Beneteau 38

Horizon - Solid, Fast, and Offshore-ReadyHorizon is a well-maintained, thoughtfully upgraded cruiser that outperforms expectations. Built during the era when Beneteau hulls were thicker and more robust, she delivers a solid, stable ride in open water and holds her seven-knot-plus hull speed with ease - even under deep reef. Her B&G navigation suite and Simrad autopilot (with wind-steering mode) make passagemaking smooth and efficient, especially in gusty conditions. A full kilowatt of solar and 460Ah of lithium batteries provide true off-grid capability, powering all systems through the night and during extended cloudy periods. With a 5-foot draft, Horizon is offshore capable yet nimble enough to access shallow anchorages throughout the Bahamas. She's a fast, stable racer-cruiser with a long list of essential spares and critical systems already dialed in - ready for her next adventure! Additional Information:



Interior Comfort & Amenities



Fridge/Freezer: Seafrost engine-driven (2022) + 110V SA2 (1992), vertical aluminum ice trays



Stove/Oven: 2-burner propane



Propane System: Shut-offs at stove & tank; vented locker; two 5-gal aluminum tanks



Water Heater: 10 gal, engine and 110V electric



Fans: 2 salon, 1 per berth, 2 spares



Salt Water Sink Pump: Foot pump (2023)



Sanitary Refit: 2021 (tanks, hose, heads, thru-hulls)



Hatch Work: Lexan replaced/resealed (2023)



Hatch visors to keep out the rain





Electrical Systems



DC Voltage: 12V



AC Voltage: 120V



Alternator: 35A, belt replaced 2025, spares included



House Battery: 460Ah Epoch lithium (2023,11-year warranty)



Engine Battery: AGM Group 27,750 CCA (2023)



Solar: 2 x 505W panels (2022)



Controller: Victron SmartSolar MPPT (2022)



Inverter: MasterVolt MASS Combi



Shore Power Cord: Included



Battery Monitoring: Bluetooth BMS, Victron Smart Shunt





Electronics & Navigation



Chartplotter: B&G Vulcan7R with Navionics



Displays: Two B&G Triton2 digital



Autopilot: Simrad NAC-3 with AP44 head (2023), spare B&G T2 hydraulic arm



GPS: B&G external antenna



Satellite Comms: Starlink Gen 2



VHF Radios: Standard Horizon GX6000 (primary with AIS RX), secondary VHF



AIS TX: ModoAO transmitter beacon



Wind Instrument: B&G WS



Depth/Log/Temp: Airmar DST



Stereo: Cabin speakers



Compass: Pedestal mounted with cover



Lighting: All LED running lights (2023)



Safety: EPIRB included





Mechanical Equipment



Bilge Pumps: One manual (cockpit), two electric



Fire Extinguishers: Handheld, charged



Emergency Tiller: Included



Propeller: 3-blade bronze



Steering: Cable, autopilot mounted separately



Safety Gear: USCG flares, smoke, through-hull bungs





Tankage



Diesel Tank: 120L (31.7 USG), steel, ABYC placard; fuel gauge available (not installed); secondary fuel filter at tank



Water Tanks: Three plastic tanks (300L/80 USG total) - starboard, port, forward



Holding Tanks: Two vented tanks (8 & 16 USG) fore and aft; tanks, hoses, and thru-hulls replaced in 2021





Engine Info



Engine: Yanmar 3GM30F, 27hp @ 3800 RPM (24hp continuous @ 3400 RPM)



Hours: 1620



Performance: Hull speed at 2500 RPM; ~0.75 gal/hour fuel consumption



Maintenance: Oil changed every 100 hours; filters changed April 2025



Upgrades: New cutlass bearing (2021), new dripless shaft seal (2021), spare included





Sails & Rigging



Roller Furling: Harken MKIV Ocean (2024)



Travelers: Genoa (port & starboard), mainsheet



Standing Rigging: Replaced 2023, retensioned 2024



Winches: Lewmar self-tailing, with covers



Sails:



Mainsail: Hood, fully battened, 2 reefs, fair condition



Genoa: Hood 160%, UV protection, fair condition



Spinnaker: Asymmetrical, like-new





Deck & Hull Equipment



Anchors:



Rocna 15kg (primary) with 200' chain (2022)



CQR 35lb (secondary) with 50' chain + 200' rode (2022)



Windlass: Lewmar vertical (reduction gear replaced 2023)



Cockpit: Washdown on sugar scoop



Canvas: Dodger & bimini with threaded raincatcher; sun shades for foredeck/main cabin



Seating & Table: Cockpit cushions, small drink table



Swim Platform: Sugar scoop with ladder



Lifelines/Stanchions: Yes



Life Raft: Certified 2018



Davits: Yes



Arch: Atlantic Towers 2" with Starlink mount (2022)



Docking Gear: Ample fenders and docklines





Accommodation



Berths: Quarter berth, V-berth, dinette, pullout settee (sleeps 7)



Heads: Two (fore and aft)



Showers: Aft interior and cockpit (12' hose)





Owner's Comments



Designed for comfortable single-handing and offshore cruising



Outperforms expectations in speed, comfort, and handling



Easily holds 7+ knots, even under reefed sails



Excellent power autonomy: 1kW solar, 460Ah lithium batteries



5' draft allows access to shallow anchorages



Well-maintained racer-cruiser with critical upgrades done





Boat History



Owner #1: Factory delivery to Chesapeake, 30 years of racing and upkeep



Owner #2: NC-based, continued upgrades



Owner #3: Cruised from NC through Bahamas, Caribbean, Mexico, DR



Upgrades During Ownership: New rigging, arch, autopilot, solar, depth sounder



Recent Use: 5-month Bahamas cruise (2024 - 25), sails/canvas inspected, bottom paint refreshed



Cruising-Ready: All key systems proven offshore





Tender & Dinghy



Dinghy: AB Navigo 8VS, 8' Hypalon, 3 compartments, bow locker, 120 lbs



Outboard: Yamaha 8hp 2-stroke short shaft F6CMH, 59 lbs



Davits: Arch can support dinghy + engine under way in stable conditions



Available for Co-brokerage!



Disclaimer

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.