Sydney Yachts 38
Sydney 38 - Under $80k | Race Ready | Updated Engine | Must Be SoldOne of the best-value Sydney 38s on the market -- race ready with updated engine, full inventory and priced under $80k for a quick sale -- serious buyers should act fast.
If you've been waiting for a Sydney 38 that's actually ready to race -- this is it!
Recent engine, sorted rig, strong sail wardrobe, and proven performer -- step aboard and go straight into club racing, regattas, or offshore events.
PRICE REDUCED!! Genuine quick sale required -- priced accordingly!
Key Features
- Antifouled December 2025
- 2019 Yanmar 30HP diesel (approx. 330 hours)
- New standing rigging (2017)
- Major deck gear refit (2016)
- Clean interior with refreshed varnish
- Extensive sail wardrobe: Hood & North sails
- 4th place at 2020 Sydney 38 OD Nationals
- New B&G plotter (2023) + 3 mast-mounted 20/20s
- Regularly dived and cleaned (latest March 2026)
Equipment & Inventory Summary:
Engine: Yanmar 30HP diesel (2019) | Approx. 330 hours | Folding 2-blade prop
Rig: Whalespar alloy rig | Carbon & alloy spinnaker poles | Standing rigging (2017)
Sails: Hood Main, No. 1 Light/Med/Heavy, No. 4; North No. 1 Light, Offshore Kevlar Main & Jib Top; 6 spinnakers (masthead & fractional)
Electronics: B&G 2000 system, 3 x 20/20 mast displays, new plotter (2023)
Accommodation: Sleeps 8 | L-shaped settee | Nav station | Long galley bench | Cockpit shower
Water/Fuel: 2 x 100L water bladders | 100L fuel tank
Safety Gear: EPIRB, 8 lifejackets, Cat 7 (with many Cat 4 inclusions)
Covers: New deck cover (2021)
Performance & Potential:
Sydney 38s remain one of Australia's best one-design and IRC platforms -- competitive, respected, and still actively raced.
"Risk" offers a cost-effective campaign platform, perfect for entry into the class, syndicates, or serious racing -- performance well beyond its price.
Value
Get into a competitive Sydney 38 program for well under the cost of higher-end boats. Priced under $80k -- exceptional value for a race-ready Sydney 38.
Inspections Welcome
Located at Southport Yacht Club Marina. By appointment only.
Region
Queensland
Location
Gold Coast Area Main Beach QLD
Reference
S2190
Usage
Family, Leisure, Cruising
Launch Year
2000
Hull
Composite
HIN
AUSYD53802
Rego
BDX49Q
Rego Expiry
23/02/2026
Designer
Murray, Burns & Dovell
Builder
Sydney Yachts
Length
38' 5" - 11.71m
Beam
3.75Â m
Draft
2.65Â m
Displacement
12,260.00 lb / 5,561 kg
Keel / Ballast
Bulb keel 4,255.00 lb / 1,930 kg
Engine Make
Yanmar
Engine
Yanmar 30HP Model: 3YM30AE Installed New in 2019 - 374 hours
Engine Number E15064
Serviced May 2024
Number Engines
1
Horsepower
30hp
Power Source
Diesel
Engine Hours
330hrs
Fuel Consumption
3lt/hr at cruise speed approx
Max Speed
7.5 knotts approx
Cruise Speed
7 knotts approx
Drive Type
Inboard Sail Drive : Sail drive leg, 2 Blade folding Propeller
Fuel
100L Fuel Tank
Water
2 X 100 ltr Bladders
Accommodation
Accomodation has clearly been designed to meet IMS and IRC requirements. There is a designated navigation area to port, just forward of the double owners' berth. A storage
area divides the two. Forward again to port is a spacious L shaped settee and then in the bow is the head and washbasin while the forepeak has been devoted solely to sail storage. On the starboard side of the Sydney 38 there is a galley and sink arrangement, more storage space and then a folding settee berth as well as a set of dual stacked bunks.
area divides the two. Forward again to port is a spacious L shaped settee and then in the bow is the head and washbasin while the forepeak has been devoted solely to sail storage. On the starboard side of the Sydney 38 there is a galley and sink arrangement, more storage space and then a folding settee berth as well as a set of dual stacked bunks.
Berths
8 berths
Galley
Galley is long bench style with Icebox & Cooker.
Refrigeration
Icebox
Freezer
No
Stove
2 burner metho stove
Shower
Cockpit shower with H&C water.
Toilet
Yes
Entertainment
Stereo system with speakers
Covers
New Deck cover 2021
Ground Tackle
CQR x 2 Anchors & Chain
Safety Gear
Safety Gear to suit Cat 7 safety with most Cat 4 Gear
Bilge Pumps
2 X Manual Pumps, 1 x electric
Epirb
Yes
Life Jackets
8 Life Jackets
Flares
Yes
Electrics
2 New Batteries (Engine & House) New May 2025
Electronics
B&G 2000 series with FFD & 3 X 20/20 Jumbos on mast, B&G Plotter - New in 2023. Radios - VHF & AM/FM Radio with speakers in cockpit and saloon.
Sail Inventory
SAIL INVENTORY:
Hood Main, Hood No. 1 Light, Hood No. 1 Medium, Hood No. 1 Heavy, No. 4 / Working Jib
Spinnakers : Hood Masthead S2 / North Masthead S2 / North Fractional S1 /North Fractional S2 / Fractional S3 / Fractional S1
Other Sails North No. 1 Light, Jib Top Reacher, No. 1, Offshore Main - Kevlar
Hood Main, Hood No. 1 Light, Hood No. 1 Medium, Hood No. 1 Heavy, No. 4 / Working Jib
Spinnakers : Hood Masthead S2 / North Masthead S2 / North Fractional S1 /North Fractional S2 / Fractional S3 / Fractional S1
Other Sails North No. 1 Light, Jib Top Reacher, No. 1, Offshore Main - Kevlar
Mast / Rigging
Whalespar Alloy rig with New Dyform wire Standing rigging replaced in 2017, Long Carbon Spinnaker Pole & Standard Length pole. Full rig check June 2022.
Deck Gear
Major deck gear refit in 2016. Lewmar Deck fittings
Remarks
Her British Racing Green Awlgrip topsides set her apart with a bold, elegant look! Last survey report available from February 2022, when boat was purchased from Sydney.
ABOUT THE DEALER
Bosun's Locker
Southport Yacht Club Marina
MacArthur Parade
MacArthur Parade
Main Beach
QLD 4217 Australia
QLD 4217 Australia
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