Aquastar 38 Aft Cabin Boat for Sale

• Manufacturer: Aquastar
• Price: £77,000
• Location: Largs
• Year: 1992
• LOA: 38'11" (11.85m)
• Displacement: 9,035kg
• Beam: 12' 11'' (3.93m)
• Berths: 6
• Draft: 1.09
• Keel: Semi Displacement
• ID no.: 76175

• Cabins: 2
• Heating: yes
• Heads: 2
• Showers: 2
• Watertank Size: 400 Litres
• Engine Make: Volvo TAMD418
• Horsepower: 200hp
• Drive Type: Shaft drive
• Fuel Type: Diesel
• Fuel Tank Size: 1300 Litres
• Cruise Speed: 17
• Top Speed: 21
• Range: 200
• Engine Hours Port: 1900
• Engine Hours Starboard: 1900

Broker Remarks

Artemis is a lovely example of this Aquastar 38 Aft Cabin version built in 1992, offering the level of craftsmanship and seakeeping for which the brand is well known. Powered by her twin Volvo shaft-drive diesels with both upper and lower helm positions , comprehensive electronics, she’s a capable cruiser with a rugged real offshore pedigree , Ideal for West of Scotland cruising

Internally, she has the traditional warmth of solid wood joinery, a practical galley, generous saloon, and two spacious cabins including a full-beam aft Owners cabin with en-suite.

Accommodation

Heating is Eberspacher 4kw Airtronic D4 Plus diesel powered hot air to all main areas, (New in 2021).

Forward cabin has twin "V" berths with shelving and cupboards above and large under berth cupboards. Deep hanging wardrobe, bedside reading lights and fluorescent main lighting. Access hatch to chain locker. Opening hatch in coachroof and 2 port lights, one opening. Deckhead ventilators. Easy access below berth to bow thruster motor, isolator and oil reservoir.

Forward heads
Jabsco manual toilet.
Washbasin with hot and cold taps and pull-out shower head set in fibreglass unit with cupboard storage under. Further storage in cupboards above WC. Shower curtain, Shower from sink extension hose drains through teak floor grating.
Mirror above basin.
Opening port light and ceiling ventilator. LED lighting.

Galley "U" shaped on starboard side.
Twin stainless steel sink with pressure fed hot and cold water and manual
cold water back up pump. Microwave oven.
2 burner gas cooker with grill and oven. Fridge with ice box (dual voltage). Under and over worktop storage.
Opening hatch, port lights and ventilators. LED illumination. Fire blanket and fire extinguishers. Two-station gas alarm

Dinette on port side
Seating for 4 or 5 at extending teak table which can lower to give a twin berth. Stowage and shelving outboard and behind seat back and large under seat lockers. Port lights and ceiling ventilators. LED illumination.
Saloon
Sliding doors to each side deck giving very easy access, plus rear door from
aft deck.



Aft cabin
5ft wide island berth with storage under.
Hanging wardrobe and extensive locker and drawer space all finished in teak.
Opening deck hatch and several port lights, some opening.
Bedside reading lights. LED lighting throughout.
Locker containing main battery isolator switches and ancillary fuses. Storage space below bed and access to bilge pump and anode connections.
Access to aft heads on port side.

Aft heads
Jabsco manual toilet.
Unit with inset basin with hot and cold water, lockers below and above.
Shower from extending sink hose drains through teak floor grating. Mirror.
Opening port light and ceiling ventilator. Fire extinguisher.

Mechanical and Rigging

Engines are 2xVolvo TAMD41B approx 1900 hours. They have been serviced annually and have had pre-emptive maintenance as required. Shaft drive to 4 bladed bronze propellers, stainless steel shafts (new in 2021 (P) and 2023 (S) ) carried in bronze 'P' brackets. Al 4cutless bearings renewed at the same time plus new 'Tides Marine' shaft seals fitted.
2 bronze rudders behind propellers, hydraulic steering system with autopilot.

