38' Kettenburg K-38
"Panacea II"

“Panacea II” is a beautiful example of the classic and capable Kettenburg K-38. The elegant sheer and graceful overhangs are sweet to the eye and hallmarks of this vessel’s performance and pedigree. This vessel is planked in Port Orford Cedar on oak frames and has benefitted from a high standard of care. Features include a Yanmar diesel engine, roller-furling genoa, windlass, GPS, VHF, depthsounder, and dinghy. Hauled and surveyed in June 2026. This is a stunning classic craft ready for the next chapter of its history!
Proceeds from the sale of this vessel will help send young people on sail training voyages with SALTS Sail and Life Training Society.
Proceeds from the sale of this vessel will help send young people on sail training voyages with SALTS Sail and Life Training Society.
Enquire about this Boat
| Year |
| 1949 |
| Current Price |
| $28,000 CAD |
| Location |
| Victoria |
| Hull Material |
| Wood |
| Engine/Fuel Type |
| Yanmar / Diesel |


Additional Specs, Equipment & Information:
| Dimensions |
| LOA: 38 ft 6 in |
| Beam: 8 ft 0 in |
| Draft: 6 ft 2 in |
| Engine |
| Yanmar 3GMF |
| 20 hp |
| Diesel |












164 Pictures in the Gallery Below
Construction
- Port Orford cedar planking on oak frames
- Fiberglass over plywood deck
- Mahogany cabin sides and trim
- Bronze keel boats
- Lead ballast keel
- Vee Berth – 6‘ 1” x 5’ 4“
- Port Salon Berth – 6’ 6” x 2’ 5”
- Starboard Salon Berth – 6’ 3” x 2’ 4”
- Headroom
- Salon – 5’ 9”
- Head – 5’ 2”
- Forward Cabin – 5’ 5”
- Yanmar 3GMF
- 20 HP
- Diesel
- 1001 Hours on Meter
- Dripless Shaft Seal
- Magnetic Compass
- West Marine Zephyr VHF
- Navman 2100 Depth Sounder
- Garmin GPSmap 176C
- Moor Speed Log
- Force 10 2-Burner Range/Oven - Propane
- Sink
- Manual Water
- Icebox w/ 12V DC Refrigeration
Domestic
- Manual Head
- Dickinson Newport Cabin Heater – Wood
- Kuuma BBQ - Propane
- 10lb Propane Tank
- Holding Tank
- Macerator
- 12V DC House System
- Group 31 12V Battery
- Group 27 12V Battery
- 110V AC Shorepower
- Guest Charge Pro 2611 10A Charger
- Galvanic Isolator
- Sitka Spruce Spars
- Harken Roller Furling Forestay
- Mainsail
- Roller-Furling Genoa
- Spinnaker Pole
- Whisker Pole
- Mainsail Cover
- Bronze Halyard Winches (2)
- Bronze Sheet Winches (4)
- 15kg Claw Anchor w/ Chain and Rope Rode
- Muir Manual Windlass
- Spare Danforth Anchor
- 9’ Fiberglass Dinghy w/ Oars
- Boat Cover (House and Cockpit)
- Sony Stereo
- Clock and barometer
- Manual Bilge Pump
- Electric Bilge Pump
- Life Ring
- Radar Reflector
S.A.L.T.S.
Sail and Life Training Society
Physical Address:
451 Herald Street
Victoria, BC, Canada
451 Herald Street
Victoria, BC, Canada
Hours of Operation:
8:30 AM through 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday
Disclaimer
SALTS 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. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.