S/V Dragon Heart is a Río Dulce, Guatemala based 1987 Downeast 38 Cutter For Sale By Broker. Responses to inquiries may come from a broker who is representing the owner as a fiduciary. This owner requires financial settlement only. No trades.
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We are excited to present for sale S/V Dragon Heart, a beautiful Downeast 38 Cutter. This vessel features a classic design that has been well maintained, making it a wonderful choice for anyone seeking a heavy-displacement offshore boat. With its elegant clipper bow, wine-glass transom, and clear deck, the Downeast 38 Cutter showcases timeless lines paired with a comfortable, spacious interior. Built with a one-piece hull and hand-laid fiberglass, this boat is not only aesthetically pleasing but also robust, featuring solid bronze seacocks below the waterline. Designed for extended cruising, safety, and comfort, the Downeast 38 Cutter is perfect for both weekend getaways and longer voyages.
The interior of the Downeast 38 Cutter is thoughtfully designed with ample storage and comfort. The forward cabin features a cozy double berth with a convenient two-door entrance. In the main cabin, the starboard side boasts a pilot berth outboard of a settee, while the port side offers a settee that converts to a double with a shelf overhead. The spacious U-shaped galley is equipped with essential amenities, making meal preparation a breeze while at sea. There is a water filter system partially installed with all parts aboard to complete the installation, and the fresh water system operates on 12V. For extra comfort on hot days there is an air conditioner.
S/V Dragon Heart is powered by a 1986 Yanmar JHE4 44hp diesel engine, which has been recently serviced with a new fuel injector pump to ensure reliable performance. Both mainsail and headsail are in good condition following refurbishment. The vessel’s electrical systems have been updated to support extended cruising.
The current owner has invested significant care and attention into the vessel over the past years, implementing numerous upgrades to enhance both performance and comfort.
Located in the picturesque Rio Dulce, Guatemala, at a secure marina, S/V Dragon Heart is ready for her next adventure. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to own this beautifully maintained offshore cruiser!
Specifications
| Name | S/V Dragon Heart |
| Make | Downeast |
| Model | 38 Cutter |
| Year | 1987 |
| Type | Monohull Sailboat |
| Construction | One-piece hull, hand-laid fiberglass; solid bronze seacocks below waterline |
| Cabins | 2 |
| Heads | 1 |
Dimensions
| Loa | 37.99 feet |
| Lwl | 29.0 feet |
| Beam | 11.25 feet |
| Headroom | 6.5 ft |
Tankage
| Water Tanks | 100 litres |
| Holding Tanks | 1 |
Performance
| Engines | 1 x Yanmar JHE4 44hp |
| Engine Hours | 5826 |
| Displacement | 19500.0 kgs |
| Sails | Genoa, mainsail |
Layout Diagram

Inventory
Vessel Overview
- Name: S/V Dragon Heart
- Model: Downeast 38 Cutter
- Year Built: 1987
- HIN: N0Y007A487
- Location: Rio Dulce, Guatemala (secure marina)
- Hull Material: fiberglass
- Keel Type: Long
- Displacement: 19500.0 kgs
- LOA: 38.0 feet
- LWL: 29.0 feet
- Beam: 11.3 feet
- Max Draft: 5.2 feet
- Min Draft: 5.2 feet
- Max Speed: 7 knots
Engine
- Manufacturer: Yanmar
- Model: JHE4
- Quantity: 1
- Horsepower: 44 hp
- Hours: 5826
- Fuel: diesel
- Drive Type: Shaft
- Recent service: new fuel injector pump
- Engine start battery: Magnum 31rt 110ah 1150 CCA (separate)
Fuel and Tanks
- Fuel Tank Capacity: 55.0 litres
- Holding Tanks: on
- Fresh Water Capacity: 100.0 litres
Electrical and Power
- House batteries: 4 Vmax 225 ah sealed AGM 6v
- Solar Array: 450 watts
- Solar Charge Controller: 12v CMY Solar Charge Controller
- Battery Charger: Xantrex 808 -8040 Trucharger
- Inverter: True
- Shorepower: True
Galley
- Stove: Princess propane three burner stove with oven
- Refrigerator/Freezer: top loading 12v Adler Barber refrigerator/freezer
- Sinks: 2 large double sinks
- Water system: fresh water runs on 12v
- Water filter: partially installed (all parts aboard to complete)
- Air Conditioning: Mermaid 16,500 BTU
Accommodation
- Cabins: 2
- Heads: 1
- Double berths: 2
- Single berths: 1
- Forward cabin: double berth with two-door entrance
- Main cabin layout: starboard pilot berth outboard of settee; port settee converts to double with overhead shelf
Navigation and Electronics
- Navigation lights: True
- Compass: True
- Depth instrument: True
- Wind instrument: True
- GPS: True
- VHF: True
- Plotter: True
- Bilge Pump: True
- Windlass: on
Rigging and Sails
- Rig Type: Cutter
- Mainsail: present, refurbished/stitched, good condition
- Headsail (Genoa): present, refurbished/stitched, good condition
- Winches: removed and serviced (operational)
- Standing rigging: replaced (January 2021)
- Mast work: removed and reinstalled; mast step repaired; all mast wiring replaced (January 2021)
- Running rigging: halyard, furling, and traveller lines replaced (September 2021)
- Lifelines: new Dynema lifelines installed (September 2021)
- Canvas sail covers: installed (September 2021)
- Tricolor anchor light: added (September 2021)
Deck Equipment
- Anchor: True
- Windlass: on
- Fenders: True
- Spray hood: True
- Bimini: True
Safety and Structural
- Seacocks: solid bronze seacocks below waterline
- Lifelines: Dynema
- Bilge Pump: True
Maintenance and Upgrades 2021
- January 2021: Removed and reinstalled mast
- January 2021: Repaired mast step
- January 2021: Replaced all mast wiring with new
- January 2021: Replaced all standing rigging
- January 2021: Removed and serviced winches
- September 2021: Installed new Dynema lifelines
- September 2021: Replaced halyard, furling, and traveller lines
- September 2021: Added tricolor anchor light
- September 2021: Updated all interior lighting
- September 2021: Refinished woodwork throughout the boat
- September 2021: Installed new canvas sail covers
- September 2021: Applied new paint
Miscellaneous
- Heads Count: 1
- Holding Tanks: on
- Double Berths Count: 2
- Single Berths Count: 1
- Hull Material: fiberglass













































































