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1987 Mediterranean 38 Convertible - $73,000 (Oceanside, CA)
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This 1987 Mediterranean 38 Convertible ("Bad Habit") is one of the most well-known boats in Oceanside Harbor, offering a gorgeous design that blends space and functionality perfectly for fishing, cruising, or living the harbor life. Well-maintained and regularly used, she is ready for her next owner. Take her out and catch the migrating whales!
⚓ Amenities
• Salon: The salon offers a tremendous 360-degree view through large windows, perfect for using as a remote office or entertaining. Small TV with built-in DVD player and HDMI input for a streaming device (we used Chromecast). Stereo system, long buffet cabinet, and storage. Additional storage under and behind the couch.
• Galley: 2-seat breakfast bar above a high-ceiling, fully functional galley with refrigerator, small freezer, ice maker, electric stove, microwave, etc.
• Stateroom: Comfortable V-berth captain's quarters with a queen-sized oval bed and dual closets perfect for many many overnights at a time. Separate stereo system. New ceiling vinyl installed April 2025.
• Additional sleeping: The salon table drops down to create a comfortable additional sleeping space/day couch.
• Head: Comfortable head including a stand-up enclosed shower with a seat. Vacu-Flush head system.
• Cockpit: Large cockpit area, perfect for fishing, games, sunning, dining, lounging. Working live-bait well. Plenty of fishing rod holders.
• Flybridge: Big comfortable flybridge offers great elevated views for entering and exiting any slip as well as spotting the fish! Separate stereo system (yes, this boat has 3 stereos).
• Bow: Daybed for two to enjoy sunsets or morning coffee.
• Legacy: "Bad Habit" is a beloved local fixture, having led the Holiday Boat Light Parade for years. Continue the tradition!
• Transferable Slip: One big asset of this listing is the wide, transferable 43ft slip located on a desirable North Harbor dock.
Convenience: Exceptionally close to parking, showers, bathrooms, garbage, and laundry facilities. Also walkable to Oceanside Yacht Club.
Dimensions: The slip accommodates up to a 46ft vessel and is 16.7ft wide.
⚙️ Power & Performance
• Engines: Twin Detroit Diesel Fuel Pincher Engines.
• Condition: Engines start quickly with no smoke and have been meticulously well-maintained.
• Pumps: 2) auto bilge pumps with high water alarm, Fresh water pump, Shower sump pump, Bait pump, Salt water wash down pump, Sewage macerator pump. Manual: Bilge pump.
• Auxiliaries: Radio and Electronics Radio: Raytheon and 2) Horizon VFH and Hailer. Positioning: Garmin GPS Map 230 chart plotter and Simrad GPS chart plotter. Compass: Magnetic and electronic. Depth/Speed: Impulse Cricket 2100 digital depth. Raytheon D600 digital depth. Furuno FCV-582L fish finder. Radar: Simrad digital color. Autopilot: Wagner RFC and Raytheon Smart Pilot
• Engine Hours: roughly 3300 hours on each engine
• Generator: Honda EU-2000 Portable Generator
• Built-in: The original built-in generator is non-operational.
Upgrade Potential: The very large hatch in the cockpit offers the perfect, spacious location for a generator upgrade while still leaving plenty of additional room for storage.
• Use History: Used for years as a race committee boat, ensuring regular, consistent use (mostly 5–10 miles at a time). Proven capability with many trips to Catalina.
This classic Mediterranean 38 is a ready-to-use cruiser is ready for you to show up with your toothbrush and your flip-flops!
• Price: $73,000
• Contact: Brad at sevenzerotwo-40six-100zero