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4005 N Federal Highway, Suite 200
Name: S/V Dragon Heart Model: Downeast 38 Cutter Year Built: 1987 HIN: N0Y007A487 Location: Rio Dulce, Guatemala (secure marina) Hull Material: fiberglass Keel Type: Long Displacement: 19500.0 kgs LOA: 38.0 feet LWL: 29.0 feet Beam: 11.3 feet Max Draft: 5.2 feet Min Draft: 5.2 feet Max Speed: 7 knots
Manufacturer: Yanmar Model: JHE4 Quantity: 1 Horsepower: 44 hp Hours: 5826 Fuel: diesel Drive Type: Shaft Recent service: new fuel injector pump Engine start battery: Magnum 31rt 110ah 1150 CCA (separate)
Fuel Tank Capacity: 55.0 litres Holding Tanks: on Fresh Water Capacity: 100.0 litres
House batteries: 4 Vmax 225 ah sealed AGM 6v Solar Array: 450 watts Solar Charge Controller: 12v CMY Solar Charge Controller Battery Charger: Xantrex 808 -8040 Trucharger Inverter: True Shorepower: True
Stove: Princess propane three burner stove with oven Refrigerator/Freezer: top loading 12v Adler Barber refrigerator/freezer Sinks: 2 large double sinks Water system: fresh water runs on 12v Water filter: partially installed (all parts aboard to complete) Air Conditioning: Mermaid 16,500 BTU
Cabins: 2 Heads: 1 Double berths: 2 Single berths: 1 Forward cabin: double berth with two-door entrance Main cabin layout: starboard pilot berth outboard of settee; port settee converts to double with overhead shelf
Navigation lights: True Compass: True Depth instrument: True Wind instrument: True GPS: True VHF: True Plotter: True Bilge Pump: True Windlass: on
Rig Type: Cutter Mainsail: present, refurbished/stitched, good condition Headsail (Genoa): present, refurbished/stitched, good condition Winches: removed and serviced (operational) Standing rigging: replaced (January 2021) Mast work: removed and reinstalled; mast step repaired; all mast wiring replaced (January 2021) Running rigging: halyard, furling, and traveller lines replaced (September 2021) Lifelines: new Dynema lifelines installed (September 2021) Canvas sail covers: installed (September 2021) Tricolor anchor light: added (September 2021)
Anchor: True Windlass: on Fenders: True Spray hood: True Bimini: True
Seacocks: solid bronze seacocks below waterline Lifelines: Dynema Bilge Pump: True
January 2021: Removed and reinstalled mast January 2021: Repaired mast step January 2021: Replaced all mast wiring with new January 2021: Replaced all standing rigging January 2021: Removed and serviced winches September 2021: Installed new Dynema lifelines September 2021: Replaced halyard, furling, and traveller lines September 2021: Added tricolor anchor light September 2021: Updated all interior lighting September 2021: Refinished woodwork throughout the boat September 2021: Installed new canvas sail covers September 2021: Applied new paint
Heads Count: 1 Holding Tanks: on Double Berths Count: 2 Single Berths Count: 1 Hull Material: fiberglass
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A real bargain for this beautiful offshore cruiser!
We are excited to present for sale S/V Dragon Heart, a beautiful Downeast 38 Cutter. This vessel features a classic design that has been well maintained, making it a wonderful choice for anyone seeking a heavy-displacement offshore boat. With its elegant clipper bow, wine-glass transom, and clear deck, the Downeast 38 Cutter showcases timeless lines paired with a comfortable, spacious interior. Built with a one-piece hull and hand-laid fiberglass, this boat is not only aesthetically pleasing but also robust, featuring solid bronze seacocks below the waterline. Designed for extended cruising, safety, and comfort, the Downeast 38 Cutter is perfect for both weekend getaways and longer voyages.
The interior of the Downeast 38 Cutter is thoughtfully designed with ample storage and comfort. The forward cabin features a cozy double berth with a convenient two-door entrance. In the main cabin, the starboard side boasts a pilot berth outboard of a settee, while the port side offers a settee that converts to a double with a shelf overhead. The spacious U-shaped galley is equipped with essential amenities, making meal preparation a breeze while at sea. There is a water filter system partially installed with all parts aboard to complete the installation, and the fresh water system operates on 12V. For extra comfort on hot days there is an air conditioner.
S/V Dragon Heart is powered by a 1986 Yanmar JHE4 44hp diesel engine, which has been recently serviced with a new fuel injector pump to ensure reliable performance. Both mainsail and headsail are in good condition following refurbishment. The vessel’s electrical systems have been updated to support extended cruising.
The current owner has invested significant care and attention into the vessel over the past years, implementing numerous upgrades to enhance both performance and comfort.
Located in the picturesque Rio Dulce, Guatemala, at a secure marina, S/V Dragon Heart is ready for her next adventure. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to own this beautifully maintained offshore cruiser!
The 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 desired validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice. Photos may not properly reflect the current condition of the actual vessel offered for sale. In some cases stock photographs may have been used.
Engine and generator hours are as of the date of the original listing and are a representation of what the listing broker is told by the owner and/or actual reading of the engine hour meters. The broker cannot guarantee the true hours. It is the responsibility of the purchaser and/or his agent to verify engine hours, warranties implied or otherwise and major overhauls as well as all other representations noted on the listing.
All dinghies are considered separate vessels and should have separate titles and documents. There is no guarantee as to the title of the dinghy on this vessel so Buyer accepts that while he may receive the dinghy included in the transaction, he may not receive the proper title to it.
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