38' Dudley Dix Steel Pilot House 38

Built for serious offshore adventure, White Rabbit is a purpose-built 2007 Dudley Dix 38 Pilot House steel cruiser with proven bluewater capability. Commissioned in South Africa and constructed with a steel hull and deck, she has sailed to Antarctica multiple times, crossed the Indian Ocean to Thailand, and cruised extensively throughout the North Atlantic. Designed for self-sufficiency, strength, and comfort, shes ideal for voyaging anywhere in the world.
To port, a U-shaped settee surrounds a solid wood dining table that converts to a generous berth, ideal for guests or off-watch rest. Opposite is a practical galley with ample counter space and smart storage for extended cruising.
Aft to starboard is a snug single berth beneath the cockpit with deep storage below. Forward of the pilothouse, a private portside cabin is paired with a dedicated nav station opposite, perfect for planning long passages.
A diesel heater with a dedicated tank keeps the interior warm in high latitudes, and a small settee to port offers a cozy retreat. The spacious wet head to starboard is well laid out and easy to clean. The forward cabin includes a large centerline berth, full-sized lockers, and abundant storage.
Engine access is exceptional, the removable cabin sole allows full 360-degree access for maintenance.

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Hull & Deck Refit (20162025)
Interior refit and topside/deck paint with Awlcraft 2000
All thru-hulls re-bedded; seacocks upgraded to Marelon
Keel & rudder stripped to bare metal, 4 barrier coats, 2 anti-fouling coats (2025)
New dorade boxes (2022)
Custom helm seat and mounting adapter (2023)
Rig & Sails
Rig: SparCraft Cape Town double spreader
Winches: Full set of Andersen ST winches incl. 2-speed cockpit, cabin top, and mast
Standing Rigging: Dyform wire with Staylock terminals (20172019)
Furlers: Harken MKIV for headsail (2019) & staysail (2017)
Running Rigging: All halyards (2022), sheets (Dyneema/poly blend), spare toggles (2022)
Mast steps, boomvang, internal stainless tie rods
Sails:
o Zoom Sails fully battened mainsail (2017) Dimension Polyant AP Blade 9.6 oz
o 130% headsail HydraNet, UV strip (2017)
o CCZ on top-down furler (2017), custom prod
o Staysail (2019) HydraNet
o North Sails asymmetrical spinnaker with sock (2011)
o Spare batt cars
Canvas & Covers:
o Custom StackPack (2019), dodger, full-length awning (WeatherMax), sailing bimini
o Winch covers, sunbrella stackpack
Self-Steering Gear
Hydrovane (2015) with offshore spares, covers, and full spare vane assembly
Engine & Mechanical
Beta Marine 38HP (2018), Technodrive gearbox, SigmaDrive coupling (2023)
Electric oil change system (engine & gearbox)
Flexible Racor fuel polishing system
Fuel hoses and transfer pump replaced (Marco UP6, 2023)
Coolant temp gauge added
Spare parts include:
o Alternator, injectors, glow plugs, full gasket kit, pumps, hoses, fuel lines
Propulsion & Steering
Bruntons Autoprop (2017) mounted spare fixed 3-blade prop
Vetus dual-lip shaft seal (2019)
Rudder dropped and shaft replaced for Aquamet 22 stainless steel, new rudder bushings (Vesconite), rudder stuffing box re-machined (2025)
Electronics
B&G Triton2 system (2017)
Vulcan 7 chartplotter with radar (2019)
B&G 3G radar, NAC 3 autopilot spare controller
Vesper AIS, N2K wireless gateway, Martron DSM 250, DST sensor (2019)
Icom VHF (2022), Icom 802 HF radio w/ autotuner
Iridium antenna to nav station
Marine weBoost signal booster (2022), BG autopilot remote (2023)
EPIRB: Ocean Signal SeaSafe E100G 406
Electrical & Power
House Bank: 5 x Firefly Carbon Foam 105Ah (2019)
Inverter/Charger: Victron Multiplus 1500 (2016)
Solar: 150W panel Victron MPPT (2017), spare controller
Wind Generator
Battery Monitor: Victron BMV-712
Balmar 614 regulator, Victron isolation transformer
Watermaker
Non-operable needs new high-pressure unit membrane (est. $4800)
Plumbed for Schenker Smart 30 (8 GPH) electronics and salt pump installed
Spares: complete pump, membrane, seals, filters, chemicals
Spare Parts Inventory
Thousands of dollars in categorized spares including:
Drive seals, pumps, rigging, LPG system, electrical fittings, head pump spares, diesel heater parts, faucet fixtures, cordage, and more
Boxes of stainless and rigging hardware, sealants, connectors, and consumables
Safety Equipment
Viking Rescyou Ocean 6-person liferaft (2021)
6x SABS Type 1 PFDs, visual/audible distress signals
Oversized stainless steel lifelines (2021)
BEP gas tester, CO detector
4x fire extinguishers, fire blanket, wooden plugs
2x first aid kits, Ocean Signal E100G EPIRB
Ground Tackle
Primary: 33kg Rocna with 100m of 10mm chain
Secondary: 27lb Fortress with chain/rode
Tender: AB 9AL Tohatsu 6HP (2020)