For Sale: 1993 Beneteau First 38S5 - $69,000

[Turquoise]

“Turquoise Serenity” offers the perfect blend of performance, comfort, and style. Arrive ahead of the pack while cruising in high comfort. The First 38s5 puts an emphasis on performance, but with fully fitted cruising interiors to a high standard. Rich interior accommodations combine with a practical deck layout to produce a vessel with a great mix of class and style, while maintaining cruise worthy features like good stowage, a well conceived galley, plenty of privacy for owners and their guests, easy to transit decks, a spacious cockpit with convertible table, easy sail handling and much more.

“Turquoise Serenity” is a splendid example of the two-cabin owner’s version of this vessel, with separate private ensuite heads for both cabins. This design also provides for a 25% larger owner’s berth than the 3-cabin model and a massive cockpit locker for storage.

The price reflects the owner’s desire for a quick sale – their planned Caribbean cruising trip has been cut short here in Stuart, Florida as the owner needs to return home.

Recent Additions and Upgrades
• New Bimini, windows, and sail cover Winter 2014
• NuTeak “maintenance free” teak replacement for cockpit seats Fall 2013
• New anchor chain (170’ + 30’) and new rode (300’) Fall 2013
• Rebuilt engine Spring 2013
• New acrylic on all hatches Spring 2013
• New fenders, docking lines, and safety equipment Spring 2013
• New house batteries and wind generator Spring 2013
• New dinghy and motor Spring 2013
• New Magma Newport BBQ grill Spring 2013
• New Petit Trinidad SR bottom paint (3 coats) Spring 2013
• New starter battery Fall 2012

Electrical Equipment
• Shore Supply
• 3 x 105AH AGM Batteries (new in Apr 2013)
• 1 x 710CCA Starter battery (new in Aug 2012)
• 20 Amp Smart Battery Charger
• 140 Amp Delco high-output alternator (with 2nd spare)
• 600W Sunforce wind generator
• 2000W Hyundai portable generator
• 68W Solar panel
• Electric Bilge Pump
• 2 macerators for emptying waste tanks (new-partially installed)
• Hot water heater (also runs off engine coolant)

Electronics
• AM/FM radio with speakers inside and in cockpit
• ST6001+ Autopilot with interior and exterior control
• Depth Sounder
• Wind Instrument
• Knot Meter
• Garmin Gps
• ICOM VHF Radio with external mic

Engine
• 30hp Westerbeke W30 – rebuilt Spring 2013 (320 hours since rebuild)
• New coolant water pump, fuel injection pump, injectors, and many other parts Spring 2013
• Several spare parts including all gaskets, complete new water pump">raw water pump, water injection elbow, belts, hoses, etc.

Navigation and Rigging
• Ritchie Compass
• Furling jib
• Aluminum whisker pole
• Full batten main with lazyjacks
• Rigid boom vang
• Split hydraulic backstay
• Mainsail track is on the cabin, not like earlier models in the cockpit
• Slightly raised boom for more headroom and comfort in the cockpit

Galley Equipment
• Three burner propane stove
• Oven
• Propane detector/alarm
• CO detector/alarm
• Double sink with seawater pump
• 12v Frigomatic refrigerator

General Interior Equipment
• Two manual heads with showers and washbasins
• Queen forward cabin
• Salon
• Navigation/chart table with chair
• Queen master cabin
• Fans throughout all cabins

General Equipment
• Large bimini with windows
• Sail cover
• 45lb CQR-style plow anchor on 170 ft of all chain rode
• 65lb fisherman-style collapsible storm anchor with 30 ft of chain and 300 ft ¾” nylon rode
• Fire Extinguishers
• Man overboard pole with life ring and life sling
• Duras 10ft inflatable – welded seams (new in Spring 2013)
• Tohatsu 15hp outboard motor (new in Spring 2013)
• Petit trinidad SR antifouling (3 coats) - Trinidad SR is the standard by which all bottom paints are measured. It remains the longest lasting, strongest antifouling paint available.
• Integrated bathing platform with ladder
• Pulpit

See www.turquoiseserenity.com for more pictures and info.

[Turquoise]

Price reduced to $63,900

[Prairie Chicken]

That is a very good price for a lovely boat. Having a similar boat of a slightly older vintage I'm familiar with the equipment and prices. I can't believe there aren't lots here who should be looking seriously at this boat.

I feel sadness here though; lost dreams. I have no idea why she's for sale. I hope it's nothing too serious. Good luck.

[JKT]

Quick question or two: does the boat have a separate freezer in addition to the refer? Is the refer / freezer system water cooled? I am assuming the windlass is electric due to the fact it is well equipped with chain rode, and finally does the vessel have air conditioning. Please feel free to respond directly to my email.
Regards,
Jody
jtechlin@hotmail.com

[Turquoise]

Price increased to $74,000 which is more in line with the condition and value of the boat. The dinghy and motor are no longer available.

[rancher44]

!
Is this a joke ?? posting the price , then cutting price , then selling the dingy and motor and then raising the price !
No wonder the Boat has not sold . These are great boats get your act together

[Turquoise]

I apologize to any who find this post confusing. I have contacted the moderators because I cannot delete or modify the original post. I am merely trying to ensure that people know the price has changed and that the dinghy is no longer available. The condition of the boat merits the new price.

If anyone knows how I can modify the original post, I would welcome the advice, but please don't just post negative comments.

[Dulcesuenos]

Actually think that your price: to high as is there's an 05 393 for 85,000 in Florida. And quite a few ex charter boa s 10 years newer for a lot less.

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[rancher44]

I don't mean to be neg but you have shot your self in the foot .
Ask your self
1 did you have any buyers at the reduced price
2 what you truly want to get for the boat
3What have these boats sold for in the last year
4 do you truly want to sell the boat
5 don't be fulled by the boats of simular condition advertised at higher prices as they have been for sale for a long time
best of luck

[boating2go]

Originally Posted by rancher44

I don't mean to be neg but you have shot your self in the foot .
Ask your self
1 did you have any buyers at the reduced price
2 what you truly want to get for the boat
3What have these boats sold for in the last year
4 do you truly want to sell the boat
5 don't be fulled by the boats of simular condition advertised at higher prices as they have been for sale for a long time
best of luck

I have to agree with Rancher44.

[Scottyrocket]

I too agree with Rancher44. At the reduced price this one was very tempting, now not so much. Good luck selling it fast.