38' downeast 38 Cutter

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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 100W 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