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

Humber 38

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  • Boat REF#  ·  232000
  • LOA  ·  11.58m
  • Year  ·  1987
  • Construction  ·  GRP
  • Underwater profile  ·  Planing
  • Berths  ·  6
  • Engine  ·  2 x Diesel 250hp, Ford Mermaid Turbo Diesel (1987)
  • Lying  ·  Essex, UK (By Appointment Only)
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

Designer John Bennett
Builder F. Booker Marine
Lying Essex, UK (By Appointment Only)
Fuel capacity 1,000.0 ltr (220.0 G) Total - 2 Tanks
Water capacity 263.6 ltr (58.0 G) Total - 1 Tanks
Holding tank capacity 45.5 ltr (10.0 G) Total - 1 Tanks

Mechanical

Engine 2 x Diesel 250hp
Engine make and model Ford Mermaid Turbo Diesel (1987)
Engine Hours engine1= 1624
engine2= 1491
Engine Cooled Indirect
Steering Wheel
Drive Shaft
Prop(s) 3 blade (+ Rope Cutter)
Fuel consumption (approx) Not Recorded
Cruising speed (approx) 16 knots
Max speed (approx) 22 knots

Items upgraded or replaced on the engines in last few years include speedseal sea water pumps with easy change impeller face plates, 1 x Header Tank, 1x Starter Motor, 2 x Intercoolers, FB Morse Controls.
Injectors serviced in 2013.
4 Batteries new in 2013, 5th Battery is 2008.
The boat is left out of the water for a few months of every year; this time around it was antifouled, new anodes fitted and went back in the water in September 2016.
Hydraulic steering ram replaced in 2010. Upper and lower hydraulic systems refilled with oil - September 2016.
Mobitronic Battery Charger.
Sterling Galvanic Isolator fitted in 2009 and mechanicals re-bonded with new earth bonding at the same time.
Shaft seals replaced with Volvo water lubricated seal .
Rudder shafts repacked and manual grease pump fitted in 2009.

Dimensions

LOA 11.58m
LWL 9.91m
Beam 4.17m
Draft Min 0.91m
Draft Max 0.91m
Airdraft 4.72m
Displacement 9,000kg (19,845.0lbs)
Headroom 1.88m
Storage On marina

Electrical Systems

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

Construction

Construction GRP
Underwater profile Planing
Finish Gelcoat finish

Hinged Radar Arch folds down to reduce Air Draft to approximately 12ft 2 inches.
Holding tank fitted in 2009.
New plastic water tank fitted in 2008.
Fuel Tank cleaned in 2014.

Accommodation

Total # of berths 6
No. of double berths 2
No. of single berths 2
Cabin(s) 2
Handbasin 2
Shower 2
Heads 2 heads (Manual)

The forward cabin has an island double berth, an en-suite heads with hand basin and a separate shower cubicle. The showers cubicle and hence the heads can be accessed from the main areas. The day heads also has a basin and shower head. Both toilets are connected to the holding tank which can be discharged at sea or emptied at a marina pump out.
The starboard side cabin has two single berths and the saloon area can make up to a double berth when required.
The domestic water is filtered and a new pump was fitted in 2014.
A new shower head and taps were fitted to the shower cubicle in 2013.
Cockpit Shower new 2013.
some of the boat lighting has been replaced with LED units.
Carpets new in 2014.
Adjustable height saloon table included but not currently on board.

3 burner gas cooker/stove

Accommodation

Cooker/stove
Oven
Sink
Refrigerator
Carpet
Curtains
Cabin heating
Pressurised water system
Hot water system
Cockpit shower
Microwave

The forward cabin has an island double berth, an en-suite heads with hand basin and a separate shower cubicle. The showers cubicle and hence the heads can be accessed from the main areas. The day heads also has a basin and shower head. Both toilets are connected to the holding tank which can be discharged at sea or emptied at a marina pump out.
The starboard side cabin has two single berths and the saloon area can make up to a double berth when required.
The domestic water is filtered and a new pump was fitted in 2014.
A new shower head and taps were fitted to the shower cubicle in 2013.
Cockpit Shower new 2013.
some of the boat lighting has been replaced with LED units.
Carpets new in 2014.
Adjustable height saloon table included but not currently on board.

3 burner gas cooker/stove

Deck Gear

Warps
Fenders
Davits
Swim Platform
Swim Ladder
Cockpit Enclosure

Electric windlass
1 anchors
(Plough)
30.00m of chain
Cockpit Enclosure new 2012.
Davits available but not fitted.
Removable side boarding ladder.
Windscreen and side window covers.
Flybridge helm cover and sea covers.
Flybridge winter cover re-stitched, cleaned and re-proofed in 2014.
Windscreen Wipers.
Windscreen Washers fed from domestic water tank; new pump in 2013.

Nav Equipment

Compass
Speed
Log
VHF DSC radio
GPS
Chart plotter
Stereo
Clock
Barometer
Navigation lights
Echo sounder

Raymarine C120 Colour Plotter & Radar fitted at lower helm.
Raymarine 435i Colour Plotter on Flybridge.
Garmin 126 GPS.
Both helm positions have Speed/Log & Depth Instruments.
Autopilot fitted but not working - pump appears to have locked.
Cobra VHF DSC Radio.
Stereo/CD new 2012.

Safety Equipment

LPG Detector
Life buoys
Horn

5 bilge pumps (2 manual / 3 Electric)

Fire extinguishers in engine bay, saloon, galley and lower helm.
Fire Blanket.

Broker's Comments

The Humber 38 designed by John Bennett is a capable offshore cruiser they are capable sea-going boats. This one has been well maintained and upgraded in recent years it is well equipped and in commission. The accommodation offers a good sized forward double cabin with plenty of storage and an en-suite. There is a twin single berth cabin to starboard. The saloon area is on the same level as the large aft cockpit. Access to the flybridge is via moulded steps.
Note: The owner will consider a part exchange on this boat; and he will consider other items as well as another boat.
These boat details are subject to contract.
Note: Offers on the asking price may be considered.

This Humber 38 has been personally photographed and viewed by Steve Booth of Boatshed Essex. Click here for contact details.
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