Summary
This custom 1996 Lyman-Morse 38 sedan cruiser has a matched oak veneer interior with varnished teak and holly sole making her bright and an exceptionally comfortable live aboard cruiser. Described as the “sportscar” of the Lyman-Morse fleet, her C. Raymond Hunt deep vee design provides unusual maneuverability. Originally named “Radio Waves,” she cruises at 23 knots and tops out at 28. Her electronics include two Raytheon and one Northstar GPSs, two depthfinders, radar, VHF enslaved to Northstar GPS, autopilot. She has twin cylinder trim tabs, espar, davits, 4hp dinghy, twin cruisaire air conditioners, and a 7.5kw Northern Lights generator. Her updated electrical system includes a centrally monitored charger inverter with separate 160 amp alternator for the four 8D house batteries. New upholstery, custom orthopedic mattresses, oversize shower, 125 gallon centerline water tank and 400 gallon centerline fuel tank provide safety, stability, and cruising comfort with excellent storage and other cruising amenities. She is handsome and seaworthy, a jewel-like yacht that attracts attention wherever she goes.
Specifications
- loa 37'9
- lwl 32'
- beam 13'2
- draft 3'
- fuel capacity 400 gals
- water capacity 130 gals
- type Cruising
- designed by C. Raymond Hunt
- builder Lyman-Morse Boatbuilding
- model Express Cruiser
- year 1996
- hull material Fiberglass
- boat engine Twin Caterpillar 3126s
- horsepower 420 hp
- cruising speed 23 kts
- top speed 28 kts
Layout and Design
ACCOMMODATIONS: Located forward is the owner’s cabin with large V-berth, hanging lockers and bureaus. A U-shaped galley is located aft to port. A full service head with separate stall shower is opposite the galley.
MAIN SALON: The main salon has a L-shaped settee to port and helm station to starboard equipped with gauges and electronics built into the dash area. The adjustable helm seat is from Pompanette. A barrel back chair and entertainment center with mounted TV is located conveniently on the starboard bulkhead of the main salon aft the helm station. To port forward is a custom 26″ high cabinet with countertop for charts. L-shaped settee with a hi-lo table can be converted to a double berth. Sliding Freeman windows are located port and starboard aft. A sliding door next to conning station provides easy access to starboard side deck. There are three new Lexan hatches with Ocean-Air screens for good ventilation and lots of natural light.
ELECTRONICS & NAVIGATION: Furuno Radar 1931 C120 & C80 Raymarine GPS with multifunction integral fish finder, depth sounder & chart plotter Robertson Ap300x Autopilot Phillips flatscreen 15í HD TV Bennett Trim Tabs Icom IC-M602 VHF Radio
GALLEY & HEAD: Two Burner Ceran Electric Stove DC Refrigeration by NovaCool Sink by Polar Formica counter tops GE Spacemaker II Microwave Drawers for silverware and utensils Hot & Cold pressure water Delta Faucets 2000 watt Mastervolt Inverter 12v 80amp Mastervolt Charger Vacuflush head w/Tankwatch III monitor system Separate shower
OTHER EQUIPMENT: Maxwell windlass Espar heater Northern Light 6kw Gen. (173 hrs) Dinghy Davits Aqua Signal running lights Search light – remote CruiseAir 12,000 BTU reverse cycle A/C Bosch windshield wipers (3) New interior cushions Newer battery system
