1979 Downeaster 38

Vessel Description:

Vessel Specifications:

Layout & Accommodations

V-berth and Quarter-berth sleeping accommodations. V-berth has separate access to the head.

Galley

New propane solenoid and propane lines replaced in 2023.

Deck & Equipment

New bowsprit installed in 2024. Manual windlass rebuilt with new 50lbs Rocna anchor and 180' of chain in 2024. New barrier coat and bottom paint in 2025. Hull sides painted in 2024.

Electronics & Navigation

All the wiring, including the mast, were replaced in 2023. Raymarine instruments and a Raymarine Dopler 2 radar were installed. Victron shore power system replaced in 2023.

Electrical, Power & Plumbing

New breaker panel and interior wiring were replaced in 2023. New head and the associated plumbing were replaced in 2023. Lithium house batteries.

Engine & Mechanical

A new Nanni 3.30 inboard diesel were installed in 2022. Only 460 hours! New propshaft in 2023. New 3500 watt Harbor Freight Predator generator installed in 2024.

Sails & Rigging

Standing rigging was replaced in 2022. Running rigging replaced in 2023. New spreaders in 2024.

Additional Information

Rudder and propshaft packing replaced in 2024. Additional 145 genoa available. Dinghy comes without motor.

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Disclaimers

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 desired validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice. Photos may not properly reflect the current condition of the actual vessel offered for sale. In some cases stock photographs may have been used.

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.

All dinghies are considered separate vessels and should have separate titles and documents. There is no guarantee as to the title of the dinghy on this vessel so Buyer accepts that while he may receive the dinghy included in the transaction, he may not receive the proper title to it.
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