Downeast 38
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| Make | Downeast |
|---|---|
| Model | 38 |
| Year | 1981 |
| Condition | Used |
| Price | US$35,000 |
| Type | Sail |
| Class | Cutter |
| Length | 12.73 m |
| Fuel Type | Diesel |
| Hull Material | Fibreglass |
| Location | San Carlos, Panama |
| LOA | 12.73 m |
|---|---|
| Beam | 3.58 m |
| Max Draft | 1.47 m |
| Keel Type | enums.keel-type.kt-full |
| Displacement | 19500 lb |
| Engine Type | Inboard |
|---|---|
| Engine Make | Universal atomic diesel |
| Engine Model | Marine |
| Fuel Type | Diesel |
| Engine Year | 1981 |
| Power | 32 hp |
| Drive Type | other |
| Propeller Type | 3 Blade |
| Engine usage (hours) | 2360 |
| Designer | Henry Morschladt |
|---|---|
| Builder | Downeaster Yachts |
| Fuel Tanks | 90 gal |
| Fresh Water Tanks | 50 gal |
| Hull Shape | Monohull |
Description
1981 Downeaster 38’ Cutter – "Mar Y Sol"
Mar Y Sol is a classic, US Coast Guard documented 38-foot cutter , designed by Henry Morschladt and built by Downeaster Yachts in Santa Ana, California. This vessel features a full keel and a keel-mounted rudder, providing the stability and tracking desired for offshore cruising. With a freshly antifouled hull and a recent polish in 2025, she is in prime condition for her next owner.
Vessel Specifications
Length Overall: 41.75 ft
Beam: 11.83 ft
Draft: 4.9 ft
Displacement: 19,500 lbs
Construction: Fiberglass hull and deck
Capacities: 90 gallons fuel / 50 gallons water
Engine & Mechanical
Engine: 32 HP Universal Atomic Diesel
Engine Hours: 2,360
Performance: Cruises at 6-7 knots with a fuel burn of only .5 gallons per hour
Drive System: Shaft driven with a three-bladed prop (plus one spare)
Steering: Wheel steering with a new cable system installed in 2012
Maintenance: Last serviced at 2,355 hours
Sails & Rigging
Mast/Boom: Aluminum construction
Standing Rigging: New in 2016
Running Rigging: New in 2025
Sail Inventory: Includes one mainsail, two headsails, and an asymmetric spinnaker, all in good condition
Equipment: Harken furler on the headsail , lazy jacks for the main , and 6 manual winches
Electrical & Navigation
Solar Power: Two Jinko 265-watt panels with a Victron charge controller
Battery System: All new AGM batteries in 2016 , including a 400 ah house bank and 100 ah engine battery
Electronics: Comprehensive Raymarine suite including Chart plotter, GPS, Autopilot, and Log
Communication: AIS (send and receive) and two radios
Water Maker: Katadyn PowerSurvivor-35 producing 132 liters per day
Accommodations & Galley
Living Space: Head height of 6'4" in the saloon and 6'2" in the master cabin
Berths: Accommodates 6 people across the main bow cabin, saloon (double and single), and an aft single berth
Galley: Features 12V/shore power refrigeration , a freezer , and a toaster oven
Climate: Portable window-mount air conditioning
Head: One manual head with freshwater and saltwater flush options
Ground Tackle & Accessories
Primary Anchor: Vulcan with 250 feet of new 5/16 G40 chain
Secondary Anchors: Delta spare and a Bruce stern anchor
Windlass: Rebuilt in 2016
Tender: 8-foot AB tender with fold-down wheels and a 5.5 HP Tohatsu outboard
Additional Gear: Stern-mounted davits , propane BBQ , and a dive air compressor with regulators
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.
