1986 Wauquiez MKII

"Blue Charm" is a remarkably well found and maintained Hood 38 with the preferable MKII layout giving two private cabins. The design is from America's Cup Skipper Ted Hood, the build is from Henri Wauquiez, and this particular boat benefits from a recent restoration that makes her a turn-key and capable coastal to bluewater cruising vessel. "Blue Charm" deserves a close inspection!

Dimensions
Max Draft: 4'8"/10'6"
Ballast: 11,023/50%!
Displacement: 23336

Engines
Total Power: 50

Tanks
Fuel: 40
Fresh Water: 105
Holding: 30(new in 2006)

Accommodations
This after cockpit layout begins with a large V-berth stateroom forward. This stateroom has a large sized hanging locker as well as other storage. The head compartment is next aft to starboard and has a marine head, vanity, sink with H/C pressure water and shower. Another hanging locker is opposite. This brings you to the spacious main salon with a U-shaped dinette to starboard which converts to a double berth when necessary. A straight settee/berth and a pilot berth to port sleep two more guests or crew. The nav table is also to port and uses the end of the settee as a seat. This saloon is bright and airy due to the large overhead hatch, bright white fiberglass headliner and the 6'8" headroom. The galley is tucked in the aft port quarter. Back to starboard you'll find the quarter cabin with ensuite sink and vanity. This interior joinery is in very nice condition and finished with a hand rubbed satin.

• Force 10 S/S propane cabin heater
• Raritan 11 gal water heater
• Leeboards and leecloths for main salon berths
• Flat screen TV ('06)
• Clock, barometer & tide clock
• Upholstery replaced '06
• Xintech Propane sniffer w/alarm
• Screens & covers for ports, hatches & companionway ('06)
• Interior lighting new

Galley
This L-shaped galley is located aft to port next to the companionway. It is out of the way, yet easily accessible from the cockpit or while entertaining below. Excellent storage is provided. Countertops are ceramic tile.

• 2 burner propane stove with oven
• Frigiboat refrigeration system
• Fresh & raw water foot pumps
• Double S/S sinks
• H/C pressure water

Hull&Deck
If you are looking for a stout cruising boat with a good pedigree, come see Blue Charm. This was a collaboration of Ted Hood's architecture and Henri Wauquiez's boatbuilding. The result compares favorably with any of the US production boats of the same era. The original gelcoat continues to compound/buff/wax up to a remarkable shine. The bottom was barrier coated in '05. The interior recesses of the boat are all coated with gelcoat so there are no rough edges and the bilge is easily kept free of oil and grease. The hull to deck joint and the bulkhead tabbing are evidence of construction that is meant to last. It is rare to discover interior leaks or degradation to the yacht interior of a Wauquiez.

• Anchor roller and bow stem ('06)
• Lofrans manual windlass
• 40# Bruce anchor ('06) w/100' 3/8" HT chain & 250' rode ('07)
• 15# fortress 12' chain & 100' rode
• Cockpit cushions ('07)
• Cockpit awning ('07)
• Binnacle cover ('07)
• Wave Stopper dodger, bimini & connector ('07)S/S dorade guards ('08)
• Internal lead ballast
• LED Orca Green Tri-color/anchor light ('06)
• Folding teak cockpit table ('06)
• Fiberglass Life sling ('07)
• Deck hardware replated ('06)
• 40" collapsible Lewmar wheel ('06)
• Spectra lifelines ('06)
• Main, forward & head hatches new ('08)
• (2) 20# propane tanks in vented locker

Electronics
"Blue Charm" is equipped with a state of the art electronics package. Professionally installed and with it's components integrated, it's all here!

• Ritchie compass
• Raymarine chartplotter ('07)
• Raymarine C-80 in Navpod @ helm ('07)
• Raymarine ST-60 depth, speed over ground ('07)
• 4kw Raydome and Hailer on mast ('07)
• Raymarine 125 WAAS GPS ('07)
• Waterproof splice box for radar cable ('08)
• All Raymarine instruments installed and integrated by certified dealer, Promarine Electronics
• Raymarine ST-6002 (S3G) auto-pilot w/ wireless remote ('07)
• Ritchie compass
• Raymarine chartplotter ('07)
• Raymarine C-80 in Navpod @ helm ('07)
• Raymarine ST-60 depth, speed over ground ('07)
• 4kw Raydome and Hailer on mast ('07)
• Raymarine 125 WAAS GPS ('07)
• Waterproof splice box for radar cable ('08)
• All Raymarine instruments installed and integrated by certified dealer, Promarine Electronics
• Raymarine ST-6002 (S3G) auto-pilot w/ wireless remote ('07)
• Raymarine windspeed & direction ('07)
• Icom VHF w/ remote mike @ helm
• Garmin GPS @ Nav table

Electrical
The electrical system received extensive upgrades by Merke Marine of Annapolis in June of '06 including: new electrical panel, all new wiring, new regulator & new fiberglass battery box w/hold downs. The mast was re-wired, the VHF antenna replaced and a Hinckley Halo TV antenna was added. John Lavelle of Merke is available to support this work on behalf of a new owner.

• Guest 3 stage battery charger ('99)
• Battery monitor ('06)
• Heart interface ('99)
• Xantrex Pro 1800 w inverter w/DC ground protection('08)
• Galvanic isolator ('07)
• Alternator regulator ('06)
• 30 amp shore power hook up w/cord
• (4) deep cell house batteries
• Battery cables ('08)
• 100amp starting battery
• Blue Seas AC/DC elect. panel ('06)

Sails&Rigging
Great attention and expense has been lavished on the rig and deck layout with new standing rigging, headsail furler, and Harken "Big Boat" components. Everything can be adjusted under load. Here is a cruising boat where adjusting the traveler or genoa lead is "no big deal". Offshore sailors will appreciate the recent addition of a removable inner fore stay with supporting Spectra check stays.

• Double spreader rig
• Spinnaker pole & gear
• Profurl roller furling system on headstay ('06)
• Lewmar 48ST primary winches
• Lewmar 30ST secondaries
• Harken Big Boat components incl. main traveler, adjustable genoa tracks, cars and blocks ('06)
• Oversized standing rigging replaced by Madden Mast & Rigging('06)
• Running rigging ('06)
• Sail cover ('07)
• Spectra lazy jacks ('06)
• Custom Kemp mast & boom w/mid-boom sheeting
• Ullman full-batten, loose footed mainsail w/2 reef points ('08)
• 120% Shore genoa w/foam luff re-cut w/ new UV cover ('08)
• Sobstad cruising spinnaker w/Spectra halyard
• Storm jib
• Staysail
• Quick Vang rigid boom vang w/Spectra cascade
• Wichard removable inner forestay w/Wichard dbl padeye & custom backing plate
• Running backstays double as preventers, led to cockpit

Engine&Mechanical
The gearbox and exhaust was rebuilt/replaced w/new exhaust riser, rear main oil seal in 2006 (Bay Shore Marine). There is a two pump bilge pump system w/activation counter. Extensive engine maintenance has been performed. All receipts are available for perusal.

• Maxi 3 blade feathering prop ('06)
• Rule 2500 Gold electric bilge pump
• Manual bilge pump
• Groco raw water strainer
• S/S exhaust guard ('08)
• Halon fire extinguishing system in engine room
• Racor 500 fuel filter
• DP1000 primary fuel filter adapter for spin-on Napa fuel filter
• Custom exhaust extension ('08)

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.