1984 Catalina 38Sold

A Fantastic example of a classic

Sparkman & Stephens designed racer cruiser

This boat was designed as a racer by Sparkman & Stephens and was originally put into production and sold as the Yankee 38. One look at its sleek lines and round tumblehome and you can tell it's an S&S IOR design from the 1970s. Some years later, Catalina bought the molds and Frank Butler made several changes including replacing the flush deck with a cabin house to make the sailboat more appealing to a coastal cruising market. The racing and cruising heritage of these boats has lead a long and healthy life. The Catalina 38s have performed consistently in club races and done very well in PHRF races over the years.

"ARGO" has been upgraded, well maintained and constantly criused all-over Southern California, including a 10-day farwell cruise to Catalina Island during the month of July/2025!!

Please see list of specs, upgrades and NEW items over the years and make sure to reach out to the LISTING agent Mike Dorgan for additional information and time to set up and get onboard.

New on Argo:

· Quantum Sails Tri-Radial Mainsail (Oct 2023) ($3,425.12)

· Quantum Sails Tri-Radial Genoa (Oct 2023) ($5,173.87)

· Quantum Sunbrella Mainsail Cover in Toast (Oct 2023) ($500)

· Spinnaker halyard (2024) ($200)

· Mainsheet (2024)

· Rebuilt prop shaft, stern tube, cutlass bearings (2020) ($4000)

· Rebuilt wet exhaust mixing elbow (2025) ($3000)

· Rebuilt engine cylinder head and injectors (2018) ($1500)

· Interior reupholstered with Sunbrella fabric (2017)

Engine(s): Universal Engine Model: 5424

Engine(s) HP: 24 HP

Fuel: 41 Gallons

Water: 60 Gallons (35 Gallon Tank, 19 Gallon Bladder, 6 Gallon Water Heater)

Accommodations

Forward is the V-berth with storage to port, starboard, and beneath the berth. Aft of the V-berth is the enclosed head, featuring a sink with vanity and shower capability. Across to starboard is a hanging locker and drawer storage. Continuing aft, the main salon includes a U-shaped dinette with a table that lowers to form a double berth. Opposite the dinette is a settee that sleeps one. Aft to port is the galley, equipped with pressure water, double stainless steel sinks, a two-burner range with oven, a large refrigeration box, generous counter space, and ample storage. Opposite the galley to starboard is the navigation station with electrical panel and additional storage. Further aft to starboard is a spacious quarter berth that accommodates two. The interior was reupholstered with Sunbrella fabric in 2017. The generous use of wood throughout makes this one of the most desirable models in her size and price range. The Weems & Plath clock and barometer are included with the boat.

Headroom 6'3".

Coby Flat Screen TV w DVD player

West Marine WM3000RF stereo

Bose speakers in salon, West Marine speakers in cockpit

LED lights

Vacuflush freshwater head

Galley

2­ burner Gas Systems CNG stove with oven

Adler­Barbour refrigerator with freezer

Pressure fresh water

S/S water heater

Double deep S/S sinks

Electronics and Navigation

Garmin GPS 296

ICOM MC504 VHF

ICOM Command Mic at helm

Handheld West Marine VHF (with charging base mounted at nav station)

Raymarine ST60 speed and depth

Raymarine ev100 autopilot (2018) ($1300)

Digital Yacht Ait3000 Nucleus Class B Ais Transponder (2021) ($750)

Richie Compass (rebuilt 2025)

Electrical

Electrical panel replaced 2013

House batteries Fullriver 250 amp hour 6v AGM (x4) (2019) ($1000)

Starter batteries Duracell 750 CCA deep cycle AGM (x2) (2017) ($300)

Xantrex 1800 charger/inverter (2021) ($500)

Xantrex Link lite battery monitor

Xantrex Echo charger (allows for charging the starter batteries without affecting the

main house battery bank)

Freedom HF 1800 voltage display

Over­sized alternator (2010)

Sails and Rigging

Masthead rig

Quantum Sails Tri-Radial Mainsail (Oct 2023) ($3,425.12)

Quantum Sails Tri-Radial Genoa (Oct 2023) ($5,173.87)

Quantum Sunbrella Mainsail Cover in Toast (Oct 2023) ($750)

Spinnaker

ATN tacker ($280)

Chutescoop Spinnaker Dousing Sock ($350)

Lazy Jacks (2015)

Hood Systems Seafurl 2 roller furling

2 Lewmar #48 self­tailing

2 Lewmar #16 self­tailing

Harken Mainsheet traveler (2015)

Spinlock XTS rope clutches (2015) 2 to port, 3 to starboard

All lines are lead to cockpit

Aluminum keel­stepped spar

S/S wire standing rigging

Deck

Bottom painted (October 2022)

Stainless Dodger Frame (needs canvas)

Lifesling 2 man overboard system ($250) (2025)

MAGMA BBQ

50' chain, 300' rode, anchor (no windlass)