1976 Downeast 38 Cutter for Sale

[Nereus38]

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NEREUS is a fine example of a Down East 38. She has proven herself to be a sea kindly, comfortable, and safe cruising boat. She is beamy and spacious. Living aboard, whether offshore sailing, at a mooring, or dockside, she is perfect for solo sailing, a couple, or a small family.

Highlights of the most recent refit and modifications are listed below.

Most Recent Refit (2018)

• New Chainplates installed outboard
• New Teak Toerail
• New Bow Sprit (fir with teak platform)
• Hull Painted (System Three in 2015)
• Deck and all Spars Painted (Awlcraft 2000 in 2018)
• All Hardware Rebedded (Compass Marine Butyl Tape)
• New 3/8 Acrylic Windows in main salon
• Stanchion bases modified to 4 Bolt (see photos)
• New Dodger with side curtains and Bimini

Other Modifications

• Aft Ice box replaced with refrigerated box using 4in urethane foam and Adler Barbour Coldmachine - water and fan cooled condenser (will make ice)
• V Berth mattress is 6in Latex Foam
• Headliner vinyl replaced with removable wood panels and teak trim.
• Galley surfaces and chart table are all white Formica.
• All Lighting is LED including Nav Lights
• 35 Gal holding tank, Tank Full Sensor, rigid PVC plumbing for NO odors.
• Macerator Pump for overboard discharge (where allowed)
• 10000 BTU Propane Bulkhead Mounted Heater
• Red Dot Auxiliary Heater (Engine Coolant)
• Solar Panels (2) 85 Watt each with Renogy solar charge controller

Galley​

• Adler Barbour Coldmachine - water and fan cooled condenser (will make ice) installed in a customized design next to the stove for easier access than the original design
• Kenyon Kenstar LPG 3-burner stove with oven, gimbaled
• Double stainless steel sink with hot and cold pressure water, and a manual pump
• Storage cabinets above the countertop
• Drawers below the countertop
• Cutting board
• Easy care formica countertops

Head​

• Stainless steel sink with pull out shower
• Storage cabinets above and under the sink
• Shower curtain
• Mirror
• Manual marine head
• Overhead hatch
• Opening portal
• Shower drains to a dedicated sump pump

Electronics​

• Furuno Radar
• Garmin VHF with GPS
• Yaesu FT-840 Ham Radio with SGC Auto Tuner
• Navico 5000 AutoPilot (2)
• Depth Sounder (2)

Electrical​

• 2 Group 31 AGM Deep Cycle House Batteries (6/21)
• 1 Group 27 Starting Battery (7/23)
• Renogy 1000W Inverter
• NOCO Genius 4 Bank 10A/Bank Charger
• Wind Generator
• Two 85W Solar Panels with Renogy Solar Charge Controller

Mechanical​

• Yanmar 3HM35F - 3cyl 30hp fresh water cooled diesel, 2400 hours
• Additional crankshaft pulley installed to drive alternator
• Amptech 100A alternator with Sterling Pro Digital Smart Regulator
• 6 Gal Day Tank
• 6Gal Water Heater AC/Engine Coolant

Deck and Hull​

• Primary anchor 44lb Bruce on 60ft chain and 200ft 3/4in rope.
• Secondary anchor 22lb Danforth on 30ft chain and 100ft 3/4in rope
• Stern anchor 20lb Danforth style on 20ft chain and 75ft 1/2in rope. (estimated lengths)
• Custom covers for Bowsprit, Toe Rail, Hand Rails, Companionway doors and Turtle

Rigging and Sails​

• Full Battened Main - Very Good Condition on the Strong Luff Track and Slide Assembly
• Staysail - Like New on Profurl Roller Furling
• Yankee - Servicable on Hood Roller Furling with a pole for downwind sailing
• Standing Rigging was new in 2005, had two years of use, and then was cleaned and put in climate controlled storage. Went back up in 2021.

Tankage​

• Water Tanks: Two 50 gallon, Total capacity 100 gallons
• Holding Tank: One 35 gallon
• Fuel Tank: One 90 gallon