Quixotic | 1985 Irwin 38 Mk II

Rig, Deck and Sails

The aluminum spar is well supported with double lower shrouds to the single spreaders. The standing rigging was replaced in approximately 2003.

Extended anchor platform / bowsprit an with integrated double rail bow pulpit. Double lifelines & gates. The lifelines are mounted atop the fiberglass bulwarks for an increased height of 27 – 31″ for superior safety.

Stern rail with custom stainless steel arch, transom ladder, dinghy davits with electric hoist and solar panels.

Dodger & full cockpit enclosure (2017). Heavy duty Simpson-Lawrence manual windlass. Numerous opening ports, overhead hatches & portlights. All opening hatches and portlights were replaced in 2012 with quality equipment.

Pedestal steering with instrument displays, cockpit table & cushions.

Sail Inventory

• Ullman mainsail with 2 sets of reefing points ( 2019 )
• Ullman furling #2 130% genoa (2019)
• Updated ProFurl headsail furler
• Adjustable whisker pole

Accommodations

The center cockpit layout is a two-stateroom arrangement which allows for generous forward and aft cabins, two heads, a proper sea galley, roomy salon and lots of stowage space.

The raised salon is a bright and airy space that includes plenty of portlights, windows, hatches and opening ports to provide light and ventilation. The current owners have updated the interior for a lighter, more colourful aesthetic. For chilly weather there is Newport propane-fired heater in the salon.

The aft cabin owner’s stateroom is entered from the passageway from the galley and is the full-width of the boat. It features a transverse double bunk (54″x75″), plenty of storage, more storage, light and ventilation. An overhead hatch leads to the aft deck.

The aft heads compartment can be entered directly from the owner’s cabin, or from the salon forward. It is fitted with a new Nature’s Head composting toilet. There is a washbasin, shower head, opening portlight and lots of storage.

The forward stateroom features a large vee berth with an optional filler to create a large bunk. There is storage below the bunk, shelves above and a good sized hanging locker / shelving space. A large hatch overhead provides access to the foredeck.

The forward heads compartment is completely private to the forward cabin and is fitted with a conventional marine toilet, washbasin, shower, opening portlight and storage lockers above and below the washbasin.

Galley

The galley runs the length of the port side passageway between the main & aft cabins. Stove, sink and fridge are outboard on port. Counterspace is inboard on the centerline, amazingly large and topped with an anti-slip surface.

There is a separate freezer unit on starboard, located under the navigation / workstation table.

Both fridge and freezer were updated in 2014 with high efficiency Nova-Kool units. The double sink is large and deep, and the propane three burner stove and oven appears to be in good condition.

Electrical Systems

The prior owner installed a sophisticated electrical system featuring:

One 24 Volt Battery bank plus two 12 Volt banks which uses 12 6-volt GC2 batteries at 225 Amp-hours each, all new in 2024. That’s approximately 16 kWH of total capacity.

Two Panasonic solar panels totaling 430 Watts of maximum output, with a smart charge controller

On the engine is a 12 Volt alternator and a detachable 24 Volt alternator, with smart controllers from Xantrex and Balmar.

Victron Orion DC-DC Converter, 24 Volts to 12 Volt, 20 Amps

Victron shore power charger, 8 amps @ 24 Volts

Three battery monitors, one for each bank

1000 Watt inverter

Shore power service, 30 Amps @ 115 volts, with modern AC breaker panel

Electronics

The boat is currently fitted with:

• Uniden Solara VHF radio with DSC on the pedestal
• Signet knotmeter (intermittent) and depth sounder (working)
• “Cat Eye” wind speed indicator, with sensor on the arch
• Xinuo GPS plotter (base map only)
• Engine gauges on the pedestal
• Sea Star 770 electric hydraulic autopilot.

While this equipment set works for light duty coastal cruising, some buyers may wish to install newer equipment to suit their needs.

Engine and Drive Train

The Perkins 4-108 has had regular service and reportedly runs well. The injectors were re-built in 2009.

The original tachometer is working, and a separate TinyTach has been added.

The engine drives a large three bladed fixed propellor through a conventional stuffing box.

The shaft is fitted with spur-type line cutters.

There is good access to the engine for service.

Anchoring and Mooring

The anchoring platform is wide and very heavily built.

There are two anchor rollers, supporting a Claw (Bruce type) and a plow anchor

A Simpson-Lawrence SL555 manual windlass is fitted.

Included are several fenders and docklines.

Mechanical

The engine & mechanical space is located between the port and starboard passageways, with numerous large openings that make for easy access to both the engine and other equipment installed there. This space has room for the addition of diesel generator if desired.

The interior taps, shower heads and water pumps have been recently replaced.

Water tankage is 2x 50 gal plus a third 50 gal bladder tank under the aft cabin bunk, for a total of a remarkable 150 gallons.

Hot water tank.

Electric and manual bilge pumps.

Optional Dinghy and Outboard

Basically new 8 foot inflatable dinghy with aluminum floor boards

Recent Mercury 3.5 hp outboard motor, less than 1 hour of operation. Integral fuel tank.

Price negotiable with purchase of yacht

Additional Information

6 pad folding steel cradle included.

New plexiglass installed on all overhead hatches (2012). New stainless steel opening ports(2010)

Updated lifelines. LED lights throughout interior.

Remote controlled spotlight on the pulpit

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.