The boat featured is not currently for sale by Boatshed. The boat information and images presented are part of Boatshed’s back catalogue of the 25,000+ boats we have listed in the last 20 years and appear here for general information and guidance purposes about Boatshed and our boat selling systems and services

Matthews Classic Motor Yacht 38 Sedan

£0 Sold / Unavailable
  • Boat REF#  ·  155212
  • LOA  ·  38'0"
  • Year  ·  1946
  • Construction  ·  Wood carvel
  • Underwater profile  ·  Full-displacement
  • Berths  ·  3
  • Engine  ·  2 x Diesel 110hp, Perkins 6-354 (1972)
  • Lying  ·  Bremerton, WA USA - Shown by Appointment
Boatshed Tacoma
Boatshed Tacoma
Gary Buck

The boat featured is not currently for sale by Boatshed. The boat information and images presented are part of Boatshed’s back catalogue of the 25,000+ boats we have listed in the last 20 years and appear here for general information and guidance purposes about Boatshed and our boat selling systems and services

Extra Details

Builder Matthews Boat Building
Lying Bremerton, WA USA - Shown by Appointment
Fuel capacity 200.0 G Total - 2 Tanks
Water capacity 100.0 G Total - 1 Tanks

Mechanical

Engine 2 x Diesel 110hp
Engine make and model Perkins 6-354 (1972)
Engine Hours engine1= 1598
engine2= 3406
Engine Cooled Indirect
Steering Wheel
Drive Shaft
Prop(s) bronze 4 blade
Fuel consumption (approx) Not Recorded

Battery count is estimate. Seller reports transmissions, shafts and struts were all rebuilt to "zero-time" in 1999. Engines are reported to have been installed in 1972 without explanation for wide difference in hour meter readings. They are reported to run well. 2-90 amp alternators, Racor filters, Bennett trim tabs, Vernalift mufflers, drive shaft sizes are 1 3/8 inch. Fuel consumption, cruise and top speed unreported.

Dimensions

LOA 38'0"
Beam 11'8"
Draft Max 4'0"
Airdraft 9'0"
Displacement 26,000.0lbs
Headroom 6'2"
Storage On marina

Electrical Systems

12 volt battery, 5 batteries charged by: engine, shore power

Construction

Construction Wood carvel
Underwater profile Full-displacement
Finish Paint finish

Carvel planked mahogany under-body approx. 1 1/8 inch thickness with red cedar topsides. White oak frames on 10 inch centers. Bronze wood screw fasteners. Deck is fir plywood with fiberglass over-laid. Worm-shoe on keel is Ironwood. Mahogany transom. Steel composite frames in engine room. There is a metal "stinger" that extends the keel aft to provide protection for the props.

Accommodation

Total # of berths 3
No. of double berths 2
No. of single berths 1
Cabin(s) 2
Handbasin 2
Shower 1
Heads 1 heads (Electric)

The interior is laid out as follows, rope and chain locker is most forward. Next is the fore-peak with a large single berth to starboard with rope/tool storage under. Opposite is a hand basin with additional personal storage similar to a vanity area. Continuing aft is the master cabin with a double berth Pullman style on starboard under which is drawer storage and slide out closet. Opposite on port side is a table / desk area with storage and a booth style seat. Continuing aft the galley is to starboard and head on port. Up a few steps is the salon with helm on starboard. The salon has very well conceived furnishings with a combination cabinet / convertible table as well as a corner convertible berth storage drawer cabinet in the port aft corner. The salon companionway door is to starboard leading out to a large teak floored cockpit where a portable AC/DC refrigerator is used as a cockpit seat or bench. Heat is from the Sigmar Diesel heater / Stove in the galley. Fridge is in the cockpit Norcold Tek ll AC/DC unit.

2 burner Electric cooker/stove

Accommodation

Cooker/stove
Oven
Sink
Refrigerator
Curtains
Cabin heating
Pressurised water system
Hot water system
Non-Smokers

The interior is laid out as follows, rope and chain locker is most forward. Next is the fore-peak with a large single berth to starboard with rope/tool storage under. Opposite is a hand basin with additional personal storage similar to a vanity area. Continuing aft is the master cabin with a double berth Pullman style on starboard under which is drawer storage and slide out closet. Opposite on port side is a table / desk area with storage and a booth style seat. Continuing aft the galley is to starboard and head on port. Up a few steps is the salon with helm on starboard. The salon has very well conceived furnishings with a combination cabinet / convertible table as well as a corner convertible berth storage drawer cabinet in the port aft corner. The salon companionway door is to starboard leading out to a large teak floored cockpit where a portable AC/DC refrigerator is used as a cockpit seat or bench. Heat is from the Sigmar Diesel heater / Stove in the galley. Fridge is in the cockpit Norcold Tek ll AC/DC unit.

2 burner Electric cooker/stove

Deck Gear

Cockpit cover
Warps
Fenders
Boathook
Davits
Swim Platform
Instrument Covers
Cockpit Enclosure

Electric Stephens windlass
1 anchors
(Danforth)
300'0" of chain
Unknown make 12 Ft. Sailing Dingy dinghy ()
(Hard Dinghy)
8hp outboard, Tohotsu ()
Aluminum dingy davits holding a nice 12 foot sailing dingy with sails, spars and accessories.
There is also a second dingy inflatable Avon 11 foot stored in the cockpit locker. Sunbrella and clear plastic windows on all windows surrounding the salon acting as "storm" windows.

Nav Equipment

Compass
Radar
VHF
GPS
Chart plotter
Stereo
Navigation lights
Echo sounder

Magellan Nav 5000 DLX Plotter/GPS, Raytheon RL9 Radar, Raytheon Fathometer, Standard Horizon VHF, Kenwood Stereo

Safety Equipment

Life jackets
Searchlight

2 bilge pumps (1 manual / 2 Electric)

Automatic Fire suppression system in engine room of unknown make or model. Life jackets and flares on board.

Broker's Comments

This classic Matthews 38 Sedan Trawler had her bottom refit in 1997 by Port Townsend Shipyard Co-op. Many planks were replaced or repaired as needed and re-fastened. She's been used and maintained regularly by her owner. In more recent years she's had quite a few interior upgrades to cabinetry and furnishings. It appears as a well-maintained vessel that could benefit from a new navigational electronics package and some modernization to the galley and maybe the head as well. The boat's price and overall condition should make it a must-see for wooden boat enthusiasts. Plus it has a very nice sailing dingy. Matthews built quality boats strong enough that the navy used some of them in WW II in anti-submarine warfare. Those still around today have endured because of that strength of build. Documents on board this boat take you back to when it was purchased new in 1946 for $14,000 with a $140 surcharge due to economic circumstances.

These boat details are subject to contract.
Note: Offers on the asking price may be considered.

This Matthews Classic Motor Yacht 38 Sedan has been personally photographed and viewed by Gary Buck of Boatshed Tacoma. Click here for contact details.
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