1990 Vista 38' (11.58 m) Sun Deck Trawler
Branford, Connecticut, United States
A nice, clean, aft-cabin style model with diesel power. Cochise has had been well kept by her owner with over $25,000 in upgrades. Outside she has a large aft-deck area with hardtop, a flybridge with abundance seating, wide side decks and a large foredeck area.
- Aft Cabin / Motor Yachts
- Power
- Used
- Diesel
- Fiberglass Hull
- HIN/IMO: EEE38149E990
Vessel ID# 2856258 Last Updated: 2026-08-07 13:38:12
Description
”Cochise” is a nice, "rare to the market" Vista 38 aft cabin Trawler produced by Kha Shing Shipbuilding of Taiwan. She is a 1990 model built in 1989. She has a nice two stateroom, two head layout with a large V-berth in the forward stateroom with it's own private head. The aft master stateroom has a centerline queen berth and it's own private head with stall shower. There is a large aft deck area with hardtop. The flybridge has port and starboard bench seating and Bimini top with full enclosure. .
The boat is powered by two economical and reliable Ford Lehman 225hp Turbo diesels that give a solid 8 to 9 knot cruise and a little more if you're in a hurry. The fuel burn at cruise is only about 4 gph. Combined with her light and bright interior and comfortable two stateroom layout she is an attractive boat for those wanting extended cruising at an attractive price.
Note: “Cochise” is a clean, good looking, well equipped boat that has has been well maintained and it shows. She has many recent upgrades including bow and stern thrusters, Garmin Echomap 94sx Chartplotter and fishfinder, Raymarine radar, new battery charger, batteries and control panel, inverter, new holding tank, new refrigerator and microwave, new curtains and shades, galley dinette table and chairs, new TV and much more.
Note: This is only a preliminary listing. More details will be added soon. .
Yacht Access is pleased to assist you in the purchase of this vessel. This boat is centrally listed by Brewer 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
Specifications
HIN/IMO: EEE38149E990
LOA: 42' 6'' (12.95 Meters)
Type: Power- Used
Year: 1990
Beam: 14' 1''
Draft Max: 3' 8''
Fuel Type: Diesel
Hull Material: Fiberglass
Bridge Clearance: 15'
Fuel Tank: 250 Gallons (946.35 Liters)
Fresh Water: 150 Gallons (567.81 Liters)
Holding Tank: 50 Gallons (189.27 Liters)
Displacement: 27000
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Engines
Engine 1
- Engine Make: Foord-Lehman
- Engine Model: SP225H
- Engine Year: 1990
- Engine Type: Inboard
- Drive Type: Direct
- Power HP: 225.00
- Power KW: 167.78
- Fuel Type: Diesel
- Hours: 2156.00
- Hours Date: 08-01-2026
- Serial Number: 0804002
- Engine Location: Port
Engine 2
- Engine Make: Foord-Lehman
- Engine Model: SP225H
- Engine Year: 1990
- Engine Type: Inboard
- Drive Type: Direct
- Power HP: 225.00
- Power KW: 167.78
- Fuel Type: Diesel
- Hours: 2080.00
- Hours Date: 08-01-2026
- Serial Number: 6201041
- Engine Location: Starboard
Generators
Generator 1
- Generator Make: Onan
- Generator KW: 8.00
Full Details
Interior Appearance
The Vista 38 has the usual superb wood joinery interior as featured by the Kha Shing Shipyard over the years. COCHISE has a light-grain wood that is nicely finished with multiple coats of satin varnish and it is in very good condition. The large forward windshield area and generous windows in the salon provide a good amount of ambient light. Portions of the forward cabin, salon, helm console and galley lower trim sections have been painted white to lighten the interior.
*Teak and Holly cabin soles (numerous insolated removable sections provide good access to the bilge and engine room)
Galley
Galley is located aft and to port in the main salon
Seaward Princess 3 burner stove
Microwave oven
Norcold stand-up refrigerator 12VDC / 110VAC dual voltage
Large stainless steel sink
Formica counter tops
Exhaust fan
Galley Dinette table and chairs with folding expanding leafs (new 2024)
Head Compartments
(2) Jabsco electric marine heads, MSD type III
Molded counter tops with sinks and mirrors
Tile flooring
(2) Showers. Stall shower aft and a hand held shower forward
Holding tank with monitor and all new waste lines throughout (new 2021)
Electrical
Both 110VAC dockside power and 12VDC ships power
Generator - Onan 8KW with sound shield
Batteries (new 2025-2026)
Battery switches (new 2020)
Battery charger, wiring and control panel (new 2020)
Inverter - 1200 watt (new 2020)
Cabin electric heaters (new 2020)
Forward and aft Air conditioning / heat
Electronics
Garmin Echomap 94sv Chartplotter / Fishfinder (2021)
Raymarine radar
VHF radios (2)
Additional Equipment
Maxwell 1000 electric anchor windlass
Vetus Bow and Stern Thrusters
2 zone Heat and Air Conditioning by Marine Air
Cabin heaters
Fiberglass swim platform
Aft Deck Hardtop
Flybridge Bimini top with full enclosure
Bennett Trim tabs
Mechanical Disclaimer
Engine and generator hours are as of the date of the original listing and are a representation of what the listing broker is told by the owner and/or actual reading of the engine hour meters. The broker cannot guarantee the true hours. It is the responsibility of the purchaser and/or his agent to verify engine hours, warranties implied or otherwise and major overhauls as well as all other representations noted on the listing brochure.
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.
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