Hunter 38
Business or pleasure, this Hunter 38, Carpe Diem offers a turn key operation ready for both.
Since first delivery, this beautiful yacht has been maintained to AMSA's rigorous commercial Survey standard available for charter work, with a capacity for up to 16.
Anti-fouled in January 2026, engine serviced October 2025.
Inspection Report completed in January 2026, also enabling transferral of yacht from business to private useage, and confirmation of boat's quality.
Significant recent improvements have been made to further enhance this yacht, including:
Oct 2025 New 9' Navionics Chart Plotter, Tri Data, Mast Top Windvang.
2025 Transducer.
2024 Polished Stainless Steel dodger frame with integrated deck lighting and grab rail. Sunbrella canopy with clears, removable rain/sun cover between dodger and bimni.
2024 New Sunbrella cockpit cushions and large cabin top sun lounge.
2024 New Mainsail with lazy jacks and sail cover
2024 Running Rigging
New Mattress's to fore and aft cabins
New Victron Connect WIFI connected Batttery Monitor System.
New cockpit Navionics Wind Display and Mast Head Unit.
2024 LED Interior dimmable Lighting, new binnacle Compass.
Running Rigging replaced 2023.
Rigging, engine, electrical and gas, fire services works all done by AMSA certified professional tradespeople.
Single handed sailing is a feature of this boat with all running gear leading to the cockpit, and the main sheet, traveller, and jib sheets easily accessible from the helm.
With one of the fastest hulls produced by Hunter, enviable performance in light airs and minimal drag, Carpe Diem is also a great offshore cruiser.
The stainless steel Targa arch keeps the traveler conveniently above the cockpit, leaving a very safe and secure area that can comfortably accommodate 8 underway.
Down below, luxury and style await with 6'6 headroom, a large transverse aft cabin, with ensuite access to the main large bathroom, a comprehensive galley with a separate under bench fridge and freezer, even a dedicated drying cabinet for all your dishes.
The yacht is "In Survey" 1E, 2D, 4D. See attached legder.
Either continue as a charter operation, or return to private use.
Dinghy and 5HP Yamaha Outboard.
Lilly Pad & 3x5m Floating Island. Electric pump.
A full ledger of completed works, repairs & maintenance, AMSA up to date compliance certfications, are all available upon request.
Recently Upgrade of Holding Tank's Y Valve system, to be in new compliance with 2025 NSW Road and Maritime's water disposal requirements.
OUT OF WATER AMSA SURVEY COMPLETED FEB 2025. IN WATER AMSA SURVEY COMPLETED JUNE 2025.
Since first delivery, this beautiful yacht has been maintained to AMSA's rigorous commercial Survey standard available for charter work, with a capacity for up to 16.
Anti-fouled in January 2026, engine serviced October 2025.
Inspection Report completed in January 2026, also enabling transferral of yacht from business to private useage, and confirmation of boat's quality.
Significant recent improvements have been made to further enhance this yacht, including:
Oct 2025 New 9' Navionics Chart Plotter, Tri Data, Mast Top Windvang.
2025 Transducer.
2024 Polished Stainless Steel dodger frame with integrated deck lighting and grab rail. Sunbrella canopy with clears, removable rain/sun cover between dodger and bimni.
2024 New Sunbrella cockpit cushions and large cabin top sun lounge.
2024 New Mainsail with lazy jacks and sail cover
2024 Running Rigging
New Mattress's to fore and aft cabins
New Victron Connect WIFI connected Batttery Monitor System.
New cockpit Navionics Wind Display and Mast Head Unit.
2024 LED Interior dimmable Lighting, new binnacle Compass.
Running Rigging replaced 2023.
Rigging, engine, electrical and gas, fire services works all done by AMSA certified professional tradespeople.
Single handed sailing is a feature of this boat with all running gear leading to the cockpit, and the main sheet, traveller, and jib sheets easily accessible from the helm.
With one of the fastest hulls produced by Hunter, enviable performance in light airs and minimal drag, Carpe Diem is also a great offshore cruiser.
The stainless steel Targa arch keeps the traveler conveniently above the cockpit, leaving a very safe and secure area that can comfortably accommodate 8 underway.
Down below, luxury and style await with 6'6 headroom, a large transverse aft cabin, with ensuite access to the main large bathroom, a comprehensive galley with a separate under bench fridge and freezer, even a dedicated drying cabinet for all your dishes.
The yacht is "In Survey" 1E, 2D, 4D. See attached legder.
