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The Clipper Reflex 38 was designed by Christian Stimson for Clipper Ventures plc in 1998. They were launched between April 1999 and June 2001. They were designed and built in accordance with MCA charter regulations, as charter yachts that would be fast, forgiving, seaworthy and easy to maintain.
Robin Knox Johnston used his fleet of Reflexes to introduce potential âround the world â sailors to the sport.
PROPULSION
Yanmar 3JH3C. With SD41 saildrive . Propeller is two blade folding Gori
ELECTRICAL
Supplied by 3 batteries. New in 2021
NAVIGATION
Raymarine ST60. Wind,log, speed depth close hauled.
Icom fixed VHF. With deck speaker
ICOM M31 base charger
Garmin 120 gps
AIS system
Garmin 551 chart plotter fitted at wheel. 2015
Stereo with cockpit speakers 2015
EQUIPMENT
8 man liferaft
RIGGING
Rod rigging and spreaders replaced may 2007
Mast sheaves replaced 2019
Boom sheaves replaced 2020
Running rigging replaced as required.
Main halyard is 12mm 2020 dyneema
SAILS
Hyde carbon main 2020 very good condition
Genoa average
No 4 excellent
Storm sails excellent
Spinnakers heavy. One light
Asymmetric , set on short s/s bowsprit excellent
ACCOMMODATION
Can sleep 10 but described as good but functional
I have owned Lion for nine years. She is immensely strong, safe, seaworthy. She performs very well in stronger conditions. Excellent sea boat. Plenty of tweaking makes for a fun boat to sail.