1985 Herreshoff 38' (11.58 m) 37 Cat Ketch
South Portland, Maine, United States
Ibis
Ibis is quite possibly the best equipped and most updated Herreshoff 38 Cat/Ketch to ever come to market. Her owners have spared no expense in her upkeep and it shows!
- Ketch
- Sail
- Used
- Diesel
- Fiberglass Hull
- HIN/IMO: CCKIH388H585
Description
Ibis is quite possibly the best equipped and most updated Herreshoff 38 Cat/Ketch to ever come to market. Her owners have spared no expense in her upkeep and it shows! Having undergone an extensive refit from roughly 2014-2016 she presents as a much newer vessel with nearly every system aboard having been upgraded. Her impressive list of new equipment includes but is not limited to: 3.5KW Generator, New Water Tanks, Purasan Waste Treatment System, Updated Raymarine Electronics Suite, Upgraded Vessel Comms ( WiFi, VHF, Hailers), All New Charging and Battery Regulation Systems, Solar, Spectra Water Maker.......and much more! For a complete list of her equipment please look at her full specs and make your appointment to see Ibis today!
Specifications
HIN/IMO: CCKIH388H585
LOA: 38' (11.58 Meters)
Type: Sail- Used
Year: 1985
Beam: 11' 5''
LWL: 34'
Draft Max: 4' 6''
Heads: 2
Fuel Type: Diesel
Hull Material: Fiberglass
Fuel Tank: 53 Gallons (200.63 Liters)
Fresh Water: 100 Gallons (378.54 Liters)
Displacement: 13080
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Engines
Engine 1
- Engine Make: Yanmar
- Engine Model: 3HM35F
- Engine Type: Inboard
- Drive Type: Direct
- Power HP: 35.00
- Power KW: 26.10
- Fuel Type: Diesel
Full Details
Descriptions
Accommodations
As you descend down the companionway from the cockpit area the first thing that you will notice is that the steps down to the cabin sole are quite large and gradual. This is a departure from many boats that have a steep entry into the cabin. Off to starboard is the galley that is equipped with a single stainless sink, H/C pressure water, salt water rinse, updated Force 10 LPG 3 burner stove w/ oven and updated microwave oven. To port is a large quarter cabin which contains a pullman style berth and private head with shower. Moving forward is the large main salon. To starboard are two swivel style club chairs and custom cabinetry work that provides ample storage space far and above the standard configuration provided by the manufacturer. To port is a large U-shaped settee with a center mounted table. Outboard of the settee there is storage as well as access to both the air conditioning unit as well as the spectra water maker. Moving forward along the port side is another head and shower combo. Just outside of the entry to the head is a custom storage cabinet. Moving past the head, the forward stateroom is equipped with a pullman style berth to port and storage located to starboard.
Galley
- Single Stainless Sink w/ H/C Water (New Fixtures)
- LPG Sniffer w/ Control
- Isotherm 4902 Refrigeration System
- Force 10 Three Burner Stove w/ Oven (New Propane System & Tanks)
Electronics
- Raymarine C125 Multifunction Display
- Raymarine i70 Color Multifunction Display
- Raymarine RD424HD Radar
- Raymarine EV-200 Autopilot w/ p70 Control Head & Linear Drive
- Raymarine i50/i60 Wind, Speed & Depth
- ICOM IC-M400BB VHF Radio (Helm)
- Standard Horizon VLH-3000A Loud Hailer/Fog Horn/Intercom (Helm)
- ICOM IC-M412 (Main Cabin)
- ACR Globalfix EPIRB
- AIS 650
- SR6 Weather Module
- (4) Kannad Safe Link R10 AIS Recovery Systems
- Eattec UltraLite Full Duplex Wireless Communication System
- Weboost Drive 4G-X Cell Booster
- RedPort Optimizer WiFi Extender
- Ultralite Duplex Wireless Communication System
- VHF Antennas on Each Mast
- Mast Head Tri-Color/Strobe
- Emergency VHF Antenna
Electrical
- NexGen UCM1-3.5 Generator (3.5KW)
- Xanbus Charles ISO G2 Isolation Transformer
- New Shore Power Main Breaker
- Xantrex SW2000 Inverter/Charger
- (2) Additional DC Panels
- (1) Additional AC Panel
- Balmar Digital Duo Digital Charge System
- Balmar Alternator w Balmar Max Charge MC-614 Regulator
- New AC Distribution Lines
- (14) GFCI Outlets
- New Cockpit Electrical Sub Panel
- Balmar Smart Gage
- Blue Seas Ac & DC Multmeters
- (4) Solarflex Solar Panels (Bimini Mounted)
- Ferris Powerboost 200 MPPT Solar Charge Control
- (5) AGM House Batteries
- (1) AGM Engine Battery
- 30amp Shore Power Cord
- 50amp to 30amp Adaptor
- Isotemp SPA 40 11Gal Water Heater
- Cruiseair Dometic Compact Turbo ST Q16 AC/Heat System
- Raritan Purisan Hold n' Treat Sewage System
- Entire Vessel was re-wired 2014-2016
Sails/Rigging
Ibis is equipped with free standing carbon fiber tapered masts in a cat/ketch style rig with wooden single bow booms. The mizzen sail was replaced approximately 5 years ago and the main has been refurbished and shows well.
Deck/Hull
- Upgraded Steering System
- New Cutlass Bearing
- Resized Prop and Shaft
- New Pedestal Guard and Instrument Pod
- Cockpit Shower
- New Lifelines w/ Boarding Gates
- Windlass
- Hull below the waterline was taken down to the foam core and re-fiberglassed with four layers of cloth, barrier coated and bottom painted.
- New Boot Stripe
- Drop Down Boarding Ladders Added P/S Side Center Boarding Gates
- New Dock Lines, Fenders and Fender Holders
Safety Equipment/Ground Tackle
- Horseshoe Buoy w/ Xenon Strobe Light
- SOS Danbouy 33 Man Overboard Pole
- Life Sling Recovery System
- Swim Ladder
- Xintec Fire Boy Supression System (Engine Room)
- (3) Smoke Detectors
- (3) CO Detectors
- Fortress FX-16 Stern Anchor & Nylon Rode
- Fortress FX-23 Bow Anchor
- Rocna 44lb Anchor On Bow Roller w/ 100' Chain, Snubber and Nylon Rode Extension
- Lewmar H2 Electric Windlass w/ Foot, Halm and Remote Control
Mechanical Disclaimer
Engine and generator hours are as of the date of the original listing and are a representation of what the listing broker is told by the owner and/or actual reading of the engine hour meters. The broker cannot guarantee the true hours. It is the responsibility of the purchaser and/or his agent to verify engine hours, warranties implied or otherwise and major overhauls as well as all other representations noted on the listing brochure.
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Nate Richards is a seasoned maritime enthusiast who hails from the picturesque shores of Casco Bay, Maine. Growing up surrounded by the sea, particularly on Chebeague Island, Nate developed an intimate understanding of the waters and coastal landscapes of Casco Bay.
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