1987 Irwin 38'

Upgrades, Replacements & Improvements

Extensive list of upgrades, replacements, & improvements. 2022 - Full survey done Rig out and inspected Lightning diffuser New spreader light Copper Coat bottom touched up and wet sanded to 400 Any remaining blisters fixed with epoxy New Tides Marine rudder shaft seal Skeg bracket through bolted Topsides wet sanded to 3000, Coconut oiled, and waxed 2 new Lewmar hatches in salon New exhaust hoses on Yanmar 4JH3E 6 coats of Epiphanes varnish in salon and galley New 3gph Shurflow fresh water pump New Sony stereo 2021 - All raw water hoses replaced on engine New fuel lift pump New shaft seal Heat exchanger Barnacle busted New graphite shaft stuffing New engine hour counter (was at 2178 when I purchased) New battery bank (lead acid) New gear shift cables New 3000 watt inverter New shore power connections New Jabsco manual toilet in forward head New Lifeproof tile in forward head 5 coats of Epiphanes varnish in forward head New stainless counter top on galley island New Whale hot water heater and hoses New Rule 3700 bilge pump and float switch New Mermaid 16k BTU air conditioner and air ducts New march pump for AC New Vitrifrigo compressor, cold plate and Starboard fridge floor 2 new macerators for fore and aft holding tanks 2018 - New standing and running rigging New LED masthead light New B&G Triton package New USB charger on pedastal New motor mounts, shaft, cutlass bearing, and Shark rope cutter Engine aligned with shaft Mast Awlgripped Matterhorn White New Cabrera spreader lights New mast wiring Leather stitched spreader boots 3 new through hulls (2 available for a water maker) Foredeck and starboard side deck re-cored with Corecell and glassed with 1708 Deck re-gelcoated white Windlass serviced and mount reinforced with G10 backing plate Windlass rewired and new battery New bow cleats reinforced with G10 backing plate New Lewmar forward hatch New Triton propane controller New aft berth cushions 2017 - New Masterflush 8100 electric toilet in aft head New 18 gal holding tank for aft head New teak & holly cabin sole New Victron battery monitor and solar controller New wind generator guts New salon cushions Diesel tanks polished and inspection ports added 4 new Newfound Metals stainless opening ports (forward) Items done before my ownership (prior to 2016) - Salon windows replaced Force 10 stove Led interior lights Icom radio M423 Mastervolt battery charger Dinghy davits (off boat at moment but included) Quantuum stack pack and mainsail Doyle 110% jib 120' 3/8" chain to 70' 5/16" chain to 100' of 1/2" nylon anchor rhode 270 watts solar (2x200 watt panels new not installed included) Harken headsail furler Max Prop