Description

1974 Giles 38 | Meticulously Maintained Classic Bluewater Cutter

A rare opportunity to acquire a truly outstanding Giles 38, designed by Laurent Giles and launched in 1982. This classic long-keel cruiser combines timeless design with proven offshore capability, and has been meticulously maintained by experienced owners. A standout example of this respected design, she’s presented in exceptional condition throughout.

With her black GRP hull freshly repainted in 2023, teak-laid decks, and skeg-hung rudder, this vessel is built for serious passage-making. She’s powered by a 52hp Yanmar 4JH2E diesel engine (1,414 hours), delivering a smooth cruising speed of 7 knots. Always winterised and stored ashore under cover when not in use.

The versatile 7-berth interior offers two cabins, a convertible saloon, diesel cabin heating, and a traditional Baby Blake toilet. The well-appointed galley includes a 2-burner gas stove, oven, grill, and pressurised hot water system—ideal for extended cruising.

Equipped with a comprehensive sail plan (Lucas Sails 2008), electric windlass, self-tailing winches, and full navigation electronics including radar, chartplotter, autopilot, and VHF. An Avon Redcrest tender with Mercury outboard is also included.

Now ashore and ready for inspection, this classic bluewater yacht is offered by Williams & Smithells International, specialists in traditional and ocean-ready sailing yachts.

Lying in WicorMarine, Hampshire, available through Williams & Smithells International – specialists in blue water cruising yachts. Arrange your viewing today.

Specifications

Accommodation

7 total berths in 2 cabins
Double berths
5 single berths
Heads
Traditional Baby Blake manual toilet
Handbasin and shower
Versatile berth layout with easy saloon conversion
Cabin diesel heating
Non-smoking vessel

Domestic
2 burner gas cooker/stove
Grill and oven
Sink
Icebox / cool box
Hot water system
Pressurised water system
Stereo – Kenwood CD/Receiver KDC W5541U
Entertainment system includes DVD / Blu-ray player

Construction

Black GRP hull
Hull repainted 2023
Teak laid on GRP deck
Long keel underwater profile
Classic displacement hull type
Skeg hung rudder
Tiller steering
Stored ashore under cover when decommissioned

Equipment

Electric Lewmar H3 windlass
4 x Lewmar self-tailing sheet winches
3 x Lewmar self-tailing mast winches
15kg and 7kg Bruce anchors (stainless steel)
Folding Danforth anchor
75 meters of 10mm anchor chain (new 2006)
Sprayhood
Sail cover
Cockpit cover
Fenders
Lines
3 x Boathooks

Navigation Equipment

Compass
Speed log
Wind instrument
Radar – Raytheon SL70 Pathfinder
Navtex – ICS McMurdo Nav 6
VHF DSC radio – ICOM
GPS
Garmin chart plotter
Autopilot – Raymarine Tillermate
Echo sounder – B&G
Navigation lights
Clock
Barometer

Engine(s)

52hp Yanmar 4JH2E diesel engine (2000)
1,414 engine hours recorded
Shaft drive
Indirect cooling system
7 knots cruising speed
8 knots maximum speed
Meticulously maintained and winterised annually

Sails & Spars

Cutter rig with aluminium spars (1974)
Stainless steel standing rigging
WG Lucas mainsail with slab reefing, stack pack, and lazy jacks (2008)
Furling headsail by WG Lucas (2008)
Furling staysail by Lucas Sails (2008)
Cruising chute by Lucas Sails (2008)
Trysail included
Unused genoa sail also onboard

Electrics

12v and 220v onboard voltage
2 x Rolls domestic batteries (12V system)
Engine start battery
240 volt shore power connection
Battery charging via engine and shore power
Inverter installed

Recreation Facilities (Toys)

Avon Redcrest inflatable dinghy
3.3hp Mercury 2-stroke long shaft outboard

Safety Equipment

LPG gas detector
Boarding ladder
Man Overboard (MOB) system
Manual bilge pump
Electric bilge pump
Engine driven bilge pump
Fire blanket
Fire extinguisher

The condition or level of safety equipment on board is not to be negotiated on following survey. It is likely to be listed by most surveyors but is not structural or an integral working part of the vessel and is not to be used to further negotiate the price down after survey. We strongly suggest that for your own personal safety that when purchasing a yacht you provide new safety equipment rather than relying on second hand gear.

Should you become the new owner of this yacht then the responsibility to re-register or update official bodies for items such as EPIRB, VHF, MMSI or AIS becomes yours.

Disclaimer

Trusted British Yacht Brokers, Established almost 40 years, specialising in Cruising and Blue Water yachts permanent offices in Lefkas Marina, Ionian Greece & Portsmouth, UK. We specialise in live aboard blue water cruisers. Experienced, Professional, Qualified All Brokers are Full Members of ABYA, we work to a code of practice with safe Clients bank Accounts and carry PI Insurance. As Agents for Allures Yachting & Garcia Yachts we represent a respected brand of blue water cruiser with Aluminium hulls, GRP topsides and Lifting keels. Experience our Service we sell yachts nothing else. Call us for a chat 00 44 (0)1329 827053

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