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Downeast Lobster Yacht For Sale

Built by Billings at Stonington Deer Isle Yacht Basin in 1949. Explorer was heavily built for the Maine Marine Patrol and served in that capacity into the 1970's. After a number of owners she was acquired by Samples Shipyard in Boothbay Harbor, Maine where she received new work from 2002 to 2004 to include a complete rebuild of the transom, refastening below the waterline, new trunk cabin top with exposed oak beams.

From 2005 until the present her current owner has repowered with a rebuilt Detroit 471 and rebuilt transmission. All of the following are NEW - All new engine wiring, plumbing and guages, new wet exhaust and muffler, new

dip style aluminum fuel tanks, new fuel hoses, Racor filters. New steering system to include ram and hoses. New propeller and drive shaft and drive saver, new cutlass bearing. Rudder post and bearings. New bronze sea water strainer and hoses, new starter

The main cabin was substantially rebuilt with new side walls and back wall. New aluminum windows on sides with some opening with screens. New back door to aft deck, and new windows in back wall. All providing excellent visibility. New cabin top with exposed oak beams. All decks fiberglassed with epoxy using a cloth that resembles canvas and has excellent non skid properties.

New oak anchor platform with double stainless rollers, new electric windlass with all chain rode. New CQR and Danforth anchors. New custom mooring bit.

New cockpit framing and deck with fiberglass finish over. Commercial aluminum and stainless hatches provide access to the under deck areas, steering and lead ballast of about 600 lbs.

About 2010 the forefoot was replaced and replanking on the bow below the water line was accomplished.

Explorer is a flush deck cruiser with a substantial amount of space, galley down to port with opening hatch overhead, head with sink and toilet to stbd with ability to have a shower in that same space. 4 bunks in the fore peak with opening hatch overhead to fore deck. At present the main cabin is wide open for the new owner to design and finish as they wish. This is a prime opportunity to move the galley up into the main cabin and turn the lower cabin into a master owner's suite with centerline berth, separate shower and head, and room left over for hanging lockers. In addition there are 4 bronze portlights that open into the forward cabin for ventilation and light.

New interior oak paneling on side walls. New propane stove and oven.

The cockpit is substantial, side decks are about hip high, the transom has a wide deck ample for sitting on. In there corners are heavy oak towing bits. Railings on the outside are stainless steel.

Electronics include a Raytheon plotter radar combination, depth sounder, VHF.

New Electrical panels with DC breakers, new battery switch with 2/0 battery wiring. New batteries and boxes with covers. New high output Balmar alternator 105 Amp. All very professionally installed.

All of the above and much much more was accomplished by marine professionals at significant expense.

The investment into Explorer since 2002 exceeds $200,000. Owner is willing to sacrifice at a fraction of his cost to a buyer that will appreciate his valuable investment in this classic Maine boat.

Explorer is ready for her next phase of life, ready for your ideas and input to bring her to the next level of finish that was never imagined for her originally. Photos range from 2004 to the present.

We believe this would make a great 6 Pack passenger boat, large cockpit and large cabin, galley, bunks and enclosed head.

Stored inside, can be inspected with a few days notice.Additional Specs, Equipment and Information:EnginesEngine 1:Engine Brand: DetroitEngine Model: 471Engine/Fuel Type: DieselEngine Hours: 100

