1983 Wilbur 38

1983 Wilbur 38 | PUFFIN

The Wilbur boat is a specific model designed and manufactured in the Mecca of Downeast boat building, Southwest Harbor, Maine. Wilbur Yachts is a well-known company that specializes in crafting high-quality, custom-built yachts with traditional designs and exceptional craftsmanship.

The 38-foot model embodies the classic characteristics that Wilbur Yachts is known for: elegant lines, sturdy construction, and a focus on seaworthiness. It features a raked stem, round chines, full length keel/skeg, and full transom. The color of the topsides and all decks is Awlgrip Eggshell White, except for the non-skid cockpit sole, which is Awlgrip custom mix light blue. Painted surfaces inside, including the engine room and lazarette, are Awlgrip Snow White. Downeast hull designs are known for their soft, dry ride, maintaining a relatively flat angle at all speed ranges.

Wilbur boats are often favored by those who appreciate a classic look combined with modern amenities. These boats typically have comfortable interiors with layouts that maximize space for relaxation, entertainment, and sleeping accommodations. Puffin provides ample room for socializing while also offering enough space for sleeping quarters, a galley, and a head.

Sleeps 6. The forward cabin has a double berth to port with lockers and storage opposite. Aft to starboard are large upper and lower bunks. Next aft to starboard is the head with wand shower and manual head. Step up to the main salon with a spacious convertible dinette, drop leaf table, and various chairs. To starboard is a helm station. All interior joiner work is varnished teak and formica with teak and holly soles.

The L-shaped galley consists of a Shipmate propane 4 burner stove and a Sunbeam microwave oven. There are 200 gallons of water in four equal plastic tanks under the cockpit, all valved, with a filter mounted in the engine room. It also features a 6-gallon 110v hot water heater.

ICOM IC-M73 handheld VHF Radio, ICOM IC-M302 VHF radio at the lower station, GARMIN GPS map 498 chart plotter at the lower station, Garmin 5212 sounder/plotter at the upper station, SIMRAD AP 22 Autopilot at the lower station with remote at the bridge, DANFORTH Compass at the lower helm, MORSE CONTROLS, and HIGHNAUTIC STEERING.

Cummins 450C engine. PROP: 5 blade newly repitched; new gearbox with 2-1 reduction; new 2 1/4" SS shaft, stuffing box, and cutlass bearing. TANKAGE: Fuel - two 50-gallon aluminum tanks, Water - four 50-gallon poly tanks, Waste - one new 36-gallon holding tank. 6 KW Northern Lights generator Model M673L.3 with sound shield and optional stop/start panel in the engine room.

2 high water alarms, 2 Rule pumps - 12v & auto, 6" Danforth compass on cabin bridge, 6 opening ports, Custom S/S swim ladder, Polished Stainless Steel handrail on swim platform, fiberglass swim platform, transom door. Custom starboard 5 drawer tackle locker in cockpit, five bronze rod holders in cockpit, six stainless rod holders on polished stainless steel ladder with starboard steps to bridge, six stainless steel rod holders on stainless steel bridge railing, one portable chrome Lee rod holder on mast in cockpit, custom 5/4 teak overhead rod rack in salon for eight rods (26 rods total). Anchor windlass with controls at bow and bridge. Rupp Outriggers. Hot and cold water washdown at the transom.