The Shannon 38 is an American sailboat that was designed as a cruiser by Walter Shultz, George Stadel III and George H. Stadel Jr. of G. H. Stadel & Son and first built in 1975. Known for their high quality build, full keel and keel hung rudder, the Shannon 38 is a true, bluewater, sailing machine.
Asterias has been lovingly refitted and upgraded over the last 10 years and is truly a work of art.
The Shannon 38 is an American sailboat that was designed as a cruiser by Walter Shultz, George Stadel III and George H. Stadel Jr. of G. H. Stadel & Son and first built in 1975. Known for their high quality build, full keel and keel hung rudder, the Shannon 38 is a true, bluewater, sailing machine.
Asterias has been lovingly refitted and upgraded over the last 10 years and is truly a work of art. Please review the list of equipment and work done and call the LISTING BROKER today to schedule a viewing of this beautiful vessel!
Boat NameAsterias
DimensionsLOA: 42 ft 3 in
Beam: 11 ft 6 in
LWL: 30 ft 10 in
Length on Deck: 37 ft 9 in
Maximum Draft: 5 ft 0 in
Displacement: 18500 lbs
Ballast: 8000 lbs
EnginesTotal Power: 54 HP
Engine 1:
Engine Brand: Yanmar
Engine Model: 4JH5E
Engine/Fuel Type: Diesel
Engine Power: 54 HP
TanksFresh Water Tanks: (120 Gallons)
Fuel Tanks: (56 Gallons)
Holding Tanks: (20 Gallons)
AccommodationsNumber of heads: 1
Owner's CommentsThe Sailing Vessel Asterias was manufactured by the Shannon Boat Co. in 1979 and is the 42nd hull produced of the Shannon 38 model. The Shannon 38 holds the record among the Shannon models for having completed the most circumnavigations.
Hull 42 was originally built for Bob Frank (Robert K. Frank), a Pan American Airlines pilot living in Shelter Island, New York. Frank named the boat “Ocean Lady”. Dick and Alice Conway (Dallas) purchased Ocean Lady around 1995 and renamed her Sea Roo. The Conway's circumnavigated with her from 1996 until 2006.
Purchased from the Conway’s in 2010, she was renamed Asterias. She immediately underwent a complete refit, during which, with few exceptions, every system on the vessel was entirely replaced. The refit was completed in December of 2017.
Interior LayoutBeautiful teak interior with bronze port lights and a solid teak cabin sole. AquaAire reverse-cycle air conditioner with electronic thermostat.
Forward Cabin
Double V-berth with storage bins underneath. Shelves are open to starboard and port. Reading lights, overhead light and privacy door in V-berth. Overhead hatch.
Main Cabin
One pull-out double settee berth and one single berth settee. One single pilot berth and one quarter berth. Drop leaf table. Reading lights and overhead lights. Overhead hatch. Two lockers, bookshelves and wet locker.
Head
Enclosed head with stainless steel sink, hot and cold pressure water with shower. Raritan marine toilet with fresh or raw water supply. Overhead and side lights. Mirror.
Galley
Three burner propane stove and oven with solenoid shutoff. Stainless steel double sink with pressure hot and cold water. Frigoboat refrigeration system with high-efficiency keel cooler installed. Sliding door lockers, pot lockers and drawer bank.
Refit - Professionally varnished exterior brightwork spring of 2020.
- Fasteners (screws, bolts, etc.) replaced with either 316 SS or silicon bronze
- Toe rail was removed, repaired and rebedded in 2010
- Bowsprit was removed and rebedded in 2010
- Replaced diesel engine in 2013
- Yanmar 4JH5E (54 mhp); Digital C-panel (gauges) with keyswitch
- Yanmar KM35A–2 transmission
- New Aquamet 22 propeller shaft with flexible shaft coupling
- New stern tube and PSS dripless shaft seal
- New cutlass bearing
- New Michigan Michigan wheel MP3 NiBrAL 16” diameter x 15” pitch propeller
- New standing and running rigging by Stix-N Rig’N in 2011:
- New Schaefer roller furling systems for headsail and staysail
- New Quantum staysail
- New Schaefer mainsail and staysail travelers
- New Selden booms with integrated rope stoppers
- New low-friction mainsail and mizzen sail track and slides
- New Anderson stainless steel winches
- New extra heavy 316 stainless-steel chainplates (3/8”)
- New 316 stainless-steel turnbuckles for standing rigging
- New standing and running rigging by Stix-N-Rign
- New Schaefer blocks, cleats and cam cleats
- New stainless-steel lifelines
- Edson steering system rebuilt in 2011
- New wire rope sheaves
- New Edson chain and wire rope
- New Edson wire tensioning parts
- New Edson engine control
- Red LED lamp for Ritchie Globemaster compass
- Entire electrical system was redesigned and replaced to meet ABYC standards in 2014:
- Two Charles Industries isolation transformers added (eliminates reverse polarity issues and greatly increases safety for swimmers in the water near the boat.)
