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Cape George 38

$244,983 Listed price: US$179,000

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Make Cape George
Model 38
Year 2000
Condition Used
Price US$179,000
Type Sail
Class Cutter
Length 11.58 m
Fuel Type Diesel
Hull Material Fibreglass
Location San Carlos, Mexico
LOA 13.41 m
Beam 3.53 m
Keel Type Other
Engine Type Inboard
Engine Make Nanni
Engine Model 4.60 Turbo
Fuel Type Diesel
Power 60 hp
Engine usage (hours) 750
Designer Cecil Lange
Fuel Tanks 1 x 85 gal
Fresh Water Tanks 1 x 111 gal
Holding Tanks 1 x 12 gal

Description

The Cape George 38 is a sturdy bluewater cruising sailboat designed for long-distance voyages, featuring a robust fiberglass construction with a full-length keel and lead ballast for stability. Its traditional design offers wide side decks and an exceptionally spacious cockpit for easy movement, while below deck it provides a well-organized interior with a large salon, C-shaped galley, a comfortable main cabin forward, and a roomy head.

Known for its exceptional craftsmanship and seaworthy reputation, the Cape George is well-suited for couples looking for reliable and self-sufficient offshore sailing, underscored by a Cape George 36 winning the 2022-23 Golden Globe Race.

In addition to her proven capability on the water, “On 3” exemplifies the attractive characteristics of this classic sailboat model, complete with stunning features such as solid bronze opening portlights, butterfly hatch over salon, gorgeous brightwork, and aesthetic embellishments like the finishing cabinetry and wooden ceiling beams – all add to the character and charm of this vessel.

“On 3” was originally launched in 2000 and received a full refit in 2017/18. Lovingly built and meticulously maintained over the years, she is in exceptional, like-new condition. Sailors looking to coastal cruise or circumnavigate can’t go wrong with this yacht – she is a well-equipped head turner, ready for her next grand adventure.  

On 3 is located in beautiful San Carlos, Sonora, just a 4-hour drive from Nogales, AZ on a safe and well-maintained four-lane highway. Or you may choose to fly into the international airport of Hermosillo from anywhere in the world to see this gorgeous sailboat. Don’t miss out on this rare opportunity to own a truly exceptional boat, ready to create lasting memories on the water!

Special Features

  • Full suite of Raymarine instruments and radar
  • Recent upgrades, including:
    • standing rigging renewed (2019)
    • all new sails (2021)
    • new strong track (2025)
    • new cutlass bearing and Norsock seal (2025)
    • hull bottom sanded and re-painted (2025)
  • Fully kitted for self-sufficiency on the water
  • Tons of spares and extras

Accommodations

This beautiful bluewater boat has a spacious main cabin (V-berth) with custom Healthcraft mattress, secretary desk, shelves along each wall, and ample storage. There are 3 deep storage compartments underneath the mattress with one compartment teak-lined to hold winter blankets and other natural-fiber items.

Moving aft of the main cabin, there is a wet head with manual toilet to starboard and a full-length armoire to port with hanging closet area and stacked positional-locking drawers.

The main salon features a double settee, with bench settee to port and L-shaped settee to starboard. Each settee is equipped with lee cloths for sleeping underway. On the wall is a mounted flatscreen TV with speaker system and media player for movies and entertainment. The original dining table was replaced with a custom Lagoon-style folding wooden table on swivel arm to create more space in the salon for moving around. The salon has multiple hidden storage compartments in the walls, under the settees, and under the floor.

Behind the salon to starboard is the C-shaped galley with double stainless steel sink, top-loading fridge/freezer, and Force 10 gimbal stove/oven combo. To port is the nav station with chart table and chart drawers. Aft of the nav station is the spacious quarter berth, which comfortably accommodates two people. Between the galley and nav area there is also plenty of storage in cupboards and drawers. The entire cabin sole is ½” mounted solid wood on ½” plywood, making for a “no-creak” solid construction.

Under the companionway ladder, center aft, are the control panels for AC/DC electric circuits, watermaker, LP gas, and inverter. Below and behind the ladder is the engine room compartment with 60 HP diesel and access to watermaker components, fuel filters, and other mechanical equipment.

Mechanical Equipment

  • Bilge Pump: x2 electric Rule 500 and Rule 200 and Manual whale gusher
  • Fuel Filter: Racor dual
  • Head Type: Wet Head Manual seawater flush toilet
  • Heater: Webasco Hydronic heater in place to heat the Salon,
  • Head and V-berth
  • Raw Water Strainer: Yes
  • Fresh Water Pump: Jabsco 12V
  • Watermaker: US Watermaker
  • Transmission: TMC 260

Galley Equipment

  • Refrigerator / Freezer: 12V top-loading (2024); portable fridge in cockpit
  • Stove: Force 10 3-burner propane with oven, gimbaled
  • Sink: S/S double
  • Water System: Hot & cold pressure house water, watermaker test water, filtered drinking water
  • Additional: There is a full complement 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.

