2007 Hunter 38

** SAFETY and CONVENIENCE ** Low Hours! **

** REDUCED! ** Fresh water! ** AC/heat ** Furling Mainsail ** Custom Safety Upgrades ** Full Electronics ** Feathering Prop ** Dodger/Bimini ** Beautiful Teak ** E-80 Plotter ** Custom Electrical Upgrades **

The Hunter 38 is one of the most well conceived and desirable models produced by Hunter.  With her excellent maintenance, many custom upgrades, and sharp price, FREE BIRD stands out among the other Hunter 38s on the market.  

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***FRESH WATER !! (almost) ***

SALINITY*CORROSION*SUNLIGHT    Many people are unaware that the salinity of the water of the Northern Chesapeake Bay and its tributaries is a small fraction of ocean water salinity (0-30% of ocean salinity, depending on location and recent rainfall).  Upper tributaries (where FREE BIRD has been kept since 2011) in particular, are often close to ZERO SALINITY, similar to the Great Lakes, Lake Champlain, etc.  Some of the highly corrosive effects of ocean water on vessels kept in high salt environments are readily apparent; but many remain hidden until "disaster strikes."  Compared to boats in Florida and other "low-latitude" areas, the effect of UV sunlight is also greatly minimized on northern boats.  

In addition to FREE BIRD benefiting from less UV and minimal salinity, she has been hauled and covered every winter (since 2011), further minimizing any impact of "exposure to the elements."  Her gelcoat continues to hold a very high lustre - and her metal surfaces are bright and shiny.

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Attention (current and aspiring) Hunter owners:

*NOT A STOCK HUNTER 38!  MANY UPGRADES TO FACTORY SPECS*

(Other Hunter owners are encouraged and welcome to replicate any of the upgrades on FREE BIRD.  Information is available upon request.)

A VERY SPECIAL OWNER!  In addition to being meticulous about maintenance and care, the owner of FREE BIRD is also a safety and convenience minded electrical engineer.  As such, he enlisted one of the top electrical techincians on the Chesapeake to custom-install a number of over-the-top monitoring and other systems - including many upgrades from standard Hunter specs. These include, AGM batteries, battery monitoring, programmable regulator, LED lighting, oversized alternator, and much more.  Many other systems have also be been upgraded - including a high-water alarm and pump, running rigging refit, dripless shaftseal, etc etc.   Additional details and systems appear under FULL SPECIFICATIONS

• Furling mainsail and jib
• AC/heat throughout
• 200 engine hours
• Beautiful teak interior - very sharp and clean!
• Many custom upgrades - in lieu of standard Hunter equipment
• Extensive custom electrical systems;
• Autostream feathering prop 
• LED lighting
• Tank monitoring
• Barrier coat ('16)
• Running rigging refit ('16)
• Excellent maintenance;  Hauled and shrink-wrapped every winter

(Additional specs and details for many items listed here appear in relevant equipment sections below)

• Autostream S1 SS 3-blade feathering prop ('12)
• PSS dripless shaftseal installed
• Bronze strainers installed - for engine and AC raw water
• Custom plumbing to route AC condensate away from bilge
• Custom plumbing modification - Trident 101 hose and ball-valve replacing old macerator line
• Engine hour meter installed - at nav-desk
• Balmar 80A alternator installed
• Balmar Digital-Duo regulator - for engine start battery
• Max-Charge MC-614 multistage regulator installed - for "house" batteries
• Xantrex LinkLITE battery 12V monitor installed
• Pro-Mariner ProNautic 1250P 50A charger installed
• Profile/Legacy-8 digital monitor - for fresh-water and holding tanks  (Can be upgraded for fuel tank)
• 3 AGM batteries installed
• LED interior lighting installed throughout (3 fluorescent light remain)
• LED anchor and running lights
• Caframo Sirocco-II 3-speed fan - in owner's stateroom
• High water bilge pump installed -w/ alarm
• Domestic plumbing freshwater pump - upgraded to Jabsco V-Flow 5.0
• Dual AMB600W Stereo/CD in cockpit -w/Bluetooth
• KATO dinghy davits installed
• Fortress FX-23 and plow anchors added
• Internal gas spring added to boom vang
• Running rigging refit ('16): Mainsheet, jibsheets, traveler lines, outhaul, mainsail furling line, spare halyard
• Old bottom paint removed via soda-blasting; 3 Interlux barrier coats applied - and 3 coats Micron CSC antifouling ('16)

Every winter... hauled, shrinkwrapped, and winterized

Throughout: Cruisaire two-zone, reverse cycle AC/heat, gloss-varnished teak joinery, opening ports and hatches with OceanAire shade/screens, LED lighting; accordion style shades on fixed ports

• Private guest stateroom, forward -w/ hanging lockers port and starboard
• Spacious U-shape dinette (converts to double berth) to starboard on main cabin -w/ gloss-varnished table
• Settee berth to port -w/ forward facing, sit-down nav-station aft
• Head, aft to port, with vanity/sink and separate show; teak grate; entry via main cabin or owner's stateroom
• Galley, aft to starboard --see below
• Owner's stateroom, entry to starboard, with large double berth athwartship with innerspring mattress; generous locker spaces; vanity; ensuite entry to head

• Spacious Corian counters -w/ splash guard
• Deep double SS sinks
• 2 Burner LPG stove -w/oven
• Microwave
• 12V front-opening refrigerator
• Dedicated 12V side front-opening freezer
• Hunter signature illuminated dish storage/dryer -w/ glass cabinets doors
• Ample storage - including 5 drawers and 2 cabinets
• Built-in waste bin

• In-mast furling mainsail
• Dual single-line reefing
• 110# furling genoa
• Upgraded Mainsheet traveler - on Hunter signature SS arch
• Solid boom vang -/w gas spring
• Inboard jibsheet tracks -w/ adjustable cars
• Internal halyards led to cockpit
• 4 Lewmar 2-speed, self-tailing winches: 2 primary, 2 halyard/reef

Sail area: 840.66 sq.ft.

