2023 Helmsman Trawlers 38E38ft

The large master stateroom is forward, and features an island queen bed, cedar-lined hanging closets port and starboard, drawers beneath the bed (and additional storage further forward under the bed), reading lights, bookshelves, two opening portlights, and an opening overhead hatch. The master head is port, with a big separate shower compartment to starboard. A door encloses the stateroom for privacy. 

The pilothouse is just two steps up from the saloon, and features a raised dinette large enough to seat three adults. It's easy to enjoy the view while underway or in port from this vantage. The dinette optionally converts to a single pilot berth. The helm is located to starboard -- the view over the bow and aft to the port and starboard quarters makes docking easy. The helm seat slides out of the way, and sliding pilothouse doors port and starboard provide immediate access to the side decks, the bow, the flybridge or to the dock. In addition to the sliding doors, ventilation and light is provided by opening side windows, an opening center windshield, and and an opening overhead hatch. Overhead handholds are provided for safety, and are beautifully crafted in teak like the joinery throughout the boat. A nav station large enough to work with charts (including hinged storage beneath) is provided -- a feature overlooked in many of today's boats. Additional flat counter/working space is provided to starboard behind the helm seat.

The expansive salon takes full advantage of the boat's generous beam, and feels like the salon of a much larger boat. With an L-shaped galley to starboard, a dinette to port (which converts to a queen berth), and space for a recliner or other comfortable free-standing chair aft starboard, the saloon is designed for entertaining and comfortable living at sea! Storage includes a microwave cabinet and pantry forward on the centerline, an entertainment center and storage cabinet (with louvered doors, as throughout the boat) to port, and a bookshelf with storage behind sliding doors to starboard. The galley includes many drawers and cabinets, and an overhead storage cabinet the folds up into the overhead to avoid obstructing the view. Overhead teak handholds and an elegant teak/holly beam with hanging knees add a nautical flair and serve serious purpose.The day head to port is accessed via a sliding cabin door and is two steps down from the saloon. The day head includes a watertight door for access to the engineroom.

The engineroom gives an amazing amount of working space around the engine, and includes a built-in workbench/tool storage. The room is well-lit and extremely orderly. Wire and tubing runs are precise and accessible. Deck plates make movement easy. Through-hulls are readily at-hand.

The covered aft cockpit is roomy enough for up to four deck chairs.

The flybridge is positioned aft of the raised pilothouse, providing a sleeker appearance and a lower profile. Seating is provided for three in addition to the helmsman. An additional pedestal seat is an option. The boat deck will accommodate a 10.5' RIB. All railings are welded stainless steel, with finely polished welds. Access to the flybridge is via wide stairs (no ladders!) port and starboard from the pilothouse, for exceptional safety and security.

Standard engine -- Cummins QSB 6.7-250 hp engine, electronically-controlled common-rail design. Optional engine choices include the entire Cummins QSB series -- 305 hp through 550 hp. Other engines including Lugger, John Deere, and Isuzu may be specified. 

• freshwater cooling
• engine alarm system
• dual Racor fuel filters
• two 200 gallon FRP fuel tanks
• Sidepower bow thruster
• Sidepower stern thruster
• Webasto Air Top 55 cabin heat (or credit toward a hydronic system or a reverse cycle heat/AC system if desired)
• stainless steel prop shaft
• NiBrAl propeller
• stainless steel rudder(s)
• stainless steel rudder shoe (single engine)
• hot and cold pressurized water
• bronze sea strainer
• seacocks on underwater through-hull fittings

Electronically-controlled engine options include specialized controls.

• two control centers
• electronic throttle controls
• Sea Star steering system
• stainless wheel topside
• teak wheel in cabin
• sliding lower helm seat
• pedestal upper helm seat
• autopilot hydraulic steering taps in lazarette

Many custom options to configure the galley and heads are available. Standard equipment is listed below.

• Propane stove with propane locker on bridgedeck -- credit if electric stove is substituted
• Nova Kool refrigerator/freezer
• Overhead drop-down storage cabinets in galley
• Medicine cabinet in master head
• Stainless steel sink
• designer faucet
• two 70 gallon stainless steel water tanks
• Ceasarstone countertops
• Corian-type or Formica-type countertop options available
• Two head compartments
• Dometic Masterflush marine heads
• 45 gallon FRP holding tank
• Macerator with through-hull
• separate shower compartment
• shower sump pump
• built-in vanity
• mirror

• Blue Sea AC/DC service panel
• Remote battery switches 
• SmartPlug 30-amp shore power inlets (2)
• 12v outlets in salon and bridge
• 110 v outlets
• bonding systems with zinc anode
• Three Rule automatic bilge pumps
• High bilge level alarm
• Marco potable water pump
• 12 v LED overhead lights throughout
• ELCI protection, with GFCI outlets where appropriate
• One AGM start battery, two AGM house batteries, and one AGM bow thruster battery
• Magnum MS-2812 inverter/charger
• marine 11 gallon hot water heater

Solid laminate hull with vinylester resins in external layers, fitted with internal FRP grid.

• white gel coat with gray non-skid decks (other colors available)
• anchor chain locker with access at bow
• stainless steel welded handrails
• bridge seating with storage underneath
• cockpit storage
• transom door
• LED courtesy lights
• FRP swim platform
• ladder at swim platform
• navigation lights
• opening windshield
• windshield wipers
• hardtop hatch
• forward cabin hatch
• sliding companionway door
• sliding pilothouse doors
• anchor chain roller
• Lewmar V4 windlass with 200' chain (other configurations available)
• Raw water washdown at bow
• Fresh water shower (hot/cold) in cockpit
• FRP radar mast with hinge. Radar arch is a no-cost option. 
• epoxy barrier coating
• bottom paint

• Southco door hardware
• Manship stainless steel overhead hatches (2)
• Manship stainless steel portholes
• Hawse cleats on transom (2), aft (2), and midships (2)
• 20 kg anchor
• dock lines and fenders
• electric horn
• electronic flare
• fire extinguishers (3)
• life vests
• type IV throwable personal flotation device

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.

All photos are of sisterships, and may show differences in custom or optional configurations.