38 John Williams 2003 Boat for Sale

Double Shot

ASKING PRICE: $595,000 Watch Price

Newport, RI

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Last updated May 6, 2026

Double Shot Boat | 38' John Williams 2003

Double Shot was just repowered with a brand new 2025 Yanmar 400hp common rail diesel engine with 2 commissioning hours and full warranty that can be started with the new owner! She will be launched out of winter storage in a few weeks and then will be on the dock in Newport, RI and easy to see. She is in excellent condition and a showing will most definitely not disappoint.

The Stanley 38 is a timeless example of Maine boatbuilding at its finest. Designed by Lyford Stanley and built by the renowned John Williams Boat Company on Mount Desert Island, this 38-foot Downeast cruiser beautifully combines traditional lines with modern craftsmanship to provide a versatile boat that is a great platform for fishing or entertaining, with plenty of room for as many as 15 guests.

Constructed with a solid fiberglass hull and accented by exquisite teak trim, the Stanley 38 is as rugged as she is graceful. Her hull design offers exceptional stability and a smooth, dry ride—perfect for both coastal cruising and offshore passages. A large propeller, rudder and a bow thruster make her easy to maneuver near the dock.

Double Shot is a shining example of this venerable Downeast, she is very well-equipped, well cared for and has been tastefully upgraded and modified over the years. She spent her first decade of service cruising the Maine coast in the summers; the current owners acquired the boat in 2015 and have since cruised the Bahamas, Florida and now New England. Double shot has a fantastic layout for family cruising: she sleeps 5 (4 below in a queen berth and 2 single "quarter berths" and 1 in the pilothouse settee) with shoreside air conditioning to keep you cool at night. The galley up and open cockpit layout provide one of the best entertaining platforms on a boat in this category.

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Denison Yachting is pleased to assist you in the purchase of this vessel. This boat is centrally listed by East Coast Yacht Sales. It is offered as a convenience by this broker/dealer to its clients and is not intended to convey direct representation of a particular vessel

Denison Yacht Sales offers the details of this yacht in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of this boat for sale. A yacht buyer should instruct his yacht broker, or his boat surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This yacht for sale is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice. This boat may be listed with another yacht broker.

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Double Shot HIGHLIGHTS

Yacht Details: 38' John Williams 2003
Location: Newport, RI
Engines: 400.00hp
Last Updated: May 6, 2026
Asking Price: $595,000
Max Draft: 3' 0''

Double Shot additional information

Specifications

Beam: 12' 0''
Hull Material: Fiberglass
Max Draft: 3' 0''
Cabins: 1
Heads: 1

Hull And Deck

Medium Grey vinyl hull wrap NEW 2021
White boot stripe
Green antifouling bottom paint
White painted superstructure and two-tone buff tan non-skid decks NEW 2015
Varnished teak cabin top handrails, brows, bow sprit, hand holds and accents
Sunbrella "Toast" exterior canvas and strataglass
Stainless steel bowrail with custom integrated bow seat
Stainless steel cleats, fairleads, rub rails, chafe guards and fittings
Lewmar stainless steel windlass with capstan NEW 2021
Galvanized Bruce style anchor with stainless steel anchor swivel shackle and galvanized anchor chain
Teak swim platform with stainless steel folding swim ladder with 5 rungs
Large open aft cockpit with no fixed furniture (great for fishing or entertaining)
Removable dinghy chocks in aft cockpit (dinghy shown in photos is not for sale)
Traditional varnished sika spruce mast and boom Stripped bare and re-varnished with 8 coats NEW 2023
Harken capstan in the aft cockpit including 2 line clutches w/ jammers
Mast and capstan winch system allow for operation as a dinghy davit or stabilizer sail
(3) commercial deck hatches in aft cockpit for access to steering gear and systems
Kingsley Bate varnished chairs and custom folding cocktail table
Viking 6-man liferaft in valise and stainless mount on hardtop
Traditional semi-displacement hull has a reasonably flat section aft, a slight deadrise and soft chine

