1998 Cruisers Yachts 3870 Esprit

The Cruisers 3870 Esprit offers a departure from traditional mid-cabin "cave" layouts, providing a second cabin accommodations and a wide-open interior layout rivaling most aft cabin motor yachts. The 3870 has accommodations to sleep six comfortably. The forward stateroom features a queen-sized island berth and ample storage for cruising. The guest cabin is aft with twin double berths which can be converted to a king-size bed with the addition of a self-storing filler cushion. This cabin is accompanied by a private head and changing area with full-standing headroom. The salon includes a convertible dinette, double berth with crescent-shaped leatherette seating and dining table. The galley has all the amenities, including a large refrigerator and freezer, microwave oven, and a double-burner electric stove. The salon provides plenty of natural lighting to provide an open airy feel. An added convenience, the main head offers a separate stand-up shower with full headroom. The 3870 features a large cockpit with removable wrap-around rear seat, well-appointed wet bar, and optional extended swim platform to accommodate all the water toys. Twin 7.4 MerCruiser inboards achieve a top speed of 36 mph and a cruising speed of approximately 25 mph, making the 3870 ideal for those interested in express performance and quality interior accommodations.

Manufacturer Provided Description

The Cruisers 3870 Esprit offers a departure from traditional midcabin "cave" layouts, providing the same second cabin accommodations as the 4270 Esprit, and a wide-open layout rivaling most aft cabin motoryachts. The 3870 has accommodations to sleep six comfortably. The forward stateroom features a queen-sized island berth and ample storage for cruising. The second cabin's twin double berths can be converted to a king-size bed with the addition of a self-storing filler cushion. This cabin is accompanied by a private head and changing area with full-standing head-room, located behind a bulkhead door. The salon includes a convertible dinette - double berth with crescent-shaped leatherette seating and dining table. The galley has all the amenities, including a large refrigerator and freezer, a microwave oven, and a double-burner electric stove. The salon provides plenty of natural lighting to provide an open, airy feel. An added convenience, the main head offers a separate stand-up shower with full headroom. The 3870 features a large cockpit with removable wrap-around rear seat, well appointed wet bar and optional extended swim platform to accommodate all the water toys. Twin 7.4 MerCruiser inboards achieve a top speed of 36 mph and a cruising speed of approximately 25 mph, making the 3870 ideal for those interested in express performance and quality interior accommodations.

Vessel Walkthrough and Details

Galley: The large and functional galley is in the main cabin on the starboard side. The galley features plenty of food preparation and storage space to please the onboard chef.

• Large single stainless steel sink with faucet and sprayer
• Corian edged molded fiberglass countertops and matching Corian sink cover
• Princess (2) burner electric stovetop with custom made wood cutting board cover
• GE Turntable microwave oven
• Norcold dual voltage refrigerator and freezer
• Rival toaster
• Ample storage cabinets and drawers
• Cockpit wet bar with molded sink and cold water faucet
• Isotherm refrigerator with freezer in wet bar cabinet, 2023

Electrical: Main panel is in the main cabin. Additional 12-volt panel at helm.

• 12-volt DC and 120-volt AC power
• Power distribution panel with circuit breakers
• (2) 30-Amp Shore power cords with splitter
• Kohler 8.0 kW generator with 600 hours
• C-Charger3000 battery charger
• (2) CruiseAir reverse cycle marine air conditioning and heat with SMXii electronic controls
• GFI protected electrical receptacles
• Pyle flat screen TV in main cabin
• Insignia flat screen TV with built in DVD player in guest cabin
• 6-Gallon hot water heater
• Port and starboard windshield wipers
• Dual trumpet horns
• Clarion AM/FM/CD radio with helm remote

Electronics: All helm electronics are within easy reach of the captain’s seat.

• Azimuth 1000 electronic compass with cover
• Furuno 48-mile radar display
• Furuno open array antenna mounted on radar arch
• NorthStar N2 6100i chartplotter with cover
• ICOM IC-M330 VHF radio with DSC
• Lowrance depth indicator
• Bennett trim tabs
• Spotlight mounted on bow rail with remote control at helm
• Clear acrylic cover for charts at helm

Mechanical: The cockpit sole lifts for access into the engine compartment revealing plenty of room for maintenance and compartment checks.

• Mercruiser Horizon 7.4L, 375 HP, FWC gasoline engines with 600 hours
• V-Drive marine direct drive transmissions
• Full helm instrumentation, RPM, oil pressure, water temperatures and volts gauges
• Helm port and starboard fuel gauges
• Sea-Star hydraulic steering with adjustable steering wheel
• Morse stainless steel engine and transmission controls
• Kidde fire suppression system in engine compartment
• Oil X-Change-R system for engines and generator oil changes
• New starboard engine risers and manifolds in 2023
• Added low pressure fuel pumps avoid vapor lock

Deck and Hardware:

• Molded fiberglass bow pulpit with single stainless steel anchor roller
• Plow anchor with chain and rope rode
• Electric anchor windlass with foot controls
• Stainless steel stanchions and rails
• Wide side decks with cockpit steps
• Stainless steel handrails
• Stainless steel deck hardware
• Green Sunbrella full enclosure for helm and cockpit with Eisenglass and aft screens
• Black Textalene fabric covers helm area aft of windshield for reflection protection
• Swim platform with folding stainless steel ladder
• RIB dingy chocks on swim platform allow easy RIB launch and retrieval
• Transom locker for connections of AC power and cable TV
• Transom shower
• Transom door
• Cockpit wet bar with sink, faucet, and storage cabinets
• Cockpit seating with removable table, stores in engine compartment
• Helm deck port side guest seating with lounge head rest forward
• Double helm seat
• Windshield opens to allow safe access to bow

Broker's Comments

Current owner takes fastidious care of his boat and has used the boat for local cruising. Up to date and ready to go.

Easy to see in New Bern, NC (EWN) with jet service from Charlotte, NC (CLT) on American Airlines.

Exclusions

RIB as seen in photos does not convey.

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.