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1988 Contest 38S

Name: 1988 Contest 38S
Brand: Contest
Availability: InStock

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Specifications

Make Contest

Model 38S

Year 1988

Length 38.0ft (11.6m)

Engine Volvo Penta MD2003T, 43 HP, 5292 hours

Fuel Type Diesel

Location Virgin Gorda, Virgin Islands, British

Equipment & Extras

Fuel: Diesel
Year: 1988
Category: Used sail boat for sale
Location: Virgin Gorda, Virgin Islands, British
Drive Type: 4 stroke
Make/model: Contest 38S
Engine Make: Volvo Penta
Engine Cycle: 3 cylinder
Engine Hours: 5292
Engine Model: MD2003T
Name of boat: INUK Davanti
Maximum speed: 13 kph
Price comment: Well equipped, SOLID Build!
Cruising speed: 11 kph
Length overall: 11.58 metres
Propeller Type: 3 blade fixed propeller
Engine Fuel Type: Diesel
Number of berths: 6
Number of cabins: 2
Engine Horsepower: 43 HP

New standing rigging (2022)
New mainsail and jib (2022)
New Tides Track for the mainsail
New Doyle Stax-Pac
New Doyle 120 C-Cut jib with sun cover
Barient 27 self-tailing winch mounted in cockpit for main halyard
New dodger
Color chart plotter in cockpit (removable)
New hatch covers for salon hatches
New Force 10 grill with custom mount
Created starboard boarding gate
Dedicated solar panel for engine start battery
Modified stern rail to create pathway to swim step
New teak drink holder at helm
Refurbished cockpit table
Removable companionway doors
Starlink
Fresh bottom paint February 2025
Added American-styled 110 volt AC wiring system
New Wabsco 10,000 BTU air conditioner with full ducting to salon and master cabin
New Raritan Sea Era electric toilet
New Dometic portable cooler/freezer 110 volt or DC
New head faucet/shower unit
New Whale 12 volt hot water heater
Small guest fan in head
Repaired and restored sump system including adding vented loop
New Siccorro fans, one in salon and the other in master cabin
Outlets, fixtures, wire, and labor
2000 watt Renogy inverter
Blue Sea selector switch
Shore power cord
Deck fitting for cord
Misc. labor
New ProMariner 60 amp battery charger for the house bank
New ProMariner 20 amp battery charger for the engine bank
New March circulating pump for air conditioner
New propane tank
Simrad color plotter with NMEA 2000 backbone
Furuno VHF added to existing European VHF
Sat phone
New mattress for master bunk
New custom linens for master bunk
New 12 volt engine oil change system
New dimmable LED overhead lights throughout the boat
New Moen pull-down faucet in galley
Primary Anchor: Vulcan Rocna 20KG with 50m 10mm swivel chain
Secondary Anchor: CQR 35.8S, 16kg with 30m 12mm rode
Dinghy Anchor: 3kg foldable anchor with 20m rode
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
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)
Cabins: 2
Heads: 1
Headroom: 190 cm / 6'3"
Berth Length: 200 cm / 6'7"
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 XL3 2010 3-pit 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)
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)
Flat-screen color TV with DVD player (2025)
Microwave (2025)
Custom pre-made shelf installed for microwave (2025)
Autopilot: Simrad AP24, electric drive ram with cockpit display
Primary Chart Plotter: Simrad color plotter with NMEA 2000 backbone (2024)
Secondary Chart Plotter: 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 FT100 (2001) with automatic antenna tuner SGC230 (2001) and Pactor modem PTC-2 USB (2006)
Primary VHF Radio: Furuno 2721 DSC VHF 25W (2003), speakers in cockpit and nav station
Secondary VHF Radio: Furuno VHF added to existing European VHF (2024)
Portable VHF: 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
Deck Lights: Front deck light
Search Lights: Mag-Lite
Simrad color plotter with NMEA 2000 (2024)
