2002 Lightwave 38 EX for sale in The Boat Works Coomera QLD
The Boat Works Coomera QLD, Australia200212.2m
Asking PriceBroker
$299,000 AUD
+14 moreMakeLightwave
Model38 EX
Year2002
Length12.2m6.7m beam
FuelDiesel
Cabins36 berths
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About this vessel
Originally launched in 2002 and further refined later with updates, Island Dancer was purpose built for the original owner for bluewater cruising. This particular vessel has also benefited from a professionally completed extension from 38ft to 40ft, enhancing load carrying capacity and better performance under way.
Lightwave Yachts has long been recognised as one of Australia's leading multihull manufacturers, producing high quality cruising catamarans that combine performance, comfort and practical offshore capability. Designed and built by the experienced team at Lightwave Catamarans, the Lightwave 38 has earned an outstanding reputation among serious cruisers for its lightweight construction, efficient hull design and exceptional sailing characteristics.
Island Dancer presents as a well equipped and thoughtfully set up cruising catamaran, ideally suited for coastal adventures or extended offshore passage making. The spacious accommodation layout comfortably sleeps six guests across three generous double cabins, including two bright and airy forward cabins with sought after north south berths, ample headroom, excellent natural ventilation and ample storage throughout. The starboard aft cabin also benefits from a conveniently positioned washer/dryer underneath, adding practicality for long term cruising.
The saloon offers excellent ventilation through two large opening hatches and a comfortable social space. A well appointed galley down configuration to starboard provides everything needed for extended time aboard, including a double stainless steel sink, four burner gas stove with oven, a 110L galley fridge and an additional 174L upright fridge freezer in the saloon with dedicated freezer capacity.
Powered by a capable electrical system featuring five 325w solar panels, AGM house batteries, Enerdrive battery charger and upgraded alternators, the vessel is well prepared for off grid cruising. Navigation and electronics are equally impressive with Raymarine Axiom chartplotter, hydraulic autopilot, Tridata displays, ICOM VHF and Hummingbird fish finder onboard.
Under sail, this Lightwave 40 continues to impress with a Doyle radial furling mainsail, Doyle radial genoa and asymmetric spinnaker, all supported by an Allspars aluminium mast and stainless steel rigging replaced in 2022.
Combining proven Australian pedigree, comfortable accommodation and impressive cruising equipment, this extended Lightwave 38 extended to 40ft represents an outstanding opportunity to secure a highly regarded performance cruising catamaran ready for its next adventure.
Extended to 40' for more buoyancy aft and for better performance under sail or power, Island Dancer has cruised extensively along the east coast and is ready to take you on your cruising dream.
Specifications
The details
Vessel
MakeLightwave
Model38 EX
Year2002
Dimensions
Length overall12.2m
Beam6.7m
Draft1.2m
Accommodation
Cabins3
Berths6
Heads2
Engine & Fuel
Engine makeYanmar
Engine count2
Drive typeSail Drive
Engine hours3,500
Fuel typeDiesel
Features
On board
Engine numbers E24013 and E 24020
Saildrive diaphram seal replaced 2023
Autostream three blade stainless steel feathering props
2 x engine guardian sensors ot monitor exhaust temps and audible alarms
Portable 3.5kw Gentrax
Galley down to starboard, thoughtfully designed for practical cruising, featuring a double stainless steel sink, four burner gas stove with oven, a 110L fridge in the galley, and an additional 174L two door upright fridge freezer with 33L freezer capacity conveniently located in the saloon, providing generous cold storage for extended time aboard
174L upright fridge in saloon, and 110L fridge in galley
33L freezer in saloon
4 burner gas stove and oven with 2 x 9 kg gas cylinders in the anchor locker
Rainman 240 v 70 ltr/hr run by the petrol gen set
Bosch 10L instant gas
2 Showers, 1 in the main bathroom port aft, one starboard aft transom
2 x Electric TMC toilets, 1 with 60 ltr holding tank in main bathroom, 1 in the starboard forward cabin
24" Akai 12v TV
1 x Sony Bluetooth head unit with Bluetooth internal and external Fusion speakers in saloon and cockpit.
Marine OCM 2.6kw servicing saloon and forward cabins
Skip aluminium Rib (2021) with chaps, nav lights and battery, small Danforth anchor, chain and padlock, beach wheels, extension for o'board tille
9.8 Tohatsu (2022)
Black Canvas Cockpit covers that fully enclose the cockpit
1 x Manson Supreme 55lb re-galvanised 2022
1 x 55lb CQR spare anchor
70 M x 8 mm short link Australia chain (re-galvanised 2022)
1 x Muir 1250 electric winch (new 2021) with up and down deck switches
Salt water deck wash
1 x 16mm nylon rope bridle
1 life ring
1 x floating light
2 x adult life vests
Garmin inReach sat communicator
Grab Bag for emergency
1 x sea drogue for emergency steering
5 Rule 750-1100 ltr/hr electric with float switches.
GME 406 EPIRB current till March 2029
5 adult life vest (3 x inflatable)
Offshore flare kit current till April 2027
2 x 5kg CO2, 2 x 2kg dry powder, 1 x fire blanket, auto gas detection system and gas solenoid shut off
5 x 140amp AGM house batteries (2019)
Enerdrive 60 amp battery charger
5 x 325w solar panels with 2 x Victron MPPT 100 / 50 Bluetooth solar controllers
Kings true sine wave 3000 watt inverter with remote switch in galley, runs kitched appliances, watermaker.
2 x 80 amp alternators fitted to engines
2 x Seamaster 85 amp start batteries (replaced 2026)
Gentrax 3.5 kw petrol 4 stroke generator for watermaker and appliances
Raymarine Axiom 7 touch plotter networked with internal GPS
Raymarine Evolution Hydraulic 100 Autopilot with networked controller
2 x Raymarine Tridata depth/speed/wind
Hummingbird Helix 5 Fish Finder sounder
ICOM IC M412 VHF with DSC networked
Uniden VHF MC 1010
1 x Plastimo compass
1 x Doyle Radial in boom Furling Mainsail, fully battened (2023)
1 x Doyle Radial Genoa (2021) on a Profurl furler
1 x Doyle Screecher 2017 on furler in good condition
Asymmetric nylon spinnaker in a sock
Spare older mainsail as a back up
Allspars Aluminium mast
Stainless steel Rigging replaced 2022.
4 x Dyneema halyards and furling lines
Dyneema topping lift
Ridge Ryder BBQ aft in cockpit
Bosuns chair
2 x Antal electric ST 40 2 speed sheet winches and dinghy hoist
1 x 46 Antal ST 2 speed for mainsheet
1 x Antal Traveller winch
6 fenders
Winch handles
Fishing rod holders
Swim ladder
6 mooring lines
Spare ropes etc
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