Cape George 38
2000

YEAR

US$ 179,000

PRICE

38 ft.

LENGTH

Cape George

BUILDER

San Carlos, Sonora

Cape George 38



The Cape George 38 is a sturdy bluewater cruising sailboat designed for long-distance voyages, featuring a robust fiberglass construction with a full-length keel and lead ballast for stability. Its traditional design offers wide side decks and an exceptionally spacious cockpit for easy movement, while below deck it provides a well-organized interior with a large salon, C-shaped galley, a comfortable main cabin forward, and a roomy head.

Known for its exceptional craftsmanship and seaworthy reputation, the Cape George is well-suited for couples looking for reliable and self-sufficient offshore sailing, underscored by a Cape George 36 winning the 2022-23 Golden Globe Race.

In addition to her proven capability on the water, “On 3” exemplifies the attractive characteristics of this classic sailboat model, complete with stunning features such as solid bronze opening portlights, butterfly hatch over salon, gorgeous brightwork, and aesthetic embellishments like the finishing cabinetry and wooden ceiling beams – all add to the character and charm of this vessel.

“On 3” was originally launched in 2000 and received a full refit in 2017/18. Lovingly built and meticulously maintained over the years, she is in exceptional, like-new condition. Sailors looking to coastal cruise or circumnavigate can’t go wrong with this yacht – she is a well-equipped head turner, ready for her next grand adventure.  

On 3 is located in beautiful San Carlos, Sonora, just a 4-hour drive from Nogales, AZ on a safe and well-maintained four-lane highway. Or you may choose to fly into the international airport of Hermosillo from anywhere in the world to see this gorgeous sailboat. Don’t miss out on this rare opportunity to own a truly exceptional boat, ready to create lasting memories on the water!

Special Features

  • Full suite of Raymarine instruments and radar
  • Recent upgrades, including:
    • standing rigging renewed (2019)
    • all new sails (2021)
    • new strong track (2025)
    • new cutlass bearing and Norsock seal (2025)
    • hull bottom sanded and re-painted (2025)
  • Fully kitted for self-sufficiency on the water
  • Tons of spares and extras


This vessel is located in beautiful San Carlos Sonora, Mexico, A short 250 mile drive on a safe 4 lane highway from Nogales, Az. San Carlos is a known boating destination/community, featuring breathtaking scenery, quiet anchorages nearby, great fishing, diving, two marinas, 3 haul out facilities and much more.

Step aboard "On 3", a phenomenal 38-ft Cape George 38 Cutter that's been completely refit and is ready for her next adventure.
  • length: 38 ft. (11.58 m.)
  • price: US$ 179,000
  • builder: Cape George
  • draft: 5.17 ft. (1.58 m.)
  • max speed: N/A
  • beam: 11.58 ft. (3.53 m.)
  • cruising speed: N/A
  • built: 2000
  • Sail
  • Fiberglass hull
  • 1 cabin
  • N/A
  • sleeps 6

Dimensions

Builder Cecil Lange & Son (USA)
Designer Cecil Lange
Length (ft) 38
LOA (ft) 44
LWL (ft) 35
Beam (ft) 11.58
Displacement (lbs) 30,000
Ballast (lbs) 10,500
Ballast Material Lead
Draft (ft) 5.17
Keel Full Keel
Hull Material Fiberglass

Propulsion

Engine Make Nanni
Engine Model 4.60 Turbo
Engine Horsepower 60
Engine Hours 750
Engine Type Inboard
Drive Type Direct
Propeller Type AutoStream Feathering 3-blade
Propeller Material Bronze
Engine Fuel Diesel
Comments Installed 2015

Tanks

Fuel Tanks 1
Fuel Capacity 85 Gal.
Fuel Tank Material GRP
Water Tanks 3 x 37 Gal.
Water Capacity 111 Gal.
Water Tank Material GRP
Holding Tanks 1
Holding Tank Capacity 12 Gal.
Holding Tank Material GRP
Comments Fuel and Water tankage have level monitoring via NMEA network

Accommodations

This beautiful bluewater boat has a spacious main cabin (V-berth) with custom Healthcraft mattress, secretary desk, shelves along each wall, and ample storage. There are 3 deep storage compartments underneath the mattress with one compartment teak-lined to hold winter blankets and other natural-fiber items.

Moving aft of the main cabin, there is a wet head with manual toilet to starboard and a full-length armoire to port with hanging closet area and stacked positional-locking drawers.

The main salon features a double settee, with bench settee to port and L-shaped settee to starboard. Each settee is equipped with lee cloths for sleeping underway. On the wall is a mounted flatscreen TV with speaker system and media player for movies and entertainment. The original dining table was replaced with a custom Lagoon-style folding wooden table on swivel arm to create more space in the salon for moving around. The salon has multiple hidden storage compartments in the walls, under the settees, and under the floor.

Behind the salon to starboard is the C-shaped galley with double stainless steel sink, top-loading fridge/freezer, and Force 10 gimbal stove/oven combo. To port is the nav station with chart table and chart drawers. Aft of the nav station is the spacious quarter berth, which comfortably accommodates two people. Between the galley and nav area there is also plenty of storage in cupboards and drawers. The entire cabin sole is ½” mounted solid wood on ½” plywood, making for a “no-creak” solid construction.

