Swanson 38 Sloop
Currency
Length
38' 1" - 11.60m
Vessel Location
Maryborough Qld
Launch Year
1982
Hull Material
Fibreglass/GRP
FOR SALE - Swanson 38 "Mandella" - $82,000 AUD
Currently Cruising Indonesia | Australian Registered | Set Up for Single-Handed Sailing
Step aboard Mandella, a timeless Swanson 38 -- one of Australia's most respected bluewater yachts. Designed for offshore performance and self-sufficiency, Mandella has safely crossed oceans and is currently exploring the Indonesian archipelago. Built with strength, comfort, and solo-sailing capability in mind, she's ready to continue her journey with a new owner at the helm.
? Key Features
Length: 38ft (11.6m)
Designer: Swanson (Australian design icon)
Registration: Australian Ship's Registry
Location: Indonesia (currently cruising)
Price: $82,000 AUD
? Recent Upgrades - 2025
Inflatable dinghy (Marine Tech, 2025)
Headsail (2025)
Staysail (2025)
Boom bag (2025)
Raymarine 7" in Nav Station & 9" at Helm Axiom plotters (2025)
Air Conditioning (2025)
Liferaft (2025)
ProFurl 360 (2025)
? Equipment & Inventory
Navigation & Autopilot: Hydraulic autopilot, offshore package
Sails & Rig: Fully battened mainsail, Assymetrical spinnaker, trisail, storm sail, Profurl 360 furling system
Tender & Outboard: Inflatable dinghy (2025) with 8hp Mercury outboard
Safety: Offshore-rated liferaft and all necessary safety gear, epirb etc
Power & Energy: Volvo Penta MD22 55HP regularly serviced. 400Ah lithium battery bank, 725W solar, 1000W inverter/charger, portable 2.2kVA generator. Shore power connection and 240V points inside and out.
Comforts: JVC 32" smart TV, stereo, air conditioning, hot water (12V & 240V), stainless steel BBQ and stainless steel 4kg gas bottles x 2.12 Volt Fridges x 2
Tanks: 400L water, 300L fuel
Other: Two ProFurlers, stainless steel fittings, spares and additional cruising gear
Why Choose a Swanson 38?
The Swanson 38 is one of Australia's most trusted bluewater yachts. Known for safe handling, heavy-weather performance, and a classic sheerline, they remain highly sought after by long-distance sailors.
Mandella is a proven voyager, extensively upgraded in recent years, and ready to continue cruising without major investment.
Currently sailing through Indonesian on the way back to Australia. WhatsApp Rob at for full inventory and details.
Currently Cruising Indonesia | Australian Registered | Set Up for Single-Handed Sailing
Step aboard Mandella, a timeless Swanson 38 -- one of Australia's most respected bluewater yachts. Designed for offshore performance and self-sufficiency, Mandella has safely crossed oceans and is currently exploring the Indonesian archipelago. Built with strength, comfort, and solo-sailing capability in mind, she's ready to continue her journey with a new owner at the helm.
? Key Features
Length: 38ft (11.6m)
Designer: Swanson (Australian design icon)
Registration: Australian Ship's Registry
Location: Indonesia (currently cruising)
Price: $82,000 AUD
? Recent Upgrades - 2025
Inflatable dinghy (Marine Tech, 2025)
Headsail (2025)
Staysail (2025)
Boom bag (2025)
Raymarine 7" in Nav Station & 9" at Helm Axiom plotters (2025)
Air Conditioning (2025)
Liferaft (2025)
ProFurl 360 (2025)
? Equipment & Inventory
Navigation & Autopilot: Hydraulic autopilot, offshore package
Sails & Rig: Fully battened mainsail, Assymetrical spinnaker, trisail, storm sail, Profurl 360 furling system
Tender & Outboard: Inflatable dinghy (2025) with 8hp Mercury outboard
Safety: Offshore-rated liferaft and all necessary safety gear, epirb etc
Power & Energy: Volvo Penta MD22 55HP regularly serviced. 400Ah lithium battery bank, 725W solar, 1000W inverter/charger, portable 2.2kVA generator. Shore power connection and 240V points inside and out.
Comforts: JVC 32" smart TV, stereo, air conditioning, hot water (12V & 240V), stainless steel BBQ and stainless steel 4kg gas bottles x 2.12 Volt Fridges x 2
Tanks: 400L water, 300L fuel
Other: Two ProFurlers, stainless steel fittings, spares and additional cruising gear
Why Choose a Swanson 38?
The Swanson 38 is one of Australia's most trusted bluewater yachts. Known for safe handling, heavy-weather performance, and a classic sheerline, they remain highly sought after by long-distance sailors.
Mandella is a proven voyager, extensively upgraded in recent years, and ready to continue cruising without major investment.
Currently sailing through Indonesian on the way back to Australia. WhatsApp Rob at for full inventory and details.
Price
AU $70,000 Make an offer
Vessel Name
Mandella
Launch Year
1982
Length
38' 1" - 11.60m
Beam
3.43
Draft
1.8
Displacement
12 tonne
Keel / Ballast
3 quarter lead keel, fibreglass encapsulated
Vessel Location
Maryborough Qld
Region
Northern Territory
Use
Cruising
Registration
ON 850023
Rego Expiry
01/01/2050
Designer
Swanson Brothers Sydney
Builder
Swanson Brothers Sydney
Hull Material
Fibreglass/GRP
Decks Material
GRP
Engine
MD22 50 HP
Engine Make
Volvo Penta
Number Engines
1
Horsepower
50
Fuel Type
Diesel
Max Speed
8 knots
Cruise Speed
6 knots
Propulsion
Shaft with 3 blade fixed prop
Thrusters
None
Genset
2.2 kva portable
Fuel
300 litres
Water
400 litres in 3 tanks
Dinghy
Marine Tech inflatable
Outboard
Mercury 8HP 2 stroke
Accommodation
V berth, aft cabin and saloon berth
Cabins
2
Berths
6
Shower
1
Toilet
1
Entertainment
JVC 12V/240V smart tv and marine stereo
Air-Con
Yes new in 2025
Galley
U shaped galley
Refrigeration
25 litre 12 V fridge/freezer, 40 litre 12 V fridge/freezer,
Stove
Modern style Metho 2 burner plus oven new in 2010. Does fabulous pizzas.
Water-Maker
No
Hot Water
Yes, 10 litre 12/240V
Ground Tackle
37lb plough, 70metres x 10mm chain, Maxwell Nielsen windless. Spare sand anchor.
Safety Gear
EPIRB, Liferaft new 2025, lifejackets, flares etc to meet regulations
Bilge Pumps
4 x bilge pumps
Life Raft
Yes
Epirb
Yes
Life Jackets
Yes
Flares
Yes
Fire Protection
4 x fire extinguishers and 2 x fire blankets
Electrics
See description
Electronics / Navigation
See description
Sail Inventory
Manders Genoa and Staysail new 2025, Fully battened Mainsail, Assymetrical Spinnaker, Trisail, Storm Jib
Mast / Rigging
Good Condition
Deck Gear
As Good Condition
Remarks
Currently cruising Indonesia heading back to Australia. Just got back to Australia Darwin and I'm slowly heading back to the Fraser Coast Queensland
CONTACT DETAILS
Name
Robert Shipston
Telephone
Maryborough Qld
Australia
Australia