Nauticat 38 Pilothouse W/ John Deere 4045 Engine

The original Ford Lehman Diesel was replaced with a John Deere 4045 80hp counter balanced marine Diesel engine in 1997. The engine is naturally aspirated (no turbo), simple, and reliable (no electronics or electronic controls). The engine is connected to a flexible shaft coupling and thrust bearing which reduces vibration, noise, and eliminates the need for engine alignment.

The engine room is located beneath the pilothouse sole and is incredibly roomy and open. Access to all sides of the engine is excellent.

The house bank is located to the starboard side of the engine room and consists of (6) 6-volt golf-cart lead acid batteries wired for 12-volts. A dedicated engine start battery is located to the starboard side of the engine room.

Batteries are charged by a high output alternator on the engine, a ~175 watt solar panel, and by a Victron Multiplus inverter / charger when on shore power.

Steering is a Capillano hydraulic system with two helms and an autopilot. Emergency steering is provided by a tiller connected directly to the rudder stock. The keg-hung rudder is of GRP with a heavy duty acid-proof steel stock.

Ketch rigged Selden Aluminium spars (1985) with stainless steel standing rigging ()

Silver anodized spares with internal halyards and elliptical spreaders. The main mast boom is equipped with Rodkick boomvang. The main mast is deckstepped with stainless steel mast support to the keel. The mizzen mast is stepped on the wheelhouse.

The main, mizzen, and foresail (North Sails) were replaced in 2017 and are still in crisp like new condition.

Stainless steel standing rigging and masts appear to be in excellent condition. Backstays are hydraulic and are easily adjustable.

12 volt battery, 110 shore power voltage, 7 batteries charged by: engine, solar panels, shore power

Length overall for moorage purposes is 43 ft.

The hull is hand laminated GRP construction using alternate layers of mat and woven roving. All bulkheads are teak-faced marine plywood securely bonded to the hull. The engine bed is GRP construction with steel plates. External ballast of 3.1 tons is fastened with heavy-duty stainless steel bolts.

The deck and superstructure are of 100% hand laminated GRP construction. Teak decks are installed. All exterior trim, including handrails and the overhead hatch trim are of teak.

Stainless steel stanchions with varnished teak cap rails are securely mounted to the toe rail which surrounds the perimeter of the deck.

A teak swim platform with boarding ladder and swim ladder is installed for safety and to simplify boarding from a tender.

Two 68-gallon steel fuel tanks are located on each side of the engine room. The fuel tanks have been modified with inspection / cleaning ports. The 106-gallon polyethylene freshwater tank and is located under the saloon. The freshwater tank has a factory-original large cleaning / access port. Each head has its own polyethylene holding tank. The forward holding tank is estimated to be 8-gallons and the aft holding tank is estimated to the 10-gallons.

Waterline Boats / Boatshed does not independently verify capacities and measures, which are reported from seller-provided information and/or literature.

This Nauticat 38 Pilothouse is boarded through boarding gates to port and starboard amidships, or through a transom boarding gate from the swim step. Sliding teak pilothouse doors to port and starboard provide entry to the pilothouse.

The interior of this Nauticat is exceptionally well-crafted and is exceedingly rich in teak. The pilothouse helm station is located to the forward end of the pilothouse. An L-shaped upholstered settee with hinged folding table is located to the starboard side the pilothouse. The pilothouse settee table is expertly crafted. Opposite the settee and to the starboard side of the pilothouse is a flatscreen TV which can be cleverly hidden behind a removable over when not in use. The pilothouse helm station is configured with Garmin navigation electronics including chartplotter, echo sounder, RADAR, AIS, wind gauge, and VHF radio. Constructed with large windows to the sides, aft, and forward, visibility from the pilothouse is excellent. An overhead skylight provides additional natural lighting.

The saloon is located two steps down and forward from the pilothouse. The galley is located to port and a U-shaped settee to starboard. The galley countertops are have been updated with Corian and appliances include a 2-burner propane range and oven with an expertly crafted Corian cover. The sink is located at the forward end of the galley and above it is a microwave mounted in a cabinet. The refrigerator is located underneath the galley countertop. There is good storage above and below the counter for stores, cutlery, and other galley accoutrements.

The U-shaped settee looks like it could seat 7 and offers deep storage beneath the upholstery. Shelving and storage line the bulkheads surrounding the seating area.

Forward from the saloon is the forward cabin and the forward head compartment. The forward cabin is arranged as a V-berth that can be configured as two single berths or combined into a double berth with a cushion insert. An overhead hatch and portlights provide light and air, and teak planking line the hull sides surrounding the forward berths. The forward head compartment has a Jabsco manual head and washbasin. A shower head pulls out from the basin.

The full beam aft cabin lies a couple steps down and aft from the saloon. The cabin contains a large double berth, full height locker / closet, numerous drawers, and a built-in teak desk / vanity. Portlights and an overhead hatch provide light and ventilation. Like the forward cabin, the berth is quite tastefully surrounded by teak planking lining the hull sides. Like the rest of the vessel this is a warm feeling and comfortable space. The aft cabin also contains an ensuite head compartment with excellent storage a Jabsco manual toilet and washbasin. A shower head pulls out from the basin. Both head compartments are finished with white surfaces and teak trim to create a bright and clean feeling space.

Two Wallas Nautic 40D forced air diesel heaters provide heating.

The cockpit is configured with a helm, a Garmin MFD, and two bench seats which provide good on deck storage. A canvas cockpit cover is included, as are canvas window covers for the pilothouse windows.

0 burner gas cooker/stove