Either continue as a charter operation, or return to private use.
Dinghy and 5HP Yamaha Outboard.
Lilly Pad & 3x5m Floating Island. Electric pump.
A full ledger of completed works, repairs & maintenance, AMSA up to date compliance certfications, are all available upon request.
Recently Upgrade of Holding Tank's Y Valve system, to be in new compliance with 2025 NSW Road and Maritime's water disposal requirements.
OUT OF WATER AMSA SURVEY COMPLETED FEB 2025. IN WATER AMSA SURVEY COMPLETED JUNE 2025.
Region
New South Wales
Location
Sydney Area Double Bay NSW
Usage
Cruising, Charter, Live Aboard
Launch Year
2005
Hull
Fibreglass/GRP Type: Fin w/spade rudder
HIN
US-HUN38154K405
Rego
22433
Designer
Glenn Henderson
Builder
Hunter Marine (USA)
Length
38' 2" - 11.63m
Beam
3.94m
Draft
1.98m
Displacement
8,320 kg
Keel / Ballast
Bolt On Led Fin
Deck Material
Fibreglass
Engine Make
Yanmar
Engine
Yanmar 29.4 Kw @ 3000 RPM. Model 3JH4E
Maintained in excellent condition, with regular servicicing, and history of.
Number Engines
1
Horsepower
29
Fuel Type
Diesel
Engine Hours
1720
2nd Engine Hrs
N/a
Fuel Consumption
2 L per Hr
Max Speed
8 knt
Cruise Speed
7
Propulsion
Shaftdrive
Thrusters
N/a
Genset
Yanmar 29.4 Kw @ 3000 RPM. Model 3JH4E
Fuel
130
Water
284L
Accommodation
1 Large Aft Cabin, Queen Bed, Wall through and around to the Head.
Double V Verth berth.
Sette makes for Queen Bed.
Double V Verth berth.
Sette makes for Queen Bed.
Cabins
2
Berths
6
Galley
Double Gas Burner & Oven.
2 x Gas Botlles
Fully Equiped Galley, wid Double Sink and Bench Inserted Garbage Bin.
Drip Dry Plate Storage.
Under bench fridge /freezer.
Microwave. With earth shore power.
2 x Gas Botlles
Fully Equiped Galley, wid Double Sink and Bench Inserted Garbage Bin.
Drip Dry Plate Storage.
Under bench fridge /freezer.
Microwave. With earth shore power.
Refrigeration
Yes
Freezer
Yes
Stove
Yes
Water Maker
N/a
Hotwater System
Yes
Shower
1
Toilet
1
Entertainment
Fusion Surround Sound Stereo, (new) Smart Tv Connected. Controoled by I phone.
Air Conditioning
N/a
Dinghy
Yes
Outboard
Yes
Covers
New Mainsail Cover; Day Bed for Deck; New S/S Dodger Frame and Covers.
Ground Tackle
Muir electric type with deck switch.
1 x Plough Anchor + chain/warp.
1 x Plough Anchor + chain/warp.
Safety Gear
Epirb, AIS, VHF Radio, Life Rings x 8, Life Jackets x 16
Bilge Pumps
2
Life Raft
Dingy
Epirb
Yes. Valid 2027
Life Jackets
16
Flares
6
Fire Protection
Chubb Compliant Fire Hoses & Blankets
Electrics
Englaon TV, Fusion MS-RA70N stereo, Hideaway kicker amplifier, Rovin TV, Simrad RT64 VHF radio.
Electronics
Raymarine ST60 Wind. NEW
Raymarine Multi
Raymarine Autopilot
Lowrance HDS7
Plastimo Offshore 105 Compass. NEW
Raymarine Multi
Raymarine Autopilot
Lowrance HDS7
Plastimo Offshore 105 Compass. NEW
Sail Inventory
New Mainsail Sheets & Halyard; New Headsail Self Furler and Sheets.
Mast / Rigging
New Standard Rigging 2021. Valid until 2031.
New Halyards and Sheets 2024
New Halyards and Sheets 2024
Deck Gear
Winches: 2 x Lewmar 44 self/tailing - primary. 2 x Lewmar 40 self/tailing - halyard
Remarks
CERTIFICATE OF SURVEY: 1E + 2D + 4D - Certificate is in force until 14 March 2027. Recent Inspection Completed.
ABOUT THE SELLER
Daniel Leser
Double Bay
NSW 2025 Australia
NSW 2025 Australia