1981 – Princess 38 with Twin Ford Majestic 180 engines

Manufactuers Description

A motor cruiser that combines sophisticated new styling and technology with inherited seakeeping, performance, economy and comfort.

Available with only twin diesel installations, the 38 is capable of cruising long distances, economically, over a wide range of speeds. This economy is achieved by the fine balance between advanced deep ‘V’ hull design and engine installations chosen.

Extremely comfortable and tasteful accommodation for seven is provided by an elegant berthed private forward stateroom (with access to own shower suite), a stateroom on the starboard side containing two full lengths single berths and a spacious deck saloon with ‘L’ shaped settee that converts to a double berth, a settee to port that makes a single berth and a helm and navigators position with excellent all-round visibility.  By opening the sliding doors aft the deck saloon and cockpit become one spacious area for open style living or entertaining.

A fully equipped galley, a toilet/shower suite and plentiful wardrobe and storage space complete the pleasing interior.

• both engines refurbished turbos
• new heat exchangers both engines (white powder coat finish)
• new intercooler both engines (white powder coat finish)
• new exhaust manifolds both engines (ceramic coated silver finish)
• rocker covers refinished chrome colour powdercoat
• port engine cylinder head rebuild, blueprinted ports, new valves, rebuilt injectors, upgraded head studs, block repair
• new exhaust hose throughout both engines
• new jabsco impellers both engines
• new engine internal water pumps both engines
• new alternators both engines
• new breather catch cans installed both engines
• oil change and tappets done every year
• fuel pump oil change every year
• fuel tanks treated every year and inspected

Gearboxes Borgwarner 72c 1:6 counter rotating, both full rebuild including

• new pumps
• new frictions
• new bearings (all)
• new input and output seals
• 2k commercial white gloss paint

Stern gear (port and starboard)

• new stainless duplex shafts
• new shaft drive flange (electroplated to keep nice appearance)
• new flexible couplings
• new cutlass bearings (upper and lower)
• propspeed protection applied (gold colour) July 2025

Recent works and upgrades

• simrad NSX installed with autorouting
• 3d depth scanner installed
• starboard guest cabin fully re-upoulstered, including Freeview TV 12v
• all saloon and driving cushions replaced including new internal foam
• new wiper arms, motors and blades x2
• sleipner SE80 bow thruster installed
• ebespacher diesel heater serviced
• flexiteak installed in rear cockpit 2024
• antifoul carried out July 2025
• anodes replaced July 2025
• new water tank installed
• new freshwater pump installed
• custom made folding door on port side stern
• polished April 2026