Stephens 38 Flybridge Sedan

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Stephens 38 Flybridge Sedan

Boat REF# 111705
Price US$18,000.00
Approx £11,452.57

Reduced
LOA 11.58m (38'0")
Year 1956
Construction Wood
Underwater profile Full-displacement
Berths 6
Engine 2 x petrol 145hp, Hercules (1956)
Lying Tacoma
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Boatshed Broker Gary Buck
Telephone +1 253 686 9828
Email garybuck@boatshedseattle.com

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Extra Details

Designer
Builder Stephens Bros
Lying Tacoma
Fuel capacity 2 x 454.5 ltr (100.0 G)
Water capacity 1 x 454.5 ltr (100.0 G)
Holding tank capacity 1 x 136.4 ltr (30.0 G)
Last survey Not Recorded

Mechanical

Engine 2 x petrol 145hp
Hercules (1956)
Engine Hours Not Recorded
Engine Cooled Raw Water
Steering Wheel
Drive Shaft
Prop(s)
Fuel consumption (approx) 31.8 ltr (7.0 G) /hour At Cruising Speed
Cruising speed (approx) 7 knots
Max speed (approx) 9 knots
The engines in this boat are original equipment 6 cylinder flat head Hercules purchased from Chris-Craft for Stephens Bros in 1956. They have not been rebuilt. One is strong and runs fine while the other has some overheating problems. The owners are having it professionaly evaluated to determine the cause and fix. At this time we have to assume this engine will need some repair and therefore can be considered in negotiations. There are no hour meters. Horsepower on these engines is reported to be anywhere from 120 to 145 depending on which resource is accessed.
The boat has two 12 volt batteries (one for each engine as a starting battery) and four 6 volt batteries in the house bank.

Although the flybridge controls are all in place and look reasonably sound, the transmission shifting levers don't function from that location as they are push button electric from the main helm. These could be repaired, or the flybridge could be used for outdoor seating in port instead of for boat operation underway.

Dimensions

LOA 11.58m (38'0")
LWL 0.00m (0'0")
Beam 3.51m (11'6")
Draft Min 0.00m (0'0")
Draft Max 1.07m (3'6")
Displacement 9,070kg (20,000.0lbs)
Headroom 1.98m (6'6")
Storage On marina

Electrical Systems

12 volt, 6 batteries charged by: engine, shore power

construction

Wood construction with Full-displacement underwater profile, paint finish
Oak frame hull with Honduran Mahogany plank construction. Deck is plywood fiberglassed with non-skid. Cockpit deck is teak. In 2004-05 a partial re-plank of the bottom was done. Waterline down was re-fastened and some ribs sistered. The bilge is damp with a very small amount of water at it's deepest point where the bilge pump is located. New zinks in June 2010.

Accommodation

Cooker tick Grill tick
Oven tick Sink tick
Fridge tick Freezer tick
Carpet tick Curtains tick
Cabin heating tick Pressurised water system tick
Hot water system tick Non-Smokers tick
Handbasin 1
Shower 1
Heads 1 heads (Manual)
Entering the salon from a port side mahogany door places you in a comfortable salon area with queen size couch/hide-a-bed. Rich varnished interior is very bright with large windows providing passengers and helmsman with good 360 degree visibility. With the helm station to the port and chart table to the starboard the open companionway down to the galley lies in the center. A large booth-style table to port with bench seating and galley to starboard provides a cozy and comfortable area for meals. Forward is a large head to starboard with the owner's cabin in the bow. All these areas have lots of storage cabinets and are clean and convenient. A large rear open deck/cockpit has seating front and back with more storage under the seats. The flybridge is accessible from the cockpit by climbing a starboard side ladder style stair.
6 berths with 3 doubles and 0 singles in 1 cabin(s) 3 burner Other cooker

Nav Equipment

Compass tick Speed tick
Echo sounder tick VHF tick
GPS tick Chart plotter tick
Navigation lights tick Fish Finder tick
Humminbird LCR 4000 Depth and Fish Finder, Standard Horizon Eclipse VHF, Standard Horizon GPS Chartplotter 107C

Deck Gear

Warps tick Fenders tick
Boathook tick Swim Platform tick
Cockpit Enclosure tick    
electric unknown windlass
1 anchors
(Danforth)
91.44m (300'0") of chain
The anchor chain passes through a hawsepipe with anchor hanging on the starboad exterior. Chain may need replacing as it is corroded.

Safety Equipment

Life jackets tick Life buoys tick
Searchlight tick Horn tick
1 bilge pumps (0 manual / 1 electric)
Life Jackets, Flares and all CG required safety items on board and functional.

Broker's Comments

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Throughout the long history of boats, there have been hardley any prettier than this one, however; the old girl's heart is broken! Actually, that is the port side heart. The port engine has been given the potential death nod by a marine mechanic. Seals need replacing and they may not be available from Hurcules any more. He suggested replacing this engine and the owner says, "I can't do that. Bring on the offers"!
A great deal of work was done on this lovely boat in 1998-2000 including propane cabin heat, galley stove, fridge, head and holding tank, countertops, upholstery and exterior work. In 2005 her bottom was refastened and some sistering to the bones done. Varnish and metal polish are the main items that need done today plus a decision on how to deal with the one tired engine.

If you are a classic wooden boat enthusiast with mechanical aptitude this beautiful Stephens yacht could be your next love.

The Tacoma Narrows Marina boathouse this Stephens is moored in is also for sale.

This Stephens 38 Flybridge Sedan has been personally photographed and viewed by Gary Buck of Boatshed Seattle. Click here for contact details.
Disclaimer
The particulars detailed herein are intended to give a fair description of the vessel but their accuracy cannot be guaranteed, these particulars are not a part of any contract or offer and are supplied on the understanding that all negotiations shall be through Boatshed Brokerages, who are acting as brokers for the vendor. The vendor is not selling in the course of a business unless otherwise stated. The prospective purchaser is strongly recommended to check the particulars and where appropriate, at his own expense, to employ qualified agents to carry out surveys, structural and/or mechanical & electrical.
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