Reflex 38

Available August 2025
£35,000.00 (Approx US$43,921)
  • Boat REF#  ·  334660
  • Length  ·  38'0"
  • Year  ·  2000
  • Construction  ·  GRP
  • Underwater profile  ·  Fin
  • Sleeping berths  ·  8
  • Engine  ·  1 x diesel 39hp, Yanmar 3JH 3E (2000)
  • Lying  ·  River Hamble
Boatshed Hamble
Boatshed Hamble
Nic Parton

Extra Details

Designer Christian Stimpson
Builder Harley Raceboats
Lying River Hamble
Fuel capacity 26.4 USG Total - 1 Tanks
Water capacity 33.0 USG Total - 1 Tanks
Last survey 01/07/2022

Mechanical

Engine 1 x diesel 39hp
Engine make and model Yanmar 3JH 3E (2000)
Engine Hours Not Recorded
Engine Cooled Direct
Steering wheel
Drive saildrive
Prop(s) folding prop
Fuel consumption (approx) 0.7 USG /hour At Cruising Speed
Cruising speed (approx) 6 knots
Max speed (approx) 8 knots

2022 - Engine service, leg stripped and rebuilt, annodes replaced, head gasket replaced, diaphragm, oil change, impellor, exhaust hose replaced, diesel tank removed, cleaned and replaced.
20220-New batteries, battery charger.

Dimensions

Length 38'0"
LWL 34'1"
Beam 12'9"
Draft Max 7'7"
Displacement 13,964.3lbs
Storage On marina

Rig

Sloop rigged ZSpars Aluminium spars (2000) with Rod standing rigging (2022)

Sails

Reefing mainsail - Slab () 3 Reefs
Headsail - Hank On ()
Spinnaker gear

New running rigging in 2022
New spinnaker pole fitted in 2022
Sail Wardrobe -
The new sails are

S2 Spinnaker - Blue approx 2 years light use excellent condition
Mainsail - 3DI Raw North, Approx 2 years light use excellent condition
J2 Carbon Ullman - Approx 2 years light use excellent condition.
Mainsail 1 - Dacron delivery mainsail, 3 reefs, Recent work done to make it fully battened.
Mainsail 2 - Racing mainsail. North carbon Laminate.
Gen# 2 - Kevlar.   Around 120%. 
Gen#2 - Dacron. Around 115%.
Gen#3 - Kevlar. overlapping headsail.
Gen#4 - Dacron. High cut foot. 
Storm sail - Orange dacron.  
Light Spinnaker - Symmetric. White.  
Heavy Spinnaker -  Symmetric. White.

Electrical Systems

12 volt battery, 240 shore power voltage, 3 batteries charged by: engine, shore power

Construction

Construction GRP
Underwater profile Fin
Finish Gelcoat finish

This boat is MCA Cat 2 approved for 10 people in the day or 8 people overnight
Keel survey completed in 2022
In 2022 the following work was carried out -
Sea cocks & skin fittings throughout yacht replaced
Keel bolts, hull. Rudder etc inspected by surveyor (copy of report available)
Rudder dropped, bearings replaced and steering linkage replaced, bulk head
repaired
Boat has total rewire, all original wiring ripped out and replaced
Smoke detectors & Carbon monoxide alarms fitted
Whole boat cleaned and painted interior
New toilet and pipe work installed with anti siphon fitting
New woodwork throughout saloon, chart table turned around and replaced
New foam & cushion covers made and installed with splash proof durable fabric
Guard rails replaced
Spinnaker hammock fitted
New jack stays made and fitted
New Nappy sack made and fitted
New kicker
Winches removed and serviced
Repairs carried out to deck (minor surface marking & general maintenance)
New gas cooker fitted, new gas pipe work (in date and checked annually since)
Wheel repaired and wheel support strut (manufactured and due to be fitted)
Rear escape hatch (Lewmar) replaced and reset in deck after reinforcing GRP
New grab teak rails fitted interior and exterior
Life raft cradle built and fitted
Anti foul and polish carried our annually - last ashore in April 2024

Accommodation

Total # of berths 8
No. of double berths 1
No. of single berths 6
Cabin(s) 2
Sink 1
Heads 1 heads (Manual)

The accommodation on this boat consists of a double berth in the forward cabin along with appropriate storage.
There are 2 x single berths in the convertible saloon along with 4 x single berths aft.

2 burner propane Stove

Accommodation

Stove
Broiler
Oven
Sink

The accommodation on this boat consists of a double berth in the forward cabin along with appropriate storage.
There are 2 x single berths in the convertible saloon along with 4 x single berths aft.

2 burner propane Stove

Deck Gear

Sail cover
Rode
Fenders
Boathook
Instrument Covers

2 halyard winches
2 sheet winches
2 anchors
(15kg Bruce)
49'3" of chain
111'7" of rode

Nav Equipment

Compass
Speed
Log
Wind
VHF DSC radio
GPS
Chart plotter
Barometer
Navigation lights
Depth sounder
Radar Reflector

Raymarine ST60 instruments

Safety Equipment

Fume detector
Carbon Monoxide detector
Life buoys
Danbuoy
Safety harnesses
Horn
Swim ladder
Emergency steering

2 bilge pumps (1 manual / 1 electric)

Broker's Comments

The Reflex 38 was conceived as a one-design offshore race boat and commissioned by Sir Robin Knox-Johnston for the race training and corporate hospitality arm of Clipper Ventures.

This one is currently run as a commercial venture and is coded Cat 2.

The sale could include

- website
- domain names
- social media
- business name and brand
- associated emails addresses etc

The present owners undertook a huge restoration project and lots of work has been done in the last 2 years including new standing rigging, rebuilt inside, new electronics and a full rewire.

This one is available for a completion August 2025

Please contact us at Boatshed Hamble for more information or to arrange a viewing

These boat details are subject to contract.
Note: Offers on the asking price may be considered.

Owners FAQ's

How long have you owned the boat for?

Since 2022

Why are you selling her?

personal reasons

Where have you sailed her?

Solent, South Coast , English channel, Ireland

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