Furuno VHF added to existing European VHF (2024)
Sat phone (2024)
Color chart plotter in cockpit (removable) (2024)
Starlink mini (2024)
System: 12V DC / 230V & 110V AC
House Battery Bank: 3 x 12V 105AH deep cycle (2022)
Engine Battery Bank: 1 x 12V 95AH AGM95 (2025)
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 75/10 (2022)
Wind Generator: AirMarine 400W (2015)
Inverter: 2000 Watt Renogy inverter (2024)
Mastervolt AC Master 12/300, 230V, 300W (600W peak) (2020)
Battery Charger (House): ProMariner 110v/220v, 20 amp battery charger (2024)
Battery Charger (Engine): ProMariner 110v/220v, 20 amp battery charger (2024)
Shore Power Cords: Separate cords for the 110V and 220V Systems
Battery Monitor: Mastervolt Battery Monitor BTM1
Alternators: 2 on inboard engine (one for service, one for start battery; service alternator replaced 2023)
American-style 110-volt AC wiring system (2024)
Outlets, fixtures, wire, and labor (2024)
2000 Watt Renogy inverter (2024)
Blue Sea selector switch (2024)
Shore power cord (2024)
Deck fitting for shore power cord (2024)
ProMariner 20 amp battery charger for house bank (2024)
ProMariner 20 amp battery charger for engine bank (2024)
Manual Bilge Pump: Whale, controlled from cockpit
Electric Bilge Pump: Einhell portable water pump, 8,000 liters/hour (2022)
Steering: Whitlock/Europe steering system, direct rod to gear box to rudder (Inspected 2022)
Windvane: Windpilot Pacific Plus1 (2003), with own rudder, can serve as emergency rudder
Bow Thruster: Vetus 3kW, 3,000W, 350A
Propeller: 3-blade brass propeller (17x12 inches)
Propeller shaft seal (2021)
Oil cooler replaced
New engine room isolation
Complete full service (2021)
Overhaul impeller pump
Cleaning and replacing parts of water injection system
Replaced all filters and V-belts
Checked compression (2022)
Replacement engine mounts and brackets
Complete overhaul of gearbox
Compression check
Replaced all filters, V-belts, and impeller
Engine alarms: oil alarm, temperature alarm, battery alarm, fuel indication
Fuel filter: Perkins prefilter and Bosch fine filter
Raw water sea strainer: Vetus cooling water strainer
Fresh water cooling: intercooler cooled by fresh water
Fuel shut off
12-volt engine oil change system (2024)
Oil & filter Change (4/2025)
Mainsail: Masils Holland Endurance Ocean, Contender Pro Dacron, 2 reefs, 4 battens (2022)
Jib: Doyle 120 C-Cut with sun cover (2024)
Gennaker: Asymmetric spinnaker/gennaker, 60 m² (2002), Like-New Condition
Rigging: Selden mast with 2 spreaders
New lazy jack system in 9 of 24. No fouling when hoisting main.
Hasse furling, checked and replaced (2022)
Mainsheet Traveler: Australian traveler
Pole: Selden pole, fixed on mast with traveler
Back Stay Adjuster: Nemo manual adjuster
Boom Vang: Manual
Standing Rigging: Forestay (furler) wire 1x19, 8mm (2022); 4 subversive stay wire 1x19, 8mm (2022); 2 headstay wire 1x16
Tangs on mast: Replaced in mast (2022)
Winchrite electric power winch (2025)
On Mast Winch: 1 Enkes 20, 2-speed self-tailing (main halyard)
On Mast Winch: 1 Enkes 18, 2-speed (reefs)
On Mast Winch: 3 Enkes 22, 2-speed (genoa and jib halyard)
Cockpit Winch: 2 Enkes 48, 2-speed self-tailing
Cockpit Winch: 2 Meissner 27, 2-speed (with self-tailing rubbers)
Cockpit Winch: Barient 27 self-tailing for main halyard (2024)
Solent-style inner dynema forestay and headsail removed
Modifications made and winch added to enable raising the mainsail from the cockpit.
New lazyjack system that prevents battens from snagging when raising the mainsail
First Aid: Offshore kit (2022)
EPIRB: Ocean Signal Epirb 1 Rescue Me (2022)
Life Raft: Seasafe ISAF/OS ISO9650, 4-person, in container, new certificate (2022)
Emergency Tiller: Stainless steel, easy to mount
Safety Jon and Buoy: Yes
Dinghy: 2023 Fish 240 stab floor
Outboard: Yamaha 4HP

