Basic Information
- Builder:
- SHANNON
- Category:
- Cruising Yacht
- Sub Category:
- Downeast
- Model Year:
- 2005
- Year Built:
- 2005
- Country:
- United States
Dimensions
- LOA:
- 40' 0" (12.19m)
- Beam:
- 13' 0" (3.96m)
- Min Draft:
- 2' 0" (0.61m)
Speed, Capacities and Weight
- Displacement:
- 14000 Pounds
- Water Capacity:
- 80 Gallons
- Holding Tank:
- 20 Gallons
- Fuel Capacity:
- 280 Gallons
Accommodations
- Total Berths:
- 3
- Total Heads:
- 1
Hull and Deck Information
- Hull Material:
- Fiberglass
Engine Information
- Engines:
- 1
- Manufacturer:
- Yanmar
- Model:
- 6LY2A-STP
- Engine Type:
- Inboard
- Fuel Type:
- Diesel
Overview
COURAGE is an innovative, well executed yacht built to Shannon’s superior standards. An American yacht builder with an international reputation for high quality power and sail vessels, the Shannon SRD (Schultz Reverse Deadrise) hull design is a breakthrough hull form that was awarded a US patent. The handling characteristics and the comfort of her ride will surprise both Downeast and deep-v enthusiasts. Courage cruises comfortably around her 8 knot hull speed or at higher speeds as she planes at approximately 10-12 knots.
Richard Thiel of ‘Power & Motoryacht’, provided this positive review of the Shannon SRD in 2005; “During the Newport Boat Show, I ran the Shannon 38 through some large waves and found her ride quality amazingly smooth—not a hint of pounding on any course.”
Bill Parlatore provided the following review in ‘Passagemaker’; "I went aboard the Shannon 38 SRD at the Newport show, while Hurricane Ivan ravaged the waterfront city. We were seriously afraid of losing the PMM tent on the docks…
Driving the boat at 18 knots in choppy seas with storm-strength winds churning the waves into a frothy maelstrom, I could not believe the way this boat handled the seas on all points. Slowing to 10 knots, I made runs with following, beam and head seas of nasty proportions, and the motion remained stable and comfortable with no pounding whatsoever, as if the boat wanted me to know it was up to the challenge. Pushing the throttles back up to 18 knots changed nothing except forward progress, and we ran circles around the bay with almost no wake, while an ocean tug headed out to sea, salt water spraying over the top of the 90-foot workboat.”
This is a great opportunity for a discerning buyer who appreciates a quality vessel. With her 2 foot draft Courage would be equally at home exploring the shallow waters of the Bahamas, Chesapeake Bay or on an extended cruise such as the Great Loop.
Overview
Walkthrough Overview
Entering from the stern you step onto a wide and secure swim platform with lazarette stowage beneath. The cockpit is entered through a transom door and is particularly spacious due to the generous beam being carried well aft. Proceeding forward down the companionway you find an L-shaped galley immediately to starboard. Aft and to port is the head and shower. Forward to port is the nav station. The Salon has port side seating and a stbd L-shaped settee with drop-leaf table. Continuing forward is the master stateroom.
Cockpit
The cockpit is open, quite wide, and very functional. The Ultra-Suede Captain's helm-seat is to stbd and the matching seat is to port with large hatches above which provide ventilation as needed. There is excellent all-around visibility. A comfortable L-shaped settee wraps around a varnished Cherry table portside aft of the control area. The engine room is under the cockpit sole with additional access from the lazarette, under the helm seat, as well as from under the companionway steps. The solid cockpit hardtop has tender storage blocks and a convenient tender lift boom. The top can be walked on and has a removable ladder which supports easy access to the tender storage deck from the cockpit.
Salon
The salon provides 6'4" headroom, beautiful cherry cabinetry and traditional teak and holly sole. The interior uses wonderful gloss varnish on the Cherry trim with white panels and bulkheads to provide an open yet classic yacht appearance. An L-shaped settee to stbd (with pull out mattress), a center-line drop-leaf table (with wine bottle storage) and a matching settee to port. Very practical bookshelves and stowage is provided above and outboard of each settee. Port and stbd seating provides additional sleeping for guests if needed. Overhead hatches provide light and ventilation and as needed. Adjacent to the salon (port aft side) is a head with a fresh water electric flush toilet, shower, sink and mirror.
