This 1977 Alajuela 38 Mark I Cutter has significant professionally-done custom features to make her ideally suited for extended bluewater cruising. The current owners have been cruising and living aboard since 2001, constantly making improvements to make their home safe and comfortable. Most noticeable is the cold-molded hardtop Dodger and Bimini, added in 1995, providing shelter and protection from the elements, contributing to an expanded living area as well as to ensure that the companionway area below stays dry and clean. The enclosed cockpit area is spacious, considering the teak cockpit seats are over 6’ long with durable removable cushions, a custom storage cabinet aft, and a folding cockpit table. There is a dual set of companionway Teak Hatch-boards, one solid and one with vent openings.

Enter the companionway down a removable teak ladder with 5-steps and built in grab rails and the U-Shaped Galley is to Starboard with plenty of storage below, above and outboard of the counter-tops behind the SS Gimbaled Stove & Oven. A Custom Teak trimmed dish & glassware rack storage cabinet is mounted above the forward section of the Galley and provides a partial separation between the Galley and the Salon area. Behind the removable ladder is the hinged door to access the engine room and a custom Battery Storage Box contains six 6-Volt Batteries plus two additional batteries under the Nav Station Seat totaling 740 Amp-hours. A Freedom 10 Inverter/Charger is conveniently located above the batteries.

Opposite the Galley to Port is the forward-facing Nav Table with storage under and electrical panels and gauges on the outboard wall. The gloss-finished Teak & Holly Floor is ¾” thick, over ½” plywood throughout the light and bright traditional Herreshoff-style varnished Teak-trimmed white panel interior. There are multiple hatches in the floor providing excellent access to the bilges and tankage below. An Ocean Breeze 6,500 BTU A/C with heat system is vented to the V-Berth and Salon.

Moving forward, a large Teak-trimmed Butterfly Opening Hatch above the center of the Salon, two deck-mounted Dorade vents, plus a total of 8 opening bronze ports with chromed interior surfaces throughout the vessel provide plenty of light and ventilation. The Salon settees were customized to be deeper than the originals by removing the pilot-berths that were originally outboard and above each of the Salon Settees. The result is two wide berths when needed and deep seats for comfort and lounging. In place of the pilot-berths, there are bookshelves and cabinets with varnished teak doors.

Another Custom feature of the Salon is the folding bulkhead-mounted table with one Drop-Leaf and a mirrored hinged cover and light fixture that conceals the table when stored and adds to the spacious ambiance of the Salon. There is additional storage under and behind the Settee cushions. Ceiling-mounted 12V lighting fixtures generously spaced throughout this vessel provide excellent night lighting and there is a wall-mounted flat-screen TV & Sony Stereo with Pioneer Speakers in the Salon. To compensate for the shorter Starboard Settee, there is a cut-out in the Galley/Salon counter to expand the length of the settee as a berth, or for extra storage as shown in the photo.

Forward is a passageway with the private Head to Starboard with a large hinged waterproof seat that covers the Toilet when showering. The vanity, sink with pressure H/C faucet & separate shower controls has plenty of storage above and below the counter. Opposite the Head is a hanging locker, and additional cabinetry and drawers.

Further forward is the spacious V-Berth with a teak-trimmed Opening Deck Hatch, cabinet drawers under and additional storage cabinets to Starboard. The hull walls are lined with varnished teak strips and two quiet and efficient Hella 12V fans are mounted forward. Two louvered varnished Teak doors provide access forward to the electrical junction box for the Windlass and access to deck fittings when necessary. There is additional storage under the V-berth.

The well-equipped U-Shaped Galley of this bluewater 1977 Alajuela 38 Cutter features:

• Adler-Barbour Super Cold Machine 12V Refrigeration with PowerPlate (2004)
• Refrigeration box rebuilt in 2004 with urethane foam and vacuum-insulated panels
• External Refrigeration thermostat and thermometer
• Force 10 SS 2-Burner Gimbaled Stove & Oven (1995)
• Trident Propane Control & Leak Detection System (2005­)
• Two 20-pound aluminum propane tanks in ventilated stern lazarette with gauges & Marshal Regulator (2007)
• Deep SS sink in galley with H/C Pressure water plus fresh and saltwater foot pumps
• Custom overhead Dish cabinet provides convenient storage & separation between galley and salon
• SS BBQ Propane Grill on Stern Rail

The Hull of this 38 Alajuela Cutter was made in 1977 of hand-laid up solid fiberglass that is between ½’ and 1” thick. 10,000 pounds of lead provides most of the ballast deep in the full keel, supplemented by fuel, water and waste tanks that are all below the cabin sole in the bilge.

The Cold-molded hardtop with solid opening hinged Plexi windshield was built in 1995. It adds comfort and styling with traditional good looks. There is no need to stand your watch in foul weather gear and you can enjoy expanded cockpit living in all climates, protection from some wind and salt spray, and increased privacy at anchor.