Description

Turn-Key Ready! Just Add Food and Fuel and Start Your Adventure in the Heart of the Caribbean!This Contest 38S “INUK” was refitted by a Dutch couple in preparation for their trans-Atlantic crossing in 2022. New standing rigging, a life raft, and a new mainsail and jib were among the many upgrades completed prior to their crossing.In mid-2023 they sold INUK to her current owner, who undertook over $20k of upgrades and modifications including new air conditioning, a new headsail, modifying the mainsail to accommodate full battens, as well as rigging modifications to enable the skipper to raise the mainsail from the cockpit. Also included are new batteries, 110V electrical systems, and many other items outlined below. A recent bottom job now makes her ready to launch and go. Like all Contest yachts, she comes with a Lloyd’s Certificate of Build Quality.A few key upgrades from the 2022 refit as well as the 2025/26 refit and upgrades:On Deck• New standing rigging (2022) ~ $10k• New mainsail and jib (2022) ~ $10k• New Tides Track for the mainsail ($800)• New Doyle Stax-Pac ($1,700)• New Doyle 120 C-Cut jib with sun cover ($2,500)• Barient 27 self-tailing winch mounted in cockpit for main halyard (allows all sails to be controlled from the cockpit) ($500)• New dodger ($800)• Color chart plotter in cockpit (removable) ($250)• New hatch covers for salon hatches ($200)• New Force 10 grill with custom mount ($400)• Created starboard boarding gate ($800)• Dedicated solar panel for engine start battery ($250)• Modified stern rail to create pathway to swim step ($100)• New teak drink holder at helm ($50)• Refurbished cockpit table ($20)• Removable companionway doors ($200)• Starlink ($800)• Fresh bottom paint February 2025 ($2,500)Below Decks• Added American-styled 110 volt AC wiring system ($2,500)• New Wabsco 10,000 BTU air conditioner with full ducting to salon and master cabin ($2,000)• New Raritan Sea Era electric toilet ($900)• New Dometic portable cooler/freezer 110 volt or DC ($300)• New head faucet/shower unit ($250)• New Whale 12 volt hot water heater ($500)• Small guest fan in head ($35)• Repaired and restored sump system including adding vented loop ($30)• New Siccorro fans, one in salon and the other in master cabin ($500)• Outlets, fixtures, wire, and labor ($800)• 2000 watt Renogy inverter ($450)• Blue Sea selector switch ($350)• Shore power cord ($250)• Deck fitting for cord ($80)• Misc. labor ($500)• New ProMariner 60 amp battery charger for the house bank ($600)• New ProMariner 20 amp battery charger for the engine bank ($350)• New March circulating pump for air conditioner ($400)• New propane tank ($150)• Simrad color plotter with NMEA 2000 backbone ($700)• Furuno VHF added to existing European VHF ($200)• Sat phone ($1,100)• New mattress for master bunk ($300)• New custom linens for master bunk ($200)• New 12 volt engine oil change system ($150)• New dimmable LED overhead lights throughout the boat ($100)• New Moen pull-down faucet in galley ($250)On Deck Total: $11,178Below Decks Total: $11,318Grand Total: $22,496 (Excluding installation cost)This does NOT include the cost of the standing rigging, new mainsail and jib (~$20k).The current owner has health issues and has chosen to significantly reduce the price for a quick sale as he cannot use the vessel. He has over $100k invested and is ready to let someone benefit from his investment as his plans have changed and he is no longer able to come sail as planned. Someone is going to get an amazing deal on this solid, capable center cockpit cruiser.Reach out for many more photos or to schedule a LIVE virtual tour of the vessel so you can see