2008 38' D & A Yachts Custom Express

Description
Webster defines express as "a rapid transport of goods". This boat exceeds the definition. She is a beautifully finished 38' Cold MoldedCustom Express built in Costa Rica. Using the locally available lightweight very strong Black Laurel wood along with epoxy resins this boat is significantly less weight than its competitive counterparts requiring much less HP to cruise to the fishing grounds. She includes a marlin tower a hardtop and a full second station above. The quality of this boat incorporates the heritage and history of building fine custom boats inCosta Ricafor over 30 years.
Overview
Webster defines express as a rapid transport of goods. This boat exceeds the definition.She is a beautifully finished 38Cold Molded Custom Express built in Costa Rica. Using the locally available lightweight very strong Black Laurel wood along with epoxy resins this boat is significantly less weight than its competitive counterparts requiring much less HP to cruise to the fishing grounds. She includes a marlin tower a hardtop and a full second station above.The quality of this boat incorporates the heritage and history of building fine custom boats in Costa Rica for over 30 years.
Construction
Hull is cold molded Black Laurel and epoxy resins.Hull is 3 layers 5/16 inch thick covered with fiberglass cloth in epoxy resin.Laminated hauling keel with hardwood shoe.Decks and superstructure cold molded covered with fiberglass cloth and epoxy resin.Hauling keel stem engine bearers chines and shear clamp-all laminated mahogany or similar with epoxy resin.Varnished Mahogany toe railAwlgrip paint white Bottom paint blue with boot stripe
Cockpit
Teak cockpit sole self bailing drained overboardLazarette area aft is paintedPainted floor boards for equipment storageAll hatches with gutter system drained overboard through common drain tubesTransom doorTeak covering boardsInsulated fish box with maceratorLive well with circulation system storage for gaff shore cord bait prep to starboard FreezerWashdown hose for fresh and salt water
Bridge Deck
Custom engine instrument pod mounted on console with lift lid for electronics mountingPort & starboard seating with storage underFlush deck over engines2 hatches over engines for easy removal1center line hydraulic hatch for access to engine room
Upper Station
MarlinTowerHard topCustom engine instrument pod with steering and engine controls with electronics storage area
Accommodations Forward
Two berths with cushions 1 port and 1 starboardStoragedunder berths with drawersHead with electric toiletShower with teak grating and mahogany counter tops and trimTwo large hanging closets one port side the other starboardTeak sole
Mechanical Equipment
Two Cummins QSB 5.9 liter 480 hp 6 cylinder diesel engines with reverse gear - less than 200 hours (March 2010)Glendinning Engine ControlsFuel system One molded fiberglass fuel tank 360 gallons total with over board ventRacor 900 fuel filters with water alarmOn-off valves on fuel supply lines1 Stainless steel shafts with bronze propellersStainless strutsBronze ruddersHydraulic steering(5) bilge pumps with total capacity of 4000 gallons per hour all plumbed to common drain.(3) automatic bilge pump switches.Emergency pumping capacity by valving of raw water intakesBronze exterior seawater strainerSea cocks on all below water line through hullsEngine room blowersEngine room insulation ceramic coatedBattery charger automatic 12v 30 ampsFuel priming pumpsEngine oil change pump8 fiberglass exhaust system with mufflers and surge tubes
Electrical System
All wiring to American Boat and Yacht Council specificationsMain electrical panel with breakersCabin lightsNavigation lightingAir conditioning 6000 BTU in cabin with 18000 BTU unit in bridge deckD.C. battery system consisting of Odyssey 2150AGM with main switches30 Amp shore serviceShip to Shore power cordZinc AnodesParalleling switchReading lights in berthEngine room lightingInterior lightingNavigation lights12v refrigerator
Deck Equipment
Bow pulpit with 12v windlassStainless anchor rollerAnchor with chain and 200 anchor line (6) 10 cleats through bolted(2) Hauser holes to stern cleats(2) Chocks (2) Foredeck hatches
Category: Powerboats
Water Capacity: 30 gal
Type: Express Cruiser
Holding Tank Details:
Manufacturer: D & A Yachts
Holding Tank Size:
Model: Custom Express
Passengers: 0
Year: 2008
Sleeps: 0
Length/LOA: 38' 0"
Hull Designer:
Price: $475,000 / €365,020
Engine Manufacturer: Cummins
Condition: Unavailable
Engine Model: QSB 5.9
Boat's Name: 38' D & A Yachts Express
Engine Type: Other
Stock Number:
Number of Engines: 2
Location: Hollywood, FL 33316
United States
Engine Drive: Other
Beam: 12' 0"
Horsepower: 480 hp
Draft: 2' 6"
Engine Year: 0
LWL:
Engine Volume:
Displacement: 6.8 t
Engine Hours: 48
Ballast:
Fuel Type: Diesel
HIN:
Fuel Capacity: 360 gal
Hull Material: Other
Propeller Type: Other
Number of Hulls: 1
Keel Type:
Propeller Material:
Sail Area:
Cruise Speed: 30 knots / 34.52 mph / 55.56 kph
Boat Ad Last Revised: [removed phone]:30:57
Max Speed: 38 knots / 43.73 mph / 70.38 kph