1983 Californian 38'

11.58 m
$ 79,000 USD
6500 Spanish Fort Boulevard, , 70124USANew Orleans LA 70124 USA
727-599-7091

1983 Californian

38' (11.58 m) 38 Motor Yacht - Backlash

Wellcraft Californian 38 Motor Yacht for sale in New Orleans, LA

Flag of Registry: United States

Port of Registry: New Orleans

New Orleans, Louisiana, United States
   Vessel ID: 2826485
FEATURES:
   Generator w/Sound Shield
   Three Air Conditioning Units
   Clean Interior
   Clean & well organized engine room
   Aft Rigid Enclosure
Notable Upgrades: Galley Up Layout, Cat 3208 300 hp, (2) LECTRA San, Cabin Sole in great condition, Davits, Fuel Debug, Racor with gauges, Window Covers in 2021, Electric Windlass, Plotter, Autopilot, Fusion Stereo, Fast Cruise

New Listing!

$ 79,000 USD

76,731 Euros
$ 113,755 CAD
£ 64,242 GBP

Description

A good-looking small yacht with a distinctive profile, the Wellcraft Californian 38 Motor Yacht is built on a conservative low-deadrise hull with a moderate beam, a three-quarter-length skeg keel, and relatively flat after sections. Hull construction is solid fiberglass. Her floorplan is arranged with double berths fore and aft, and both heads are fitted with separate stall showers. If the salon dimensions are somewhat limited, the master stateroom is very roomy for a 38-footer. A sliding deck access door is adjacent to the lower helm station—a worthwhile feature. Galley Up layout. Hinged steps in the forward companionway provide access to a particularly well-designed engine room with good working space outboard of the motors. A bow pulpit, radar arch, teak handrails, and a swim platform were standard. The Californian 38 MY is only a 20-minute drive to the New Orleans International Airport (MSY) and the Mississippi Sound/Gulf of Mexico is accessible from Lake Pontchartrain.


  • Backlash has the upgraded Cat 3208 300hp and will fast cruise around 15 knots.
  • Additional Pictures are available upon request

LOA37'

LOA Inch8''

LOA11.48''

Beam13'

Beam Inch3''

Draft Max Feet3'

Draft Max Inch6''

Head Room Feet6'

Head Room Inch4''

Bridge Clearance Feet14'

Bridge Clearance Inch6''

Fuel Tank (Gallons)350

Fuel Tank (Liters)1324.89

Fresh Water (Gallons)135

Fresh Water (Liters)511.03

TypePower

ConditionUsed

Specifications

Name

Backlash

HIN/IMO

JCM38011M83G

37'8" (11.48 Meters)

Power-Used

Year

1983

13'3"

36'6"

3'6"

Cabins

2

Sleeps

6

Single Berths

2

Heads

2

6'4"

Maximum Speed

19 Knots

Cruise Speed

10 Knots

Fuel Type

Diesel

Hull Material

Fiberglass

Hull Finish

Gel Coat

Hull Shape

Modified Vee

Air Conditioning

Yes

14'6"

350 Gallons (1324.89 Liters)

135 Gallons (511.03 Liters)

Displacement

28000

Dry Weight

28000

Designer

Jule Marshall

Interior Designer

Myrna Elliott

Builder

Wellcraft

Engines

Engine 1

  • Engine Make: Caterpillar
  • ModelEngine Model: 3208
  • Engine TypeEngine Type: Inboard
  • Drive TypeDrive Type: Direct
  • Power HPPower HP: 300.00
  • Power KWPower KW: 223.71
  • Feul TypeFeul Type: Diesel
  • HoursHours: 1640.00
  • Engine LocationEngine Location: Port
  • Hours DateHours Date: 01-12-2025
  • Serial NumberSerial Number: 01Z02237

Engine 2

  • Engine Make: Caterpillar
  • ModelEngine Model: 3208
  • Engine TypeEngine Type: Inboard
  • Drive TypeDrive Type: Direct
  • Power HPPower HP: 300.00
  • Power KWPower KW: 223.71
  • Feul TypeFeul Type: Diesel
  • HoursHours: 1640.00
  • Engine LocationEngine Location: Starboard
  • Hours DateHours Date: 01-12-2025
  • Serial NumberSerial Number: 01Z02350
  • Engine Quantity2
  • Generators

    Generator 1

    • Generator Make: Westerbeke
    • Generator Model: WMD 7.7-614 / S/N 52731
    • Generator KW: 7.70
    • Generator Hours: 785.00
    • Generator Date Hours Recorded: 01/12/2025

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    General Arrangement

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    ACCOMMODATIONS


    • Layout: Galley Up, Two Cabins with two heads
    • Side Door: Lower helm, starboard side
    • Air Conditioning: (2) Dometic 6,000 btus with digital controls installed in 2021, MarineAire 12,000 btu unit with traditional analog controls
    • Ports: Sailrite shades made from Phifertex, 2021
    • Hatches: (3) opening hatches
    • Cabin Sole: In excellent condition
    • Dinette Table: Custom storable table added in 2021
    • Settee(s): Flexsteel sofa with storage underneath
    • Master Cabin: Aft with centerline berth, lots of storage & cedar lined closet
    • Guest Cabin(s): Fwd with full bert, with two single bunks
    • Headroom: 6’4”
    • Guest Head: En Suite, LECTRA San head with separate shower
    • Master Head: En Suite, LECTRA San head with separate shower




    GALLEY


    • Stove/Oven: Single Duolux Induction Cooktop, 
    • Refrigeration: 12v Full standing 7 cu.ft Norcold DE0061, compressor replaced in 2024
    • Microwave Oven: Convection Microwave in lieu of oven
    • Sink: Large single sink
    • Water: Hot & Cold
    • Water Heater: 12-gallon 
    • Grill: Rail-mounted



