Diva 38 QUIFEEL

Poncin Diva 38 is a new high-quality sports cruiser from France from a yacht manufacturer with over 20 years of experience.

The DIVA 38 is a high-end production from the Poncin Yachts shipyard. The shipyard for its Diva range has partnered with J&J Design to design this highend hull which was the flagship of the production. for the time a cruise Racer with quality finishes and rigorous construction.

This unique example of the 38 Diva has the particularity of having its hull entirely built in carbon epoxy. Which gives it good rigidity, offering great performance for this cruising sailboat. All the woodwork is made of solid wood and can therefore be renovated or maintained easily. Under sail it offers sensations from the slightest breath. Fast and agile it is a fast cruising sailboat with ease of handling. The classic transom hides a retractable swimming platform. The deck plan offers a comfortable interior space for a 38-footer.

Features of the project: a free, uncluttered deck, attractive smooth lines, ease of control, responsiveness and stability on the move, comfort and highquality execution of the smallest details. The assets of this sailboat are: a free and refined deck, attractive soft lines, ease of control, with responsiveness and stability in motion. Well equipped, you will enjoy sailing and living on board. For sailing enthusiasts, this boat is a great opportunity. 

Poncin Yachts together with J&J Design developed this high-class hull. The yacht is stable under sail, and has an unrivaled ballast/displacement ratio.

ENGINE

Lombardini Marin 4031 M30cv

Hours:1200

Notes - Sail-Drive - 

Complete engine overhaul: oil, fluids, turbine… (2023) Heat exchanger. Saildrive rubber seal (2023) Thru-hulls and bottom taps (2023) 

TANK

Fuel: 155L1 tank Diesel. 

Water: 220 Litres of pressurised water

Hot water

2 plastic tanks

1 black water tank (review of pipes and elbow 2023) 

GALLEY

Hot Water:yes

Refrigerator: yes

Water System:Yes 

Kitchen with gas oven

Isoterm refrigerator with cold accumulator 

INSTRUMENTS

Electronics:Raymarine

Gps:Fururo

Vhf:Cobra

Automatic Pilot:yes

Plotter: Raymarine

Notes: Raymarine depth sounder Raymarine speedometer/speedometer (2024) Raymarine wind vane/anemometer VHF Cobra , DSC Raymarine autopilot Furuno GPS class B AIS (2024) Raymarine c80 chartplotter .

ELECTRICAL

Batteries Number: 2

Notes:

Electricity: 2 batteries

1 battery 12 V / 145 Amp/H - service/windlass

1 battery 12 V / 115 Amp/H (2023) -

Internal circuit 220 V

2 Solar panels: 1x115w victron + 1 flexible 100w 

SAILS

Sails: Triradial main two reefs DCX 42m2 (2024). Full batten

DCX triradial genoa 37m2 (2024)

Asymmetrical spinnaker Tack, 120m2 (2024)

Code 0 Tack 75m2 (2024)

Main Elvstrom two reefs 44m2

Elvstrom genoa 37m2

 Asymmetrical spinnaker

Rigging: Furling genoa

Mast :Aluminium

Boom: Aluminium

Vang:Yes

Running Rigging: Dyneema

Furling System:Yes

Notes: DCX triradial genoa 37m2 (2024) Asymmetrical spinnaker Tack, 120m2 (2024) Code 0 Tack 75m2 (2024) Main Elvstrom two reefs 44m2 Elvstrom genoa 37m2 Asymmetrical spinnaker 

DECK

Deck Hardware Harken

Winches Harken

Notes: Self Tailing Winches - 2 x 44 and 4 x 46 

SAFETY

Ce Registration YES

 Fire Extinguishers YES

Epirb YES

Liferaft for 6 pax 

Notes: Design Category Cat A

Plastimo Ibiza 6p raft (2023) in container

EPIRB radio beacon (2023)

Life jackets

Rockets and smoke canisters

Medicine kit 

CONSTRUCTION

Model: Sloop

– Cruiser-racer

- Epoxy/carbon

- Teak deck

Exterior upholstery:

Sun shade Spray cover

Anchor(s): 

1 Delta Electric windlass on bow 50m of chain 

ACCOMODATIONS

Berths Number 2 Double

Cabins Number 2

Bath Shower Yes

Notes This 2-cabin version with a bathroom/wc allows for a nice volume in the main saloon.

6 places

1 forward cabin, double bed

1 aft cabin, double bed Double

WC: 1 manual WC

1 shower

1 shower in the cockpit

2 washbasins in the toilet and in the forward cabin 

EXTRAS

Television YES

Radio Cd YES

Speakers Cockpit YES

Shower Cockpit YES

Swimming Ladder yes

Extra Notes:

TV Pioneer Bluetooth HF Radio

Platform with pedestal in stern for solar panel and antennas

3D 260 semi-rigid auxiliary with aluminium hull

Yamaha 6hp 2t auxiliary engine

Folding platform on stern

Swimming ladder 

LAST UPGRADES

2024

• Sliding hatch
• VHF antenna, check VHF, repair refrigerator

2025

• Seat and cushion upholstery
• Mainsail boom cover (lazy bag)
• Inspection and replacement of sprayhood plastics
• Master Sails
• Complete hull sanding + Hempel hard matrix antifouling
• Polish topsides
• Paint saildrive and propeller. Replace anodes.
• Replace cockpit table mounts
• Deck teak treatment
• Complete engine service (ECU, relay, turbine, oils, etc.)
• Saildrive inspection
• Saildrive oil change

2026

• Replace tachometer and dashboard alarms (visual and acoustic)
• Replace alternator. Repair starter motor
• Replace saltwater pump in the galley
• Replace seals and seal support for engine saltwater pump
• Check and align rudder and steering wheel
• Replace water heater pressure relief valve
• French DAFN tax 2026 paid