New Work

COCKPIT DECKNEW (3) ALUMINUM COCKPIT DECK HATCHESNEW COCKPIT DECK AND UNDERSTRUCTURENEW 4 STEP BOARDING LADDER.ELECTRICNEW Windshield wipers ( 2 self parking)NEW AC ELECTRICAL PANEL 10 POSNEW DC ELECTRICAL PANEL UPM DELUXENEW WIRING THROUGH OUT12 VOLT SYSTEMNEW STEAMING LIGHTSNEW ANCHOR LIGHTSNEW 30 AMP DOCKSIDE POWERNEW BATTERY (2) ALL NEW 1x8D, 1x4DNEW BATTERY BOXES, Blue SeasNEW BATTERY CHARGERNEW BATTERY SWITCHNEW BATTERY SEPARATOR 100 AMPNEW ALTERNATOR 100 AMPNEW DOCKSIDE POWERNEW ZINCSELECTRONIC & NAVIGATION GEARCOMPASSDEPTH SOUNDERENGINE ALARMVHF RADIO Std HorizonNEW 3 FT WHIP ANTENNANEW 8' VHF ANTENNA WITH NEW SS MOUNTNEW DSC VHF RADIO with fog signals, loud hailer, talk back Std HorizonNEW 7" Chart Plotter Std HorizonNew ICOM 1000 Radar 10" CRT 4 KW DomeENGINE ROOMREBUILT DD 4-71 LESS THAN 100 HOURSREBUILT M2.0 TRANSMISSIONREBUILT TRANSMISSION OIL PUMPNEW MUFFLERNEW EXHAUST TUBINGNEW EXHAUST THRU-HULLNEW EXHAUST ELBOWREBUILT HEAT EXCHANGERNEW ENGINE MOUNTSNEW FRESH WATER COOLING SYSTEMNEW FUEL SHUT OFF VALVESNEW SS 2" SHAFTNEW SHAFT COUPLINGNEW 26x18 4 BLADE WHEELNEW Cutlass bearingNEW RAZOR LINE CUTTERNEW ENGINE ROOM SOLE WITH STEPS FOR CABIN ACCESSNEW CABIN ENGINE ROOM MAIN HATCHESNEW CABIN ENGINE ROOM REAR HATCH WITH ACCESS STEPSNEW DORADE BOXES, MAHOGANYNEW FUEL TANKS, 100 GAL EACH, 3/8 aluminiumNEW HOUR METERNEW MORSE CONSOLE SHIFTER AND THROTTLENEW Sound Down noise control in engine roomGALLEYCOFFEE MAKERMICROWAVENEW 38 GAL FRESH WATER TANKREFRIGERATORNEW GALLEY STOVE, ALCOHOLHEADNEW MANUAL HEADNEW MACERATORNEW Y VALVENEW 40 GAL TANKHULLSIGNIFICENT REFASTNINGREPLANKING, NEW STEM, NEW FOREFOOT, ETCALL NEW BRONZE THROUGH HULLSNEW BOW PULPIT WITH SS RAILINGNEW LOFRANS TIGRES ELECTRIC WINDLASSNEW STAINLESS STEEL SAMPSON POSTNEW STAINLESS STEEL HAND RAILSMECHANICALNEW BILGE BLOWER3 NEW BILGE PUMPS AND SWITCHESNEW FRESH WATER COOLING SYSTEMNEW FUEL SHUT OFF VALVESHYDRAULIC STEERING SYSTEMNEW HYDRAULIC STEERING HELM PUMPREBUILT HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST STEERING PUMPNEW HYDRAULIC CYLINDER RUDDER RAMREBUILT HEAT EXCHANGERPRESSURE WATER SYSTEMWATER HEATER 6 GALNEW ANCHOR, KINGSTON K60NEW ANCHOR, 30 # BRUCENEW 250' 5/8" nylon rode - 10 ft chain - 30 lb anchorNEW 150' Anchor Chain - 60 lb anchorSALOON ~ 9'x12' Starboard steering stationNEW SALOON SOLENEW OAK PLYWOOD PANEL AND TRIMNEW 2 AC OUTLETSNEW GLASS THROUGH OUT CABINSAFETY2 BII FIRE EXTINGUISHERS2 BI FIRE EXTINGUISHERS4 BI ExtinguishersNew Boat Hook4 ADULT NEAR SHORE PDFS4 50 - 90 lb near shore pdfs2 INFANT PDFS2 40 FT 5/8 NYLON 3 STRAND DOCK LINES 2 FT EYE2 20 FT 5/8 NYLON 3 STRAND DOCK LINES 2 FT EYE15 FT 3 STRAND 3/8 NYLON FENDER LINES4 18" DIA TUFF ROUND FENDERS2 8"X 22.5" FENDERSEMERGENCY TILLER

DisclaimerThe 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.

