In the early 1960s, Arthur Defever designed several pleasure craft for the Offshore Cruising Society in the 38 to 54 foot range. These were deep draft, full-displacement, diesel-powered vessels. Noted to be quite traditional in appearance with graceful lines, a high bow and intelligent interiors. The hull is painted in a navy blue and the deck in bright white. Gemini is is a classic example of the 38, outfitted for efficiency, powered with a single Ford diesel.
There are two doors leading to the salon area giving access from both the port and starboard sides. One forward to starboard by the lower helm station and one aft to port, both with screens for added cross ventilation. An opening center windshield provides additional ventilation. The main salon deck has a helm station to starboard, a port side L shaped settee with a drop leaf dining table. The galley is aft and to starboard. The guest stateroom has a private head and vee-berth with ample storage beneath and opposite to starboard is a large hanging locker. On the port side is an enclosed head with a new Par electric head system and sink. The entry to the aft stateroom is to port of the centerline. The Master stateroom features a double berth to port, and a fully enclosed head forward to starboard with a stall shower, wash basin, and a newly installed Par electric head system. The aft cabin companionway also provides access directly to the aft deck.
The galley has excellent counter top space and storage for dry goods, dishware and utensils. Outfitted with a Magic Chef four burner stove with oven, A front loading double door refrigerator with a Adler Barbor refrigeration system, Stainless steel sink, electric water heater.
- Horizon Intrepid vhf radio (new 04)
- Ray Autopilot upper/lower(new 04)
- Ray l356 Depth / fish finder (new 04)
- Gamin 128 GPS (new 04)
- 4 inch Danforth compass
- Jensen Stereo CD (new 04)
- Standard digital sounder (upper)
Ford Lehman, freshwater cooled in line, six-cylinder diesel engine with Borg Warner Velvet drive reduction gear. Air conditioning hosed replaced 04, New Hynautic steering system 04, Large opening salon forward windshield 04.
12 Volt dc electric systems. 110 Volt ac electric system. Two batteries, (new 04). Shore power outlet with cord. LaMarche constavolt. Onan Generator
Hull construction believed to be of mahogany planking screwed to sawn hardwood frames on twelve inch centers. The deck is constructed of plywood covered with fiberglass. The deckhouse surfaces dimensional wood and plywood coated with fiberglass and the deck has a non-skid deck finish. All exterior deckhouse and flybridge topsides were refinished in 04 with Imron. Stainless steel dinghy davits, Electric windlass, Radar mast mounted on upper aft deck, Bimini top in Navy blue (04), F/B Helm and seat covers (04).
