Laurent Giles 38

1974 Giles 38 – Meticulously Maintained Classic Bluewater Cutter


A rare opportunity to own a superb Giles 38 for sale, designed by Laurent Giles and launched in 1982. This elegant long-keel cutter blends timeless lines with proven bluewater performance. Carefully maintained by experienced owners, she stands out as one of the finest examples of her class.


Her freshly repainted black GRP hull (2023) and teak-laid decks give her a striking, classic appearance. In addition, the skeg-hung rudder and deep, balanced hull deliver superb handling and control offshore. A reliable 52hp Yanmar 4JH2E diesel engine with only 1,414 hours powers her smoothly at around 7 knots. As a result, she offers quiet, dependable cruising. She has always been winterised and stored ashore under cover, which helps preserve her excellent condition.


Inside, the warm and traditional layout provides space for up to seven people in two cabins and a convertible saloon. Diesel cabin heating ensures comfort in all seasons, while the Baby Blake toilet and pressurised hot water add convenience. Furthermore, the galley includes a two-burner gas stove, oven, grill, and sink—perfect for extended passages or relaxed living aboard.


Her Lucas sail plan (2008) is designed for effortless handling at sea. Moreover, she includes self-tailing winches and an electric windlass for safe and simple operation. Navigation is supported by a full electronics package—radar, chartplotter, autopilot, and VHF radio. Finally, an Avon Redcrest tender with Mercury outboard completes the cruising setup.


Now ashore and ready for inspection, this Giles 38 offers beauty, strength, and bluewater readiness. Williams & Smithells International proudly offer her for sale at WicorMarine, Hampshire. Arrange your viewing today and discover why the Giles 38 remains a true ocean classic.

Construction

Black GRP hull
Hull repainted 2023
Teak laid on GRP deck
Long keel underwater profile
Classic displacement hull type
Skeg hung rudder
Tiller steering
Stored ashore under cover when decommissioned

Machinery

52hp Yanmar 4JH2E diesel engine (2000)
1,414 engine hours recorded
Shaft drive
Indirect cooling system
7 knots cruising speed
8 knots maximum speed
Meticulously maintained and winterised annually

Electrics

12v and 220v onboard voltage
2 x Rolls domestic batteries (12V system)
Engine start battery
240 volt shore power connection
Battery charging via engine and shore power
Inverter installed

Tankage

250 liters diesel fuel capacity in 1 tank
250 liters water capacity in 1 tank
Tank capacities noted as unconfirmed in some records

Accommodation

7 total berths in 2 cabins
Double berths
5 single berths
Heads
Traditional Baby Blake manual toilet
Handbasin and shower
Versatile berth layout with easy saloon conversion
Cabin diesel heating
Non-smoking vessel

Domestic

2 burner gas cooker/stove
Grill and oven
Sink
Icebox / cool box
Hot water system
Pressurised water system
Stereo – Kenwood CD/Receiver KDC W5541U
Entertainment system includes DVD / Blu-ray player

Deck

Electric Lewmar H3 windlass
4 x Lewmar self-tailing sheet winches
3 x Lewmar self-tailing mast winches
15kg and 7kg Bruce anchors (stainless steel)
Folding Danforth anchor
75 meters of 10mm anchor chain (new 2006)
Sprayhood
Sail cover
Cockpit cover
Fenders
Lines
3 x Boathooks

Navigation

Compass
Speed log
Wind instrument
Radar – Raytheon SL70 Pathfinder
Navtex – ICS McMurdo Nav 6
VHF DSC radio – ICOM
GPS
Garmin chart plotter
Autopilot – Raymarine Tillermate
Echo sounder – B&G
Navigation lights
Clock
Barometer

Tenders

Avon Redcrest inflatable dinghy
3.3hp Mercury 2-stroke long shaft outboard

Safety

LPG gas detector
Boarding ladder
Man Overboard (MOB) system
Manual bilge pump
Electric bilge pump
Engine driven bilge pump
Fire blanket
Fire extinguisher

The condition or level of safety equipment on board is not to be negotiated on following survey. It is likely to be listed by most surveyors but is not structural or an integral working part of the vessel and is not to be used to further negotiate the price down after survey. We strongly suggest that for your own personal safety that when purchasing a yacht you provide new safety equipment rather than relying on second hand gear.

Should you become the new owner of this yacht then the responsibility to re-register or update official bodies for items such as EPIRB, VHF, MMSI or AIS becomes yours.

Rig & Sails

Cutter rig with aluminium spars (1974)
Stainless steel standing rigging

Sails
WG Lucas mainsail with slab reefing, stack pack, and lazy jacks (2008)
Furling headsail by WG Lucas (2008)
Furling staysail by Lucas Sails (2008)
Cruising chute by Lucas Sails (2008)
Trysail included
Unused genoa sail also onboard