The Hughes 38 was known as a "Gentleman's Racer". The Sturm Vogel (German for Storm Bird) is one of the rare Hughes 38 Mark I's to be outfitted with teak decks and has many custom features which set her apart from all the other Hughes 38's on the market. Sporting the classic lines of a Sparkman & Stevens designed hull, she is a rugged and stable bluewater sailboat, capable of withstanding almost any weather condition. She is Blue Book registered and is very roomy belowdecks. Both settees convert to double berths, and the v-berth is truly a large sleeping area. She also has a spacious head and lots of storage. The current owners have spent an enormous amount of time and money on her. She has a winter mooring cover built specifically for living aboard during the winter. Her teak decks have been recored and relaid at a cost of $20,000 CDN. She has been Awlgripped a beautiful dark green and her full enclosure will keep her new owners dry and bug-free. Her Atomic 4 engine was also rebuilt. She has recently lived a very pampered life. She is a safe and enjoyable boat for the discerning sailor. |