Eight opening trademark bronze ports; large 24"x24" forward deck hatch and large butterfly teak hatches offer cool comfort in the tropics. The Companionway has two sets of Teak Hatch Boards, one ventilated and one solid. Other features of the Hull & Deck are:

• Uncluttered Foredeck with 5" square Samson post and broad 20” walk-around the side decks of gel coated non-skid; comfortable and safe
• Hull professionally peeled and two layers of 22 ounce bi-axial fabric applied using West System epoxy, followed with nine layers of West System epoxy with aluminum barrier additive; blister-free since 1996
• Awlgrip, 6 coats of Oyster White in 2005
• Hempel Ablative Bottom Paint, 5 coats, 12/2013; (Diver cleans bottom every 4-6 weeks)
• Decks & Cabin-top coated with two-part polyurethane Perfection paint, 2006
• Convenient outboard motor lifting arm/purchase at Port quarter
• 6-foot teak bow pulpit with stainless steel guardrail atop 7' mahogany bowsprit (2008)
• 1200-pound PowerWinch windlass with covered foot switch; line & chain gypsies
• Two 45-pound CQR anchors; starboard, 200' or 250' galvanized 5/8" BBB chain; port, 200' 7/8" line with 50' 5/8" BBB chain
• SS Vinyl-covered Lifelines (2006) & sturdy stainless steel stanchions
• Aqua Signal navigation lights; spreader lights
• Aluminum arch at stern holds radar, wind generator, GPS antennas, WIFI antenna and outboard motor lift
• Two outboard motor railing mounts
• Three 12V bilge pumps: forward bilge pocket 1500 gph; aft bilge pocket 3700 gph, and a portable 4000 gph pump with 15' cable with battery clips
• Manual pump operated from cockpit with suction hose to aft bilge
• Two engine raw water suctions, either side of keel, cross-connected to engine supply strainer
• Cockpit fresh water shower head/hose
• Rudder-mounted bronze boarding steps
• Two Teak & SS Dorades on Deck above Salon
• Eight opening trademark bronze ports; large forward and large butterfly teak hatches offer cool comfort in the tropics
• Interior of Bronze Ports are Chromed

Bluewater-equipped, this 1977 Alajuela 38 Cutter has integrated navigation equipment and systems. Navigation and Entertainment Equipment includes:

• Icom IC-M802 MF/HF SSB Marine Transceiver w. DSC & Icom AT-140 HF Automatic Antenna Tuner
• Pactor PTC II Modem
• Icom IC-M32 portable VHF Marine Transceiver
• Davis Constellation cockpit compass
• Simrad AP16 Autopilot:with heavy duty hydraulic ram
• GPS: Vertex/Standard Horizon CP180 color G; connected to Chartplotter/SSB/VHF; 
• No-Strike Ion Dissipator lightning protection to two 4-foot long pure copper grounding plates
• VHF, Standard Horizon Explorer with GPS input for DSC emergency broadcast function & RAM MIC
• JRC LCD 16-mile radar, 1000 Mk II
• Depth Displays: Datamarine S400DL and Standard Horizon DS41
• Horizon SL45 Speed log
• Sony AM/FM/CD Stereo system w/ Sirius FM receiver;
• Pioneer Stereo Speakers in stateroom, salon & cockpit with location selector switch
• 22" LCD TV/DVD 22LV505 Combo on telescoping wall bracket; overhead-mounted RCA ANT1450 Amplified Flat Multi-Directional Indoor Antenna
• Dell computer on disappearing shelf at navigation station; connection to electronic charting; directional and omni-directional WiFi antennas

Cautious and prudent experienced mariners, the current owners replaced the standing rigging, 3 primary sails, and lifelines in 2006, and have successfully avoided stressing themselves or their beloved Diva by carefully picking their weather windows for major passages. Therefore, these critical items do not show their age and should provide many more years of cruising to the next stewards of this experienced passage-maker. This 1977 Alajuela 38 Mark I Cutter has the following sail inventory and sail-handling equipment:

• Mainsail by Mack– Full Battened with a Mack Stack Pack storage system (2006)
• 115% Roller Furling Genoa by Mack (2006)
• Staysail by Mack – Roller Furling (2006)
• Dual Famet Reef Furlers
• Storm Trysail with dedicated track on Mast
• Aluminum Mast & Boom painted with Perfection 2-part Polyurethane Paint (2006)
• New stainless steel mast step; full dissimilar metal separation with nylon pad (2006)
• All Mast hardware R&R with nylon pads for dissimilar metal protection (2006)
• 13’ Aluminum Whisker Pole
• All new 3/8” Diameter 316 stainless standing rigging, 2006
• Lewmar 48 ST Primary Winches
• Lewmar 2 @ 30 ST Halyard & Mainsheet Winches
• Lewmar 44 Mainsheet Winch
• Mainsheet adjustable Traveler Forward of Dodger
• Genoa tracks with adjustable Blocks on side decks
• Staysail tracks with adjustable Blocks on cabin-top
• Boom Gallows on Bimini Hardtop

