1978 Downeast 38

A Classic round the World, Blue Water - Open Ocean, Center Cockpit, Cutter. The boat features a newer Westerbeke Diesel Engine. The boat was refit in 2016, she is very well built, very solid and, strong running.

Original owner had taken this boat around the world, Most recently purchased in Honduras in 2016 she had a full refit, was sailed to Florida and has been used mainly in Florida as of recent cruising history in the sailing months.

Typically stored on the hard during hurricane season she was used last about 5 months ago and she will remain on the hard until sold.

MAIN FEATURES

Westerbeke W35 Diesel Engine - Fresh Water Cooled - with 100 hours on rebuild
Dual Engine Batteries w Battery Switch
Refitted in 2016 - New Mast, New Mast Wiring, Standing Rigging, Running Rigging, Sails, Bow Sprit all BRAND NEW 2016. Exterior Teak Grab Rails discarded and replaced with Stainless Steel.... AND MORE (Please see full or Additional Specs)
Simrad GXSE7 GPS, Chart Plotter, Fish and Depth Finder w Transducer .. Brand New 2024 - Not shown seller keeps at his house.
2 Cabin 1 Head Layout. Convertible Dinette, Galley, Additional Bunks Port and Starboard for 8 Berths Total
30 Amp Shore Power w Shore Power Cord
Air Conditioning Compartment... A/C was removed when it quit working , boat only used in the cool winter months
2021 Dinghy 10' w 3.5 HP 2 Stroke Outboard

Specifications

Year Built 1978

Category Sail

Length Overall 38 ft / 11.58 m

Beam 11'10 ft / 3.61 m

Max Draft 4'11 ft / 1.5 m

Cabins 2

Construction Fiberglass

Hull ID AAY01780878s

Keel Full Keel

Drive Type Direct

Engines 1

Total Engine Power 34.50 hp

Maximum Speed 7.2 kn

Fuel Tanks 1

Fuel Tank Cap. 341 L

Fuel Tank Mat. Aluminum

Water Tanks 1

Water Tank Cap. 265 L

Water Tank Mat. Stainless Steel

Water Heater Cap. 0 L

Holding Tanks 1

Holding Tank Cap. 114 L

Holding Tank Mat. Plastic

Ballast 3,628.74 kg

Displacement 8,845.05 kg

Bridge Clearance 50'0 ft / 15.24 m

Windlass Manual

Engine 1 Specifications

Make: Westerbeke

Model: W-35

Drive Type: Direct

Fuel: Diesel

Engine Power: 35hp

Type: Inboard

Propeller Type: 2 Blade, Bronze

Year: 1996

Engine Hours: 100

Engine Location: Center

Disclaimer:

Nicolle Associates is pleased to assist you in the purchase of this vessel. This boat is centrally listed by Stamp Yacht Sales.

BROKERS WALK THRU

This is truly one of those diamonds in the rough. These classic blue water fiberglass sailboats were built like tanks. This boat is extremely solid, top notch construction... and not neglected at all. The seller usually splashes her in the fall and then puts her up for hurricane season.

She had a total refit in 2016 and is functional. A couple items that need addressed the auto pilot and other Raymarine electronics need attention. (Garmin GPS is only 6 months old and works perfect) And while there are 2 good engine batteries, It does need four new house batteries.

There is a survey onboard from 2021 that can be seen in person. The boat is currently insured and should be able to be piggy backed by the new owner pretty easily with the current insurance company, if required.

Seller is in a situation where he has to many toys and is ready to start offloading.

VERY NOTABLE DETAILS

Obviously with the age of the boat there have been many numerous upgrades and changes, for instance there is a microwave in the galley and could go on and on. Below are the most significant changes/ upgrades and will be noted as a buyers feature.

Westerbeke Engine was replaced in 1996 and reportedly rebuilt in 2021 with approximately 100 hours.
2021 Dinghy with a 3.6 HP (2 stroke) Hai Hangkai Outboard
NEW 2024 Simrad GXSE7 GPS, Chart plotter, with Fish, Depth and Transducer
Very beefy aft mounted Dinghy Davit (unknown origin)

2016 REFIT

Brand New Bow Sprit
Brand New Mast and Mast Wiring
Brand New Standing Rigging and Running Rigging
Brand New Compression Post
Brand New Chain Plates and Re-Positioned to Exterior
Brand New Front Hatch
Brand New Roller Furling
Brand New Bathroom w Plumbing
Brand New interior Cushions
Brand New Compass
Brand New Fresh Water Tanks
Brand New Cutlass Bearing

AGAIN TO NOTE:

This boat has excellent bones she is extremely solid. These boats were built so very strong back then with lots of extra fiberglass you do not see today. The engine is reportedly in great condition and the seller just finished cruising her this last fall - spring cruising season, she has not been on the hard for 5 months...

All helm electronics that were replaced in 2016 (and not noted above) are in need of new wiring or being replaced. They are not currently functioning. There are 2 engine batteries in good condition. The boat is in need of 4ea. brand new house batteries that have been removed.

This boat was outfitted with Air Conditioning it has been removed. To the novice this sounds bad. It is not.. Very rare to find a boat in this age range that ever-had air conditioning. This will make it much simpler to install a brand new and more efficient unit. The very last photo (in all of our major advertising and /or our website) is the location are where the air conditioning was kept.

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.

1978 Downeast 38

Specifications

Engine 1 Specifications

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