2021 Cape Island Cruisers Cape Sable 38

The Cape Sable has a solid, hand laid fibreglass hull. Her bulkheads and cabin structure are cored with Kerdyn structural high density foam. No exterior wood ensures ease of maintenance. Use of 3” Hollow D non-marking rubber rub rail at gunnel, transom & quarter guards protects the hull.

A draft of just over 3 feet allows for near shore exploring, a fine entry and beam to length ratio of 1:3 assures more offshore comfort, even in rough seas.

Refinements to the highly respected and well proven Cape Islander concept were few - a clean continuous sheer, subtle tumblehome, a lengthened hull to give not only a swim platform for easy boarding but to increase this full displacement hull’s waterline length and so too her speed. The swim platform which is not a bolt-on after thought also makes for a very safe and easy stowing of a tender without the need for davits or a crane in a following sea. 

The recessed cabin-top grab-rail makes going forward easier. At the bow you will find a deep, comfortable anchoring well. Not only does this provide a secure position to handle the anchor and dock lines from, it also serves as foot well to foredeck seating providing a spectacular location to enjoy the ride and view.

The layout and detailing of the accommodations reflect years of live-aboard cruising experience combined with a career of building custom cruising yachts - everything is where it should be, the boat is clean, open and bright throughout.

The enclosed master cabin forward features an island berth with reading lights and fans. The cabin has ample natural light and ventilation via, port lights,  large overhead hatch and door designed to allow air to pass while providing privacy.   

Up in the main cabin the dinette lowers to create a second double berth.

Stateroom standing height 78"

In the engine room you will find just that : an engine and room. High performance lead / fiberglass sound insulation, soft engine mounts for lowered vibration and sound and a flexible coupling keep the engine’s noise out of the accommodations.

* The Yanmar 4JH 110hp Common Rail turbocharged, intercooled diesel is an efficient, low emission engine that provides a top speed of 10 knots and a cruising speed of 8kts. At cruise this engine consumes just 2 gals/ hour which, with 152 gals. of fuel on board, gives just under a 700  mile cruising range !

*OPTIONS for a 50 kW Torqeedo Deep Blue electric motor (E-Drive) with a straight shaft and multiple 40 kW HV batteries to power an electric motor (E-Drive).

Gear : ZF 30M, 2.70:1 ratio marine gear w/ Federal 438 flex coupling

Shaft : 1 3/4” diam. type 316 stainless steel

Prop : 24” Nibral 4 blade

Dual Racor 500 MA Series fuel filter / water separators

Steering :

Teleflex Capilano hydraulic helm and ram w/ hydraulic hoses

Stainless Steel thru-posted rudder

Our sea trial readings for speed at various rpm :

- Idle, 800 rpm - 3.5 knots

- 1800 rpm - 7.5 knots

- 2200 rpm - 8.5 knots

- 3200 rpm - 11 knots

Industry reports an average use of a pleasure boat between 150-200 hrs. Multiply  those figures by the vessel’s average fuel consumption to calculate how much fuel you will use per season. The Cape Sable will burn less than a single 94 gallon fill-up per season. Not bad! 

Turning to range: using 8 knots as the long-run cruising speed at 1.25 gph gives the standard Cape Sable a range of 600 nautical miles. With optional larger tanks and 200 gallons board this increases the range to 1280 nautical miles. A Nova Scotia owner of a Cape Sable can say, “Bermuda, here we come!”

 * At 1600 rpm cruising at 6.5 knots the Cape Sable Yanmar    4JH110 engine burned 0.45 liters in ten minutes. For a full hour the fuel consumption would be: 2.7 liters/hr or 0.71 gph or 0.59 Imp. gph.  Or 9.15 nautical miles per US gallon or 10.7 miles/Imperial gallon.  

*At 2000 rpm cruising at 8 knots the Cape Sable prototype  burned 0.8 liters in ten minutes. The hour equivalents: 4.8 liters/hr or 1.26 gph or 1.055 Imp. gph.  Or 6.36 nautical miles per US gallon or 7.58 nautical miles/Imperial gallon.

*These results are slightly better than the YANMAR engine specs

The sight-lines from the helm seat, navigators seat and the dinette provide equal awareness of the surrounding waters. Port and starboard doors as well as the cockpit door add ample ventilation to this spacious cabin. The galley window lifts open to make for extended conversations with dinners that have chosen the cockpit settee for relaxing.

Solid Jatoba wood cabin sole and cabinetry trim throughout

1 cabin heater ( operates off engine heat ) 

Main salon standing height: 75"

The full galley will please the most demanding cruising chef with lots of counter space, plenty of storage, a fridge/freezer, a two burner propane range with oven - and a great view ! The window between the galley and cockpit opens fully too.

4 burner Unique propane range w/ oven

2 x 20 lbs. propane bottles in vented locker

Automatic propane control / alarm / shut off

3.0 cu.ft. NovaKool compact refrigerator

Descending the two-step campionway you have the shower with vanity compartment to port. To starboard is a separate head and vanity thereby allowing multiple crew the ability to prepare for the days activities. Both vanities feature oversized mirrors extra counter space and ample stowage below.

Batteries : Engine start 925 CCA, House bank Rolls AGM deep cycle

Solar panels ; 2 x 200 watt w/ Victron MPPT controller

Alternator : 125 amp

Battery Selector switch w/ automatic charge relay

Blue Seas Distribution panel, 6 x AC & 15 x DC circuits

30 Amp shore power inlet w/ 50’ shore power cord

12 vdc LED cabin lighting

12 vdc & 110 vac outlets

Options for builder installation:

Air Conditioning 
Electronics/auto pilot etc..Pkg
Increase to 200 gals each fuel & fresh water 
Cockpit upholstery ( closed cell foam ) 
Onan 5 kw genset 
Onan 7.5 kw genset 
Yanmar 4LV 170 h.p. 

 **OPTIONS for a 50 kW Torqeedo Deep Blue electric motor (E-Drive) with a straight shaft and multiple 40 kW HV batteries to power an electric motor (E-Drive)

A significant safety feature of the Cape Islander 38 found mostly on commercial passenger boats is four water- tight bulkheads for maximum safety. The secure bow-well seating position allows one to handle the anchor and dock lines with safety when conditions warrant.

20 kg. Delta galvanized anchor in self-launching anchor roller

36 ft. 1/4” high test galv. anchor chain

100 ft. 1/2” nylon anchor rode

Lofrans windlass, 12 vdc x 800 watt

Dock & spring lines

3 fenders

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.