Hodgdon East Boothbay Maine Down-East Style Cruiser

Name: Hodgdon East Boothbay Maine Down-East Style Cruiser
Brand: Not Specified
SKU: 49587
Price: 55000.00 USD
Availability: InStock

Price:

$55,000

Boat location:

Oxford, Maryland, United States

Ships to:

United States

Year:

1979

Make:

Not Specified

Model:

Down-east Style Cruiser

Type:

powerboat

Hull Material:

Mahogany over cedar double planked

Use:

Salt Water

Engine Type:

Naturally Aspirated Caterpillar 3208 Diesel

Engine Make:

Caterpillar

For Sale By:

Private Seller

Length:

32.0 feet

Beam:

119.0 feet

Raiting:

Condition:

Used

Seller Notes:

Built 1979,naturally aspirated, fresh water cooled, diesel installed in 1980. Over $40,000 invested in renovations in last 2 years. Transom recently refinished. New bottom paint. Paint above waterline needs renewal. Excellent overall condition.

Description:

Classic "Down-East" power boat built by G.I. "Sonny" Hodgdon in East Boothbay, Maine in 1979. Designed by Woodin and Marean naval architects and listed in the "Hodgdon Shipbuilding and Mills" book by Barbara Rumsey. Engine was installed by Crosby in Osterville, Massachusetts in 1980. Engine has fewer than 2000 hours. Entire cooling system has been renewed and renovated. In past 2 winters side decks and after deck and cockpit coaming were replaced. In winter of 2015 frames were renewed and renovated. Fasteners have been inspected and renewed where necessary. Transom was refinished in 2015. Paint is okay but needs renewal...was intended but ran out of winter.

Canvas "camper" top is in good condition. Canvas includes side curtains, windshield cover, wheel house curtains and bench cover.

Cabin had vee berths for two, small galley with stove and refrigerator and sink, head with integral holding tank. All upholstery in cabin is in excellent condition. Forward is an anchor locker. Stowage is below berths, hanging locker in head and lockers in cabin.

There is a helm in the wheelhouse and an after helm which is ideal for maneuvering.

Boat is a comfortable, family and friends, fun boat.