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1979 Downeast DE38

$12,000

Used

Boat in Haddam, CT 06438 US

builtBuilt in 1979
Year the boat was built
model

DE38

Boat model
engine

1 Engine (Yanmar)

Engine type and count
length

42 feet

Overall boat length
fuel

Diesel

Fuel type
material

Fiberglass/Reinforced

Hull material

This elegant 1979 Downeaster 38 is a highly respected heavy-displacement bluewater cutter, celebrated for its strong, solid fiberglass construction and traditional lines and design, she's a cutter rig for versatile sail handling, spacious interior with ample headroom and storage, comfortable cockpit and wide side decks. Owner has upgrades waiting for install including electric winch & regular winch, 6 stainless Vetus port vents (valued at $4K), large Mantus aluminum anchor, electric flush head upgrade and others! Here's your chance to own a well-built, full-keel cruiser with proven offshore capabilities, all at a great price. Far Niente is the perfect vessel for anyone dreaming of liveaboard life, extended cruising, or weekend getaways! A must see and priced to sell!


Nominal Length
42ft
Length Overall
42ft
Beam
11.83ft
Max Draft
4.92ft
Drive Up Draft
4.92ft
Displacement
19500lb
Cabins
3
Heads
1
Fresh Water Tanks
100gal
Fuel Tanks
90gal
Holding Tanks
30gal
Hull Material
fiberglass
Engine 1
Engine Make
Yanmar
Total Power
39hp
Engine Hours
190
Engine Type
inboard
Fuel Type
diesel
Drive Type
other
Teak Cockpit
✓
Cockpit Cushions
✓
Swimming Ladder
✓
Oven
✓
Heating
✓
Refrigerator
✓
Log Speedometer
✓
Tv Set
✓
Navigation Center
✓
Compass
✓
Vhf
✓
Bimini Top
✓
Steering Wheel
✓
Gennaker Cruising Spinnaker
✓
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.

Price History

DateEventPrice
5/20/26Initial price$12,000

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