1992 Beneteau 38s5 (Chesapeake Bay)

S/V Carpe Diem is a St. Michaels, Maryland based 1992 Beneteau 38s5 First For Sale By Broker. Responses to inquiries may come from a broker who is representing the owner as a fiduciary. This owner requires financial settlement only. No trades.

Carpe Diem is a 1992 38′ Beneteau First 38s5, a compact performance-cruiser that blends sailing capability with comfortable accommodations. The boat features a two‑stateroom, two‑head layout that provides private sleeping quarters fore and aft and practical separation of accommodations for extended cruising or when hosting guests.

Belowdecks the interior is arranged for efficient liveaboard use: a functional galley and navigation station, a bright saloon with good headroom and seating, and dedicated storage spaces distributed throughout the vessel. The two heads add an important level of convenience for family cruising or passagemaking, and the layout supports both short cruises and longer trips in comfort.

As a member of Beneteau’s First line, the 38s5 is designed to deliver responsive sailing performance while retaining cruising-friendly systems. The hull and deck are solidly constructed using production fiberglass techniques common to the era, and the deck layout is set up to make sail handling straightforward for shorthanded crews. Rigging, sail plan and deck hardware on this platform typically balance performance and ease of use, making the boat equally at home on coastal passages, weekend regattas or club sailing.

The standout feature for Carpe Diem is her attractive asking price, presenting an opportunity to acquire a well‑proportioned, two‑cabin Beneteau with versatile use-cases. If you’d like more technical details, photos, or to arrange an inspection and sea trial, please get in touch — Carpe Diem is ready to show what a thoughtfully designed 38′ cruising yacht can offer.