1980 Ohlson 38, 20.000 EUR

Very capable upgraded boat in in need of refit.

A boat for someone who values exceptional built quality and seaworthiness.

Ohlson 38 is famous for it's speed, motion comfort and sailing performance.
And one of the best build quality of the GRP boats. From 128 built there were no reports of osmosis.

Boats of this type have been seen all other the world and circumnavigated.
There is a supportive community and archives with drawings.

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The boat is on hard and engine was serviced in the workshop. Lots and lots of spares and extras. Plus a new newer and lighter mast and a set of sails as an option.
She needs care, but is very capable.

Some key points include:
*Epoxy treated hull
*Insulated hull (2cm foam glassed to the hull in above WL)
*Newer mast option (+set of sails and instruments)
*Inner stay + tracks
*Optional running backstays
*Feathering prop (speed improvement felt a lot)
*Battery rack
*GRP sailing dinghy
*Hard dodger
*Serviced Volvo Penta 2003 form 1991
*New window frames
*Autopilot, sounder, Radar, VHF, Forward looking sounder
*Foldable saloon table, Fridge
*Tools, spares and heavy duty hardware
*Radar, electric windlass, 2 autopilots, backstay adjuster (and more)
*Spinnaker with a snuffer
*Old Webasto exhaust and pipelines
*Lavac toilet + spares
*One of the last built Ohlson 38 - 1980 built by Tyler boat co.

***You can see most of the details and condition in the pictures down the link. It is possible to download all and see in high resolution: 350+ images, 2GB volume - "learn more" button in this add***


More details:

Flag: Finland
Location: Ventspils, Latvia.

Marina has a travelift crane and it's possible to rent a flat for 200-300 €/month if you want to do some works near the boat. There are mini cranes for manipulating engine or mast. City has most needed shops and country in general is cheap and with a culture of repairing things. I can help you arrange that.

The boat is on hard from Autumn 2023, but constantly monitored, washed and cared – with heating running from, time to time. She is dry and despite the visual looks, she's basically better condition than when I sailed her almost 2000NM. And if needed, it's to possible sail her to the other refit place – engine and window frames should be put back, what can be arranged, otherwise you can inspect everything while it's out and do the things you'd preffer.

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I have found this boat in Belgium in 2023 and sailed her to Baltics with a refit plan in mind. I started a refit in 2024 with the metal tent building, engine service and sourcing parts, but then I run into health issues and other circumstances.

Now she is ready for a new home and new adventures.


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What needs to be addressed first:
*Keel scratch (no water ingress, it's some old story)
*Paint peeling off in some parts on underwater part. There's an epoxy barrier under – no osmosis or anything
*Engine pads and placing into place (can be arranged)
*Electrical system – battery bank
*Water tanks cleaned, diesel tank and piping
*Some chainplates
*Hatches rebeded (they are not leaking badly though)
*New windows put together (ready for installation)

*Paint and cockpit teak is optional of course, but she will looks so much better.

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he looks tired, but hull is dry, no osmosis, no leaks. She's built like a tank. There is lots of extras and things for extended cruising already installed. It's solid basis for building the boat way you like.

Otherwise... it's possible to fix crucial things and sail her wherever you are dreaming of.
She is a great boat that will can carry her crew safely across oceans.

This boat can change your life and be a ticket to the ocean cruising.