We are selling our MAKANI, a Chassiron 38 GT, built in 1980. MAKANI is a beautiful, exceptionally solidly built long-keel cruiser, comprehensively equipped for bluewater and offshore sailing.
The boat is currently located in Preveza on the Ionian Sea, Greece. If desired, MAKANI can be delivered to any location in the Mediterranean. We’ll simply make a sailing trip out of it :-) Alternatively, taking over the current berth at Marina Cleopatra in Preveza, just 5 minutes from Aktion Airport, is guaranteed.
Chassiron yachts are renowned for their exceptionally robust construction. The hull is approximately 2–3 cm thick, bonded with epoxy resin, providing a high level of safety and structural strength. The rig is also very substantial and designed for offshore use. The superstructure and interior are made of mahogany and teak. The hull is free of osmosis and has been extensively maintained and refitted over the years. There is no significant maintenance backlog, apart from the mainsail, which should be replaced in the medium term. The extensive equipment includes, among other things, a watermaker, a modern 48 V electric motor, bow thruster, full boat cover, and a completely renewed Simrad autopilot in 2026.
Refit 2026 • Completely new Simrad autopilot • New sprayhood
Major Refit 2024 In 2024, the boat underwent an extensive refit in Italy at the renowned Marina San Andrea. The work included, among other things: • Teak deck completely re-caulked • Complete new varnish/paint system on all exterior wooden components • Custom-made full boat cover (see photos) • New anchor battery • New solar panels • Completely new 10 kW / 48 V WaterWorld electric motor • 2 × 6.8 kWh WaterWorld lithium batteries • Purely electric range: approx. 15–20 nautical miles • 3.8 kW generator • Victron inverter and charger • Victron Cerbo GX & SmartShunt • The two lithium batteries supply both the 48 V electric motor and the 220 V and 12 V electrical systems • Batteries can be charged via shore power, solar panels or generator • New refrigerator compressor • New mattress toppers • New propeller shaft and insulation • New shore power inlet • New helm station with display for the electric motor and bow thruster • Rig check • Complete electrical wiring diagrams created • 6 fenders and 1 spherical fender Information on the installed WaterWorld propulsion system: WaterWorld Electronics
Refit 2019–2021 • Complete repainting of the hull • Replacement of all seacocks • Installation of an Aquatec DD500 watermaker • Electric toilet • B&G wind instrument, depth sounder, etc. • New gas line • New Grohe shower Watermaker: Aquatec DD500
Refit 2010 In 2010, the entire teak deck and the rubbing strakes were replaced. Further information about the work carried out at the time: Further information on the 2010 refit
Additional Equipment • Viking 4-person liferaft • EPIRB • GPS • VHF • Iridium satellite communication • 4 automatic life jackets (2 adults + 2 children, purchased in 2022) • 180 cm 3D tender (2024) • Shore lines • Petrol cans • Boarding/swim ladder • 25 kg Rocna anchor & spare anchor • 50 m × 14 mm steel anchor chain • Emergency/tiller steering • Furling genoa • Bow thruster • Watermaker • Full boat cover • Stainless-steel davits (practical for a larger dinghy)
Technical Specifications Year: 1980 Length: 11.50 m Beam: 3.60 m Draft: 1.80 m Displacement: 10 t Flag: Germany Berths: 6 Bathrooms: 1 Shower / WC: 1 Water tank: 150 L Propulsion: 10 kW / 48 V WaterWorld electric motor Batteries: 2 × 6.8 kWh WaterWorld lithium Generator: 3.8 kW Sails • Gennaker: very good condition • Genoa / furling genoa: very good condition • Mainsail: older; should be replaced in the medium term
The boat is located in Preveza, Greece, and can be viewed there by appointment.