her for yourself in Virgin Gorda Yacht Harbour, BVI.InventoryDeck and Cockpit Equipment AnchorsPrimary: Vulcan Rocna 20KG with 50m 10mm swivel chainSecondary: CQR 35.8S, 16kg with 30m 12mm rodeDinghy: 3kg foldable anchor with 20m rodeEquipmentAnchor Windlass: Lofrans 600W, 12V, overhauled electrical engine, relays, and parts (2022)Bow Anchor Roller: Heavy-duty stainless steel with bow protector, small roller on sternBimini Top: Mounted on sprayhoodAwning: Tailored sail, mounted over boom at anchorSide Curtains: Wintertent covers full cockpit, mounted on sprayhoodDodger/Sprayhood:Dodger (2024)w/ fixed glass windowsCockpit Awning: Wintertent covers full cockpitCockpit Cushions: YesFenders and Dock Lines: 4 fenders, 1 ball fender, dock linesSwim Platform: Stainless steel, completes full sternBow Pulpit and Rails: Fore and aft pulpit, new rails (2022)Swim Ladder: Stainless steel, mounted on swim platformSide Swim/Boarding Ladder: Removable (2024)Side Stanchions and LifelinesJacklines: Port & Starboard from stern to bowTarga Arch: Contains radar pole, wind generator, solar panels, antennasNavigation Lights: LED (2022)Outboard Engine Bracket: YesHull: Buffed and polished (2024)Deck: Kurk MarineDeck 2000 cork (2001), maintenance-free, Great Condition 2024/25 Deck & Cockpit UpdatesTides 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: 2Heads: 1 Headroom: 190 cm / 6'3"Berth Length: 200 cm / 6'7"Interior FeaturesClassic teak interiorCeiling renewed with insulated Eurovinyl (2010)New interior settee upholstery (2022)Ample storageClassic original clock, hydrometer, barometerFrigoboat fixed refrigerator, 12V, air-cooled compressor, top-opening, 500 litersDometic portable cooler/freezer (110V or 12V) (2024)Techimpex XL3 2010 3-pit stove and gas ovenPropane shut-off valveReplaced flexible gas hose and manometer (2022)Checked pressure on gas system (2022)2 Aleko SCA10 smoke + carbon monoxide alarmsVented propane locker w/ (2) propane 6 kg gas tanksForce 10 gas BBQ mounted on aft pushpitWater System: Pressurized fresh water, 3 sinks, shower, all with hot and cold waterManual foot pump freshwater in galleyWater 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)2025 Interior Updates Flat-screen color TV with DVD player (2025)Microwave (2025)Custom pre-made shelf installed for microwave (2025) Electronics and Navigation Equipment Autopilot: Simrad AP24, electric drive ram with cockpit displayChart Plotters: Primary: Simrad color plotter with NMEA 2000 backbone (2024)Secondary: Color chart plotter in cockpit (removable) (2024)Radar: Koden Marine Radar MD-3441, 4kWDepth, Speed, Wind, Distance & Logs: VDO Oceanline round meters (depth, log, wind direction, wind speed)SSB Radio: Yaesu FT100 (2001) with automatic antenna tuner SGC230 (2001) and Pactor modem PTC-2 USB (2006)VHF Radios: Primary: Furuno 2721 DSC VHF 25W (2003), speakers in cockpit and nav stationSecondary: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 50Stereo: Sony (2025)Stereo Speakers: PioneerNavigation Lights: LED (2022)Deck Lights: Front deck lightSearch Lights: Mag-Lite 2024 Navigational Electronics UpdatesSimrad color plotter with NMEA 2000 (2024)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 AGM95 (2025)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 75/10 (2022)Wind Generator: AirMarine 400W (2015)Inverter: 2000 Watt Renogy inverter (2024)Mastervolt AC Master 12/300, 230V, 300W (600W peak) (2020)Battery Chargers: ProMariner 110v/220v, 20 amp battery charger for house bank (2024)ProMariner 110v/220v, 20 amp battery charger for engine bank (2024)Shore Power Cords: Separate cords for the 110V and 220V SystemsBattery Monitor: Mastervolt