Shannon Yachts For Sale

The Shannon 38 ketch presented in the listing is a 1978 build by Walt Schultz, identified by the owner as a world‑cruising, bluewater sailboat and named “Smitten.” The current location is West Palm Beach, Florida. The listing notes that the owner has spent five years on maintenance and upgrades specifically aimed at preparing the yacht for extended offshore voyaging, and describes the boat as a well‑kept example of a bluewater design.

The listing explicitly connects the Shannon 38 model to long‑distance cruising history, citing that sailor and author Beth Leonard completed a circumnavigation in a Shannon 38. The builder is identified in the listing as Walt Schultz; the listing characterizes him as a notable boatbuilder associated with this design. The rig configuration given in the listing is ketch. Beyond those points — year, builder, model, rig, owner maintenance history, listed location, and historical reference to a Shannon 38 circumnavigation — the listing does not provide additional measured specifications or equipment inventories.

As described in the listing, this Shannon 38 is presented to the market as a classic bluewater vessel that has received focused owner attention for readiness to undertake offshore passages. The information available in the listing supports assessment of the boat’s pedigree (builder and model), documented owner investment in upkeep over a recent five‑year period, and a reputation for ocean voyaging through the cited circumnavigation. Prospective buyers or surveyors seeking technical details, inventories, systems condition, or formal survey results should rely on inspection documentation and the seller’s full disclosure, as those specifics are not provided in the listing text.