ELECTRICAL

  • Batteries: House bank: 1x LiFePO4 12V 260AH; Start bank: Lithium 12V 260AH (2021)
  • Voltage: 12V, 120V 30 Amp, 240V 16 Amp
  • Battery Switch: Yes, for engine starter
  • Shore Power: 30A cable, 16A cable
  • Inverter: Magnum 2800 watt / 12V with control panel
  • Battery Charger: Magnum 2800 Watt inverter/charger
  • Battery Monitor: Victron bluetooth
  • Interior Lights: LED Edison bulbs; white and red
  • Solar Panels: 760 Watts Total – 4x Newpowa Solar panels (2x 200W, 2x 180W) (2021)
  • Solar Charge Controller: 2x Victron MPPT 100/30 controllers
  • Wind Generator: Marine Kinetix 400W
  • Alternator: Balmar 160 Amps
  • Other: Cellular-signal booster (mounted on top of mast)

Deck and Hull Equipment

  • Anchors: 44lb Vulcan with 330′ 3/8″ galvanized chain (new 2020) and 100′ rode; Bruce-type; Danforth-type (stern mounted)
  • Wind Vane: Sailomat 601
  • Bow Pulpit: S/S with teak platform
  • Bow Rollers: S/S, dual
  • Windlass: 12V Muir Cheeta, with remote switches located in cockpit
  • Washdown: Fresh water
  • Outboard: Suzuki 15HP 4-stroke
  • Outboard Lift: Yes
  • Lifelines: Yes
  • Gates: Yes
  • Covers & Cushions: Binnacle cover, Cockpit cushions, Winch covers, Boat cover for storage, Shade enclosure and bug screens enclose cockpit, Shadetree cover for at-anchor, Dodger extension that connects the bimini to the Dodger Shade Screens for the cockpit
  • Additional: 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.

Navigation Systems

  • Radar: Raymarine RD218
  • Depth Sounder: Raymarine A80329
  • VHF: Standard Horizon, Matrix GX2000 and Standard Horizon RAM3+ remote mic
  • Handheld VHF: Standard Horizon HX40
  • Chartplotter: 9-in. Raymarine E series (cockpit) 7-in. Raymarine E-series (nav station)
  • Wind Speed & Direction: Raymarine i70
  • Autopilot: Raymarine i70
  • Knotmeter / Log: Raymarine i70
  • AIS: Raymarine (transmit and receive)
  • Compass: Ritchie, mounted at binnacle
  • Satellite Comms: Iridium GO
  • GPS: Raymarine RS150
  • Audio: Bose Series 2 soundbar
  • TV: 32-in Samsung flatscreen, mounted plus hard-drive movie storage
  • Cabin Fans: Yes, located throughout interior
  • Other: Raymarine NMEA2000 networking

Additional Equipment

SAILS

  • Mainsail: Hasse & Company of Port Townsend Sails (new 2021); Brand new strong track installed 2025 to allow for easy rise and drop of the mainsail.
  • Jibs: Genoa 135% (new 2021) Jib (new 2021) Drifter (new 2021)
  • Roller Furling: Yes
  • Stack Pack / Lazy Jacks: Yes
  • Mast: Keel-stepped
  • Standing Rigging: All new in 2020, installed by PT Rigging in Port Townsend, WA
  • Whisker Pole: Carbon Fiber, configured for easy one person set up located on track on main mast
  • Winches: 4x Lewmar 40 2x Lewmar 48 3x Lewmar 30
  • Comments: All new sails purchased in 2021; custom made by renowned sailmaker Carol Hasse from Port Townsend, WA.

SAFETY

  • Boarding Ladder: Yes
  • Danbuoy: Yes
  • Lifesling: Yes
  • Lifejackets: 6x
  • Harnesses, Tethers, Jacklines: Yes
  • Lifering: Yes
  • EPIRB: Yes
  • Liferaft: VIKING 6 person raft
  • Flares: Yes
  • Fire Extinguishers: 1x

ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT

  • Custom-made lee cloths and privacy curtains
  • Spare Magnum inverter
  • Dehumidifiers
  • Dishes, cups, utensils, silverware, baking items, soda stream, stove top oven, seal-a-meal, mixing bowls, pots and pans

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