Currently offered at $65,000. on Yachtworld

Downeast Lobster Yacht For SaleBuilt by Billings at Stonington Deer Isle Yacht Basin in 1949. Explorer was heavily built for the Maine Marine Patrol and served in that capacity into the 1970's. After a number of owners she was acquired by Samples Shipyard in Boothbay Harbor, Maine where she received new work from 2002 to 2004 to include a complete rebuild of the transom, refastening below the waterline, new trunk cabin top with exposed oak beams.From 2005 until the present her current owner has repowered with a rebuilt Detroit 471 and rebuilt transmission. All of the following are NEW - All new engine wiring, plumbing and guages, new wet exhaust and muffler, newdip style aluminum fuel tanks, new fuel hoses, Racor filters. New steering system to include ram and hoses. New propeller and drive shaft and drive saver, new cutlass bearing. Rudder post and bearings. New bronze sea water strainer and hoses, new starterThe main cabin was substantially rebuilt with new side walls and back wall. New aluminum windows on sides with some opening with screens. New back door to aft deck, and new windows in back wall. All providing excellent visibility. New cabin op with exposed oak beams. All decks fiberglassed with epoxy using a cloth that resembles canvas and has excellent non skid properties.New oak anchor platform with double stainless rollers, new electric windlass with all chain rode. New CQR and Danforth anchors. New custom mooring bit.New cockpit framing and deck with fiberglass finish over. Commercial aluminum and stainless hatches provide access to the under deck areas, steering and lead ballast of about 600 lbs.About 2010 the forefoot was replaced and replanking on the bow below the water line was accomplished.Explorer is a flush deck cruiser with a substantial amount of space, galley down to port with opening hatch overhead, head with sink and toilet to stbd with ability to have a shower in that same space. 4 bunks in the fore peak with opening hatch overhead to fore deck. At present the main cabin is wide open for the new owner to design and finish as they wish. This is a prime opportunity to move the galley up into the main cabin and turn the lower cabin into a master owner's suite with centerline berth, separate shower and head, and room left over for hanging lockers. In addition there are 4 bronze portlights that open into the forward cabin for ventilation and light.New interior oak paneling on side walls. New propane stove and oven.The cockpit is substantial, side decks are about hip high, the transom has a wide deck ample for sitting on. In there corners are heavy oak towing bits. Railings on the outside are stainless steel.Electronics include a Raytheon plotter radar combination, depth sounder, VHF.New Electrical panels with DC breakers, new battery switch with 2/0 battery wiring. New batteries and boxes with covers. New high output Balmar alternator 105 Amp. All very professionally installed.All of the above and much much more was accomplished by marine professionals at significant expense.The investment into Explorer since 2002 exceeds $200,000. Owner is willing to sacrifice at a fraction of his cost to a buyer that will appreciate his valuable investment in this classic Maine boat.Explorer is ready for her next phase of life, ready for your ideas and input to bring her to the next level of finish that was never imagined for her originally. Photos range from 2004 to the present.We believe this would make a great 6 Pack passenger boat, large cockpit and large cabin, galley, bunks and enclosed head.Stored inside, can be inspected with a few days notice.

Additional Specs, Equipment and Information:EnginesEngine 1:Engine Brand: DetroitEngine Model: 471Engine/Fuel Type: DieselEngine Hours: 100

