2018 Maine Cat 38'

Watts Up Doc is a unique offering of a Maine Cat 38 with inboard OceanVolt electric propulsion. The previous owner undertook the conversion from outboard motors to electric propulsion and was delighted with the results. This boat has been lightly used initially in New England and in the last 3 years, on the Chesapeake Bay. It is currently on the hard in Deltaville, VA.

The Maine Cat 38 was designed as a fast, yet comfortable small cruising catamaran, ‘for sailors who love to sail’ (designer Dick Vermeulen). This is verified by the current owners who are committed to performance and can testify to its ability to sail close to the wind using its dagger-boards. It was Sail magazine’s “Best Multi Cruising Boat under 40” feet in 2017.

The attributes of the Maine Cat are in keeping with the design parameters. Light weight; thanks to vinylester resin infused fiberglass layup, over Core-Cell PH core. Fast; hulls are narrow below the waterline with low wetted surface. Comfortable; above-waterline flare and reverse sheer of hulls provide ample space & headroom; large, fully enclosed bridgedeck/cockpit with sheltered forward helm. Easy handling; superb visibility from cockpit with primary winches and line handling at helm & mainsail controls on transom.

The electric propulsion system works like a hybrid automobile. The feathering props allow for regeneration of the batteries while under sail; when battery levels get below a certain level, the diesel generator starts automatically, so no ‘range anxiety’ if you are forced to motor for lengthy periods.  Under battery power, in flat conditions the boat moves easily at 6kts.

Watts Up Doc has the following equipment and upgrades:

• OceanVolt 48V Propulsion System (2020)
• Drive legs w/ feathering props
• Lithium propulsion batteries and house batteries
• Solar Panels on Cockpit roof – 790W
• Victron solar controllers
• Victron Inverter/Charger
• Fisher Panda 6KW Generator
• Wallas Forced Air Diesel Heater
• Vacuflush Head + Holding Tank (2022)
• Custom Davits
• Bowsprit, Code 0 sail & furling system (2022)
• On-demand Propane water heater w/ dedicated propane tank
• Mattress covers & dinette covers replaced (2022)
• Cockpit cushions (2022)
• Full cockpit enclosure & aft screens (2022)
• Folding steps to cabin top (2022)
• Bilge pumps upgraded (2022)
• Folding swim ladder (2022)
• AB Dinghy & Torqeedo electric outboard motor
• 2 x fixed double berths; dining table converts to double
• 1 Head w/ separate shower

Don’t miss out on this lightly used, performance catamaran.

ACCOMMODATIONS:

Port Hull

• Forward cabin
• Double berth
• Storage w/ rattan doors
• Large hatch overhead
• Galley
• Frigoboat front-opening fridge above counter top
• Force 10 3-burner propane stove w/ oven
• Induction cooking plate
• Extensive counter space - Resin counter tops
• Copious storage above and below counter level
• Farmhouse style S/S sink
• Mixer faucet for hot and cold pressurized water
• Dinette aft – seats 6/folds down to create queen bunk
• All mattresses & interior cushions re-covered (2022)

Starboard Hull

• Queen Berth, aft
• Storage cabinets w/ extensive counter space along hulls, midships
• Electrical/instrument panel, port side of hull
• Door into head
• Basin with storage beneath, starboard
• Vacuflush toilet, port (2022)
• Separate shower
• ‘Utility room’ & storage compartment, bow
• Genset & associated filters etc.
• On demand propane water heater
• Dedicated propane locker for water heater tank (10lb Aluminum tank is empty)

EXTERIOR:

COCKPIT

• Central helm on Edson pod, forward
• Pod forward of helm w/
• 2 x Harken 46 2-speed self-tailing Primary winches
• 2 x Line organizers
• Storage under pod
• Cabinets under foredeck, housing Lithium batteries, inverter, diesel heater
• Companionways to hulls w/ lockable hatch-boards
• Central fiberglass table w/leaves & storage
• Fiberglass cockpit seats w/ lazarettes, port & starboard aft
• Cockpit cushions (2022)
• Fiberglass cabin top over cockpit w/ stainless steel handholds & solar display
• Windshield w/ sliding windows
• Solid central beam between windshields
• Side windows w/ sliding openings
• Screen for sliding windows (never used)
• Full enclosure w/ bug screens (2022)

DECKS:

Transom

• Transom step w/ swim ladder, port
• Transom lockers to engine rooms w/
• OceanVolt 6.5 Motor Controllers
• Drive Legs
• Steering quadrant on rudder posts
• Davits
• Mainsheet Traveler
• 2 x Harken 46 2-speed self-tailing winches
• Stainless Steel Stern rails & handholds

Side Decks & Foredeck

• Side decks w/ composite ‘teak’ toe rails
• Centerboard casings
• Handholds on Cockpit cabin top
• Steps to cabin top (2022)
• Mast, forward of cockpit
• Track for self-tacking jib
• Foredeck lazarettes – storage and water tanks
• Lofrans electric windlass w/ remote at helm
• Central fiberglass beam w/ chain channel from cabin to crossbeam
• 2 x Trampolines
• Aluminum crossbeam w/ Jib furler
• Sprit w/ Code 0 Furler (installed 2022)
• Rocna 20KG Anchor w/ chain & rode
• Fortress Anchor w/ chain & rode

PROPULSION & ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

• OceanVolt 48V Propulsion System (2020)
• Linked to drive legs (oil changed/timing device lubricated serviced, annually - 10/2024)
• Feathering propellers (used for electrical regeneration while under sail)
• Solar Panels on Cockpit roof – 790W
• Genasun MPPT controllers – 1 per panel
• Valence Lithium 20KWH 48V Propulsion batteries
• Victron Lithium 10 KWH 24V House Batteries w/ Victron BMS
• Generator Battery
• Victron BMV 712 Smart Battery monitor w/ blue tooth
• Victron Energy Color Display
• Victron Quattron 5KW Inverter/Charger
• Victron Orion 24V – 12V Converters
• Fischer Panda 6KW Generator w/ 153 hours (Serviced 2023)
• Cafrano 12V fans

ELECTRONICS:

• Garmin Chart-plotter
• Garmin Autopilot
• 2 x Garmin Multi displays
• Fusion Stereo w/ speakers in port & starboard hulls & cockpit
• Garmin VHF w/ RAM mic
• Handheld Garmin GPSMAP 86Sci. Allows satellite transmission of texts while underway as well as allows for remote control of the boat.

SAILS & RIGGING:

• Fully battened laminate Mainsail (Calvert Sails)
• Self-tacking Jib (Calver Sails)
• Code 0 (Evolution Sails) on furler with custom bowsprit (2022)

MISCELLANEOUS:

• AB 9’ Dinghy (2019)
• Torqeedo Electric outboard motor
• Wallas forced-air Diesel cabin heater
• Docklines
• Fenders
• Safety gear

DISCLAIMER:

The Company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.