"Genesis"
Shannon 38 Cutter
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SPECIFICATIONS:
TYPE: Cutter Rigged Sloop
BUILDER: W. Schulz and Associates
MODEL: Shannon 38
YEAR: 1978
ENGINE: Westerbeke 40 diesel
FUEL CAPACITY: 60 gallons
WATER CAPACITY: 120 gallons
LOA: 42'
LOD: 37'9"
LWL: 30'10"
SAIL AREA: 703 sq. ft.
DISPLACEMENT: 18,500 lbs.
KEEL: 6500 lbs. Internal Lead Ballast, modified full keel
RATIOS: sail area/disp 16.07, disp/length 281, ballast ratio 35.0
REFIT LIST:
After reviewing our survey, we decided to refit in Rhode Island, where the boat was built, so I moved to Little Compton, RI, an interesting area, in September 1997.
-engine and transmission rebuilt
-toe rails removed and rebedded
-all spars awl gripped
-new Robertson AP300CX autopilot with hynautic ram
-new Marine air 16,000 BTU reverse cycle air/heat system
-pilot berth converted to cabinet and shelves
-galley countertops replaced with Wilsonart
-new canvas and dodger frame
-new interior cushions with ultrasuede on main salon settees
-complete upgrade of exhaust system
-increased battery bank to six group 27 gels (600 amps)
-replace propane tanks, regulator and gauge; added 6 gal. tank as extra
-new 125 amp alternator with regulator
-replaced most hoses and SS clamps
-removed steering cables, checked and regreased
-replaced throttle cable
-rebuilt rudder shoe
-replaced stuffing box assembly
-replaced cutlass bearing
UPGRADES AND PREPARATION FOR OFFSHORE:
GALLEY/WATER:
-replaced components of propane system and resealed locker
-replaced the water pump with the SHURFLO 4gpm and the SS 2 gallon accumulator tank
-added a SHURFLO wash down system
- replaced 6 gallon Raritan water heater
- added an ENGEL 27 freezer/frig, AC/DC
- replaced faucet with SCANDVIK system
- added SEAGULL water filtration system
- replaced sink drain hose
- added two Alpenglow lights to galley area for additional lighting in refrig area
- added 17 gallon/hour Sea Recovery modular Ultra Whisper 400 watermaker
- rebuilt WhaleGusher 25 manual bilge pump
HEAD:
- replaced shower drain pump with a SHURFLO
- replaced all hoses and 3-way valve
- rebuilt WILCOX-C. all bronze head
- replaced sink faucet with GROHE shower system
- added SCANDVIK cockpit shower
NAV/COMMUNICATION:
- added FURUNO 1834C radar/chart plotter, 4kW, 36 mile
- added FURUNO GPS GP32
- rebuilt RICHIE globemaster compass
- added Si-Tex Nav-Fax 200 SSB marine communications receiver and Weather Fax 2000
- added Engenius EUB 362-EXT high power USB adapter with Hawking Hi-Gain
USB Wireless-G Directional Dish Adapter for wi-fi boosting at anchor
ELECTRICAL:
- rebuilt DATAMARINE wind vane
- replaced depth and knot meters with B&Gs
- replaced and moved tach (FASIA) and temp gauge
- added bilge pump warning light in cockpit (highly recommended)
- replaced bilge pump with RULE 2000, added SUPER SWITCH
- replaced all interior lights with ALPENGLOW marine lights
- replaced all nav lights with OGM corp LEDs
- replaced battery charger with XANTREX 30 amp
- added XANTREX 1800 watt inverter and a 700 watt inverter
- replaced battery bank with 6 group 27 TROJAN gels (600 amps)
- added a XANTREX battery monitor
- added AMPTECH 125 alternator and regulator, kept old one for spare
- rewired mast
GROUND TACKLE:
- replaced S/L sea tiger with IDEAL electric windless
- replaced old anchor system with 300 ft ACCO 5/16HT, primary- 44 lb MANSON RAY
- secondary anchors include- 300 ft 5/8" nylon/chain, 50 lb MANSON CQR, FORTRESS 21 lb
- stern anchor includes 125 ft 1/2" nylon/chain and a FORTRESS 15 lb
- hundreds of feet of spare rode in various lengths and sizes
DECK GEAR:
- post KATRINA we replaced most winches with ANDERSEN 52s and 40s
- replaced all stanchions, lifelines and the stern rail
- replaced dorades with ABI SS
- replaced hatch arms with MOONLIGHT MARINE arms
- added SOSPENDERS with harness, 2 type 1 offshore life vest, jack lines and assorted safety gear
- added a Scanmar MONITOR steering vane
- replaced traveler with HARKEN big boat system 6:1 purchase
- replaced steering cable
DINGHY:
- CARIBE C10X
- replaced old motor with HONDA 20 hp, added SS 4 blade prop
- FORTRESS COMMANDO anchor/rode
- replaced stock oars with wooden oars
-ST CROIX "Little Crane" motor hoist
