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Well-equipped and meticulously kept, the 2016 Beneteau Oceanis 38 sailing yacht is a dependable coastal cruising monohull with a service record and upgrades. Recent care includes bottom paint and anodes (2024), a ceramic-coated hull (2024), engine oil and filter service (2025), and new AGM start/house batteries (2025). Ready for weekend sails, coastal passages, and getaways—an elegant cruising sailboat and versatile weekender.

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2016 Beneteau Oceanis 38 – a well-maintained, turn‑key coastal cruiser with the rare blend of modern comfort, responsiveness under sail, and documented care that inspires immediate confidence. If you are searching for a Beneteau Oceanis 38 for sale, this 2016 Beneteau stands out for its ongoing care, recorded service history, and true cruising-ready condition. Celebrated as one of Beneteau’s most popular contemporary designs, the Oceanis 38 makes brilliant use of space with an airy interior, a practical galley, a generous salon, and inviting accommodations, while its easy handling and excellent visibility from the cockpit make it a pleasure for couples, families, and first-time owners stepping up to a capable performance cruiser.

Recent attention to the essentials means you step aboard ready to go: consistent engine and SD25 saildrive maintenance, fresh engine oil and filter, and new AGM engine and house batteries deliver reliable power and smooth running. Below the waterline, bottom paint and anodes completed in 2024, combined with a ceramic-coated hull, elevate both protection and shine. Service logs with recorded engine hours underscore the diligence behind the upkeep, and the boat’s turn-key readiness means you can cast off without delay.

Designed for comfortable cruising and confident passages, this Oceanis 38 feels equally at home on California coastal cruising, carefree Catalina weekends, and longer adventures where the balance of performance and comfort truly matters. From its intuitive deck layout to its light-filled interior, it’s a thoughtfully executed yacht that rewards every mile. For buyers navigating the yacht for sale and sailboat for sale market, this 2016 Beneteau Oceanis 38 sailboat and performance cruiser with SD25 saildrive is a turn‑key, well‑maintained Beneteau—fresh from bottom paint in 2024, with a ceramic‑coated hull, new AGM batteries, and comprehensive engine service records—exactly the Beneteau 38 for sale that discerning sailors seek in an Oceanis 38 cruising sailboat and family sailboat.

Maintenance & recent service highlights

A meticulous log reflects responsible ownership and frequent checks, with engine hours carefully recorded and key systems proactively serviced. In 2025 alone, the topsides received a fresh wax on January 15, followed by SD25 saildrive lubrication changes on January 17 at 725 hours using 1.5 L and again on January 22 at 727 hours, ensuring smooth, protected running gear. On April 6, 2.5 gallons of diesel were added at 735 hours, and on June 6 the electrical backbone was refreshed with new engine and house AGM batteries (4 x 24A AGM) at an approximate cost of $1,100. Most recently, on June 10, the engine oil and filter were changed at 749 hours, keeping the powerplant on a disciplined service cadence.

The 2024 maintenance program set a strong foundation: on August 31 the engine oil and filter were changed at 702 hours; on September 25 the bottom was painted, anodes were renewed, and the hull received a high‑gloss ceramic coating for long‑lasting protection; on October 1 and October 17 the boat was taken offshore at 708 and 712 hours respectively, reinforcing confidence under way; and on November 15 an additional 4 gallons of diesel were added to full at 715 hours, with a final fuel top‑off of 2.5 gallons on December 17. Together, these entries tell a clear story of timely care, careful hour tracking, and readiness to cruise now.

This 2016 Beneteau Oceanis 38 is an ideal match for buyers seeking a well‑maintained, modern cruising sailboat with meaningful recent mechanical attention and upgrades. Schedule your private showing and request the full service logs and details today. For those browsing the yacht for sale and sailboat for sale market, this Oceanis 38 sailboat—an accomplished cruising sailboat and coastal cruiser, a family sailboat and performance cruiser with SD25 saildrive—stands out as a turn‑key, well‑maintained Beneteau with bottom paint in 2024, a ceramic‑coated hull, new AGM batteries, and comprehensive engine service records.