The Hughes 38 was affectionally known as a “Gentleman's Racer.
” Sporting the classic lines of a Sparkman & Stevens designed hull, built by the quality Hughes Boat Works of Ontario, Canada, she is a rugged and stable blue water sailboat, capable of withstanding almost any weather condition.
A delight to sail and easy to sail single or short-handed.
Blue Jay was one of the last hulls made in 1982, she was carefully crafted over 16 years by a master carpenter in Pentwater, MI and launched in 1994.
We have all the original designs and paperwork from her previous two owners.
Purchased in Fall 2020, clean survey from 2021.
Custom teak interior features U-shape galley with lots of fridge/freezer space and storage, pilot birth, navigation station, salon with settee that converts to single bunk, and couch that converts to full bed, fold-down table, wet head, spacious v-birth with custom chair.
Two hatches with screens provide plenty of airflow.
Many upgrades in the last 3 years including: new headsail, many new lines, new electronics, autopilot, mattress, water system, deep basin galley sink, electric macerating head, and Iceco fridge/freezer.
We had no sailing experience when we purchased Blue Jay but quickly learned to love her.
Sad to sell for health and life changes.
Slipped in White Hall, MI – will launch end of May.
Contact us for viewing and more information.
$19,900 or best offer – no trades or spam.
Additional interior pictures upon request; dog not included.
Hughes Owners Group: https://www.
hughes38.
com/
Boat Details
1994 Hughes 38 Mk 3, cruising sailboat
Length: 38ft
Beam: 10ft 2in
Draft: 5ft 10in
Hull Material: Fiberglass
Lead keel with skeg hung rudder
Yanmar 3-cylinder diesel engine, 32 hp
Propane locker
Weights:
Ballast: 6,400 lb
Displacement: 14,500 lb
Tanks:
Fuel: 30 gal
Fresh water: 20 gal (new in 2023) – small capacity for weekend use keeps tanks fresh.
Ability to increase capacity if needed.
Includes:
Stern ladder
Steel cradle
Cockpit cushions
Gimble stove – force 10 propane
Microwave
Heating system
Hot water system by engine and shore power
12 volt refrigerator – large capacity, well insulated
Iceco VL45ProS Single Zone Portable Fridge Freezer
Rigging Features:
Boom vang – rigid
Roller furling – Harken
Batt Car Harken system on mast
Hydraulic backstay adjuster
Single spreader
Winches – 2, Barient #27 self-tailing, 2 additional self-tailing
Navigation & Electronics:
Compass – Ritchie SP15
Raymarine Depthsounder – new in 2021
Raymarine GPS new in 2021
VHS new in 2021
Raymarine Wind instruments new in 2021
Raymarine Autopilot new in 2021
Safety & Misc.
Gear:
Anchor – Fortress with rode
Life sling
Winter cover (repaired in 2021)
Bell
Bilge pump
Fire extinguisher
Life jackets
Flares
Sails:
Mainsail full batten in good condition – 15 years old
Genoa 125% - new in 2021
Electrical:
3 batteries
Shore power
Battery charger
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