Details
- Make: Seaquest
- Model: Prima 38
- Engine Make & Model: Yanmar 3YM30
- Horsepower: 30
- Fuel Type: Diesel
- Price: £59,950
- Location: In Portland Marina
- Keel: Fin
- Hull Construction: Fibreglass (GRP)
- Drive Type: Sail Drive
Dimensions
- Beam: 3.81m
- Draft: 2.46m
- LOA: 11.6m
- Displacement: 6346kg
- Fuel Tank Capacity: 80l
- Water Tank Capacity: 200l
- Builder: Seaquest Yachts
- Designer: Stephen Jones
- Hull Type: Monohull
Summary
The Seaquest Prima 38 is a remarkable sailing yacht that combines elegant design, exceptional sailing performance, and luxurious living space.
Known for its solid construction and innovative features, this vessel is perfect for both race-oriented sailors and those seeking a comfortable getaway. She is the ideal choice for those looking for a combination of performance, comfort, and style on the water. Wild Thing, formerly Merlin, has competed in the AZAB race twice, RORC and JOG events and club racing round the cans. Whether for racing, sailing holidays, or weekend getaways, this well-rounded vessel is sure to impress. Don’t miss the opportunity to own this beautifully crafted yacht that promises lasting memories on the open sea.
"Wild Thing" is MCA CAT 2 coded for commercial use and is OSR3 compliant for RORC events.
Berth at Portland Marina is available for the new owner.
Available for viewings now, please call 01305 818541
Mechanical
Yanmar 3YM30 30hp diesel inboard engine
Saildrive to a 2-blade folding propeller.
Single lever Morse type control in the cockpit
Yanmar engine control panel in the cockpit
Diesel heating system
Full engine service kit
Electrical
12V DC domestic system
1 12V engine battery under port settee berth
3 12v leisure batteries (2 under port settee berth and 1 under port aft cabin berth
Battery changeover switch
LED lighting
Merlin Alternator management system (split charge)
Switch panel at chart table
12V outlets
240V Shore power system
240V Battery charger
240V Immersion heater
Rigging
Fractional rig
Nordic Mast Carbon 2 spreader Rig
Aluminium Boom with slab reefing (3 reefs)
Edson steering system with emergency tiller
Deep Fin keel / dropped and re-bedded in 2024
Rudder rebuilt in 2023
Discontinuous rod rigging full inspected and maintained by Allspars in 2023 (mast off)
Cascade backstay with dual cleats
Ronstan Mainsail track and roller batten cars
Nordic Mast rod kicker
Furlex 340s Roller furling system
Aluminium Spinnaker Pole
Aluminium removable bowsprit with dynema bobstay
Deck fittings for storm jib / inner forestay
Sails
Mainsail - Fibrepath Liteskin fully battened - Ullman 2018 serviced by Ulman 2025
Code 2 Jib - Fibrepath Liteskin - Ullman 2018 serviced by Ulman 2025
A4 Asymmetric spinnaker - Quantum 2007
S2 Symmetric spinnaker - Quantum 2007
S4 Symmetric spinnaker - Quantum 2007
Storm Jib and Trysail - Quantum
Snuffer for asymmetric spinnaker
Selden top-down furling system for asymmetric spinnaker or Code zero
Navigation
Deck
1 Hydra 2000 FFD display in companion way
1 Hydra Pilot FFD in companion way
2nd Hydra Pilot FFD by the helm
B&G wind display
2 Plastimo Contest 130 steering compass
1 B&G Vulcan 9 Chart plotter linked to instruments (New 2024)
3 B&G 20/20 displays mounted on carbon mast bracket
YB satellite tracker
Mast
3 B&G 20/20 displays
Carbon mast bracket
Chart Table
B&G Remote Vision wireless remote
B&G Hydra 2000 FFD
Standard Horizon GX1800GPS/E DSC radio (new 2025)
Standard Horizon RAM4 second station microphone at the helm
Comar T200B-S Class B AIS transponder (new 2025)
Digital Yacht WLN10 wireless NMEA server (WIFI gateway)
Digital yacht Ikonvert NMEA 2000 with NMEA2000 backbone running in parallel with B&G Fastnet (new 2025)
Cobra handheld floating VHF radio
Seame Radar signal enhancer
General
B&G Hydra 2000 / Hydra Pilot system
Speed, depth wind and compass sensors
Vertical masthead unit
Nav lights
Tricolour/anchor light at masthead
Steaming light
Deck light
Windex
Deck
Deck Gear
Harken 44ST Primary winches
2 Harken 44ST Secondary / Mainsheet winches
2 Harken 40 ST Halyard/sheet winches on Coachroof
8 Spinlock XTS rope clutches
2 Harken jammers for Vang, foreguy and in haulers
Harken Genoa tracks and cars adjustable from the cockpit
Jib in haulers
Harken Mainsheet track and windward sheeting car
"German" mainsheet system
All Harken blocks
Deck Equipment
Stainless Steel bow roller
16kg Delta Anchor, chain and warp (new 2024)
9kg Kedge anchor with chain and warp
Stainless Steel mooring cleat in the anchor locker
Spring cleats
Aft cleats
Ensign staff socket
Stainless steel life raft cradle
Sprayhood with SS frame and zip-in backdrop
Safety
Jackstays
2 Horseshoe lifebuoys with lights and drogues
Dan buoy
MOB ladder
Lifesling MOB system
Offshore flare pack
Cat C first aid kit
Fire extinguishers in each Cabin and 2off 4 kg fire extinguishers for main salon
Smoke / CO2 detectors in all cabins
Torches in each cabin
Lifejackets with sprayhoods lights and whistles
Safety lines
2 Manual bilge pumps
Electric bilge pump
Drogue and line
Stackpack and lazyjacks
Accommodation
Accommodating up to six guests across two cabins and a convertible salon settee.
The master cabin boasts a large double berth, ample storage space, and natural light flooding in through well-placed portholes.
The second cabin, with twin berths, is perfect for family or guests.
The galley is equipped with modern appliances, allowing for easy meal preparation while cruising - Large top loading fridge, Dometic 2 burner gas oven (gas system overhauled in 2023 with current gas safety cert), 1.5 bowl osculati sink and hot/cold water tap and Numerous storage cupboards
The inviting salon area provides a cozy space for relaxation and socialising
Construction
GRP Hull and Superstructure
Documentation
Bill of sale into the current ownership
Original Purchase VAT invoice
Builder's certificate
The boat is MCA CAT 2 coded for commercial use and is OSR3 compliant for RORC events.
Disclaimer
For a full, detailed specification with additional photographs and direct contact details for the listing office visit our website
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.
Unless otherwise stated on the specification sheet the following presumptions are made
- Sail drive and shaft seals are more than 5 years of age
- Fuel and gas hoses and regulators are over 5 years old
- Standing rigging and sails are more than 10 years old
Please note that as the broker/agent, we cannot guarantee or warrant the serviceability of any safety equipment included within the inventory, including but not limited to the condition, operation, or service dates of such equipment. It is the responsibility of the buyer to thoroughly inspect and assess the condition of all safety equipment prior to purchase.
NOTE - Please ring our offices prior to visiting, as the boat may be unavailable for viewing or located at a different marina.
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