1978 Down East 38 for Sale – 38 ft – Placida, FL, United States

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Key Features of This Yacht

Manufacturer

DOWN EAST

Fuel Type

DIESEL

Length

38 ft

Year

1978

Model

38

Boat Type

Sail

Vessel Description

Price reduced $10,000, Let's make a deal!!

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.
  • 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

Additional Information

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. 

Yacht Specification

Vessel Name

Miss America

Length

38 ft

Beam

11.83 ft

Manufacturer

Down East

Model

38

Year Of Vessel

1978

Boat Type

sail-cutter

Fresh Water Tank

70 gal

Holding Tank Capacity

30 gal

Fuel Type

Diesel

No. of Fuel Tanks

1

Fuel Capacity

90 gal

Main Engine Hours

100

Main Engine Model

W-35

Main Engine Make

Westerbeke

Main Engine Horsepower

1 X 35

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About 1978 Down East 38

This 1978 Down East 38 is a premium sail category boat currently located in Placida, FL, United States. This vessel is designed for efficient sailing. With a beam of 11.83 ft and a fuel capacity of 90 gal gallons, it's an ideal choice for buyers seeking Diesel powered boats with efficient layouts.

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