The Downeaster 38 was developed by Bob Poole, a Maine sailor transplanted to the West Coast, as a "traditional cruising yacht using contemporary materials and innovation where they belong while maintaining the standard functions of the fine early travelling yachts of Down East." Himself experienced in fiberglass yacht construction as an executive of Columbia Yachts, Poole commissioned Henry Morschladt, a young California naval designer who concentrates on cruising sailboats, to come up with an appropriate design. The outcome is an uncomplicated, common-sense boat that will certainly stimulate a classic twinge in those who remember what sailboats made use of to look like. The Downeaster 38 is a bigger boat than its general length would show since the waterline length is 29 feet and the beam is nearly 12 feet. A ballast displacement ratio of 41 percent, together with the big beam, suggests that the 38 will remain on her feet in spite of the shoal draft of just under 5 feet. This lady is Cutter rigged. The interior of the 38 is conventional in summary and well considered in information. The forward cabin sports a double berth. The starboard side of the primary cabin has a pilot berth outboard of a sofa and the port side can be organized either in the exact same way or with a sofa that converts to a double with a shelf over it. The galley has a double sink near the centerline, a preferable function, and reverse is a set chart table and a quarter berth. Building requirements requested the laminate to Lloyd's requirements. Seacocks on all through-hull fittings below the waterline, a steel back-bone in the rudder, etc. When wet, sand set in a polyurethane adhesive is made use of for nonskid deck surfaces in place of the traditional molded patterns that are invariably slippery. Mr. Poole plainly cares about his consumers. Wheel steering is standard, as are two independent batteries. Basic came an emergency tiller, the grounding of the rigging for lightning security, dorade ventilators, and grab rails in the interior. The Perkins 50hp was fitted owner believes around. Current owner reconstructed and got rid of 2008-9 and now has under 50 hours. Owner retiring from Cruising. This listing has actually now been on the market a couple months. Please send any and all offers today! At POP Yachts, we will certainly always supply you with a TRUE representation of every vessel we market. We encourage all buyers to set up a study for an independent evaluation. Any offer to purchase is ALWAYS subject to satisfactory study outcomes. Take a look whatsoever ORIGINAL PICTURES of this vessel on our primary site at POPYACHTS DOT COM. Thank you for visiting and we look forward to speaking with you! - Stock # 55118.