Wilbur 38 1983

Pre-owned

The 1983 Wilbur 38 is a beautifully crafted Downeast yacht, designed for seaworthiness, comfort, and serious fishing capabilities. Available through Allied Marine in Stuart, Florida, Puffin is a true classic, built in Southwest Harbor, Maine, where Wilbur Yachts has set the standard for exceptional craftsmanship. With a smooth, dry ride and a well-appointed interior, she is ideal for both offshore adventures and leisurely cruising.

• Built for Safety & Stability: With a full-length keel, raked stem, and sturdy construction, she is one of the top safety-equipped yachts for wild sailing. Whether navigating rough seas or cruising coastal waters, she ensures confidence at the helm.
• Serious Fishing Capabilities: Outfitted with multiple rod holders, a tackle locker, outriggers, and a spacious cockpit, she ranks among the best fishing expedition boats. Her ample storage and custom rod racks make her perfect for long days offshore.
• Designed for Deep-Sea Adventures: Featuring a powerful Cummins 450C engine, large fuel capacity, and a Northern Lights generator, she is built to go the distance. As a true deep-sea fishing boat, she offers both reliability and efficiency for extended trips.

Puffin is a rare find, offering a blend of traditional craftsmanship and modern functionality. Contact Allied Marine to discover this safety-equipped yacht for wild sailing in Stuart, Florida.

Additional Information

Accommodations

Sleeps 6. Forward cabin has a double berth to port with lockers and storage opposite. Aft to starboard are large upper and lower bunks. Next aft to starboard is the head with wand shower, and manual head. Step up to the main salon with a spacious convertible dinette and drop leaf table and various chairs. To starboard is a helm station. All the interior joiner work is varnished teak and formica with teak and holly soles. 

Galley

The L-shaped galley consisting of Shipmate propane 4 burner stove. Sunbeam microwave oven. 200 gallons of water in four equal plastic tanks under cockpit, all valved, with filter mounted in engine room. 6-gallon 110v. hot water heater. 

Electronics

ICOM IC-M73 handheld VHF Radio ICOM IC-M302 VHF radio, lower station. GARMIN GPS map 498 chart plotter, lower station. Garmin 5212 sounder/ plotter upper station. SIMRAD AP 22 Autopilot lower station with remote at bridge. DANFORTH Compass, lower helm MORSE CONTROLS, HIGHNAUTIC STEERING. 

Additional

Cummins 450C engine. PROP: 5 blade newly repitched; new gearbox w/2-1 reduction; new 2 1/4" SS shaft, stuffing box and cutlass rearing. TANKAGE: Fuel, two (2) 150 gallon aluminum tanks, Water, four(4) 50 gallon poly tanks, Waste - one (1) new 36 gal holding tank. 6 KW Northern Lights generator Model M673L.3 with sound shield and optional stop/start panel in engine room. 

Other Equipment

2 high water alarms, 2 Rule pumps - 12v & auto, 6" Danforth compass on cabin bridge, 6 opening ports, Custom S/S swim ladder, Polished Stainless Steel handrail on swim platform, fiberglass swim platform, transom door. Custom starboard 5 drawer tackle locker in cockpit, Five bronze rod holders in Cockpit Six stainless rod holders on polished stainless steel ladder with starboard steps to bridge. Six stainless steel rod holders on stainless steel bridge railing. One portable chrome Lee rod holder on mast in cockpit Custom 5/4 teak overhead rod rack in salon for eight rods. (26 rods total) Anchor windless with controls at bow and bridge. Rupp Outriggers. Hot and cold water washdown at the transom. 

Contact Allied Marine to learn more!