*Update: Currently wintering ashore in Coleraine, Northern Ireland with 24/7 heat & humidity control. Perfect time for an inspection/pre-purchase survey.
Our 1990 Beneteau First 38s5 ‘ Monkey Business’ is a loved and well looked after performance cruiser which under our ownership has taken us safely cruising around Ireland, many trips along the North Coast of Ireland and Inner & Outer Hebrides. The previous owner cruised her in Scotland, France, Norway and Iceland.
She is a fast yacht with a strong rig, a timeless interior and many upgrades under our ownership. Monkey Business is ‘ready to rock’ for her next adventures with her next owner. Monkey Business has had continual upgrade during our ownership (further detailed below) The reason for the sale is to upgrade to a larger yacht. She will be greatly missed.
Further Details:
Layout:
The Phillip Strake designed interior has proved timeless, with a bright and airy cockpit that outclasses many modern yacht interiors.
Monkey Business is the owners 2 cabin layout, comprising a double fore cabin with its own head. A very comfortable saloon with a large folding table and two settee berths. Endless storage in the saloon. A commanding chart table with generous storage beneath.
A 2 sink galley, featuring a top loading cool box and a 3 ring gas cook top and over. A double aft cabin to port and a spacious and bright heads to starboard.
The cockpit features a deep locker to starboard and locker to port. Featuring a large 36inch wheel (retrimmed in 2022) and a 2023 B&G Vulcan 9 chart plotter mounted on a Scanstrut railpod.
Dimensions:
LOA: 38.25 ft / 11.66 m
LWL: 31.33 ft / 9.55 m
Beam: 12.33 ft / 3.76 m
Draft: 6.88ft / 2.1m
Engine:
Beta Marine 30hp – 3 x Cylinder marine diesel engine (962 hours – New in 2016)
Shaft drive with two blade fixed Bronze Propeller.
Cruising Speed: 6 Knots approx.
Maximum Speed 7 Knots approx.
Fuel Consumption: 1.5lph at 2,200rpm approx.
Engine hrs - 961
Engine last serviced June 2023.
Tankage:
Fuel Capacity: 125l 1 x Stainless Steel Tank.
Water Capacity: 380l 2 x Rigid Plastic Tanks.
Construction:
Hull, Deck and superstructure are all of GRP.
Teak laid decking in Cockpit.
Teak finish to interior woodwork.
Dark Blue Dralon upholstery.
Deep fin Keel.
Spade Rudder.
Stainless Steel Propeller shaft.
Electrics:
There are 12 volt electrics throughout supplied by 4 x 12 volt batteries ( 2 x 60ah Engine
start 2 x 110ah Domestic New 2022 ) which in turn are charged by the engine alternator.
240 volt shore power supply with cable with inline Sterling Battery Charger ( New 2015 )
12v/240v Inverter.
240 volt immersion for hot water.
Accommodations:
There is accommodation for six below decks in two separate cabins + Saloon. Arrangement
from forward.
Forward cabin has large double 'V' berth with good size hanging locker and en-suite Heads
with WC and wash basin.
Main Saloon has two settee berths Port and Starboard (c/w lee cloths ) with large double leaf
table midships . Excellent stowage in way full cabin length overhead locker network which is
a clever and prominent feature.
Galley is to Port side at aft end of saloon in a traditional 'L' shape configuration and consists
of Optimus Cooker with three burners and oven. Good work surface area with twin Stainless
steel sinks. Large coolbox top opening,good locker stowage below work surface and also large
area of overhead lockers.
Chart Table Nav station is to aft end of saloon on Starboard side forward facing with nav
seat. This is a very impressive design incorporating some very innovative storage
features.Instrument and distribution panel outbard of Nav area.
Aft day Heads are also aft on Starboard side with WC, Wash basin, Shower and wet locker.
Aft cabin has large under cockpit double berth with good hanging locker, cupboards and
shelving.
See layout plan and photos attached.
Spars/Rigging:
Double Spreader fractional rig in anodised aluminium with stainless steel Rod rigging
manufactured by Sparcraft.
Standing rigging replaced (2004)
Braided running rigging.
3 x Slab reefs to Mainsail.
Roller Furling headsail system by Facnor (New Facnor C24 Top Swivel in 2023)
Spinnaker track and slider.
Spinnaker pole with deck chalks.
New Adjustable Wichard back stay tensioner (2016)
Sails/Canvas:
Mainsail in Dacron with three reef points by Saturn Sails (2016) very good condition.
130% Roller Reefing Genoa by Sanders Sails – Tri-Radial DP PR344 with light grey sunstrip (new in 2023)
Spare 135% Roller Reefing Genoa in Dacron with dark Blue UV strip. (2003) fair condition
Spinnaker by Copp Sails (2004) good condition.
Mainsail Stack Pack cover with lazy jacks in Dark Blue Acrylic. (fair condition)
Sprayhood c/w Stainless steel frame in Dark Blue Acrylic.(fair condition)
Deck Gear:
Double Roller Stemhead fitting with fairleads.
Manual Anchor Windlass by Lofrans (2016)
35lb CQR Anchor 40m 10mm chain 20m 16mm Octoplait warp (2014)
20lb Danforth Anchor 30m warp.
Stainless steel Pushpit and Pulpit with stanchions and guard wires.
2 x Self tailing Control winches
2 x Self tailing Primary winches.
2 x Self tailing Spinnaker winhes.
Rope halyard clutches Port and Starboard on coachroof.
Mooring cleats and fairleads.
Opening Hatches and Ports.
Safety Gear:
3 x fire extinguishers.
Fire blanket.
Horseshoe lifebelt and holder.
Manual Bilge pump.
Electric bilge pump.
Emergency Tiller.
Navigation and Electronics
Full deck level navigation lighting.
Masthead Tri-colour light with all-round Anchor light.
Steaming and deck flood light.
Plastimo Olympic 135 Binnacle Compass. (New 2021)
Raymarine ST60 Depth sounder.
Autohelm ST50 Wind/Speed/Direction.
B&G Vulcan 9 Chart Plotter (New 2023)
Scanstrut Rail Pod (New in 2023)
Digital Yacht AIT2000 Class B AIS Trasnponder unit (send/recieve) (New 2023)
Standard Horizon GX 2200E DSC VHF Radio (New 2019).
Raymarine Autopilot.
Garmin GPS 128
Inventory:
Hot and cold pressurised water system with isotemp calorifier + 240v immerser.
Mikuni central heating with 5 outlet all cabins ( New 2012 )
12v/240v Inverter.
Boathook.
Warps and fenders.
Seacocks in Heads replaced 2020
New Jabsco pumps to Heads and fresh water system.
Full detail completed September 2024:
- Decontamination wash/deep clean
- 3M trizact preparation
- 2 stage machine polish - Rupes Marine system
- Gtechniq 2 year marine ceramic coating
- Metalwork polished and sealed - ARK Marine
- Refinish water line RAL7001-Marine hardcoat
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