Generator Fischer Panda 4kw, new 2014, fresh water cooled with heat exchanger, in standard sound hood. Charges batteries and provides 240v when not on shore power for water heater, microwave, fridge and ring main. Hours approx 135.
Large capacity automatic extinguisher in engine space fitted beneath saloon floor.
Engine space also contains a battery charge unit powered by 240v AC from shore power or generator.
The seawater suctions for the main engines and generator are fitted with Vetus filter bowls with easily removable lids and bowls for cleaning of weed or other ingested debris.
Bow thruster nicely powerful 7hp QL Volvo side-power operates from upper helm position.

Inventory

General

Built by Aquastar in 1992 this is a well maintained example of these rugged,
popular and attractive motor yachts.
It is British Part 1registered and is VAT paid. The hull construction is GRP in white with blue stripes and has the benefit of substantial teak badging to
the quarters and sides.

Thick rubber "D" fendering surrounds the entire vessel. Al the deck
surfaces have a moulded non-slip finish and painted with non-skid deck paint, the aft deck having an overlay of teak.
Al hatches, port-lights and doors are of the high quality 'Gebo' brand and are anodised aluminium. Sliding wheelhouse doors are fitted on both sides; in addition there is a rear door from the aft deck making access easy in all situations.
Stainless steel bollards fore, amidships and aft.
Solid guardrails and stanchions all round with gates at sides adjacent to doors.
Stainless radar arch folds flat to reduce air-draft.
Stainless handrails on sides of coachroof.
2 large storage lockers for lines etc.at rear of aft deck doubling as extra seating with purpose made removable cushions and backs.

1 single and 1 double seat at forward end of aft deck. The backs of these seats flip forward to provide rear facing seats for socialising with removable cockpit table. Seat covers new in 2023. Under-seat lockers provide storage for gas bottles and sundries.
Canvas dodgers to aft deck.
Ladder access with broad teak treads to an extended teak bathing platform.
Very substantial Avon 260 Lite 5 person rib in excellent condition with oars, suspended from stainless davits with hand winches.
2.5hp Yamaha 4 stroke outboard motor, new 2024.
351b/16kg Delta anchor carried on bow roller with 75m 8mm Grade 70
galvanised chain (new 2021) and Simpson Lawrence electric windlass (new main bearings 2025) plus identical spare anchor.
3 two-speed pantograph windscreen wipers with individual motors and fresh water washers. New wiper blades 2025.
2 life rings mounted on coachroof plus one horseshoe type mounted on aft rail equipped with automatic light.
4 man Ocean Safety canister life raft mounted on coachroof, (new 2024) and fitted with hydrostatic release (new 2025).
The upper steering position has full engine instrumentation and twin single-lever Morse controls, plus bow thruster control, trim tab control, Garmin 7" chart plotter/fishfinder/depth (2018), steering compass, air horn, 12v socket for search-light. Autopilot control and speed / depth display, new lcd screens 2024.

The vessel is fitted with Bennett trim tabs operated from either helm position

Electrical system consists of 6 x12v batteries: last battery change 2024 with 3 new batteries for domestic circuit.
Each engine has its own battery plus one for the generator. Engine batteries can be paralleled together if required.
240v supply from shore power or generator with shore power socket at upper helm. Agalvanic isolator is fitted.
Fresh water tank capacity is 400 litres from deck filler on port side. Tank is fibreglass below lower cabin sole. Contents gauge in galley. Hot and cold pressure fed system to galley and both heads. Aquafilta charcoal filter fitted in galley. Water heating is by calorifier (new 2024) supplied from port main engine and a 240v immersion heater.
Fuel tank capacity is 1300 litres split between 2 aluminium tanks from deck fillers on port side deck. Gauges at lower steering position. Main engines have Racor fuel filters/water separators in addition to the engine mounted filters.
Bilge pumps. 1 Plastimo large capacity manual pump and 1 automatic battery-operated pump with manual override. Warning lamp fitted at helm
position.

Heating is Eberspacher 4kw Airtronic D4 Plus diesel powered hot air to all main areas, (New in 2021).

Main helm position with full engine instrumentation, large screen Garmin
plotter, Autohelm unit, depth sounder display, fuel gauges, engine hour
meters, Garmin VHF, clock, barometer, wiper and washer controls etc.
Engine room colour cameras monitor fitted 2025.
Helmsman and Navigator height-adjustable chairs which can also rotate to
face "L" shaped settee on port side.
Interior upholstery replaced with suedette in 2018, all headlinings replaced
2018.

