£1,222
Finance + running costs combined
Finance 33% Running costs 67%
Total Interest
£13,621
Total Cost (finance)
£55,018

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Le Marin, Martinique

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