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#8632: 1981 45' Downeaster Ketch (Hurricane Ike) New Info Item Details
Inventory ID: 8632 Location: Shoreacres, TX
Year:  1981 Length:  45'
Make:  Downeaster Model:  Ketch (Hurricane Ike)
Height: N/A Beam: 14'
Draft: 6.6' Displacement: 14 tons
Hull Material: Fiberglass HIN: AAY00022M81E
Engines: Single 1981 Perkins 4-236 85 hp diesel inboard engines reported to run properly.

New Info: This vessel is a ‘Ketch’. The mizzenmast had been removed prior to the hurricane for repairs, it washed away during the storm and was not recovered. The hull is made of fiberglass.
Transmission: Heath transmission, stuffing box packing glands working.
Generator/Battery: Northern Lights 7kw Generator is reported to be working. There were four batteries reported in good condition.
Electronics: Electronics appear to be in fair condition but not tested.
Ground Tackle: The windlass is reported in fair condition, not tested, and appeared intact at time of inspection.
Rigging: Jib, staysail, main, mizzen faded with some stains.
Head: There is an electric head in guest and a pump head in master with attached shower.
Galley: The galley includes a coffeemaker, U-Line icemaker, Vitigrio refrigerator, Hillerange 3 burner propane stove, Seward propane oven that appear to be in fair condition for age. There are three staterooms. Interior upholstery and headliner appear to be in fair condition. The hardwood floors are in good condition.
Trailer: Trailer not included.
Shipping: This item is for Pick-up Only
Shipping Information: Item sold "where is". Assistance with shipping is generally available; however, buyer is responsible for costs of preparing item for shipment and charges for loading vessel onto trailer or transport.
Description: This 1981 45' Downeaster Ketch was damaged during Hurricane Ike while in its slip but was not submerged and was reported to be the only boat left floating in the marina after that storm. The fiberglass hull is in poor condition with chalky gel coat. The hull is reported to have two cracks approximately 2’ in length under the waterline. The wooden toe rail is in poor condition, damaged along starboard side with gouges and dents and missing in parts. A dimple was seen on the mast where spreaders start and viewing it from bow, mast appears to lean to port. The propeller was damaged but should be able to be reconditioned. The shaft was reported to be bent, extent of damage unknown. A CruiseAir and two Mermaid units were reported to be in good working order at time of inspection. Northern Lights 7kw Generator is reported to be working. There were four batteries reported in good condition. The six gallon water heater is reported to be working. The windlass is reported in fair condition, not tested, and appeared intact at time of inspection. Lifelines and stanchions appear to be in fair, working condition. Windshield/isinglass appears to be in poor condition, sunburned and cracks. The other windows appear to be in fair, serviceable condition. The exterior upholstery is in poor condition, torn and ripped. Jib, staysail, main, mizzen faded with some stains. Electronics appear to be in fair condition but not tested. Cockpit gauges and controls, depth, speed wind direction, compass appear to be in fair condition but not tested. Transom door is in poor condition, faded with cracks. There are 2 Lewmar 44 2 Lewmar 16, 2 speed, 1 Lewmar 24 2 speed winches appear to be in good condition. Rolling furling appears to be in fair condition. Boom appears to be in fair condition. The cockpit or help station is in fair condition. The rudder/tiller appears to be in fair condition. The wheel & binnacle appear to be in good condition. The gunwale appears to be in poor condition. The deck appears to be in poor condition with scratches, dings and dents, chalky. There are three staterooms. There is an electric head in guest and a pump head in master with attached shower. Interior upholstery and headliner appear to be in fair condition. The hardwood floors are in good condition. The electrical panel is inside saloon and everything seemed to function at time of inspection. The galley includes a coffeemaker, U-Line icemaker, Vitigrio refrigerator, Hillerange 3 burner propane stove, Seward propane oven that appear to be in fair condition for age. Heath transmission, stuffing box packing glands working. Vessel is powered by a single 1981 Perkins 4-236 85 hp diesel inboard engines that is reported to run properly. There is no trailer with this item.

New Info: This vessel is a ‘Ketch’. The mizzenmast was removed prior to the hurricane for repairs, it washed away during the storm and was not recovered. The hull is made of fiberglass.

Florida 6% state sales tax will apply for Florida residents.

Storage charges will accrue after the 10 day grace period. Loading fees will apply if no trailer included.
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