1973 Ohlson 38

BUILDER:       (hull) Tyler Boat Co., Tonbridge, Kent; finished by Malo Yachts. Sweden

DESIGNER:    Einar Ohlson

LOA: 37' 2"

LWL: 27' 7"

Beam: 10' 2"

Draft: 5' 7"

Displacement: 14,900 lbs

2015 Yanmar 3GM FWC (heat exchanger) 30 HP marine diesel engine; hour meter showing about 150 operating hours. The engine beds were replaced at the time of the engine installation.

Solid (white) fiberglass hull with fore and aft fiberglass stringers providing an exceptionally stiff hull; the original teak decks were removed, including the Masonite type base, and replaced with 7/8” plywood decks comprised of 2 layers (3/8” & ½”) covered by Dupont Dynel and epoxy, painted cream colour. All deck beams have been replaced except for two full width ones at either end of the deckhouse; as have the mahogany toe-rails; The original mahogany deck-house was beautifully overlayed in mahogany and is finished bright. The after cabin bulkhead was replaced. There is a teak overlay in the cockpit.
The yacht has a long fin keel and skeg supported rudder; bow and stern pulpits; double lifelines; 2 hatches; 4 opening ports; 2 Dorade Vents; pedestal wheel steering.

The yacht has 6 berths and 6’2” headroom. See the attached plan.

The interior has been restored to a high standard in mahogany; dark blue Ultra Suede corduroy-like fabric upholstery; painted deck-head; dark mahogany cabin sole.

The galley, to port aft, has a 3 burner Force 10 LPG stove with oven; stainless steel sink; ice box, counter and locker space. The chart table is ahead of the quarter berth to starboard. The head has a marine toilet connected to a large holding tank and Y valve; sink and vanity.

The yacht has a Force 10 LPG bulkhead mounted cabin heater. She has a 45 gallon fresh water capacity.

The yacht was completely re-wired in the course of the restoration, including the mast. She has a 12 volt system with new circuit breaker panel; 120 amp/hr. alternator on the engine. There are 3 battery banks: House – 2 X 6 volt golf cart type batteries; Engine Starting – 12 volt; Anchor Windless – 12 volt. There is a 110 volt shore power system with receptacles and shore-cord. The yacht has a full compliment of navigation and interior lights.

1- main, 1 - 100% Jib, 3 - Genoas, 1 - Spinnaker staysail, 1 - .75 oz., spinnaker, 1 storm jib.

The owner has used the boat for day-sailing so he has been using a Dacron mainsail and #3 Genoa.

Aluminum mast, spinnaker pole and reaching-strut; stainless steel standing rigging; 7 Barient & 2 Enkes winches plus a reel-winch for the main halyard: 2 X #28 self-tailing (ST) Enkes Primary winches; 2 X #28 Secondary winches; Harken traveller and hydraulic back-stay adjuster.

Standard Horizon VHF; Ritchie Compass mounted on the wheel pedestal; B&G #2000 Speed, log, wind instruments and sounder; Simrad GPS Plotter and Radar; Simrad Autopilot (not completely installed).

Maxwell electric anchor windless; bow roller; aluminum Delta/spade anchor; Danforth type spare anchor; chain rode; dock-lines and fenders; boat hook; life ring; teak swim ladder; Fairclough fitted canvas winter cover; barbeque.