Humber 38
Part Ex Considered
- Boat REF# · 232000
- Length · 38'0"
- Year · 1987
- Construction · GRP
- Underwater profile · Planing
- Sleeping berths · 6
- Engine · 2 x diesel 250hp, Ford Mermaid Turbo Diesel (1987)
- Lying · Essex, UK (By Appointment Only)
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Extra Details
| Designer | John Bennett |
|---|---|
| Builder | F. Booker Marine |
| Lying | Essex, UK (By Appointment Only) |
| Fuel capacity | 220.0 USG Total - 2 Tanks |
| Water capacity | 58.0 USG Total - 1 Tanks |
| Holding tank capacity | 10.0 USG Total - 1 Tanks |
Mechanical
| Engine | 2 x diesel 250hp |
|---|---|
| Engine make and model | Ford Mermaid Turbo Diesel (1987) |
| Engine Hours |
engine1= 1624 engine2= 1491 |
| Engine Cooled | Indirect |
| Steering | wheel |
| Drive | shaft |
| Prop(s) | 3 blade (Rope Cutters) |
| Fuel consumption (approx) | Not Recorded |
| Cruising speed (approx) | 16 knots |
| Max speed (approx) | 22 knots |
Items upgraded or replaced on the engines in last few years include speedseal sea water pumps with easy change impeller face plates, 1 x Header Tank, 1x Starter Motor, 2 x Intercoolers, FB Morse Controls.
Injectors serviced in 2013.
4 Batteries new in 2013, 5th Battery is 2008.
The boat is left out of the water for a few months of every year; this time around it was antifouled, new anodes fitted and went back in the water in September 2016.
Hydraulic steering ram replaced in 2010. Upper and lower hydraulic systems refilled with oil - September 2016.
Mobitronic Battery Charger.
Sterling Galvanic Isolator fitted in 2009 and mechanicals re-bonded with new earth bonding at the same time.
Shaft seals replaced with Volvo water lubricated seal .
Rudder shafts repacked and manual grease pump fitted in 2009.
Dimensions
| Length | 38'0" |
|---|---|
| LWL | 32'6" |
| Beam | 13'8" |
| Draft Min | 3'0" |
| Draft Max | 3'0" |
| Airdraft | 15'6" |
| Displacement | 19,845.0lbs |
| Headroom | 6'2" |
| Storage | On marina |
Electrical Systems
12 volt battery, 5 batteries charged by: engine, shore power
Construction
| Construction | GRP |
|---|---|
| Underwater profile | Planing |
| Finish | Gelcoat finish |
Hinged Radar Arch folds down to reduce Air Draft to approximately 12ft 2 inches.
Holding tank fitted in 2009.
New plastic water tank fitted in 2008.
Fuel Tank cleaned in 2014.
Accommodation
| Total # of berths | 6 |
|---|---|
| No. of double berths | 2 |
| No. of single berths | 2 |
| Cabin(s) | 2 |
| Sink | 2 |
| Shower | 2 |
| Heads | 2 heads (Manual) |
The forward cabin has an island double berth, an en-suite heads with hand basin and a separate shower cubicle. The showers cubicle and hence the heads can be accessed from the main areas. The day heads also has a basin and shower head. Both toilets are connected to the holding tank which can be discharged at sea or emptied at a marina pump out.
The starboard side cabin has two single berths and the saloon area can make up to a double berth when required.
The domestic water is filtered and a new pump was fitted in 2014.
A new shower head and taps were fitted to the shower cubicle in 2013.
Cockpit Shower new 2013.
some of the boat lighting has been replaced with LED units.
Carpets new in 2014.
Adjustable height saloon table included but not currently on board.
3 burner propane Stove
Accommodation
| Stove | |
|---|---|
| Oven | |
| Sink | |
| Refrigerator | |
| Carpet | |
| Drapes | |
| Cabin heating | |
| Pressurised water system | |
| Hot water system | |
| Cockpit shower | |
| Microwave |
The forward cabin has an island double berth, an en-suite heads with hand basin and a separate shower cubicle. The showers cubicle and hence the heads can be accessed from the main areas. The day heads also has a basin and shower head. Both toilets are connected to the holding tank which can be discharged at sea or emptied at a marina pump out.
The starboard side cabin has two single berths and the saloon area can make up to a double berth when required.
The domestic water is filtered and a new pump was fitted in 2014.
A new shower head and taps were fitted to the shower cubicle in 2013.
Cockpit Shower new 2013.
some of the boat lighting has been replaced with LED units.
Carpets new in 2014.
Adjustable height saloon table included but not currently on board.
3 burner propane Stove
Deck Gear
| Rode | |
|---|---|
| Fenders | |
| Davits | |
| Swim Platform | |
| Swim Ladder | |
| Cockpit Enclosure |
Electric windlass
1 anchors
(Plough)
98'5" of chain
Cockpit Enclosure new 2012.
Davits available but not fitted.
Removable side boarding ladder.
Windscreen and side window covers.
Flybridge helm cover and sea covers.
Flybridge winter cover re-stitched, cleaned and re-proofed in 2014.
Windscreen Wipers.
Windscreen Washers fed from domestic water tank; new pump in 2013.
Nav Equipment
| Compass | |
|---|---|
| Speed | |
| Log | |
| VHF DSC radio | |
| GPS | |
| Chart plotter | |
| Stereo | |
| Clock | |
| Barometer | |
| Navigation lights | |
| Depth sounder |
Raymarine C120 Colour Plotter & Radar fitted at lower helm.
Raymarine 435i Colour Plotter on Flybridge.
Garmin 126 GPS.
Both helm positions have Speed/Log & Depth Instruments.
Autopilot fitted but not working - pump appears to have locked.
Cobra VHF DSC Radio.
Stereo/CD new 2012.
Safety Equipment
| Fume detector | |
|---|---|
| Life buoys | |
| Horn |
5 bilge pumps (2 manual / 3 electric)
Fire extinguishers in engine bay, saloon, galley and lower helm.
Fire Blanket.
Broker's Comments
The Humber 38 designed by John Bennett is a capable offshore cruiser they are capable sea-going boats. This one has been well maintained and upgraded in recent years it is well equipped and in commission. The accommodation offers a good sized forward double cabin with plenty of storage and an en-suite. There is a twin single berth cabin to starboard. The saloon area is on the same level as the large aft cockpit. Access to the flybridge is via moulded steps.
Note: The owner will consider a part exchange on this boat; and he will consider other items as well as another boat.
These boat details are subject to contract.
Note: Offers on the asking price may be considered.