Used Sail Monohull for sale 1979 Downeaster 38 Full Specifications
$55,000 RESOLUTE Solomons Maryland (MD)
Mon - Fri: 9:00 - 18:00
4005 N Federal Highway, Suite 200
V-berth and Quarter-berth sleeping accommodations. V-berth has separate access to the head.
New propane solenoid and propane lines replaced in 2023.
New bowsprit installed in 2024. Manual windlass rebuilt with new 50lbs Rocna anchor and 180' of chain in 2024. New barrier coat and bottom paint in 2025. Hull sides painted in 2024.
All the wiring, including the mast, were replaced in 2023. Raymarine instruments and a Raymarine Dopler 2 radar were installed. Victron shore power system replaced in 2023.
New breaker panel and interior wiring were replaced in 2023. New head and the associated plumbing were replaced in 2023. Lithium house batteries.
A new Nanni 3.30 inboard diesel were installed in 2022. Only 460 hours! New propshaft in 2023. New 3500 watt Harbor Freight Predator generator installed in 2024.
Standing rigging was replaced in 2022. Running rigging replaced in 2023. New spreaders in 2024.
Rudder and propshaft packing replaced in 2024. Additional 145 genoa available. Dinghy comes without motor.
Resolute – 1979 Downeaster 38
Resolute is a classic 1979 Downeaster 38, a proven bluewater cruising sailboat respected for her heavy-displacement design, solid fiberglass hull construction, and timeless traditional lines. Built during an era known for strength and craftsmanship, she offers the durability and sea-kindly motion serious sailors look for in an offshore-capable vessel.
Designed as a capable passagemaker, the Downeaster 38 is well regarded for her stability, comfortable motion at sea, and dependable performance in a wide range of conditions. Resolute has cruised extensively along the U.S. East Coast, demonstrating her seaworthiness and reliability on extended coastal passages.
Her robust construction, deep secure cockpit, and strong hull form make her well suited for offshore sailing, liveaboard life, or long-distance cruising. Recent upgrades, including an upgraded engine, enhance both reliability and efficiency, making her ready for continued adventure.
Whether you are planning bluewater passages, Caribbean cruising, or comfortable coastal exploration, Resolute represents a solid and capable platform with the classic charm and proven pedigree that define the Downeaster name.
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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