-EDSON motor mount
SAILS:
- replaced primary inventory and rebuilt trysail and storm sails, see PORT TOWNSEND SAILS
- MAINSAIL 330 sq ft, 4 full battens, 2 reefs, on a STRONG TRACK with SCHAEFER battcars, 8.77 oz cloth
- GENOA 395 sq ft, 1 RF reef, 105%, 8.77 oz cloth
- STAYSAIL 130 sq ft, hanked on, removed boom, tracked to cabin top and routed to winch in cockpit, 9.7 oz cloth
- DRIFTER 485 sq ft, 130%, hanked on second forestay, 2.2 oz cloth
- TRYSAIL, rebuilt by PTS, added a green hi-vis patch
- YANKEE, rebuilt by PTS, hanked on second forestay
- I=43.2, J=17.2, P=40, E=16.5
ENGINE:
- has run well since rebuild, replaced a heater exchanger, all hoses, fan belts, and the water pump
- replaced the RACOR 500 primary fuel filter
- added ALGAE-X fuel polishing system, routed via a 3-way valve, after
the ALGAE-X, to a separate RACOR filter to an electric fuel pump and then
back to the tank, so I can polish the fuel without using my primary filter.
MISCELLANEOUS:
- added slide bolt lock to companionway for security
- added shelves to hanging closet for additional storage space
COMPANIES & PRODUCTS I ENDORSE:
This is my attempt to give credit for customer service and quality products. Having owned "Genesis" for over ten years, I have had my share of products and service that were not up to par.
of all the upgrades and boat projects to prepare for offshore
cruising, finding a sail maker has been the most difficult. Many
lofts claim to build "cruising sails", but I found them to be lacking
in design and quality, if they built you a non- racing sail, then it
was a "cruising sail". When I met Carol Hasse, the owner of Port
Townsend Sails, I finally found the real deal. They only build
cruising sails. She has a lot of blue water experience, will spend
time with you and her sails are works of art.
(highly recommended)
great customer service, great product, produces light in the boat
like a lamp in your home, yet is energy efficient and upgrades the interior
excellent customer service, lots of boat building products, tools, etc,
best selection of fasteners
we cruised to Key West/Dry Tortugas in 1998 for a season and have
since then added 1000 hours to this unit, recently replaced a
chip board and pump, this is a strong A/P, good customer service
they awl gripped my spars, if you want the best this is a good choice, Jim, the
manager is very experienced and helpful
owned a CQR and a RAY (Bruce) for five years, used both enough
to appreciate the quality, this is a classic case of you get what you pay
for, your primary anchor/rode is the last thing to save money on
"Genesis" came with the old Par diaphragm pumps, I tried more than one
brand before settling on SHURFLO, however I did not like the new
smart series pumps, but they refunded me and actually ask for product
input, the 4 gpm/2 gallon SS accumulator tank is a nice set up
my business has been engine water pumps, but they have much more, very
good prices, quick delivery and excellent service
they build high quality marine LED lights for the military but sell to
the public, the best masthead tri-color/anchor I could find, excellent service
I replaced 3/8 BBB ACCO chain with 5/16 HT but could not find a shackle
that was strong enough, this company has it all, G-209-A series for marine
excellent service, knowledgeable staff, great prices
excellent service, owner Tom is a sailor and knows this business, competitive
pricing, quality products, excellent advice
large company with many products, excellent prices on RACOR filters, etc
I have to include Shannon, for they have a passion for building offshore
yachts that is on the highest level, this is one of those rare companies that
puts quality and service before money
Unfortunately, I found out about Ocean Options after I had purchased my Sea
Recovery watermaker from another dealer. They have a very knowledgeable
staff that understands watermaker installation. If you are going to buy a Sea
Recovery watermaker and install it yourself, I highly recommend that you buy
it from Ocean Options. I found about them from Shannon Yachts and
they answered my installation questions even though I did not buy my unit
from them. Now, that's great customer service!