New Work

COCKPIT DECKNEW (3) ALUMINUM COCKPIT DECK HATCHESNEW COCKPIT DECK AND UNDERSTRUCTURENEW 4 STEP BOARDING LADDER.ELECTRICNEW Windshield wipers ( 2 self parking)NEW AC ELECTRICAL PANEL 10 POSNEW DC ELECTRICAL PANEL UPM DELUXENEW WIRING THROUGH OUT12 VOLT SYSTEMNEW STEAMING LIGHTSNEW ANCHOR LIGHTSNEW 30 AMP DOCKSIDE POWERNEW BATTERY (2) ALL NEW 1x8D, 1x4DNEW BATTERY BOXES, Blue SeasNEW BATTERY CHARGERNEW BATTERY SWITCHNEW BATTERY SEPARATOR 100 AMPNEW ALTERNATOR 100 AMPNEW DOCKSIDE POWERNEW ZINCSELECTRONIC & NAVIGATION GEARCOMPASSDEPTH SOUNDERENGINE ALARMVHF RADIO Std HorizonNEW 3 FT WHIP ANTENNANEW 8' VHF ANTENNA WITH NEW SS MOUNTNEW DSC VHF RADIO with fog signals, loud hailer, talk back Std HorizonNEW 7" Chart Plotter Std HorizonNew ICOM 1000 Radar 10" CRT 4 KW DomeENGINE ROOMREBUILT DD 4-71 LESS THAN 100 HOURSREBUILT M2.0 TRANSMISSIONREBUILT TRANSMISSION OIL PUMPNEW MUFFLERNEW EXHAUST TUBINGNEW EXHAUST THRU-HULLNEW EXHAUST ELBOWREBUILT HEAT EXCHANGERNEW ENGINE MOUNTSNEW FRESH WATER COOLING SYSTEMNEW FUEL SHUT OFF VALVESNEW SS 2" SHAFTNEW SHAFT COUPLINGNEW 26x18 4 BLADE WHEELNEW Cutlass bearingNEW RAZOR LINE CUTTERNEW ENGINE ROOM SOLE WITH STEPS FOR CABIN ACCESSNEW CABIN ENGINE ROOM MAIN HATCHESNEW CABIN ENGINE ROOM REAR HATCH WITH ACCESS STEPSNEW DORADE BOXES, MAHOGANYNEW FUEL TANKS, 100 GAL EACH, 3/8 aluminiumNEW HOUR METERNEW MORSE CONSOLE SHIFTER AND THROTTLENEW Sound Down noise control in engine roomGALLEYCOFFEE MAKERMICROWAVENEW 38 GAL FRESH WATER TANKREFRIGERATORNEW GALLEY STOVE, ALCOHOLHEADNEW MANUAL HEADNEW MACERATORNEW Y VALVENEW 40 GAL TANKHULLSIGNIFICENT REFASTNINGREPLANKING, NEW STEM, NEW FOREFOOT, ETCALL NEW BRONZE THROUGH HULLSNEW BOW PULPIT WITH SS RAILINGNEW LOFRANS TIGRES ELECTRIC WINDLASSNEW STAINLESS STEEL SAMPSON POSTNEW STAINLESS STEEL HAND RAILSMECHANICALNEW BILGE BLOWER3 NEW BILGE PUMPS AND SWITCHESNEW FRESH WATER COOLING SYSTEMNEW FUEL SHUT OFF VALVESHYDRAULIC STEERING SYSTEMNEW HYDRAULIC STEERING HELM PUMPREBUILT HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST STEERING PUMPNEW HYDRAULIC CYLINDER RUDDER RAMREBUILT HEAT EXCHANGERPRESSURE WATER SYSTEMWATER HEATER 6 GALNEW ANCHOR, KINGSTON K60NEW ANCHOR, 30 # BRUCENEW 250' 5/8" nylon rode - 10 ft chain - 30 lb anchorNEW 150' Anchor Chain - 60 lb anchorSALOON ~ 9'x12' Starboard steering stationNEW SALOON SOLENEW OAK PLYWOOD PANEL AND TRIMNEW 2 AC OUTLETSNEW GLASS THROUGH OUT CABINSAFETY2 BII FIRE EXTINGUISHERS2 BI FIRE EXTINGUISHERS4 BI ExtinguishersNew Boat Hook4 ADULT NEAR SHORE PDFS4 50 - 90 lb near shore pdfs2 INFANT PDFS2 40 FT 5/8 NYLON 3 STRAND DOCK LINES 2 FT EYE2 20 FT 5/8 NYLON 3 STRAND DOCK LINES 2 FT EYE15 FT 3 STRAND 3/8 NYLON FENDER LINES4 18" DIA TUFF ROUND FENDERS2 8"X 22.5" FENDERSEMERGENCY TILLER

DisclaimerThe 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.

Additional Specs, Equipment and Information:EnginesEngine 1:Engine Brand: DetroitEngine Model: 471Engine/Fuel Type: DieselEngine Hours: 100

