1998 Wilbur 38 Downeast

This 1998 Wilbur 38 Downeast is a fiberglass-hulled boat built by Lee S. Wilbur & Co., combining traditional Maine design with practical offshore capability. The 38-foot hull, 14 feet in beam, sits atop a solid fiberglass construction with a fiberglass hardtop and Bomar aluminum hatches. Power comes from a Yammer 6LYA-UTE diesel producing 315 horsepower, with just 1,616 engine hours on the clock. Dual hydraulic steering stations with Hynautic rams and a Vetus 12V bow thruster provide responsive handling, while a 600-gallon dual-tank fuel capacity supports extended cruising.

The deck is outfitted for serious work: flush-mount rod holders, outriggers, a transom door, and ground tackle including a Danforth anchor with nylon rode and galvanized chain. A 6-man life raft is aboard. Navigation and control systems include a Simrad NSS12 Evo3 plotter, Simrad 4G Dome radar, Robertson AP20 autopilot, and depth sounder with Airmar transducer. Dual VHFs (Standard Horizon Explorer and ICOM IC-M59) and a new Fusion stereo system round out the electronics package.

Accommodation is built around a single cabin with one head forward, fitted with manual or electric macerator pump options. The galley down features a two-burner LPG stove with oven, Sharp Carousel microwave, and a Norcold dual-voltage refrigerator. Fresh water capacity is 50 gallons supplied by a 12V pressure pump with Aqua Pure filtration. A 6-gallon hot water heater with 110V AC immersion coil provides hot water. The boat carries 30-amp shore power and ProMariner charging systems with organized AC and DC electrical panels. Machinery space is well-laid out for service access.