1972 REPCO Buxton Downeast Hardtop Cruiser

HULL & DECK: Total Refit 2000-2003

• In 2000, Peter Buxton gutted the vessel down to the bare hull and then rebuilt the vessel to convert from a lobster boat to a cruiser.
• Designer: Ernest Brierly.
• Superstructure and Housetop: Atlantic Boat Company, Brooklin, ME (from Duffy 35).
• Builder: Bare Hull: Repco, Gouldsboro, ME; Everything else finished by: Peter Buxton, Buxton Boats, Stonington, ME.
• White Awlgripped hull, black boottop, green bottom.
• Fiberglass with full keel flared bow.
• Cockpit access to clean off prop.
• Solid fiberglass deck, integrated with cabin structure.
• Side decks are supported with fiberglass knees.
• Cockpit is fiberglass over plywood deck with pressure treated 2"x4" beam and non-skid finish.
• One aluminum Freeman hatch and four fiberglass hatches.
• Cabin house (supposedly on Duffy 35 house) is molded fiberglass with glass windows in PVC frames. 
• There are Lewmar portlights and 2 deck hatches in the Pilothouse overhead and one in the foredeck; one opening windshield at the helm.
• Starboard helm door, and portside cockpit companionway door.
• Solid fiberglass rudder; fiberglass skeg to rudder to protect the prop.
• Small transom platform with S/S swim ladder.
• Two Todd helm and companion chairs.

TANKAGE: 

Fuel: 160 gallons in two fiberglass tanks.

Water: 25 gallons in bladder tank below vee berths.

Holding: 6 gallons in poly tank with y-valve. 

Hot Water: Raritan 6 gallon tank.

ENGINE & MECHANICAL: 

• 2003 single Caterpillar 3208TA, 375 hp diesel, V8, FWC.
• Engine hours: 2298 hours as of 9/2024.
• Cruising speed: 15-16 mph @ 2000-2200 RPM.
• Maximum speed: 19-20 mph @ WOT - 2800 RPM.
• Twin Disc MG-507, 2:1 reduction gear.
• 4 bladed bronze prop.
• Hydro Slave hydraulic steering with aluminum reservoir tank.
• Engine is installed in raised engine box with dining table mounted on top; dining table converts to large double berth.
• Fiberglass muffler and wet exhaust.
• 2" S/S shaft; dripless shaft seal.
• Kobelt throttle controls; bronze spoked steering wheel.
• Heatercraft cabin heater when engine is running.
• Racor fuel filter.
• Owner uses hydraulic hauler as his windlass.

ELECTRICAL: 

• 12V DC electrical systems.
• 2021 two 8D lead acid batteries with battery switch.
• In 2003, the vessel's electrical system was all new.
• 2 Rule 1500 bilge pumps.
• High water alarm. 

ACCOMMODATIONS:  

• For two to four.
• The wheelhouse is entered through the aft portside door.
• Galley is to port and L-shaped settee (convertible to wide double) is to starboard with storage under.
• Galley includes a double S/S sink, Magic Chef LPG stove and oven (20 lb LPG tank in cockpit locker).
• Bench seat and cushion forward to port, two swivel Todd seats for helmsman and companion.
• Helm console and helm door to starboard.
• Below is the enclosed head to starboard with handheld shower, sink and manual W.C. with 12V macerator and y-valve.
• Vee berths forward with filler to make a very wide queen berth.
• There are shelves outboard and attractive varnished hull ceilings.

ELECTRONICS:

• Standard Horizon Eclipse VHF radio.
• JRC 100 radar.
• Garmin 70 GPS map & depth.
• 2023 Furuno fishfinder.
• Ritchie compass.
• Sony Bluetooth stereo.

EQUIPMENT: 

• Three bench seats in cockpit.
• Teak steps to board the vessel.
• Flares, radar reflector, flood-spreader lights, life jackets, fire extinguishers, horn.
• 20 kg Simpson Lawrence plow type anchor with 200' nylon rode and 10' chain.
• Spotlight.
• EPIRB (good through 2026).
• 24" ring buoy.
• Fixed fireboy in engine room.
• Jabsco washdown pump.
• Welded davit with 1" S/S pipe mounted on cabin sides by helm.
• Hydro Slave 24" lobster trap hauler with shaft-driven pumps and 12V clutch off engine with 24-gallon aluminum reservoir tank (owner uses as windlass as he does not lobster).
• S/S handheld for easy and safe boarding. 

COMMENTS: ANDYBONES is a completely rebuilt 37' Repco "Downeast" cruiser, by Buxton Boats in Stonington, Maine. Peter Buxton gutted this 1971-1972 Repco in 2000-2003. He installed a new cockpit and a new Duffy 35 superstructure, installed a single Cat 3208TA diesel, designed and built a new interior with new wiring, plumbing, tanks, electronics, etc. He sold the vessel to her present owner who has enjoyed her since 2020. ANDYBONES has a spacious cockpit, and a simple interior for 2 or 4. Her single Cat has under 2300 hours, and the vessel cruises easily at 15-16 mph. Please come and inspect this highly desirable Maine cruiser or daytripper, perfect for family picnics or weekends. Thank you for your interest.

Potential purchasers should assume that items on the vessel at the time of viewing, but not specifically listed on this specification sheet, are not included with the sale of the yacht. These specifications are believed to be correct but cannot be guaranteed. Specifications are provided for information purposes. Data was obtained from sources believed reliable but is not guaranteed by owner or brokers. Buyer assumes responsibility to verify all speeds, consumptions, capacities and other measurements contained herein and otherwise provided, and agrees to instruct his surveyor to confirm such details prior to purchase. Vessel subject to sale, price and inventory changes, and withdrawal from market without notice.   

Mechanical Disclaimer: Engine and generator hours are as of the date of the original listing and are a representation of what the listing broker is told by the owner and/or actual reading of the engine hour meter. The broker cannot guarantee the true hours. It is the responsibility of the purchaser and/or his agent to verify engine hours, warranties implied or otherwise, and major overhauls as well as ALL other representations noted on the listing.  

DISCLAIMER TO BOARD VESSEL: In the event the Buyer boards the vessel either on land or in the water without a broker or owner, the Buyer(s) agrees and understands he boards at his sole risk and liability.