Pilothouse

Pilothouse can be completely enclosed with canvas/strataglass aft curtains and starboard side "window" and it can also be opened up by removing or rolling up that canvas and opening the 2 port side windows over the galley and all 3 forward windshield windows
Custom bench seat to starboard converts to a single berth
Storage lockers beneath bench seat
SeaDek EVA foam decking NEW 2021
Gorgeous 3 strand rope handholds mounted to overheads
Perforated vinyl headliner with varnished teak battens NEW 2020
Coffee bar forward to port with custom galleyware storage
Aft cockpit shower is a true "outdoor shower" not a handheld. Mounted to pilothouse just aft of the galley
4 deck hatches provide easy access to the engine and mechanical compartments

Helm And Electronics

Helm is to starboard with a comfortable bench seat with varnished teak ladder back
Side helm half-door provides easy access to side decks
Oversized stainless steel Destroyer steering wheel with suede leather wrap
Dual lever throttle control
Teak footrests
Garmin GPSmap 7608xsv touchscreen chartplotter NEW 2019
Garmin GMR Fantom enclosed array HD radar NEW 2019
Garmin AIS 300 NEW 2018
Garmin B60 Transducer (depth/temp) NEW 2018
Garmin GMI 20 Tri-data display NEW 2018
Simrad AP20 Autopilot
iCom VHF radio
Kenwood stereo system
Sidepower bowthruster throttle control
Trim tab controls
Stainless steel manual search light
(3) windshield wipers
Horn
Windlass control switch
Engine hatch control
Ritchie compass
Weems and Plath clock and barometer
12v fan
12v outlet

Galley

Galley is to port running the full length of the pilothouse
Stainless steel commercial-style counter tops
Integrated double basin sink
isotherm DR160 stainless steel refrigerator and freezer drawers NEW 2015
Princess 3 burner propane stove with potholders and wood cutting board top
Convection microwave oven
Varnished teak louvered storage cabinets and drawer
Custom glass and knife storage
(2) Windows slide open to provide ventilation (with sliding bug screens)

Accommodations

Companionway from pilothouse to cabin is 3 steps with louvered privacy doors. Down below is an exceptional layout with a large center island berth forward and 2 sailboat style "quarter berths" port and starboard aft, perfect for children or grandchildren. The head with toilet and shower is to starboard with plenty of storage. This entire area is climate controlled via an air conditioner and diesel heater.

Center island berth forward with 3 large drawers below
Battened cabin sides
Teak handrails and shelves
Plenty of storage throughout with two built-in "dresser" areas with above and below counter storage
Overhead opening hatch with bug screen
Opening portholes
(2) single "quarter berths" port and starboard aft with footwell extending aft under helm and galley areas in pilothouse
Cruisair 16000 BTU air conditioner
12v fans
Dimmable reading lights in each berth

Head

Head is to starboard with integrated shower and privacy door
Stainless steel basin sink
Sink faucet extends for operation as a shower
Picture frame mirror
Tons of storage in 4 lockers and 3 drawers
Raritan PH Super Flush manual toilet NEW 2020
Teak grate in sole
Diesel heat outlet
Overhead hatch and porthole provide lots of natural light and ventilation
Overhead light and dimmable sconce light

Mechanical And Electrical

Yanmar 6LY 400hp marine diesel engine with 2 hours NEW October 2025
Yanmar digital engine gauge and electronic throttle control NEW 2025
PSS dripless shaft seal NEW 2025
Racor fuel filter with pressure gauge
Engine compartment fire suppression system
Main engine hatch is on a custom hydraulic lift to provide effortless access at the push of a button
Sidepower bow thruster
5 blade propeller
Spurs line cutter
Trim tabs
AGM batteries
Xantrex Freedom X battery charger/inverter
30 amp shore power inlet
Prosafe galvanic isolator
Fresh water pump
Water heater
Espar diesel heater
Macerator overboard discharge black water pump

Equipment

4 Docklines
4 Fenders
4 PFD lifejackets
Viking 6 man liferaft (expired 11/2022)
EPIRB
Dyer Dhow dinghy seen in photos does not convey with the sale of this vessel
Any tools, parts, clothing, linens, kitchenware, artwork, gear or any other personal items seen onboard or in photos/video are at the discretion of the Seller