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CAPRICHOSA

38' 1989 Mediterranean Flybridge Convertible

$74,000.00

Last Updated: 2026-08-19

1989 Mediterranean Flybridge Convertible 38

A classic Mediterranean Flybridge Convertible 38 with the highly desirable combination of twin Cummins 6BTA 5.9 diesel engines, a spacious flybridge, comfortable accommodations, and excellent cruising amenities. With just over 1,500 hours on the Cummins diesels, this is a capable and versatile vessel equally suited to cruising, fishing, entertaining, or extended weekends on the water.

The fully enclosed flybridge is particularly inviting, featuring gorgeous new Eisenglass that provides excellent visibility and weather protection. New upholstery adds to the fresh, updated appearance and makes the flybridge a comfortable space for entertaining or enjoying the view underway. An aft lower docking/trolling helm station provides excellent visibility and control when maneuvering or fishing.

The helm is equipped with Lowrance HDS electronics, providing modern navigation and fish-finding capabilities. The vessel’s layout is practical and well suited to both cruising and sportfishing.

Below deck, the interior features warm teak cabinetry and a comfortable, traditional motor yacht layout. The galley includes a 3-burner range, stainless-steel double sink, and microwave, with ample cabinetry and counter space for preparing meals aboard.

The master stateroom features a desirable walk-around bed, along with a hanging locker for generous storage. The guest berth has a full size bed and its own hanging locker. The head includes an enclosed shower, making the boat well equipped for longer stays aboard. Bose speakers add quality sound for entertaining or relaxing underway.

Highlights Include:

  • Twin Cummins 6BTA 5.9 diesel engines
  • Just over 1,500 hours
  • Spacious flybridge
  • Fully enclosed flybridge canvas
  • New Eisenglass
  • New flybridge upholstery
  • Aft lower helm with docking/trolling controls
  • Lowrance HDS electronics
  • Teak interior cabinetry
  • Galley with 3-burner range
  • Stainless-steel double sink
  • Microwave
  • Head with enclosed shower
  • Master stateroom with walk-around bed
  • Two hanging lockers
  • Bose stereo speakers
  • Excellent cruising and sportfishing layout
  • Comfortable accommodations for extended weekends and cruising

The Mediterranean 38 offers a terrific blend of classic styling, proven Cummins diesel power, generous living space, and practical fishing/cruising features. With low engine hours for her age and significant recent upgrades to the flybridge enclosure and upholstery, she deserves a close look.

Make: Mediterranean
Model: Flybridge Convertible
Year: 1989
Length: 38ft

Name: CAPRICHOSA
Hull Material: Fiberglass
Engine/Fuel Type:
Located In: Emeryville, CA

  • Category: Power
  • Class: Saltwater Fishing
  • Builder: Mediterranean
  • Beam: 12.5 feet
  • Bridge Clearance:
  • Min Draft:
  • Max Draft: 3.33 feet
  • Cabin Headroom: feet
  • DryWeight: 24000 pounds
  • Ballast: pounds
  • CruisingSpeed: knots
  • Total Engines: 2
  • Engine 1
  • EngineMake: Cummins
  • EngineModel: 6BTA 5.9M
  • EngineYear: 1989
  • EngineFuel: diesel
  • Total Power: 210
  • PropellerType: 4 Blade, Bronze
  • EngineHours: 1491
  • Engine 2
  • EngineMake: Cummins
  • EngineModel: 6BTA 5.9M
  • EngineYear: 1989
  • EngineFuel: diesel
  • Total Power: 210
  • PropellerType: 4 Blade, Bronze
  • EngineHours: 1521

  • Fuel Tank Capacity: 390 gallon
  • Fuel Tank Count: 1
  • Water Tank Capacity: 100 gallon
  • Water Tank Count: 1

Additional Descriptions

Additional Information

1989 Mediterranean Flybridge Convertible 38

A classic Mediterranean Flybridge Convertible 38 with the highly desirable combination of twin Cummins 6BTA 5.9 diesel engines, a spacious flybridge, comfortable accommodations, and excellent cruising amenities. With just over 1,500 hours on the Cummins diesels, this is a capable and versatile vessel equally suited to cruising, fishing, entertaining, or extended weekends on the water.