    ELECTRONICS


    • Plotter: Garmin GPS Echomap 74DV at FB installed in 2016
    • Autopilot: Garmin Reactor GHP installed in 2017, controls at both helm stations
    • VHF: Std Horizon Matrix DSC & AIS at flybridge
    • VHF: Uniden Oceanus VHF
    • Stereo: Fusion, controls at both helm stations
    • Compass: Two
    • TV: Aft Deck
    • TV: Master Cabin
    • TV: Guest Cabin
    • Plotter: Raytheon RL70 & Radar are inoperableble



    ELECTRICAL


    • 12v system: Yes
    • 110v system: Yes
    • Battery Charger: Pro-Nautic 1260 P Onboard Marine Battery Charger
    • Batteries: (3) 8D Lead Acid, installed in 2019
    • Shore Power: (2) 50 amp service with cords and splitter
    • Generator: Westerbeke 7.7KW WMD 7.7-614, S/N 52731 with Soundshield
    • Interior Lights: Yes
    • Nav Lights: Yes




    DECK & HULL


    • Hull Color: White
    • Deck Color: White & Tan
    • Aft Deck: Rigid Enclosure, Tinted Glass side windows, Isinglass for aft enclosure
    • Draft: 3’6”
    • Canvas: Bimini & Enclosure in fair condition
    • FB Seating: Pompanette helm, companion seat with bench seating to port, and ice chest with cushion to starboard
    • Covers: Window Screens added in 2021, (2) hatch covers
    • Cockpit Table: Aft deck couch, chairs & coffee table
    • Swim Platform: Yes with ladder
    • Fender Holders: (6) stainless steel fender holders on bow
    • Spot Light: Yes
    • Anchor: Plow Anchor with 100 ft 5/16” high test chain & 150 feet ⅝” nylon rode
    • Windlass: Electric Ideal Windlass, Up foot switch only
    • Davits: Removeable 4' Weaver tilt davits (not currently installed)
    • Windshield Wipers: Yes
    • Deck wash down: Bow
    • Arch: Yes, hinged
    • Horns: Yes
    • Handrails: Teak and stainless steel
    • Sundeck: Hardtop, rigid enclosure, two doors, (4) windows and the aft wall is Isinglass, ladder to swim platform
    • Bottom: The bottom was painted in 2020 and touched up in 2021. No blisters were reported.
    • Bridge clearance: The MFR reported height is 14,6" and the previous Loop owner reported clearing Chicago 16.5 feet with arch & antennas down


    Upper Helm Station

    • Garmin Echomap DV
    • Garmin autopilot control
    • Standard Horizon VHF
    • Fusion remote
    • Rudder angle
    • Tachs
    • Amps
    • Oil Pressure
    • Water Temp
    • 12v outlet


    Lower Helm Station

    • Garmin GPSmap 192c
    • Uniden VHF
    • Rudder angle
    • Tachs
    • Amps
    • Oil Pressure
    • Water Temp
    • 12v outlet
    • Fuel
    • Hours




    MECHANICAL


    • Engine: (2) Caterpillar 3208 300hp, 1700 hrs - serviced in 2019
    • Air Conditioning: (2) Dometic 6,000 btus with digital controls installed in 2021, MarineAire 12,000 btu unit with traditional analog controls
    • Props: (2) 4 blade props, repitched in 2024, currently stored in V berth
    • Props: Spare (2) 3 blade props, currently installed
    • Steering: Lower & upper stations, hydraulic
    • Stuffing box/gland: Traditional stuffing boxes
    • Water Heater: Yes
    • Bilge Pump(s): Yes
    • Filter(s): (2) Racor with gauges
    • Fuel Debug: (2) filters
    • Oil & Filter: Changed 6/2023
    • Transmission Fluid: Changed 9/2023
    • Impeller: Changed 5/2019
    • Fire Suppression: Engine room
    • Head: (2) LECTRA San installed in 2021
    • Holding Tanks: Yes
    • Water Tanks: 100 gallons + 35 gallons, total of 135 gallons
    • Fuel Tanks: (4) 80+ gallon tanks, total 350 gallons


    With a clean bottom and 4-blade props:

    • Cruise Speed: 10-12 knots
    • Fast Cruise: 15 knots
    • WOT: 19 knots



    HISTORY

    • Early 2021 to current – little use (1590 hrs to 1630 hrs), good maintenance records. Currently on Lake Pontchartrain, brackish with very low salinity 
    • Previous owner 2019-2020 – little use (1530-1590 hrs), good maintenance records
    • Previous owner 2013-2019 – did Loop, good maintenance records (250 hrs-1530 hrs)
    • Previous owner 1983-2013 – little use (0-250 hrs), kept in fresh water undercover in Tennessee.


    Californian History

    Californian Yachts was founded in the 1970s by Jule Marshall and Myrna Elliott who revolutionized the trawler and motor yacht industry. Through the years, Californian Yachts has undergone several ownership changes. Marshall sold the company to Wellcraft Marine in 1980 but continued to build some vessels for Wellcraft before reacquiring the brand in 1984. Marshall sold the company again in 1986, this time to the Carver Corporation, and concentrated on starting his next company, Navigator Yachts, with his two sons. In 1991, Marshall once again purchased Californian Yachts.




    Disclaimer

    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.

    Contact

    For more information about this yacht, please contact Michael James, CPYB We look forward to working with you!

    For more information about this yacht, please contact Michael James, CPYB. We look forward to working with you!

    For more information about this yacht, please contact Michael James, CPYB.

    Backlash 38ft Californian Yacht For Sale
    Michael James, CPYB
    Senior Broker

    6500 Spanish Fort Boulevard

    New Orleans LA 70124 USA

    727-599-7091