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1985 Trismus 38 - $12,000 (Santa barbara)
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This 1985 Trismus 38ft sailboat was featured in The movie Safe Harbor.! It is a renowned shoal-draft, lifting-keel cruiser designed for shallow water access, with a draft of approximately 2.6 feet with the boards up. It is characterized by a lower ballast ratio (around 30%) compared to other designs, offering a distinct, capable, and versatile platform often utilized for long-distance, self-sufficient cruising. The boat features a very spacious aft cockpit and is driven by a transom hung rudder with tiller steering. Mainsail is in good shape , has multiple head sails in bags.
Bottom last painted in 2019
Standing rigging replaced in 2019
Head/toilet replaced 2025
New fully feathering propeller 2025
Needs bottom paint and exterior paint.
Needs interior cushions.
300 watts solar
Engine- SABB 18 hp diesel with fully feathering propeller. Very unique engine with no transmission needed, Engine is old but runs and pushes the boat along at 5 kts.
This boat is a great live aboard or cruising boat depending on what you’re looking for but it will require some elbow grease and tlc to bring it to a cruising standard.
Boats located in Santa Barbara harbor.
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