Under the companionway ladder, center aft, are the control panels for AC/DC electric circuits, watermaker, LP gas, and inverter. Below and behind the ladder is the engine room compartment with 60 HP diesel and access to watermaker components, fuel filters, and other mechanical equipment.

Galley

Refrigerator / Freezer 12V top-loading (2024); portable fridge in cockpit
Stove Force 10 3-burner propane with oven, gimbaled
Sink S/S double
Water System Hot & cold pressure house water, watermaker test water, filtered drinking water
Comments There is a full complement of dishes, cups, utensils, silverware, baking items, stove top oven, seal-a-meal, mixing bowls, pots and pans.  There is a wall spice rack and plenty of storage for large items and small.

Electronics & Navigation

Radar Raymarine RD218
Depth Sounder Raymarine A80329
VHF Standard Horizon, Matrix GX2000 and Standard Horizon RAM3+ remote mic
Handheld VHF Standard Horizon HX40
Chartplotter 9-in. Raymarine E series (cockpit)
7-in. Raymarine E-series (nav station)
Wind Speed & Direction Raymarine i70
Autopilot Raymarine i70
Knotmeter / Log Raymarine i70
AIS Raymarine (transmit and receive)
Compass Ritchie, mounted at binnacle
Satellite Comms Iridium GO
GPS Raymarine RS150
Audio Bose Series 2 soundbar
TV 32-in Samsung flatscreen, mounted plus hard-drive movie storage
Cabin Fans Yes, located throughout interior
Other Raymarine NMEA2000 networking

Electrical

Batteries House bank: 1x LiFePO4 12V 260AH

Start bank: Lithium 12V 260AH (2021)

Voltage 12V, 120V 30 Amp, 240V 16 Amp
Battery Switch Yes, for engine starter
Shore Power 30A cable, 16A cable
Inverter Magnum 2800 watt / 12V with control panel
Battery Charger Magnum 2800 Watt inverter/charger
Battery Monitor Victron bluetooth
Interior Lights LED Edison bulbs; white and red
Solar Panels 760 Watts Total – 4x Newpowa Solar panels (2x 200W, 2x 180W) (2021)
Solar Charge Controller 2x Victron MPPT 100/30 controllers
Wind Generator Marine Kinetix 400W
Alternator Balmar 160 Amps
Other Cellular-signal booster (mounted on top of mast)

Sails

Mainsail Hasse & Company of Port Townsend Sails (new 2021)

Brand new strong track installed 2025 to allow for easy rise and drop of the mainsail.

Jibs Genoa 135% (new 2021)
Jib (new 2021)
Drifter (new 2021)
Roller Furling Yes
Stack Pack / Lazy Jacks Yes
Mast Keel-stepped
Standing Rigging All new in 2020, installed by PT Rigging in Port Townsend, WA
Whisker Pole Carbon Fiber, configured for easy one person set up located on track on main mast
Winches 4x Lewmar 40
2x Lewmar 48
3x Lewmar 30
Comments All new sails purchased in 2021; custom made by renowned sailmaker Carol Hasse from Port Townsend, WA.

Deck

Anchors 44lb Vulcan with 330′ 3/8″ galvanized chain (new 2020) and 100′ rode

Bruce-type

Danforth-type (stern mounted)

Wind Vane Sailomat 601
Bow Pulpit S/S with teak platform
Bow Rollers S/S, dual
Windlass 12V Muir Cheeta, with remote switches located in cockpit
Washdown Fresh water
Outboard Suzuki 15HP 4-stroke
Outboard Lift Yes
Lifelines Yes
Gates Yes
Covers & Cushions Binnacle cover

Cockpit cushions

Winch covers

Boat cover for storage

Shade enclosure and bug screens enclose cockpit

Shadetree cover for at-anchor

Dodger extension that connects the bimini to the Dodger Shade Screens for the cockpit

Comments The cutlass bearing and Norsock seal were replaced in 2025 and the hull was completely sanded down to the copper impregnated fiberglass bottom and 3 coats of new hard bottom applied in 2025.

Mechanical & Plumbing

Bilge Pump x2 electric Rule 500 and Rule 200

Manual whale gusher

Fuel Filter Racor dual
Head Type Wet Head
Manual seawater flush toilet
Heater Webasco Hydronic heater in place to heat the Salon, Head and V-berth
Raw Water Strainer Yes
Fresh Water Pump Jabsco 12V
Watermaker US Watermaker
Transmission TMC 260

Safety Equipment

Boarding Ladder Yes
Danbuoy Yes
Lifesling Yes
Lifejackets 6x
Harnesses, Tethers, Jacklines Yes
Lifering Yes
EPIRB Yes
Liferaft VIKING 6 person raft
Flares Yes
Fire Extinguishers 1x

Additional Equipment

  • Custom-made lee cloths and privacy curtains
  • Spare Magnum inverter
  • Dehumidifiers
  • Dishes, cups, utensils, silverware, baking items, soda stream, stove top oven, seal-a-meal, mixing bowls, pots and pans
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