1981 Downeaster 38’ Cutter – “Mar Y Sol”

Mar Y Sol is a classic, US Coast Guard documented 38-foot cutter , designed by Henry Morschladt and built by Downeaster Yachts in Santa Ana, California. This vessel features a full keel and a keel-mounted rudder, providing the stability and tracking desired for offshore cruising. With a freshly antifouled hull and a recent polish in 2025, she is in prime condition for her next owner.

Vessel Specifications

• Length Overall: 41.75 ft 

• Beam: 11.83 ft 

• Draft: 4.9 ft 

• Displacement: 19,500 lbs 

• Construction: Fiberglass hull and deck 

• Capacities: 90 gallons fuel / 50 gallons water 

Engine & Mechanical

• Engine: 32 HP Universal Atomic Diesel 

• Engine Hours: 2,360 

• Performance: Cruises at 6-7 knots with a fuel burn of only .5 gallons per hour 

• Drive System: Shaft driven with a three-bladed prop (plus one spare) 

• Steering: Wheel steering with a new cable system installed in 2012 

• Maintenance: Last serviced at 2,355 hours 

Sails & Rigging

• Mast/Boom: Aluminum construction 

• Standing Rigging: New in 2016 

• Running Rigging: New in 2025 

• Sail Inventory: Includes one mainsail, two headsails, and an asymmetric spinnaker, all in good condition 

• Equipment: Harken furler on the headsail , lazy jacks for the main , and 6 manual winches 

Electrical & Navigation

• Solar Power: Two Jinko 265-watt panels with a Victron charge controller 

• Battery System: All new AGM batteries in 2016 , including a 400 ah house bank and 100 ah engine battery 

• Electronics: Comprehensive Raymarine suite including Chart plotter, GPS, Autopilot, and Log 

• Communication: AIS (send and receive) and two radios 

• Water Maker: Katadyn PowerSurvivor-35 producing 132 liters per day 

Accommodations & Galley

• Living Space: Head height of 6’4″ in the saloon and 6’2″ in the master cabin 

• Berths: Accommodates 6 people across the main bow cabin, saloon (double and single), and an aft single berth 

• Galley: Features 12V/shore power refrigeration , a freezer , and a toaster oven 

• Climate: Portable window-mount air conditioning 

• Head: One manual head with freshwater and saltwater flush options 

Ground Tackle & Accessories

• Primary Anchor: Vulcan with 250 feet of new 5/16 G40 chain 

• Secondary Anchors: Delta spare and a Bruce stern anchor 

• Windlass: Rebuilt in 2016 

• Tender: 8-foot AB tender with fold-down wheels and a 5.5 HP Tohatsu outboard 

• Additional Gear: Stern-mounted davits , propane BBQ , and a dive air compressor with regulators