38' Downeast Cutter

S/V Susurro has undergone a comprehensive refit for two years, but she was not a project boat at inception. The goal was to renovate her to top condition and cruise her to the Bahamas and the Caribbean. She is a sturdy and dependable sailboat and performs well in both light and heavy air. The current owner has renovated two boats concurrently and plans to sell one of them. Both are on the market.
The Down East 38 Cutter is one of the perennial favorites offering the dual roles of comfortable living and offshore cruising in a well-built, proven Henry Morschladt design. Her shoal draft of 5' makes her ideal for local and Bahamian waters. The spacious forward cabin and sizable head/shower makes the Downeast 38 a popular choice for the owner who likes to have friends aboard for the weekend, coastal cruise, or head out to the great blue yonder. She is a beautiful vessel that is ready for your next adventure.
Please don't contact me unless you would like to come see the vessel or have a question that is not answered herein.

Dimensions
LOA 38 ft
LWL 29 ft
Beam 11 ft 10 in
Draft 5 ft
Mast 48 Ft DWL clearance
Displacement 19,500 lbs
Headroom 7 ft inch

Engines
Repowered with Yanmar 3JH40 Common Rail diesel engine (40 HP) in April 2022; Engine hours: 125; everything from the motor to the prop has been replaced: transmission, shaft, cutlass bearing and prop (pitch adjusted to new engine); new mechanical and electronic engine controls and monitoring; new raw water strainer and secondary fuel filter

Tankage
Holding Tank: 35 gallon
Diesel Tank: 75 gallon (professionally cleaned and inspected in 2022 before engine installation)
Fresh Water: (two) 50 gallon tanks

Instrumentation
Garmin GPS 741sx
Raymarine autopilot,
Raymarine wireless anemometer
Standard Horizon GX1700 VHF/AIS; Standard Horizon HX210 VHF handheld (as back-up)
AIRMAR depth/temperature transponder replaced in 2018
New VHF/AIS antenna

Electrical
Electrical system rewired in 2022; new panels, consolidation/removal of old wiring systems; wiring brought up to current maritime code
Xantrex charger/inverter for house batteries installed in 2022
Noco Genius charger for starter batteries installed in 2022
Battery monitoring system installed in 2021
House battery bank replaced in 2021 (four 6V Duracell Golfcart Batteries)
Starting battery bank replaced in 2019 & 2020 (two 12V Deep Cycle Marine Batteries)
Replaced running lights on mast in 2022
Cabin lights and wiring replaced in 2021
Refrigeration system replaced in 2024
Webasto 16K BTU air conditioner installed in 2022; new raw water pump installed in 2024
Bilge pump and plumbing replaced in 2022

Sails and Rigging
Five sails; all in very good condition with great shape: main, storm main, 101% genoa (furling system 2012), 85% Jib (altered for furling), and stay sail (furling system 2022); all sails have been meticulously maintained Main sail was fully battened in 2021
Mainsail stack pack installed in 2016 and lazy jack system replaced in 2022
Mast was stepped in 2022 and all standing rigging removed, inspected, and maintained
Mast and boom mounted running rigging replaced in 2022; all sheets are less than 5 years old
Four Barient two speed sheet winches (genoa and staysail)
Three Lewmar halyard winches
Spinnaker pole 16ft

Hull and Topside
Replaced Plexiglas and serviced hatch in 2022
Three coats of bottom paint in October 2022
Hull, deck, mast and boom has been sanded and resurfaced with Awlgrip ; non-skid surfaces refinished; teak sanded, refinished and treated with Cetol in 2024
Hand rails replaced in 2020
Teak companionway hatch cover replaced in 2019
All thru hulls and valves removed, inspected, cleaned, lubricated and/or replaced in 2022
Sunbrella bimini
Dorades and solar vents replaced in 2020
Sunbrella dodger installed in 2023

Ground Tackle/Safety
Lewmar electric windlass with remote control installed in 2024
Bow Pulpit replaced in 2024 (replaced because of wood deterioration not because of an accident)
35 LB CQR anchor w/chain 'n rode
Fire safety: Halon fire extinguisher in galley and engine room; Two dry #5
10' BRIS Dinghy purchased in 2020; 2.3 HP outboard