Although the hull, rigging and sails of a bluewater cruiser needs to be able to handle all that the sea can throw at you; a powerful and reliable engine is also necessary to get you safely into port when the winds, seas and tides are against you. This 1977 Alajuela 38 Mark I Cutter has been re-powered with a 56 HP Diesel engine; nearly twice the HP of some of the others on the market today. Following are the Mechanical features of Diva:

• ISUZU  C240 (a.k.a. QD60) Diesel; 4 cylinder, 4 cycle freshwater-cooled, 2.4 liter, 56 bhp; serial # 679591; 7600 engine hours; spare raw water hoses; spare injector (1997)
• Transmission, Borg Warner Velvet Drive Marine, assembly number AS 14–71 CR, speed ratio 2.57:1; spare flexplate; shop inspected 2009 (1997)
• Fuel system: all USCG-approved hoses; two fuel tanks, 55 gal each; manifold to take suction on either tank and return to either tank; engine bypass manifold; ability to "polish" fuel in either tank using manifolds, engine fuel feed pump and duplex Racor filter system 
• Fuel filter for engine feed: Racor 75/500MAX with polymer collection bowls, marine heat shields and drain fittings with shut-off valves and plugs
• Prop: 19 inch four blade fixed, left handed
• Shaft: 1-1/4" stainless steel, (2008)
• Muffler: Vernalift wet marine exhaust
• Exhaust vacuum breaker: Vetus AirVent V, (2012)
• Engine control: Morse marine model MV-2
• Engine room exhaust fan Jabsco 12V in-line blower
• Engine raw water cooler and transmission oil cooler from Sen-Dur, Fort Lauderdale; spare cooler for each
• Force 10 SS 6-gallon Hot Water Heater; engine & 110V & heated by Wind Generator excess power

The Electrical system of this 1977 Alajuela 38 Cutter has been optimized for self-sufficiency when off-the-grid enjoying the peace and tranquility of being offshore or anchored out. Diva’s Electrical system features:

• KISS Wind Generator
• Trace C-Series Multi-function DC Controller: step-type battery charger and excess-power-to-potable-water heater element
• 740 amp-hrs, deep cycle, flooded "golf-cart" 12 V battery system; selector switch to optional start battery (start battery, not included)
• Adler Barber Super Cold Machine by Waeco USA (now Dometic); with PowerPlate (2004)
• Ocean Breeze Air Conditioner; Model OB6CH, 6500 Btu, with 120V, 11,000 BTU Heating element; ducted separately to stateroom & saloon; raw water cooling pump
• Heart Interface Freedom 10, 1000-watt modified sine wave inverter/50-amp charger, 1993
• Xantrex LinkLite battery monitoring system/gauge
• 30 amp dockside hook up with two 25-foot cables and 30-to-50 amp pigtail
• 120 amp Powerline Series 23 Engine-Driven Alternator and spare
• Balmar MC 612 Max Charge Regulator
• Force 10 SS 6-gallon hot water heater (engine, 110V & Wind Generator) (2004)
• 110V Outlets throughout Interior
• 12V Lighting
• Three 12V bilge pumps: forward bilge pocket 1500 gph; aft bilge pocket 3700 gph and a Portable 4000 gph pump with a 15' cable & battery clips capable of reaching all bilge areas.
• Manual pump with hose to aft bilge pocket with handle lever operated from cockpit

• Radar Reflector: Davis Echomaster
• Life Raft: Viking 6UKL six person, vacuum-packed liferaft; mounted atop cockpit hardtop; New 4/2003, recertified 12/2007 (Needs Re-Certification)
• Carbon monoxide detector: Capital XINTEX, model CMD-3M; installed (2005)
• Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon (EPIRB): ACR GlobalFix, manual deployment, 406 MHz with integral GPS
• Trident Marine LP Gas Control System, Leak Detection System with Detection Upgrade Kit #1300-7716, (2005)
• Two 20-pound aluminum Propane Tanks in ventilated stern lazarette; tanks connected to piping via regulator Marshall model 254–00 regulator with changeover lever and separate tank pressure gauges, ( 2007)

Excluded are personal and other items found onboard during inspection or shown in photos on Central Listing Agent's Website that are not specifically described in text of the Listing Specifications. However, all safety items that are onboard during inspections that are required by the USCG, as well as a minimum number of dock lines, fenders, and boat hooks to safely operate and dock the vessel are included, whether identified in the Web Description or not.