Custom Downeaster 38
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XPresented For Sale By:
The Catamaran Company
United States
| Make | Custom |
|---|---|
| Model | Downeaster 38 |
| Year | 1979 |
| Condition | Used |
| Price | US$55,000 |
| Type | Sail |
| Class | Cutter |
| Length | 12.73 m |
| Fuel Type | Diesel |
| Hull Material | Fibreglass |
| Location | California, Maryland, United States |
| Tax Status | Tax Not Applicable |
| LOA | 12.73 m |
|---|---|
| Length at Water Line | 8.84 m |
| Beam | 3.61 m |
| Max Draft | 1.5 m |
| Displacement | 19500 lb |
| Engine Type | Inboard |
|---|---|
| Engine Make | NANNI |
| Engine Model | 3.30 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel |
| Engine Year | 2022 |
| Power | 30 hp |
| Engine usage (hours) | 460 |
| Builder | Downeaster |
|---|---|
| Guest Cabins | 1 |
| Guest Heads | 1 |
| Fuel Tanks | 90 gal |
| Fresh Water Tanks | 50 gal |
| Hull Shape | Monohull |
Description
Resolute – 1979 Downeaster 38
Resolute is a classic 1979 Downeaster 38, a proven bluewater cruising sailboat respected for her heavy-displacement design, solid fiberglass hull construction, and timeless traditional lines. Built during an era known for strength and craftsmanship, she offers the durability and sea-kindly motion serious sailors look for in an offshore-capable vessel.
Designed as a capable passagemaker, the Downeaster 38 is well regarded for her stability, comfortable motion at sea, and dependable performance in a wide range of conditions. Resolute has cruised extensively along the U.S. East Coast, demonstrating her seaworthiness and reliability on extended coastal passages.
Her robust construction, deep secure cockpit, and strong hull form make her well suited for offshore sailing, liveaboard life, or long-distance cruising. Recent upgrades, including an upgraded engine, enhance both reliability and efficiency, making her ready for continued adventure.
Whether you are planning bluewater passages, Caribbean cruising, or comfortable coastal exploration, Resolute represents a solid and capable platform with the classic charm and proven pedigree that define the Downeaster name.
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.
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.
Presented For Sale By:
The Catamaran Company
United States
Presented For Sale By:
The Catamaran Company
United States