Battery Monitor BTM1Alternators: 2 on inboard engine (one for service, one for start battery; service alternator replaced 2023) 2024 Electrical UpdatesAmerican-style 110-volt AC wiring system (2024)Outlets, fixtures, wire, and labor (2024)2000 Watt Renogy inverter (2024)Blue Sea selector switch (2024)Shore power cord (2024)Deck fitting for shore power cord (2024)ProMariner 20 amp battery charger for house bank (2024)ProMariner 20 amp battery charger for engine bank (2024)Dedicated solar panel for engine start battery (2024) Mechanical Equipment Bilge Pumps: Manual: Whale, controlled from cockpitElectric: Einhell portable water pump, 8,000 liters/hour (2022)Steering: Whitlock/Europe steering system, direct rod to gear box to rudder (Heavy duty! No cables or chains!) (Inspected 2022)Windvane: Windpilot Pacific Plus1 (2003), with own rudder, can serve as emergency rudderBow Thruster: Vetus 3kW, 3,000W, 350APropeller: 3-blade brass propeller (17x12 inches) Engine Information Always well maintained (2021)Renewed:• Propeller shaft seal (2021)Replaced:• Oil cooler• New engine room isolationComplete full service (2021), including:• Overhaul impeller pump• Cleaning and replacing parts of water injection system• Replaced all filters and V-beltsChecked compression (2022)Another service with Volvo Penta expert including:• Replacement engine mounts and brackets• Complete overhaul of gearbox• Compression check• Replaced all filters, V-belts, and impellerEngine Specifications• Make: Volvo Penta• Model: MD2003T• Year: 1988• Horsepower: 43 HP• Engine Cycle: 3 cylinder• Drive Type: 4 stroke• Fuel Type: Diesel• Propeller Type: 3 blade fixed propeller• Engine Hours: 5292Engine Systems• Engine alarms: oil alarm, temperature alarm, battery alarm, fuel indication• Fuel filter: Perkins prefilter and Bosch fine filter• Raw water sea strainer: Vetus cooling water strainer• Fresh water cooling: intercooler cooled by fresh water• Fuel shut off2024 Updates: 12-volt engine oil change system (2024)Oil & filter Change (4/2025) Sails and Rigging Sails: Mainsail: Masils Holland Endurance Ocean, Contender Pro Dacron, 2 reefs, 4 battens (2022)Jib: Doyle 120 C-Cut with sun cover (2024)Gennaker: Asymmetric spinnaker/gennaker, 60 m² (2002), Like-New ConditionRigging: Selden mast with 2 spreadersNew lazy jack system in 9 of 24. No fouling when hoisting main.Hasse furling, checked and replaced (2022)Mainsheet Traveler: Australian travelerPole: Selden pole, fixed on mast with travelerBack Stay Adjuster: Nemo manual adjusterBoom Vang: ManualStanding Rigging: Forestay (furler) wire 1x19, 8mm (2022); 4 subversive stay wire 1x19, 8mm (2022); 2 headstay wire 1x16Tangs on mast: Replaced in mast (2022)Winchrite electric power winch (2025)Winches On Mast: 1 Enkes 20, 2-speed self-tailing (main halyard)1 Enkes 18, 2-speed (reefs)3 Enkes 22, 2-speed (genoa and jib halyard)Cockpit: 2 Enkes 48, 2-speed self-tailing2 Meissner 27, 2-speed (with self-tailing rubbers)Barient 27 self-tailing for main halyard (2024)Notes: Solent-style inner dynema forestay and headsail removed Modifications made and winch added to enable raising the mainsail from the cockpit. New lazyjack system that prevents battens from snagging when raising the mainsail Safety Equipment First Aid: Offshore kit (2022)EPIRB: Ocean Signal Epirb 1 Rescue Me (2022)Life Raft: Seasafe ISAF/OS ISO9650, 4-person, in container, new certificate (2022)Emergency Tiller: Stainless steel, easy to mountSafety Jon and Buoy: Yes Additional Units Dinghy: 2023 Fish 240 stab floorOutboard: Yamaha 4HPDisclaimerThe 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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