Boat Overview
Puritan is a Laurent Giles 38 Bermudan Cutter. Designed by world-renowned naval architect Laurent Giles, she was originally built by John Sears Ltd. In 2000, she underwent an extraordinary full refit at the owner’s own boat yard. The refit upgraded every aspect of the vessel, including her hull, rigging, sails, and interior, while preserving the timeless charm of her classic design. This 38-foot cutter combines elegant lines with exceptional seaworthiness, making her a prized yacht for cruising enthusiasts. The traditional craftsmanship shines through in the beautifully varnished woodwork, while modern enhancements ensure reliability and comfort at sea. With updated navigation equipment and an upgraded Yanmar 52hp engine, she is ready for long passages or coastal cruising, while also being used for summer racing. The Bermudan rig provides excellent sailing performance, and the cutter configuration offers versatility in different wind conditions. This Laurent Giles 38 is a rare opportunity to own a classic yacht in peak condition, blending history with modern capability. She has been meticulously maintained, winterised, and serviced every year, and stored undercover. The sails have also been laundered, checked, and serviced where necessary every year. She is a classic boat in pristine condition.
Inventory
Garmin Chart plotter
ICOM VHF Radio
Raymarine Tillermate
B&G Depth Sounder
Speed log
Yanmar Engine Dial Panel
Wind Log
Navtex ICS McMurdo Nav 6
Raytheon SL70 Pathfinder Radar
Radar Reflector
Barometer
Nav Lights
Clock
Stereo Kenwood CD/Receiver KDC W5541U
Sails & Canvas
- Mainsail – WG Lucas
- Furling Headsail
- Furling Staysail
- Cruising Chute
- New Genoa (never used)
- Trysail
- Sprayhood
- Sail Cover
- Cockpit Cover
Accommodation
- Seven Berths
- 2 Hob Cooker
- Oven and Grill
- Cool Box
- Sink
- Hot Water
- Pressurised Water System
- Baby Blake Toilet in Heads
- Diesel Heater
Electrical
- 3 “Rolls” Batteries
- Inverter
- Shore power
Safety Equipment
- Gas Detector
- Boarding Ladder
- Fire blanket
- Fire Extinguisher
Deck Gear
- Electric Windlass
- 4 x Lumar Self-Tailing Winches
- 3 x Lumar Self-Tailing Mast Winches
- Bruce Anchors; 15kg & 7kg
- Folding Danforth Anchor
- Avon Redcrest Dinghy
- Mercury 3.3hp 2 stroke Outboard
- Fenders
- Lines