Cape George 38
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| Make | Cape George |
|---|---|
| Model | 38 |
| Year | 2000 |
| Condition | Used |
| Price | US$169,000 |
| Type | Sail |
| Class | Cutter |
| Length | 11.58 m |
| Fuel Type | Diesel |
| Hull Material | Fibreglass |
| Location | San Diego, California, United States |
| LOA | 13.41 m |
|---|---|
| Beam | 3.51 m |
| Keel Type | Other |
| Engine Type | Inboard |
|---|---|
| Engine Make | Nanni |
| Engine Model | 4.60 turbo diesel |
| Fuel Type | Diesel |
| Power | 60 hp |
| Engine usage (hours) | 750 |
| Designer | Cecil Lange in the design of Lyle Hess |
|---|---|
| Fuel Tanks | 1 x 85 gal |
| Fresh Water Tanks | 1 x 120 gal |
| Holding Tanks | 1 x 7 gal |
Description
Note: As of 6/10/25 this boat is Sale Pending! Thank you for your interest.
This boat is located in beautiful Mazatlan, Sinaloa, Mexico. An easy flight from the United States. The price has recently been discounted and is the lowest price for a Cape George in excellent condition you'll find.
SV On 3 is a USCG-documented Cape George 38, a renowned cruising sailboat for sale by owner. Designed for serious bluewater sailing, this Category 1 cruising yacht is purpose-built for a couple to cross oceans confidently. Cape George yachts are celebrated for their exceptional craftsmanship, seaworthy design, and timeless appeal. A Cape George famously won the Gloden Globe Around the World race in 2021.
The current owners have lovingly cared for and extensively upgraded On 3, transforming her into a fully modernized and self-sufficient off-grid cruising yacht. With her upgrades, you’ll enjoy comfort, reliability, and readiness for extended voyages—she’s truly ready to sail.
More information is at: www.cruisingsaleboatforsale.com
Accommodations
This beautiful blue water boat has a spacious main cabin with custom mattress, secretary desk and shelves along each side. There are also 3 storage compartments underneath the mattress with one compartment being teak lined to hold your winter blankets and other wool items.
There is also a quarter berth that sleeps two comfortably. The quarter berth is also the perfect place to sleep under way and is close enough to the cockpit to be able to assist when needed. The cockpit is unusually long at 9 ft and can sleep two people, one on either side when the weather is good.
The settee is long and wide enough to sleep two people, one on each side of the salon. There are Lee clothes in place for sleeping under way.
Mechanical Equipment
Our engine room is unusually large for a 38 ft boat. Please see our video at www.youtube (link below). On 3 has a stout Nanni Diesel 4.60 Turbo engine with around 750 hrs on it. Nanni diesel engines are known for their efficiency and longevity.
We have a Webasco Hydronic heater in place to heat the Salon, Head and V berth.
Other items: Auto-pilot, US Watermaker, Wind Generator, Solar panels, lithium batteries and more
https://youtu.be/rurZz9QhVXo?si=EvLoMY27Spjz1NmD
Galley Equipment
This galley comes with everything you might need for extended sailing. There is a Force 10 3 burner propane stove and oven as well as a electric cooktop for stays in a marina. There is a full compliment of dishes, cups, utensils, silverware, baking items, stove top oven, seal-a-meal, mixing bowls, pots and pans. There is a wall spice rack and plenty of storage for large items and small.
Deck and Hull Equipment
All new sails were recently purchased in 2021 and are custom made by reknown sailmaker, Carol Hasse from Port Townsend, WA. We have a main sail, stay sail, jib, and drifter. We have a carbon fiber wisker pole that is configured for easy one person set up located on a track on the main mast
Rigging is completely new as of 2020 and was installed by PT Rigging in Port Townsend, WA.
Brand new strong track as of 2025 installed to allow for easy rise and drop of the main sail.
The cutlass bearing and Norsock seal were replaced in 2025 and the hull was completely sanded down to the copper impregnated fiberglass bottom and 3 coats of new hard bottom applied in 2025
This boat has many more features that we can discuss when you reach out to us.
Navigation Systems
9" Raymarine E series Chart plotter
Raymarine autopilot
Raymarine AIS, transmit and receive
Raymarine radar
7" E series chart plotter at chart table
