Overview
About this vessel
With its superb sailing performance, true offshore ability, and comfortable interior, it is little wonder why the Farr IMS 38 remains so highly sought after. Designed as a capable and comfortable cruiser/racer, these impressive yachts have excelled in everything from easy family cruising, competitive inshore and offshore racing, right through to serious long range cruising. "Eos" is an excellent example of the design and has been well maintained and significantly upgraded by her current fastidious owner. He purchased the vessel in 2022 and extensively upgraded the vessel for extended solo sailing. These upgrades include NEW 2025 STANDING RIGGING, NEW 2022 DOYLES FURLING HEADSAIL, 2023 RUDDER BEARINGS REPLACED, NEW 2023 RAYMARINE AUTOPILOT, CHART PLOTTER, AND WIND INSTRUMENT, NEW 2023 BATTERIES AND BATTERY MONITOR, NEW 2022 SOLAR PANELS WITH REGULATOR, EXTENSIVE SAFETY EQUIPMENT INCLUDING 6 MAN LIFE RAFT IN CURRENT SERVICE, the list goes on! With all the hard work done, this vessel is ready to be enjoyed. Whether you want to cruise, race, or utilise its excellent accommodation to enjoy the liveaboard lifestyle, this is a yacht that can do it all in style and comfort!
Stepping inside, the light and airy interior creates a welcoming ambience. The generous saloon features a folding leaf dinette with seating for 8 in comfort on the neatly upholstered settees. The well appointed galley is to starboard and features a large 12V top loading fridge, 2 burner gas stove with oven and grill, double bowl stainless steel sink with pressurised fresh water, and plenty of storage for extended cruising. The accommodation is ideal for cruising with family and friends. Forwards is a generous master cabin with a double v-berth and extensive storage. Aft is a second private double cabin, plus another double berth opposite. There are also two single settee berths in the saloon when additional accommodation is required. The package is complete with full bathroom complete with electric toilet with holding tank, vanity, and cold shower with new sump pump.
Outside, the cockpit is well set up for comfortable cruising with the spray dodger and cockpit cushions. This vessel has been superbly setup for easy shorthanded sailing with the NEW Raymarine Autopilot, chart plotter, and wind instrument, mainsail in the boom bag with lazy jacks, furling headsail, and most of the lines lead back to the cockpit. The sailing performance of this vessel will delight even the most experienced sailor, whilst it is still easily managed by a novice still learning the ropes. There is easy access forward around the side decks, and there is an electric anchor winch on the bow for easy anchoring.
This vessel is powered by a well maintained and reliable 28HP Volvo Diesel engine. This provides easy and economical cruising at 5 to 6 knots.
With its excellent presentation, pedigree, and so many significant upgrades, "Eos" presents a rare opportunity to enjoy a versatile yacht which will excel in all aspects of sailing. Whether you want to experience the thrill of twilight racing, or explore the stunning waters of Southern Tasmania, now is the time to turn your dreams into reality.
