SMITTEN | 1979 Shannon 38

West Palm Beach, FL, US

SMITTEN | Shannon 38 38ft

US$ 69,900

West Palm Beach, FL, US

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Cal Landau

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  Mobile:+1 561 312-0010
 cal@multihullcompany.com

About

Recent Price reduction on this classic Bluewater Vessel!!!

Embark on your maritime dreams with "Smitten," a captivating 1978 Shannon 38 Ketch, conveniently located in West Palm Beach, FL.
Crafted with passion and precision by legendary boat builder Walt Schultz, this world cruising sailboat stands as a testament to timeless elegance and seaworthy design.

Key Features:

Proven Pedigree: "Smitten" is an exceptionally well-kept example of a world cruising sailboat, designed for global exploration.

Legendary Lineage: Constructed by the esteemed Walt Schultz, ensuring quality craftsmanship and durability.

Meticulously Maintained: The current owner has dedicated five years to maintaining and upgrading "Smitten," for bluewater exploring, ensuring she's in prime condition for your sailing adventures.

Ready for World Travel: This vessel is equipped and ready to take you on an unforgettable journey around the world. Follow in the wake of legendary sailor and author Beth Leonard, who circumnavigated in a Shannon 38.

Classic Elegance: In a world where craftsmanship is often sacrificed for modernity, "Smitten" stands as a rare gem. They simply don't build them like this anymore.

Specifications

  • Length: 38ft
  • Beam: 11' 6"
  • Draft: 5' 0"
  • Year: 1979
  • Hull: Fiberglass
  • Status: Active

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SPECS

MEASUREMENTS

  • Length Overall: 38 ft
  • Max Draft: 5' 0"
  • Cabin Head room measure: 6' 3"
  • Beam Measure: 11' 6"

ENGINE(S)

  • Total Power: 44
  • Engine Brand: Westerbeke
  • Engine/Fuel Type: Diesel
  • Engine Hours: 178
  • Engine Power: 44 hp

TANKS

  • Fresh Water Tanks: 1 (65 Gallons)
  • Fuel Tanks: 1 (65 Gallons)

Accommodations

  • Number of heads: 1

Exterior

Exterior:
Ketch rig with staysail for optimal performance.
Brand new sails with new Mac Pack sail covers and lazy jacks for easy storing.
Recently upgraded standing and running rigging for peace of mind.
Embrace sustainability with 2 new 200 Watt solar panels and a 100 Watt flexible panel.
Equipped with two Victron solar controllers for efficient energy management.
Navigate confidently with new B&G chart plotter, 3 displays, and radar.
Safety first with Triada instruments on masthead, new compass, and CPT autopilot.
Windless with a new stainless steel Ultra anchor and aluminum Fortress anchor.
Easy sail handling with new Lewmar self-tailing winches.
Swim or dinghy access made easy with new two-step boarding ladder and a folding ladder.
Traditional teak cockpit table.
Manual whale bilge pump in the cockpit.

Interior

Interior:
Handcrafted interior joinery and cabinetry exuding timeless charm, with rigidly tabbed bulkheads.
Port and starboard settees pull out for comfortable sleeping.
Stunning, versatile teak salon table with 2 drop-folding leaves.
Enjoy natural light and fresh air with classic bronze port lights and screens for hatches and companionway.
Stay warm during chilly nights with a diesel cabin heater.
Electric toilet in the head for convenience.
Stainless steel sink with pull-out spray faucet in the head.
Galley features a new 3-burner stove and oven, brand new, spotless, stainless oversized sink with pullout faucet, and new Frigaboat refrigeration with keel cooler.

Engine/Mechanical

Engine/Mechanical:
Ample water storage with 3 water tanks (100-gallon capacity) replaced in 2015.
Fuel up for the journey with a 65-gallon fuel tank, also replaced in 2015.
Modern upgrades include PEX tubing and new valves for water lines.
Reliable 2004 Westerbeke 44 HP engine with ONLY 178 hours!
Ensure smooth cruising with a new propeller, shaft, dripless packing, and cutlass bearing.
Heavy bronze through-hulls with tapered plug, recently rebuilt for added security.
Act Now! Don’t let the opportunity slip away to own a classic sailing yacht with the spirit to carry you across the seas. “Smitten” is more than a boat; it’s a vessel of dreams and adventures.

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.

Price History

  • 04/28/2025: US $74,900
  • 11/20/2024: US $79,900
  • 09/12/2024: US $84,000
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