Marketing Description Unique opportunity to purchase a genuine ‘Blue Water’ cruiser/racer. The Ohlson 38 is an extremely capable vessel, renowned for her sea keeping characteristics, strong construction and sailing performance. Indeed, the particular yacht has circumnavigated the world already and is now looking for a new custodian to share further adventures. Her present custodian has spared no expense in getting her ready for her next chapter and she has all her big ticket items completed. These include a preventative epoxy treatment to the underwater areas, upgraded navigation suite including AIS, a reconditioned 38hp Beta marine diesel which has only completed 80 hours, inverter, new batteries, wind and solar charging, new standing rigging, bow thruster and full cockpit tent but to name a few. Below decks is clean with new upholstery and cabin heating. If you are looking for a boat to get away in and have a limited budget, then ‘Black Shadow’ ticks all the boxes. Mechanical
Reconditioned Inboard Beta B38 marine diesel engine with 80 hours running since installation in 202 Engine has an annual service including gearbox oils Engine start panel mounted behind protective screen in cockpit. 2:1 Reduction gearbox driving stainless steel shaft driving 3-Bladed fixed propeller Shaft, cutlass bearing and shaft seals replaced in 2021 New fuel hoses Cruises at 6 knots with top speed of 8 Knots @ 3000rpm Engine serviced 2026 Single lever engine control mounted on binnacle with forward and reverse gearing Comprehensive pack of engine spares Vetus bow thruster installed 2021
Electrical
Bank of 6x12V batteries providing engine start, windlass power, bow thruster power and domestic power Batteries are in excellent condition and monitored by a smart charger. Batteries fitted with isolators and recharged via engine alternator, 240V battery charger, solar panels or Rutland wind generator 12V-240V inverter fitted Shore power including cable Battery monitor at chart table
Rigging
Bermudan sloop rig sail plan with masthead rig and inner and outer furling headsails. Mast ladder Aluminium deck stepped spars by Z-Spars – New 1994 Z-Spars boom with rigid rod kicker – New 1994 Stainless steel standing rigging – Replaced 2021 Terylene running rigging with the majority led aft to helm Vessel rigged for spinnaker including pole and sail Self-tailing Meissner 25ST-44A genoa sheet winches Halyard and spinnaker winches 2x Roller furling outer genoas with UV strips Roller furling inner jib with UV strip Slab reefing mainsail with 3 reefs Storm sail Code 0 spinnaker All sails regularly checked and valeted by local sail maker Steve Douthwaite.
Navigation
Plastimo Olympic 135 compass mounted on binnacle NASA Clipper Speed/Log/Depth NASA Clipper Wind Garmin radar 2x Garmin 820XS GPS/Plotter – NEW 2020 Standard Horizon DSC VHF with RAM3+ Remote Mic – New 2024 Raymarine EV100 Wheel autopilot with P70s control head – New 2020 AIS Transmit & Receive Navigation lights Clock & Barometer
Deck
Electric windlass – Retrieve only – New 2020 CQR anchor with 30M 12mm chain and 50M warp Kedge anchor Boarding ladder Deck vents Boathook Dinghy davits
Safety
Seago Seacruiser 6 Man cannister liferaft mounted in cradle on aft rail – Requires a service Gas detector Horn Manual bilge pump Electric bilge pump Horseshoe Buoy 3x Manual fire extinguisher Automatic fire extinguisher in engine space Fire blanket
Canvas
Stack-Pack for mainsail – NEW 2024 Sprayhood Dodgers – With boat name Full cockpit enclosure with removable side and rear panels
Miscellaneous
Seago 2.6M dinghy with foot pump and oars Outboard Mooring warps Fenders CD/Radio – in box ready for installation
Accommodation Below decks is bright and clean with smart grey fabric upholstery, light grey laminate floor panels and white easy clean laminate bulkheads and cupboards with contrasting teak woodwork. The vessel can sleep 5 people over fore cabin and saloon. Boat kept warm and dry by diesel fired cabin heating. Galley
Plastimo Neptune gas oven with 2-burner hob and grill Plug in 12V fridge Stainless steel sink with pressurised hot & cold water Battery saving freshwater hand pump Microwave oven Storage cupboards
Chart table
Forward facing chart table with chart storage Navigation aids 12/240V switch panel with digital voltage display and RCD Chart reading light Quarter berth aft 12V lighting
Saloon
Offset table with leg mounted on forward bulkhead Seating/berths port and starboard of saloon Hull mounted storage cupboards Grab handles mounted to coach roof Opening deck hatches and port holes
Heads
Sink with hot & cold pressurised water and storage below Jabsco twist-n-lock marine toilet with holding tank 12V lighting Storage cupboards
Forepeak
Offset double berth with infill Dressing seat Storage below Opening port holes Interior fully lined for comfort 12V lighting Sail storage
Construction GRP constructed yacht with smart black gelcoat topsides and contrasting white coach roof and deck. Encapsulated long keel with lead ballast and counter hung spade rudder. Flush foredeck and wide side decks make getting round the boat safe and easy. Comes complete with yard cradle.
Hull has been epoxy coated using the Blakes system in 2018 Underwater areas antifouled in 2024 and scheduled for 2026 Deep safe cockpit with teak panels to locker tops and teak grate in cockpit sole Stainless steel wheel steering with binnacle cover Emergency tiller Stainless steel stanchions with recently replaced guard wires Midship gates Midship mooring bollards Teak grab handles Vented gas locker Cockpit table Cockpit cushions Teak topped anchor locker
Disclaimer For a full, detailed specification with additional photographs and direct contact details for the listing office visit our website The 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. Unless otherwise stated on the specification sheet the following presumptions are made- Sail drive and shaft seals are more than 5 years of age- Fuel and gas hoses and regulators are over 5 years old- Standing rigging and sails are more than 10 years old Please note that as the broker/agent, we cannot guarantee or warrant the serviceability of any safety equipment included within the inventory, including but not limited to the condition, operation, or service dates of such equipment. It is the responsibility of the buyer to thoroughly inspect and assess the condition of all safety equipment prior to purchase. NOTE - Please ring our offices prior to visiting, as the boat may be unavailable for viewing or located at a different marina. This 1986 Ohlson 38 is listed for sale in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. With a 37ft layout, inboard engine setup and used condition, this boat is suited to buyers looking for sail options in this location. View full details, photos and specifications for reference RB707309 on Rightboat.
Details
ManufacturerOhlson
Model38
Year (Build / Refit)1986
Length11.3m
Total Power38 hp
Beam3.1m
Specifications
Dimensions
Length11.3m
Max Draft1.7m
Beam3.1m
Hull
MaterialGRP
Weight
Displacement6.8 t
Accommodation
Guest Cabins1
Berths2
Bathrooms1
Features
Autopilot
Compass
Depth Instrument
GPS
Navigation Lights
Plotter
Radar
VHF
Wind Instrument
Anchor
Battery
Battery Charger
Bow Thruster
Inverter
Solar Panels
Windlass
Fridge
Grill
Heating
Hob
Microwave
Oven
CD Player
Fenders
Spray Hood
Bilge Pump
Fire Extinguisher
Propulsion
Engine 1
Engine MakeBeta Marine
Engine ModelB38
Engine Hours80
Drive TypeInboard Direct-Drive
Fuel TypeDiesel
Power38 hp
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