The fully enclosed flybridge is particularly inviting, featuring gorgeous new Eisenglass that provides excellent visibility and weather protection. New upholstery adds to the fresh, updated appearance and makes the flybridge a comfortable space for entertaining or enjoying the view underway. An aft lower docking/trolling helm station provides excellent visibility and control when maneuvering or fishing.

The helm is equipped with Lowrance HDS electronics, providing modern navigation and fish-finding capabilities. The vessel’s layout is practical and well suited to both cruising and sportfishing.

Below deck, the interior features warm teak cabinetry and a comfortable, traditional motor yacht layout. The galley includes a 3-burner range, stainless-steel double sink, and microwave, with ample cabinetry and counter space for preparing meals aboard.

The master stateroom features a desirable walk-around bed, along with a hanging locker for generous storage. The guest berth has a full size bed and its own hanging locker. The head includes an enclosed shower, making the boat well equipped for longer stays aboard. Bose speakers add quality sound for entertaining or relaxing underway.

Manufacturer Provided Description

The Mediterranean 38 Convertible is as much at home hunting for bill fish as it is cruising with the family. Her deep-V hull smooths out the ride on offshore waters and provides the safety, seakeeping ability, and performance demanded by the knowledgeable yachtsman and serious sportfisherman. The engine room of the Mediterranean 38 is a testament to attention to detail. The compartment is a mirror-smooth fiberglass engineered structure that incorporates fiberglass drip pans under the engines, fiberglass battery boxes with lock-down hinged vented covers, engine stringers, elevated floor boards, and a molded-in sump for the bilge pumps. The standard soundproofing is superior, featuring a special mylar-faced barrier material applied in layers to the main salon sole. Special attention has been given to vibration-borne noise dampening. This, coupled with large water-lift mufflers makes the Mediterranean 38 one of the quietest and smoothest vessels of her size afloat. All of the engine room machinery is easily accessible for maintenance while the engines, equipment, wiring, and plumbing installations are among the best in the industry. Comparing this engine room to others will demonstrate just how well engineered and well built the Mediterranean 38 really is. In the interior, curved, laminated teak cabinets and doors are varnished to a satin smooth, hand-rubbed finish. Rich decorator fabrics, lined lockers, and beautifully tailored upholstery contribute to a bright and cheerful feeling. Two interior arrangements are available. Interior A has an owner's stateroom forward with a large double berth, a fully enclosed head with a separate stall shower, and an L-shaped galley three steps down from the main salon with a serving bar and pantry. The main salon can accommodate an L-shaped settee that converts to a double berth and there is a teak entertainment center with a built-in color TV. An inside lower steering station may also be added. Interior B is the same, except that an additional double stateroom is added and the galley moves up into the salon. The Mediterranean 38's cockpit is designed for the avid fisherman. More than eight feet long, it comes standard with a transom door and two large fish boxes, either one of which may be converted to a freezer or a live baitwell. A built-in 48-gallon, five-scoop live bait tank, a fiberglass bait and tackle center with a sink and a cutting board, polished stainless steel rocket launchers, and numerous flush rod holders all are calculated to satisfy the discriminating fisherman.

Accommodations

The main V berth has an island queen with storage everywhere. Under the bed is large enough to hold 4 large storage bins with room to spare. The port and starboard hanging lockers and three dresser drawers at the foot of the bed make sure you have enough clothes for all the different weather patterns you will run into.

The head is equipped with a full size separate shower with a glass door and molded seat. An exhaust fan keeps the steam to a minimum while showering.

The main salon is spacious and uncluttered. By not have an inside helm this make for more seating and more counter space

Galley

The Galley is to port and forward of the Salon featuring:

  • Norcold Refer/Freezer (110V/12V)
  • Dual Stainless Sink
  • Overhead and Under-counter Storage
  • Kenmore Microwave Oven
  • Princess Electric Cook top

Disclaimer

The Company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.

Chris Warden

Yacht & Ship Sales
chriswarden@rubiconyachts.com

510-846-5686‬ - mobile
510-601-5010 - office

3300 Powell St., Ste 105
Emeryville, CA 94608

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