Stateroom
The stateroom is forward and provided with an oversized V-Berth with centerline filler. The overhead hatch and portlights makes the Master stateroom light and airy. Drawers and cedar lined hanging locker are finished in gloss Cherry varnish in the same manner as the rest of the cabin.
Propulsion & Auxillary Systems
- Yanmar 440 HP 6LY2A-STP (847 hrs)
- ESI CFS-1000FRE Fuel Polishing System
- Transmission, Twin Disk MG507
- 12V Bow Thruster
- Trim Tabs
- Hot Water Heater, Atlantic Marine 6 Gal, Model T6E
- Hot and cold pressure water system
- 16,000 BTU Air Conditioning (AC & Heating)
- Deck washdown fitting on bow
- Hot and cold shower on stern platform
Electrical
- Generator, Phasor Marine, 4.5 Kw, Mod. K2, 240V/120V, approx 40 hrs
- 6 Northstar ELT-AGM31M batteries (2019)
- Xantrex 40 amp Battery Charger
- Xantrex Link 20 Battery Monitor
- Xantrex Inverter
- 30 amp shore power w/50 foot cord
Electronics & Helm
- Chart plotter, Garmin GPS map 7608XSV (2016)
- Speed/log, Raymarine ST60
- VHF Radio, Standard Horizon 'Explore' with internal GPS for DSC emergency position broadcast (2016)
- KVH Azimuth 1000 electronic compass
- Autopilot STC 6001 Smart Pilot (currently inop)
- Flat screen TV
- Kenwood Stereo w/inside & outdoor cabin speakers
Galley
- 2-burner LPG stove
- Stainless Sink
- Microwave
- Refrigerator, Nova Kool 110v/12v
- Ample stowage space for galley equipment and supplies
Deck Equipment
- Bruce stainless #22 anchor w/ stainless chain leader and nylon rode
- Backup Fortress anchor with chain, and rode
- Quick 12V windlass
- Nautical Structures MC800 electric tender hoist
- Swim ladder
- Dock lines and fenders
Description
COURAGE is an innovative, well executed yacht built to Shannon’s known superior standards. An American yacht builder with an international reputation for high quality power and sail vessels, the Shannon SRD (Schultz Reverse Deadrise) hull design is a breakthrough hull form which was awarded a U.S. patent. The handling characteristics and the comfort of her ride will surprise both Downeast and deep-v enthusiasts. Courage cruises comfortably and efficiently near hull speed of 8 knots, and planes at approximately 10-12 knots.
Richard Thiel of ‘Power & Motoryacht’, provided this positive review of the Shannon SRD in 2005;
“During the Newport Boat Show, I ran the Shannon 38 through some large waves and found her ride quality amazingly smooth—not a hint of pounding on any course.”
Bill Parlatore provided the following as part of a ‘Passagemaker’ review;
“I went aboard the Shannon 38 SRD at the Newport show, while Hurricane Ivan ravaged the waterfront city. We were seriously afraid of losing the PMM tent on the docks…
Driving the boat at 18 knots in choppy seas with storm-strength winds churning the waves into a frothy maelstrom, I could not believe the way this boat handled the seas on all points. Slowing to 10 knots, I made runs with following, beam and head seas of nasty proportions, and the motion remained stable and comfortable with no pounding whatsoever as if the boat wanted me to know it was up to the challenge. Pushing the throttles back up to 18 knots changed nothing except forward progress, and we ran circles around the bay with almost no wake, while an ocean tug headed out to sea, salt water spraying over the top of the 90-foot workboat.”
This is an unusual opportunity for a discerning buyer who appreciates the economy of a single-screw vessel. With her 2 foot draft COURAGE would be equally at home exploring the shallow waters of the Bahamas, Chesapeake Bay or on extended cruises such as the Great Loop.