• Yanmar 3JH-4E 40hp diesel  -- <200 hours (est)
• Autostream 3-blade SS feathering prop
• PSS dripless shaftseal
• Balmar upgraded 80A alternator
• Hobbs engine hour meter

• Raymarine E80 chartplotter -w/ RS-125 GPS -at helm
• Raymarine 7000 autopilot - at helm
• Raymarine ST-60 windspeed and direction - at helm
• Raymarine ST60 knot/log and depth - at companionway
• VHF transceiver at nav-station; RAM mic at helm
• Dual AMB600W CD/AM/FM in cockpit -w/ Bluetooth, wireless remote, USB inputs
• Bose stereo/CD in cabin
• TV/DVD in main cabin

• 12V system -w/ 2 group-31 AGM batteries
• AGM engine start battery
• Upgraded Balmar 80A alternator
• Balmar Digital-Duo programmable regulator - for engine start battery
• Max-Charge MC-614 multistage programmable regulator installed - for "house" batteries
• Xantrex LinkLITE battery 12V monitor (Amps, Volts, Amp-hours for all batteries)
• Profile/Legacy-8 digital holding tank monitor - for and fresh-water tanks and holding tank
• Engine hour meter
• LED interior lighting installed throughout (3 fluorescent light remain)
• LED anchor and running lights
• 110V shorepower:  2 30A inlets -w/ cords
• Pro-Mariner ProNautic 1250P 50 amp battery charger
• 2 110V circuits -GFCI protected

• Hot/cold pressure fresh-water system -w/ Jabsco V-Flow 5.0 pump
• Manual and electric bilge pumps
• High water bilge pump -w alarm, remote switch, and indicator
• Head with holding tank and macerator (Hose upgraded to Trident-101 and ball-valve added); Profile Legacy-8 tank monitor

• Hunter signature reinforced SS cockpit arch
• Dodger and bimini - attach to arch
• Stern pulpit -w/built-in seats and cushions 
• Swim platform -w/ folding SS ladder; hot/cold shower
• Walk-thru transom -/w hinged helm-seat
• Wheel pedestal -w/ custom electronics; fixed double-leaf folding table -w/grabrails
• Lewmar 36" folding wheel -w/ elkhide cover
• Zocor custom double "french" doors -w/screens  - at companionway
• Anchor well and dual SS anchor rollers
• Electric anchor windlass
• Fortress FX-23 anchor -w/ chain and rode
• Plow anchor -w/ chain and rode
• Fenders, docklines, USCG gear

• Avon 280 RIB hard bottom inflatable   -- garage kept!
• Honda 9.9hp  4-stroke outboard  -- <5 hours!

(Not included -- but available at additional cost)

• Bottom painted
• "Propspeed" on prop; zincs replaced
• Hull waxed
• Deck detailed and waxed

The Hunter 38 was designed as an exceptionally comfortable cruiser with outstanding performance and easy handling. The Hunter 38's sail plan features a large roach mainsail with flaking system and an anodized B&R double spreader fractional rig with struts on a conventional mast, or the easy-to-sail Selden furling system. Coupled with either sail plan, the Hunter 38's new stainless steel rudder design delivers exceptional power that is more aerodynamically efficient and responsive when under way. Interior comfort rules in the Hunter 38, thanks to the dedicated effort of our team of interior designers and stylists. Spaciousness is achieved by the 6'6" tall cabin ceiling framed in solid teak, which is balanced by an Everwear laminate teak-and-holly sole. An extra large salon, master stateroom with en suite head, guest stateroom with V-berth, full-service galley and dedicated nav station all work together onboard the Hunter 38 to create a functional interior living environment.

• Anchor Well for Rode and Chain
• Anchor Rollers  - Dual Offset
• Balanced Spade Rudder
• (6) Stainless Steel Bow, Stern and Spring Cleats
• Bronze Seacocks w/Thru-Hulls Below Waterline
• Cabin Windshield
• Balsa-Cored Hull Sides, Solid FRP Bottom and Structural Grid Reinforcement
• Dorade Vent
• Double Lifelines w/3 Gates
• (2) Fixed Hull Ports
• Keel - Shoal Draft Bulb Wing, Antimonious Lead
• LPG Tank Storage for Two Bottles
• (5) Opening Deck Hatches w/Screens
• (6) Six Opening Ports w/Screens
• 360 Rubrail w/Stainless Steel Insert
• Maxguard Gelcoats for UV Protection
• HKT Kevlar - Hull Reinforcement
• Flexiteek Inserts on Cockpit Seats
• Molded-In Nonskid Walking Surfaces
• Stainless Steel Bow Pulpit
• Stainless Stern Rail w/Seats & Drink Holders
• Stainless Steel Cockpit Arch w/Traveler
• Stainless Steel Telescoping Ladder
• Stainless Steel Stem Fitting
• Through-Bolted Hull/Deck Joint
• Two Transom Storage Lockers

Potential purchasers should assume that any items on the vessel at the time of viewing, but not specifically listed on this specification sheet, are not included with the sale of the yacht. These specifications are believed to be correct but cannot be guaranteed. Specifications are provided for information purposes. Data was obtained from sources believed reliable but is not guaranteed by owner or brokers. Buyer assumes responsibility to verify all speeds, consumptions, capacities and other measurements contained herein and otherwise provided, and agrees to instruct his/her agents or his/her surveyor to confirm such details prior to purchase. This vessel is subject to sale, price and inventory changes or withdrawal from market without notice.