1985 Nauticat 38 Pilothouse

Nauticat 38 Pilothouse W/ John Deere 4045 Engine
1 Owner & Superbly Maintained

Boat REF# · 346152
Length · 38'0"
Year · 1985
Construction · GRP
Underwater profile · Long Keel
Sleeping berths · 7
Engine · 1 x diesel 80hp, John Deere 4045 Counterbalanced 80hp Diesel (1997)
Lying · Port Townsend, WA -- USA. At our docks!

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Brokers Comments:
The Nauticat 38 Pilothouse is a Finnish built motorsailer known for their top-notch quality of construction and first-rate interior finish and teak joinery. The sellers of this Nauticat 38 have been exceptional stewards of this incredible vessel since she was new and even travelled to the factory while she was being constructed. This vessel has been based in the Pacific Northwest her entire life and has cruised and gunk-holed extensively between the Puget Sound and Alaska. Her owners have spared no expense in keeping her updated and well-maintained.

The Nauticat 38's pilothouse offers a warm and dry helm with 360 degree visibility and a second helm in the cockpit provides the option for sailing on-deck. Despite being a motorsailer the Nauticat sails quite well, and the sellers of this boat raced her extensively over their decades of ownership.

Particular features worth special mention include:

- Newer 1997 John Deere 4045 Counterbalanced 80hp marine Diesel engine with high output alternator (these engines are known to run for tens of thousands of hours)

- Maxprop feathering propeller and thrust bearing for smooth operation while underway

- Newer North Sails (main, mizzen and foresail - 2017) and Spinnaker

- Hydraulic backstays for easy adjustment

- Updated Garmin Navigation electronics

- Custom swim step and swim ladder + boarding ladder for safety and boarding from a tender

- Updated systems (inverter/charger, batteries, Wallas DT40 diesel heaters, galley appliances, toilets, etc.)

- Interior and exterior woodwork is in outstanding condition

- Maxwell windlass (2023) with 300 ft of 5/16" chain

- 175 watt walk-on solar panel installed on coachroof

Whether you intend to daysail or cruise for weeks or months at a time or even live aboard I cannot speak more highly of the condition and characteristics of this Nauticat 38 pilothouse motorsailer. She is a versatile vessel ideally suited for those that wish to cruise with safety and comfort.