GILES 38 (1974)

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. 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 Machinery 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 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 Tankage 250 liters diesel fuel capacity in 1 tank 250 liters water capacity in 1 tank Tank capacities noted as unconfirmed in some records Rig and Sail 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 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 Deck 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 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 Tender Avon Redcrest inflatable dinghy 3.3hp Mercury 2-stroke long shaft outboard Safety 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.