1979 DE38. Hull number 209.

https://yachthub.com/list/yachts-for-sale/used/sail-monohulls/downeaster-38/301612

http://downeasteryachts.com/th.....name-given

Lying Geelong, Australia.

New member here and thankful for so many tips on these boats. I am looking for a DE 32 to purchase and the condition can be discussed vs the price. There was a DE 32 for sale about 1.5 years ago for $20K in San Carlos Mexico, blue in color and with a particular galley and saloon layout, that I am looking for.  Boat name was Mar y Sol.

I've been around boats a long time and live in the PNW so if anybody has a line on one please let me know.  Follows is the link which would fit my bill perfectly.

https://sailingtexas.com/201901/sdowneaster32107.html

Cheers and thanks everyone....

Greg

----------->  As of 10/24/2022 I am still looking for a DE32 and would appreciate any leads. Please don't contact me if you're not sure about selling or on a fishing expedition of some sort. I'm serious and have the funds.  Thanks again.

$20,000

Cell: 806...seven eight seven, 0012

Its in good condition, has the Perkins M30 diesel, sails in Good to excellent condition, new running and standing rigging.

Economical dockage at $500 per calendar quarter.

Provision it and GO !

It's been for sale for over 1 year at around the same price. 

Paper Moon, my (1977 - 38 Down East Cutter Rig) hull #136 and is in beyond exceptional condition.

Everything has been replaced new starting in 2016, Cutlass, dripless shaft brg, engine -yanmar 40 w/ 150 hrs, Motor has automatic oil pump for oil changes and the fuel tank is set up to continual recirculate / polish. All new standing and running rigging by Mac Sails, Rolling Furling, New butterfly hatch,  All New Sails - Head, staysail & main done by Mac Sails w/ mac pack, All new canvas, Bimini, dodger, connector, all matching sail covers, hatch covers. Completely new Bow Sprit, Sampson posts. New bottom peeled and reglassed, hull awlgrip painted, topsides awlgrip painted and new awlgrip non-skid, Port lights, All new wiring, New Plumbing, and upgraded w/ 30gal holding tank. Deck wash. Interior woodwork: new oak ceiling, headliner is gone thru out. All galley main salon Cabinetry redone in Oak. (Not my 1st choice to have been used) It has Davits, Solar, wind, radar and navigation. She carries 750 amp hours in 3 battery banks. 8' dingy new 2016.

I added new 16,000 Btu A/C w/heat and refrigeration. I fabricated a matching overhead cabinet over the galley sinks and a teak swing up counter for added counter space between sinks and nav table. I'm about to install new Pin rails and belay pins. This boat looks almost Brand New, inside and out. She's a head turner.

Things to consider; Replacing the water tanks. Forward tank has a slow drip leak and I am currently not using it, just the aft tank until I figure out the best way to replace both tanks.

When I do sell I do not want to use a broker. If I were to sell now I wouldn't take anything less than what I paid for her. If you would like photo's and start a dialogue I suggest we do it thru emails.

Just let me know

Leo & Marie Uhran

Port St Lucie Fla

This boat is very exceptional. Everything has been replaced new starting in 2016, Cutlass, dripless brg, engine -yanmar 40 w/ 150 hrs, All new standing and running rigging, Rolling Furling, New butterfly hatch,  All New Sails done by Mac Sails, All new canvas, Bimini, dodger and sail covers, New Bow Sprit, new bottom, peeled and reglassed, hull awlgrip painted, topsides awlgrip painted and new awlgrip non-skid, Port lights, All new wiring, Plumbing, upgraded and new 30gal holding tank. Interior woodwork: new oak ceiling, no headliner & cabinetry redone in Oak. (Not my 1st choice to have used) It has Davits, Solar, wind, radar and navigation. She carries 750 amp hours in 3 battery banks.

I added new A/C w/heat and refrigeration and an overhead matching cabinet over the galley sinks and teak swing up counter for added counter space. I'm about to install new Pin rails and belay pins. This boat looks Brand New, inside and out.

As far as selling price & determining valuation for any boat.. A boat is only worth what BUC places it at depending on the condition. Then the surveyor has to document it as such and a few limited banks will still loan 20% against the survey. Mine is with Lafayette Federal in Rockland Md.

BUC Valuation for a 1977 Downeast cutter is $35,400 to $39,300 (BUC Condition) No Adjustment ---  Plus 15-20% (Excellent Bristol) ---  Plus 10-15%  (Above BUC Condition)

Minus 10-20% (Fair) --- Minus 25-50% (Poor) --- Minus 50-80% (Restorable)

Paper Moon surveyed at $48,000  with a replacement cost of $380,000 by Florida Marine Surveyors

I own the boat at a loan cost of $36,000, I think I got a really good deal. She's completely refitted for another 20 years of service. I'm hoping at some point these Downeast Yachts become collectable and sought after considering they are fast approaching antique status.

Leo & Marie

SV Paper Moon

OTHER EQUIPMENT

:
1. ROLLER FURLING

2. SAIL COVER

3. FULL CANVAS COCKPIT HardTop ( all new 2012 ) 

4. Dinghy Davits
5. All ports (10) replaced with NFM Stainless in 2016, W/SCREENS
6. 7 Venting hatches
MISC LINES AND FENDERS



VESSEL LAYOUT

This vessel is configuration with a 'V' entry, round underbody, full deep keel. An Anchor locker is in the v-berth. Large double v-berth and seat, two hanging lockers a large cabinet to port. Aft Port head with vanity, cabinet and shower. Aft is the main salon, straight to Starboard is a settee with stowage, and pilot berth above with lee cloth. The dinette which converts to a stacked 2 single berths. There is stowage below aft. The galley to Port, with navigation station across to Port.The settee, v-birth, and dinette fabric replaced 2018.

Bottom stripped and repainted 6/17, along with having the hull completely cleaned every 6 months! Thru hulls removed and replaced. Only 2 thru hulls below water line, galley sink and engine room, going to custom sea chest.
Known issues:
Forward Water tank pin hole leak. The 2 water tanks are isolated. I leave empty until cruising, then use first. Leak takes about 2 months to empty tank. Could be in hoses, I never checked, to hard for me to look below sole.
Mainsail sail cover will need to be replaced in a season.
Tap rail wood needs to be repaired, and/or painted. Rail is ornamental, not structure.

Price:23000

I can send pics, contact me at travpdx@gmail.com

Feel Free to call or text

ED

(626) 632-9495

ryan