Cutter for sale in Bainbridge Island, Washington

1978 Rafiki 37

$73,400

Bainbridge Island, Washington

The 1978 Rafiki 37 is a beautiful, well maintained vessel that is in amazing condition. The previous and current owner have added many features along with being repowered with a Yanmar 4JH57 57 HP diesel engine. The interior and exterior wood work is stunning with a professional looking finish. The owner states that all systems work great and suggests the only thing that may need a future replacement is the mainsail, although the current sail has a lot of life left. All other sails are in good condition. This classic Cutter is ready to cruise the Puget Sound or hit the high seas! Stock #438908 ***SALE PENDING*** CRUISE THE SOUND OR HIT THE HIGH SEAS IN THIS SOLID BUILT 1978 RAFIKI CUTTER!! The classic 1978 Rafiki 37 Cutter Style Sailboat is a true bluewater cruiser designed by renowned yacht designer Stan Huntingford, famous for his elegant canoe stern designs. Pride of ownership is on display with this full-keel sailboat featuring a stunning interior and finished woodwork throughout! The Rafiki 37 is a heavy displacement, double-ended cutter rig sailboat built for ocean cruising. Featuring a self-steering system, she is designed for long passages and comfortable living aboard. She has been maintained and updated with modern equipment while retaining her timeless charm. Below deck, the spacious cabin boasts a beautiful solid teak interior with 6 foot 5 inch headroom, ample storage, and a practical layout for extended time on the water. The galley is well-equipped with plenty of storage and workspace, a double stainless steel sink, and both sea and freshwater options. The main salon provides generous seating, while the V-berth offers a private sleeping area. Accommodations comfortably house up to six of your favorite sailors with a double berth in the forward cabin, a double berth at the dinette, a single berth in the starboard salon, and a single starboard quarter berth. The canoe style cockpit is designed for single-handed sailing yet remains spacious enough for the entire crew to enjoy. The vessel's exterior features a very robust, hand-laid fiberglass hull with an Airex core, balsa-cored decks with a recently maintained teak overlay. A complete canvas package protects all exterior wood and remains in excellent condition. The Rafiki was repowered her with a Yanmar 57 HP diesel engine that currently only has 540 hours. Additional upgrades include a galley stove, water heater and propane system. Fuel tanks have been replaced as as the windlass, the refrigeration upgraded, water maker and diesel fired heater. All your navigation needs are covered with a chartplotter, AIS and Iridium Go. A newer Monitor self-steering vane was added along with an Auto-Helm. Additional onboard systems include 110V AC / 12V DC electrical systems with 30 amp shore-power service. This classic sailboat is a solidly built, highly capable cruiser that seamlessly blends vintage appeal with modern upgrades for safety, comfort, and efficiency. Whether you're planning a long passage or a weekend getaway, this Rafiki 37 is ready to take you anywhere you point her. This listing has now been on the market 30 days. If you are thinking of making an offer, go ahead and submit it today! Let's make a deal! Reason for selling is getting a larger boat. At Pop Yachts, we will always provide you with a TRUE representation of every vessel we market. We encourage all buyers to schedule a survey for an independent analysis. Any offer to purchase is ALWAYS subject to satisfactory survey results. You have questions? We have answers. Call us at (941) 538-7803 to discuss this boat. Selling your boat has never been easier. At Pop Yachts, we literally sell thousands of units every year all over the country. Call (855) 218-2805 and we'll get started selling your boat today. Reason for selling is getting a larger boat.