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This Contest 38S “INUK” was refitted by a Dutch couple in preparation for their trans-Atlantic crossing in 2022. New standing rigging, a life raft, and a new mainsail and jib were among the many upgrades completed prior to their crossing.
In mid-2023 they sold INUK to her current owner, who undertook over $20k of upgrades and modifications including new air conditioning, a new headsail, modifying the mainsail to accommodate full battens, as well as rigging modifications to enable the skipper to raise the mainsail from the cockpit. Also included are new batteries, 110V electrical systems, and many other items outlined below. A recent bottom job now makes her ready to launch and go. Like all Contest yachts, she comes with a Lloyd’s Certificate of Build Quality.
A few key upgrades from the 2022 refit as well as the 2025/26 refit and upgrades:
On Deck
* New standing rigging (2022) ~ $10k
* New mainsail and jib (2022) ~ $10k
* New Tides Track for the mainsail ($800)
* New Doyle Stax-Pac ($1,700)
* New Doyle 120 C-Cut jib with sun cover ($2,500)
* Barient 27 self-tailing winch mounted in cockpit for main halyard (allows all sails to be controlled from the cockpit) ($500)
* New dodger ($800)
* Color chart plotter in cockpit (removable) ($250)
* New hatch covers for salon hatches ($200)
* New Force 10 grill with custom mount ($400)
* Created starboard boarding gate ($800)
* Dedicated solar panel for engine start battery ($250)
* Modified stern rail to create pathway to swim step ($100)
* New teak drink holder at helm ($50)
* Refurbished cockpit table ($20)
* Removable companionway doors ($200)
* Starlink ($800)
* Fresh bottom paint February 2025 ($2,500)
Below Decks
* Added American-styled 110 volt AC wiring system ($2,500)
* New Wabsco 10,000 BTU air conditioner with full ducting to salon and master cabin ($2,000)
* New Raritan Sea Era electric toilet ($900)
* New Dometic portable cooler/freezer 110 volt or DC ($300)
* New head faucet/shower unit ($250)
* New Whale 12 volt hot water heater ($500)
* Small guest fan in head ($35)
* Repaired and restored sump system including adding vented loop ($30)
* New Siccorro fans, one in salon and the other in master cabin ($500)
* Outlets, fixtures, wire, and labor ($800)
* 2000 watt Renogy inverter ($450)
* Blue Sea selector switch ($350)
* Shore power cord ($250)
* Deck fitting for cord ($80)
* Misc. labor ($500)
* New ProMariner 60 amp battery charger for the house bank ($600)
* New ProMariner 20 amp battery charger for the engine bank ($350)
* New March circulating pump for air conditioner ($400)
* New propane tank ($150)
* Simrad color plotter with NMEA 2000 backbone ($700)
* Furuno VHF added to existing European VHF ($200)
* Sat phone ($1,100)
* New mattress for master bunk ($300)
* New custom linens for master bunk ($200)
* New 12 volt engine oil change system ($150)
* New dimmable LED overhead lights throughout the boat ($100)
* New Moen pull-down faucet in galley ($250)
On Deck Total: $11,178
Below Decks Total: $11,318
Grand Total: $22,496 (Excluding installation cost)
This does NOT include the cost of the standing rigging, new mainsail and jib (~$20k).
The current owner has health issues and has chosen to significantly reduce the price for a quick sale as he cannot use the vessel. He has over $100k invested and is ready to let someone benefit from his investment as his plans have changed and he is no longer able to come sail as planned. Someone is going to get an amazing deal on this solid, capable center cockpit cruiser.
Reach out for many more photos or to schedule a LIVE virtual tour of the vessel so you can see her for yourself in Virgin Gorda Yacht Harbour, BVI.
Inventory
Deck and Cockpit Equipment Anchors
* Primary: Vulcan Rocna 20KG with 50m 10mm swivel chain
* Secondary: CQR 35.8S, 16kg with 30m 12mm rode
* Dinghy: 3kg foldable anchor with 20m rode
Equipment
* Anchor Windlass: Lofrans 600W, 12V, overhauled electrical engine, relays, and parts (2022)
* Bow Anchor Roller: Heavy-duty stainless steel with bow protector, small roller on stern
* Bimini Top: Mounted on sprayhood
* Awning: Tailored sail, mounted over boom at anchor
* Side Curtains: Wintertent covers full cockpit, mounted on sprayhood
* Dodger/Sprayhood:Dodger (2024)w/ fixed glass windows
* Cockpit Awning: Wintertent covers full cockpit
* Cockpit Cushions: Yes
* Fenders and Dock Lines: 4 fenders, 1 ball fender, dock lines
* Swim Platform: Stainless steel, completes full stern
* Bow Pulpit and Rails: Fore and aft pulpit, new rails (2022)
* Swim Ladder: Stainless steel, mounted on swim platform
* Solent-style inner dynema forestay and headsail removed
* Modifications made and winch added to enable raising the mainsail from the cockpit.
* New lazyjack system that prevents battens from snagging when raising the mainsail
Safety Equipment * First Aid: Offshore kit (2022)
* EPIRB: Ocean Signal Epirb 1 Rescue Me (2022)
* Life Raft: Seasafe ISAF/OS ISO9650, 4-person, in container, new certificate (2022)
* Emergency Tiller: Stainless steel, easy to mount
* Safety Jon and Buoy: Yes
Additional Units * Dinghy: 2023 Fish 240 stab floor
* Outboard: Yamaha 4HP
Disclaimer 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.
