Vagabond Westwind 38 for sale in Newport, Rhode Island United States of America

The 1986 Westwind 38 sailboat offers a blend of classic design and reliable performance, making it a compelling choice for sailors. Its spacious cockpit and comfortable, well-appointed interior ensure a pleasant cruising experience, while its robust build promises durability and stability on the water. Ideal for both weekend escapes and extended voyages, the Westwind 38 also benefits from a strong reputation for quality and ease of handling, making it a smart investment for both seasoned sailors and newcomers.

"Solaia" is a pristine example of this well designed cruiser that continues to age gracefully, with her consistency in performance a testament to the quality of her build. Boasting many recent upgrades, she is setup to cast off into her next adventure with all the benefits of modern electronic and mechanical systems, as well as the many additions to her amenities and accommodations. Schedule a showing to come aboard and experience for yourself what makes this vessel stand apart from the rest.

This 1986 Westwind 38 boasts a luxurious interior finished in solid teak, offering one of the most spacious and comfortable cabins in its class. The cabin features teak and holly soles, a mosaic-tiled head with shower, and perfectly fitted solid teak doors. Ventilation is top-notch with 5 Bowmar Ocean deck hatches, 7 stainless opening ports (with screens), and 6 fixed ports, all with shades. The overhead panels are easily removable for maintenance. Designed for offshore use, the boat includes numerous handholds and fiddles in the galley. Teak-lined lockers with automatic lights and deck prisms provide excellent natural light. The vessel is completely dry, with no mildew or leaks.

Forward, the master cabin offers a large, extendable berth with Tempur-Pedic bedding, ample storage including a mirrored locker, and private head access. The main salon features a bench sofa that converts into a sea berth, a teak oval table, ample storage, a flat-screen TV, DVD, and stereo. The galley includes a three-burner stove, oven, oversized fridge, double sinks with pressure and manual faucets, and extensive storage.

The guest cabin has an 8-foot-long berth, hidden vanity sink, and well-appointed storage. The cockpit is safe and comfortable for offshore use, equipped with custom cushions, a barbecue, stainless binnacle, autopilot, and a chartplotter/radar display. The deck is clean with teak handholds, streamlined running rigging, and 4 stainless dorade vents.

The electrical and plumbing systems are meticulously installed with labeled wiring and heavy-duty pumps. The hull was professionally refurbished in 2007 with a complete bottom job, including stripping, drying, and multiple layers of protective coatings.

Yanmar 34HP

Upgrades of note:

-Governor system (2020)

-Injectors (2020)

-Rebuild fuel injector pump (2020)

-Starter (2020)

-Circulating Pump (2020)

-Rebuilt Transmission (2020)

-Dripless Stuffing Box (2018)

(All professionally installed)

Lewmar V2 Vertical Windlass (2017)

Forespar engine lift crane (2016)

Main, full battened double reef (2012)

Profurl roller furling for Jib

Genoa

High cut Yankee

Self-tending (Doyle) Staysail (2018)

Removable inner forestay w/ furler (2018) 

Upper/Intermediate Shrouds and Headstay replaced (2011)

Replaced lower shrouds (2017)

Replaced Backstay (2018)

Staysail Halyard (2023)

T-100 Main Halyard

Garmin Radar/GPS/Chartplotter fully integrated (Garmin GPSmap 7607)

Standard Horizon Matrix Fixed Mount VHF w/ AIS & GPS (2017)

Standard Horizon Ram3 remote microphone in cockpit (2017)

Raymarine ST4000 MK II Autopilot

Garmin Depth, Wind, and Speed at helm 

GoPower 200W Solar w/ 30W controller (2017)

Vesper AIS Transponder and Antennae Splitter (2019)

(4) Trojan 105 House Batteries w/ Isolated Starter (2021)

Xantrex Trucharge 40 three stage battery charger

Xantrex Statpower panel sensor

Xantrex 2kw inverter with crossover switch

Xantrex Battery Monitor

Refrigerator (Frigaboat evaporator/condenser) (2020)

6 Gallon Water Heater (2018)

Alternator rebuilt (2020)

Cabin lights replaced w/ LED

19in RDQUO Flat Screen TV with full tilt mount

Mast mounted TV antenna

Mintek DVD player connects to TV

Plantronics Stereo & indash iPhone/iPod support w/ internal cradle; USB, SD Card, 2 Aux ports, AM/FM.

Speakers in salon and cockpit 

The company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change or withdrawal without notice.

Engine and generator hours are as of the date of the original listing and are a representation of what the listing broker is told by the owner and/or actual reading of the engine hour meters. The broker cannot guarantee the true hours. It is the responsibility of the purchaser and/or his agent to verify engine hours, warranties implied or otherwise and major overhauls as well as all other representations noted on the listing brochure.