New Work

COCKPIT DECKNEW (3) ALUMINUM COCKPIT DECK HATCHESNEW COCKPIT DECK AND UNDERSTRUCTURENEW 4 STEP BOARDING LADDER.ELECTRICNEW Windshield wipers ( 2 self parking)NEW AC ELECTRICAL PANEL 10 POSNEW DC ELECTRICAL PANEL UPM DELUXENEW WIRING THROUGH OUT12 VOLT SYSTEMNEW STEAMING LIGHTSNEW ANCHOR LIGHTSNEW 30 AMP DOCKSIDE POWERNEW BATTERY (2) ALL NEW 1x8D, 1x4DNEW BATTERY BOXES, Blue SeasNEW BATTERY CHARGERNEW BATTERY SWITCHNEW BATTERY SEPARATOR 100 AMPNEW ALTERNATOR 100 AMPNEW DOCKSIDE POWERNEW ZINCSELECTRONIC & NAVIGATION GEARCOMPASSDEPTH SOUNDERENGINE ALARMVHF RADIO Std HorizonNEW 3 FT WHIP ANTENNANEW 8' VHF ANTENNA WITH NEW SS MOUNTNEW DSC VHF RADIO with fog signals, loud hailer, talk back Std HorizonNEW 7" Chart Plotter Std HorizonNew ICOM 1000 Radar 10" CRT 4 KW DomeENGINE ROOMREBUILT DD 4-71 LESS THAN 100 HOURSREBUILT M2.0 TRANSMISSIONREBUILT TRANSMISSION OIL PUMPNEW MUFFLERNEW EXHAUST TUBINGNEW EXHAUST THRU-HULLNEW EXHAUST ELBOWREBUILT HEAT EXCHANGERNEW ENGINE MOUNTSNEW FRESH WATER COOLING SYSTEMNEW FUEL SHUT OFF VALVESNEW SS 2" SHAFTNEW SHAFT COUPLINGNEW 26x18 4 BLADE WHEELNEW Cutlass bearingNEW RAZOR LINE CUTTERNEW ENGINE ROOM SOLE WITH STEPS FOR CABIN ACCESSNEW CABIN ENGINE ROOM MAIN HATCHESNEW CABIN ENGINE ROOM REAR HATCH WITH ACCESS STEPSNEW DORADE BOXES, MAHOGANYNEW FUEL TANKS, 100 GAL EACH, 3/8 aluminiumNEW HOUR METERNEW MORSE CONSOLE SHIFTER AND THROTTLENEW Sound Down noise control in engine roomGALLEYCOFFEE MAKERMICROWAVENEW 38 GAL FRESH WATER TANKREFRIGERATORNEW GALLEY STOVE, ALCOHOLHEADNEW MANUAL HEADNEW MACERATORNEW Y VALVENEW 40 GAL TANKHULLSIGNIFICENT REFASTNINGREPLANKING, NEW STEM, NEW FOREFOOT, ETCALL NEW BRONZE THROUGH HULLSNEW BOW PULPIT WITH SS RAILINGNEW LOFRANS TIGRES ELECTRIC WINDLASSNEW STAINLESS STEEL SAMPSON POSTNEW STAINLESS STEEL HAND RAILSMECHANICALNEW BILGE BLOWER3 NEW BILGE PUMPS AND SWITCHESNEW FRESH WATER COOLING SYSTEMNEW FUEL SHUT OFF VALVESHYDRAULIC STEERING SYSTEMNEW HYDRAULIC STEERING HELM PUMPREBUILT HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST STEERING PUMPNEW HYDRAULIC CYLINDER RUDDER RAMREBUILT HEAT EXCHANGERPRESSURE WATER SYSTEMWATER HEATER 6 GALNEW ANCHOR, KINGSTON K60NEW ANCHOR, 30 # BRUCENEW 250' 5/8" nylon rode - 10 ft chain - 30 lb anchorNEW 150' Anchor Chain - 60 lb anchoSALOON ~ 9'x12' Starboard steering stationNEW SALOON SOLENEW OAK PLYWOOD PANEL AND TRIMNEW 2 AC OUTLETSNEW GLASS THROUGH OUT CABINSAFETY2 BII FIRE EXTINGUISHERS2 BI FIRE EXTINGUISHERS4 BI ExtinguishersNew Boat Hook4 ADULT NEAR SHORE PDFS4 50 - 90 lb near shore pdfs2 INFANT PDFS2 40 FT 5/8 NYLON 3 STRAND DOCK LINES 2 FT EYE2 20 FT 5/8 NYLON 3 STRAND DOCK LINES 2 FT EYE15 FT 3 STRAND 3/8 NYLON FENDER LINES4 18" DIA TUFF ROUND FENDERS2 8"X 22.5" FENDERSEMERGENCY TILLER

DisclaimerThe 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.

Currently offered at $65,000. on Yachtworld