- Xantrex Freedom SW 2000 pure sine-wave inverter/charger with Xantrex System Control Panel
- Blue Sea Custom 360 electrical panel with AC and DC digital multimeters and Blue Sea Systems circuit breakers with LED backlighting
- ELCI main circuit breakers located very close to shore power inlets.
- GFCI protection for all onboard AC receptacles.
- Individual circuit breakers for all electrical devices
- High-quality Ancor cable, wire and connectors (w/ shrink-tubing)
- Six (6) new EnerSys Odyssey (31M–PCAh Batteries – one start battery and five house batteries.
- Blue Sea Systems main fuses (Class T and ANL) plus Blue Sea Systems marine rated battery fuses (MRBF) on each battery.
- Blue Sea Systems ML-Series Remote Battery Switch (RBS) for engine and house banks. Remote battery switch for inverter connect/disconnect.
- Blue Sea Systems ML-Series Automatic Charging Relay (ACR) to automatically combine / isolate battery banks. (high power model)
- Balmar Smartgauge battery monitor
- ProMariner ProNauticP (40 Amp) battery charger
- Prewired for SSB and remote antenna tuner
- New navigation lights including Hella NaviLED Pro LED navigation lamps and Hella NaviLED Trio LED Tri Color masthead navigation lamp in 2011
- New IMTRA LED lighting in 2017:
- Cabin “Frigast” yacht LED lights for nav desk, saloon, and V-berth
- Under cabinet Frensch Resolux 805 series LED low-profile lights
- Hatteras LED downlights with switches at nav station (red over nav desk)
- Engine room Frensch F-16 LED surface-mount light
- Ceiling lamp bulbs replaced with LED bulbs
- Garmin Instruments with NEMA 2000 network in 2012:
- Garmin 5208 (8”) Multi-Function Display at helm (touchscreen)
- Garmin GMI 10 display at helm for Airmar depth sounder and speed sensor
- Garmin GMI 10 display at helm for Garmin GWS-10 wind sensor
- Garmin Autopilot display / controls at helm
- Garmin GHP 12 Autopilot
- Garmin Class A autopilot drive w/ separate bronze Edson tiller arm
- Garmin GPS 19x HVS receiver
- Garmin”) Multi-Function Display at nav station (touchscreen)
- Garmin Class-B AIS 600 (MMSI loaded) w/ separate GPS receiver
- Garmin 24” HD Radome
- Garmin VHF 200 radio with DSC (MMSI loaded)
- Includes wireless remote microphone for helm
- Dual VHF antennas with antenna selector switch
- Garmin M-92 Handheld VHF with DSC (MMSI loaded)
- Garmin GFL 10 Fluid Level Analog Adapter
- Fusion MS-RA70 stereo with Klipsch internal and Poly-Planar external speakers in 2017
- Propane system replaced in 2013:
- New hose, remote tank solenoid, and tank selector valve and pressure regulator
- Valve and hose for future rail mounted grill
- Xintex tank solenoid valve control with propane detector (under stove)
- Seaward Princess Propane Stove (with pan holders) completely refurbished
- New Frigoboat refrigeration system with high-efficiency keel cooler installed 2013
- Entire plumbing system replaced:
- New bronze Groco ball valve (BV series) seacocks and hose connections
- New Groco bronze strainers for engine and A/C.
- New deck fills and pump-out fittings
- New Shields hose throughout
- New stainless-steel center (keel) water tank
- PEX plumbing
- SeaTech Fittings including tank selection manifold
- ShurFlo DC freshwater pump and large Groco accumulator tank
- Plumbed (and wired) for future water maker system
- Grohe galley and head faucets
- New polished stainless-steel head sink
- New Raritan PHII marine toilet with fresh water or raw water supply
- Extra-low permeability waste hose coupled to bronze Groco vented loop and impermeable PVC waste pipe.
- New holding tank (20 gallon) with Big Orange vent filter.
- New AquaAire reverse-cycle air conditioner with electronic thermostat in 2017
- Rebuilt Force 10 kerosene cabin heater in 2017
- Rebuilt Simpson-Lawrence Horizon 1500 windlass in 2011
- Polyform A-Series (2) and F-5 Series (2) fenders with matching Elite fender covers
- Safety features (Most in 2014 or later):
- New electric bilge pumps
- Dual configuration (secondary mounted above primary as backup)
- Whale Gulper 320 (primary) & Ultima 800 (secondary)
- New Whale Gusher 10 manual bilge pump
- Bilge Alarm
- Fireboy - Xintex Carbon Monoxide monitor (hardwired)
- Xintex Propane detector
- Fire / Smoke detector (battery operated)
- Multiple fire extinguishers
- Weems & Plath C-1001 SOS Distress light / strobe (USCG compliant for DAY and NIGHT use)
- Lifesling Overboard Rescue System (New bag only)
Exclusions - The brass house lamp (120V) inside the boat does not convey.
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