Joinery is teak with satin finish. Upholstery is in a traditional grey/blue
hard wearing material and is in good condition.
Starboard side of main saloon area has teak unit with various cupboards,
drinks cabinet, folding table and drawer storage.
Portable coffee table with storage under.
Sony radio and speakers.
Eberspacher heater control and thermostat. Venetian blinds to side windows.
3 other large lockers under side steps and above settee. Access down to rear cabin.
LED lighting throughout

Navigation equipment
Garmin class BAIS 600 new 2014 displayed at upper and lower helm
positions.
Garmin VHF 100i DSC radio new 2014.
Autohelm Tridata giving speed distance and depth, controls/displays fitted at both helm stations.
Autohelm ST7000 autopilot controllable from both helm stations.
Adverc battery state monitor system.
Garmin 12" plotter/AIS, new 2018. Screen shared with radar, also has
anchor drag warning facility.
Radar is Garmin 3 0 m range new 2012.
Traditional brass clock and barometer. Max speed 19kts, cruising 15kts.




In summary, a well-built and well maintained boat in good condition with reliable twin engines and powerful bow-thruster which is easy to manoeuvre in tight situations and is comfortable at sea.
Fuel consumption over the past 4years has averaged an economical total of 2.67 gallons per hour, i.e. 1.33 gallons per hour per engine; this at my normal cruising speed of 9 to 10 knots.


List of additions, upgrades repairs and replacements to boat.
2021
Fti new taps and shower head to toilets.
Stbd engine new water pump shaft and seals. New Eberspacher heater.
New heater ducting and lagging where required.
New LED light units to both toilets.
Fit new port prop shaft and seals, and cutless bearings.
Fit light/dark sensitive anchor light LED bulb.
Paint inside stern lockers.
Treat cockpit wooden deck to Owatrol treatment and varnish. Scrape and varnish aft locker doors and bathing platform.
75 metres 8mm new galvanised anchor chain.
New outside seat cushions and backs.
Varnish upper instrument cover.
Fix various wiring issues and fit new fuse holders in breaker cabinet and galley electrical cupboard.
2022
Fit retaining clip for table in fwd wardrobe.
New wiper blades.
Fix leaking water tank lid, drill extra screws and refit inspection plate.
Fit new aerial to stbd side.
Epoxy dinghy transom upper edge. Fit new thermostat to stbd engine. Fit new port aerial.
Fit bilge and F/W pump warning lamps. Fit Eberspacher temperature sensor.
New LED lamp units at dinette.
Fit two-station gas alarm. (1 in galley, other in stb void space aft of galley). New engine hour meters and fuel gauges.
New alarm horn for stb  engine, lower helm.
2023
Fit new starboard prop shaft and seals.
Fit new calorifier and paint calorifier locker. New aft door covers.
New screenwash valve.
Fit F/W expansion tank in calorifier space. New battery for stbd engine.
New port and starboard alternators.
New port tachometer (Volvo).
Silver solder port aftercooler cartridge. New alternator wiring and earth leads.
Repair port door.
New Yamaha outboard. Dinghy seats revarnished.
2024
Repair starboard door.
Clean out fuel tanks with portable filter/water separator.
New Ocean Safety 4 man liferaft.
New seals and drive dog for port seawater pump.
New LCD displays ot upper auto helm and depth instruments.
New domestic batteries (3).
New horseshoe life-ring, bracket and automatic floating lamp fitted to aft rail, port side.
2025
Hydrostatic release for liferaft.

Engine room cameras monitoring stern glands and couplings. Wiring installed for engine room lighting, but the colour cameras work in IR modeI i darkness with monochrome display.
Fit new main bearings to windlass shaft.

Fuel and oil filters are changed every year, along with anodes on hulll, shafts, bow thruster and inside main heat exchangers. Changed from zinc to aluminium (except thruster anode which is n/a in aluminium) in 2025. Hull polished.
New impellers fitted to generator engine and main engines.
Fresh water Aquafilta changed annually and tank cleaned out. Underwater hull is Coppercoated

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The Company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.