1980 Dyer 29 Sold Boat in Portsmouth, RI 02871 US

This unique 1980 Dyer 'Flush Deck' is a true gem! MARUFFA is in pristine condition, having been lovingly restored by her current owner. With her classic design and impeccable craftsmanship, she's ready for her next steward. Don't miss the opportunity to view this exceptional vessel. Contact us today to schedule your appointment!

The Dyer 29's Flush Deck (Bass Boat) sleek lines are timeless in their appeal. The sailboat-style cabin finished in Herreshoff-style white tongue and groove paneling is both timeless and conveys the 'spirit of tradition' style the owner's desired; both elegant and sophisticated. The vessel also includes an enclosed head, galley and twin V-berth, perfect for a cruising couple or family. The open cockpit is large enough to accommodate multiple guests for a harbor cruise with sit down space for dining. Whether fishing or picnicking, the Dyer 29 Flush Deck is the cleanest looking model of the legendary Dyer 29-series. Since the first vessel was commissioned (1955), the Dyer-29 lays claim to be the longest running production hull.

The present owner purchased MARUFFA as a couple, and the vessel grew with their family (3-children and dog), and today is truly considered part of their family. MARUFFA has cruised throughout New England and more recently Northern California and is now at Hinckley Yacht Services in Portsmouth, RI.

This vessel has been maintained and restored with an open checkbook (no expense spared), while paying homage to its remarkable history, and its first owner (grandson of Henry Babson, who commissioned the first Philip Rhodes-designed Maruffa, a 67' yawl, built in 1935, Pendleton Shipyard in Wiscasset, Maine).

The original S/V MARUFFA' s racing dossier was, and is, impressive, including the Chicago-Mackinaw, Newport-Bermuda, Swiftsure Series (Pacific Northwest); and Swiftsure Triple Crown, Traspac Race. John 'Jack' Graham was the 2nd custodian of MARUFFA (2-time Seattle YC Commodore, and world-renowned architect). The last owner of MARUFFA was Katherine 'Kit' Green (22), heir to the Kodak fortune. Sadly, MARUFFA was lost on the rocks on the east coast of the South Island of New Zealand in 1979 on a moonless evening.

MARUFFA is awaiting her next steward. Please call or email for an appointment to view this special vessel.

HULL AND DECK:

• NEW Awlgrip painted hull, and (white) boot-stripe & custom gold-leaf painted name & hail-port (transom)
• All dashboard, companionway top(s)/ doors, cockpit sole, engine cover & nonskid decks painted in Awlgrip (flat white & moondust, respectively)
• NEW Teak swim-platform & undermount Windline stainless-steel ladder with Windline strap
• NEW Manship stainless steel front hatch
• Fully serviced and cosmetically restored bronze Seacocks
• Custom Stainless-Steel flashing was fabricated below, inside and above varnished teak bow pulpit with integrated locking pin for anchor
• Teak bow pulpit also includes a stainless mount for solid teak burgee pole
• Solid teak burgee pole for placement for placement at end of bow pulpit
• Solid teak radar mast includes custom fabricated stainless-steel deck mount, radar mount, VHF antenna mount & solid bronze steaming anchor light

COCKPIT:

• NEW Sunbrella tan canvas for soft-top, windshield cover, bow pulpit/ windless/ front hatch, helm box, rear bench, etc. by OKTO Canvas & Sausalito Canvas works
• NEW 60m polycarbonate windshield panels (x2) by Sausalito Canvas works
• Sunbrella navy cushions w/ red piping for rear bench, engine box, helm-seat, passenger seat., v-berth & v-berth insert by OKTO Canvas
• NEW Classic stainless steel lever galley pump by Fynspray
• NEW Freshwater flexible bladder tank elegantly installed under v-berth with integrated stainless steel fill valve on deck
• Custom-fabricated vintage solid brass porthole installed in head w/ two solid brass dog-ears to secure
• NEW Custom authentic teak-holly floor in galley/ head & below deck
• Forward and main bilge compartments cleaned, detailed, and epoxy-painted in advance of any electronic installation

Helm Station (Starboard):

• Custom built solid teak helm box with integrated Simrad (autopilot, plotter, radar), Side-power updated bow thruster control, Lenco trim-tab switch + ICOM VHF handset plug, Lewmar Windlass V700 switch each mounted on a custom fabricated piece of stainless steel. Additionally, top-mounted vintage Morse control & 'start' & 'stop' buttons
• NEW Edison leather-wrapped stainless-steel destroyer helm wheel

Helm Electronics and Navigation Equipment:

• Integrated Simrad Autopilot/ Plotter with integrated compass and C-Map card reader
• Simrad Autopilot with integrated compass
• NEW Icom VHF Commander, remote mount on aft side of teak helm box
• Fusion Bluetooth Stereo (MS RA205) fully updated; with four JL Audio waterproof cockpit speakers & remote
• Marinco windshield wiper motors with self-park feature
• NEW Custom fabricated solid bronze running lights (located on port/starboard side of windshield), and anchor/steaming light (located on solid teak radar mast)

INTERIOR BELOW:

• Restored Perko lights with half-shades (galley, head & v-berth)
• Custom design and perforated child-door for v-berth, perfect for kids and/ or babies during naptime; presently secured to galley wall
• Herreshoff-style tongue & groove hull-sides and headliner painted white & secured with individually aligned brass screws

Galley(Port):

• NEW Custom designed mahogany galley with integrated, flush-mounted, icebox lid actuated by a stainless-steel gas strut, flush-mounted mahogany galley basin top, integrated enamel plates, bowls and silverware.
• A custom designed storage compartment behind stainless galley basin, and adjacent to integrated silverware location.
• Paper-towel mount is located above plates & bowls.
• Galley cabinet below galley sink includes two custom shelves (1-w/ mahogany endcap, satin finish), and additional storage under lower shelf
• NEW Whale V-Pump (MK.6) Stainless Steel Pump for Ice-box sump
• NEW Stainless steel galley sink undermount basin

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:

• Side-Power Bow Thruster (SP 55S)
• EEL Shorepower (with thoughtfully placed outlet in starboard cockpit area)
• Lenco Trim Tabs (integrated at helm) with custom-made (from Dyer Boats) transom brackets
• Engine-room Fire Suppression by Fireboy
• Yanmar warning panel/ lights thoughtfully integrated into aft side of teak helm station
• NEW VDO (backlit-red) gauges, i.e. RPM, Voltage, Water Temp, Oil Pressure, Fuel level (x2 tanks)
• NEW Freedom (HF Series) Inverter/ Charger with elegantly, thoughtfully integrated remote in galley cabinet under stainless steel galley sink
• Power outlet located on headboard of port v-berth
• NEW Veethree Hour meter gauge, installed in head
• NEW JF Johnson High Water Alarm switch, located in head
• NEW Custom-designed Bass panel. All switches/ breakers thoughtfully labeled and back-lit (red) with analog (illuminated) gauges/meters, and custom-designed Dyer-29 flush deck imprint with integrated LED lights for forward and main bilges, as well as running/ anchor lights. Additionally, panels include several 'spare' breakers, and pre-labeled breakers for items like an electric head, etc. Panel is encased in teak with a plexiglass protective door
• NEW BEP/ MasterVolt/ MarinCo (720-MDO) high current motorized breakers (3x) thoughtfully installed (flush) beneath companionway step
• Two (NEW) AGM Commercial Batteries by Arc Batteries (Group-4D, type-2, 190-AH, 12-Volt)
• Jabsco Main Bilge Pump (Model 36600), custom and elegant installation with activation light wired to main panel
• NEW Rule 360GPH forward bilge pump with Rule (NEW) float switch with activation light wired to main panel
• NEW Jabsco saltwater washdown pump (32605) integrated into cockpit, and activated via main Bass panel
• Lewmar V700 Windlass flush mounted to bow with 20ft of stainless-steel chain, stainless steel universal mount, 25lb Suncor stainless steel polished plow anchor and 250' ½" nylon rode
• Windlass is wired to the main Bass panel, and an elegantly designed stainless remote switch is located on the aft side of the helm box

MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT:

Fully rebuilt, repainted, and restored Yanmar 315hp 6LPASPT2 engine (i.e. new hoses, belts, decals, stainless steel exhaust elbow, etc.) with 320 hours

• Engine and VF Transmission have been fully serviced, Fall 2024
• Yanmar gauges/ lights carefully and elegantly integrated into helm
• NEW Shaft, strut, prop aligned with new propulsion
• NEW Barry Marine engine mounts
• New Fuel Tanks 2024
• Custom fabricated Soundown curtains in engine compartment + Soundown engine box mats, pinned to surface
• Custom fabricated engine belly-pan below engine with new oil absorbent mats installed below engine
• Engine room Fire Suppression by Fireboy
• Newly serviced Kidde-10 Marine (white) fire extinguisher located under companionway step
• NEW Racor water/fuel filter separator with clear glass bowl
• NEW ARG Raw Water strainer
• NEW Packless Sealing System by PYI
• NEW Espar Heater by Eberspacher, integrated with main diesel fuel tank and custom starboard exhaust outlet, four registers (two in helm area, one in head, and one in v-berth area)

ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT:

Ground Tackle System:

• Lewmar V700 Windlass flush mounted to bow with 20ft of stainless steel chain, stainless steel universal mount, 25lb Suncor stainless steel polished plow anchor & 250' ½" nylon rode