Beneteau 38 Just Listed

Horizon - Solid, Fast, and Offshore-ReadyHorizon is a well-maintained, thoughtfully upgraded cruiser that outperforms expectations. Built during the era when Beneteau hulls were thicker and more robust, she delivers a solid, stable ride in open water and holds her seven-knot-plus hull speed with ease - even under deep reef. Her B&G navigation suite and Simrad autopilot (with wind-steering mode) make passagemaking smooth and efficient, especially in gusty conditions. A full kilowatt of solar and 460Ah of lithium batteries provide true off-grid capability, powering all systems through the night and during extended cloudy periods. With a 5-foot draft, Horizon is offshore capable yet nimble enough to access shallow anchorages throughout the Bahamas. She's a fast, stable racer-cruiser with a long list of essential spares and critical systems already dialed in - ready for her next adventure! Additional Information:

Interior Comfort & Amenities

Fridge/Freezer: Seafrost engine-driven (2022) + 110V SA2 (1992), vertical aluminum ice trays

Stove/Oven: 2-burner propane

Propane System: Shut-offs at stove & tank; vented locker; two 5-gal aluminum tanks

Water Heater: 10 gal, engine and 110V electric

Fans: 2 salon, 1 per berth, 2 spares

Salt Water Sink Pump: Foot pump (2023)

Sanitary Refit: 2021 (tanks, hose, heads, thru-hulls)

Hatch Work: Lexan replaced/resealed (2023)

Hatch visors to keep out the rain


Electrical Systems

DC Voltage: 12V

AC Voltage: 120V

Alternator: 35A, belt replaced 2025, spares included

House Battery: 460Ah Epoch lithium (2023,11-year warranty)

Engine Battery: AGM Group 27,750 CCA (2023)

Solar: 2 x 505W panels (2022)

Controller: Victron SmartSolar MPPT (2022)

Inverter: MasterVolt MASS Combi

Shore Power Cord: Included

Battery Monitoring: Bluetooth BMS, Victron Smart Shunt


Electronics & Navigation

Chartplotter: B&G Vulcan7R with Navionics

Displays: Two B&G Triton2 digital

Autopilot: Simrad NAC-3 with AP44 head (2023), spare B&G T2 hydraulic arm

GPS: B&G external antenna

Satellite Comms: Starlink Gen 2

VHF Radios: Standard Horizon GX6000 (primary with AIS RX), secondary VHF

AIS TX: ModoAO transmitter beacon

Wind Instrument: B&G WS

Depth/Log/Temp: Airmar DST

Stereo: Cabin speakers

Compass: Pedestal mounted with cover

Lighting: All LED running lights (2023)

Safety: EPIRB included


Mechanical Equipment

Bilge Pumps: One manual (cockpit), two electric

Fire Extinguishers: Handheld, charged

Emergency Tiller: Included

Propeller: 3-blade bronze

Steering: Cable, autopilot mounted separately

Safety Gear: USCG flares, smoke, through-hull bungs


Tankage

Diesel Tank: 120L (31.7 USG), steel, ABYC placard; fuel gauge available (not installed); secondary fuel filter at tank

Water Tanks: Three plastic tanks (300L/80 USG total) - starboard, port, forward

Holding Tanks: Two vented tanks (8 & 16 USG) fore and aft; tanks, hoses, and thru-hulls replaced in 2021


Engine Info

Engine: Yanmar 3GM30F, 27hp @ 3800 RPM (24hp continuous @ 3400 RPM)

Hours: 1620

Performance: Hull speed at 2500 RPM; ~0.75 gal/hour fuel consumption

Maintenance: Oil changed every 100 hours; filters changed April 2025

Upgrades: New cutlass bearing (2021), new dripless shaft seal (2021), spare included


Sails & Rigging

Roller Furling: Harken MKIV Ocean (2024)

Travelers: Genoa (port & starboard), mainsheet

Standing Rigging: Replaced 2023, retensioned 2024

Winches: Lewmar self-tailing, with covers

Sails:

Mainsail: Hood, fully battened, 2 reefs, fair condition

Genoa: Hood 160%, UV protection, fair condition

Spinnaker: Asymmetrical, like-new


Deck & Hull Equipment

Anchors:

Rocna 15kg (primary) with 200' chain (2022)

CQR 35lb (secondary) with 50' chain + 200' rode (2022)

Windlass: Lewmar vertical (reduction gear replaced 2023)

Cockpit: Washdown on sugar scoop

Canvas: Dodger & bimini with threaded raincatcher; sun shades for foredeck/main cabin

Seating & Table: Cockpit cushions, small drink table

Swim Platform: Sugar scoop with ladder

Lifelines/Stanchions: Yes

Life Raft: Certified 2018

Davits: Yes

Arch: Atlantic Towers 2" with Starlink mount (2022)

Docking Gear: Ample fenders and docklines


Accommodation

Berths: Quarter berth, V-berth, dinette, pullout settee (sleeps 7)

Heads: Two (fore and aft)

Showers: Aft interior and cockpit (12' hose)


Owner's Comments

Designed for comfortable single-handing and offshore cruising

Outperforms expectations in speed, comfort, and handling

Easily holds 7+ knots, even under reefed sails

Excellent power autonomy: 1kW solar, 460Ah lithium batteries

5' draft allows access to shallow anchorages

Well-maintained racer-cruiser with critical upgrades done


Boat History

Owner #1: Factory delivery to Chesapeake, 30 years of racing and upkeep

Owner #2: NC-based, continued upgrades

Owner #3: Cruised from NC through Bahamas, Caribbean, Mexico, DR

Upgrades During Ownership: New rigging, arch, autopilot, solar, depth sounder

Recent Use: 5-month Bahamas cruise (2024 - 25), sails/canvas inspected, bottom paint refreshed

Cruising-Ready: All key systems proven offshore


Tender & Dinghy

Dinghy: AB Navigo 8VS, 8' Hypalon, 3 compartments, bow locker, 120 lbs

Outboard: Yamaha 8hp 2-stroke short shaft F6CMH, 59 lbs

Davits: Arch can support dinghy + engine under way in stable conditions

Available for Co-brokerage!

Disclaimer
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.