2003 John Williams Stanley 38

The Stanley 38 is a timeless example of Maine boatbuilding at its finest. Designed by Lyford Stanley and built by the renowned John Williams Boat Company on Mount Desert Island, this 38-foot Downeast cruiser beautifully combines traditional lines with modern craftsmanship to provide a versatile boat that is a great platform for fishing or entertaining, with plenty of room for as many as 15 guests.

Constructed with a solid fiberglass hull and accented by exquisite teak trim, the Stanley 38 is as rugged as she is graceful. Her hull design offers exceptional stability and a smooth, dry ride—perfect for both coastal cruising and offshore passages. A large propeller, rudder and a bow thruster make her easy to maneuver near the dock.

Double Shot is a shining example of this venerable Downeast, she is very well-equipped, well cared for and has been tastefully upgraded and modified over the years. She spent her first decade of service cruising the Maine coast in the summers; the current owners acquired the boat in 2015 and have since cruised the Bahamas, Florida and now New England. Double shot has a fantastic layout for family cruising: she sleeps 5 (4 below in a queen berth and 2 single "quarter berths" and 1 in the pilothouse settee)

Her Yanmar diesel was just serviced and she is ready to be launched for the 2025 summer season. Double Shot is currently in indoor heated storage and will be launching in the near future where she will be kept on a dock in Newport for easy viewing, she is in fantastic condition and a showing with most definitely not disappoint.

Upgrade History

2025

• Yanmar "1000 hour" Service Aftercooler, gear cooler, oil cooler and heat exchangers all inspected, cleaned, pressure tested and reinstalled
• Replaced fluids, filters, zincs, belts, and inspected turbo/exhaust and all fittings/hoses

2021

• New windlass
• New exhaust mixing elbow
• SeaDek EVA flooring in pilothouse
• Medium Grey vinyl hull wrap

2020

• Stripped entire boat down to bare wood and rebuilt with 15 coats of Varnish
• Installed shower system in head: fabricated GRP sole, teak grate and shower sump pump
• New headliners
• New toilet

2019

• Garmin Electronics Upgrade:Garmin GPSmap 7608xsv touchscreen chartplotter
• Garmin GMR Fantom enclosed array HD radar
• Garmin AIS 300 
• Garmin B60 Transducer (depth/temp)
• Garmin GMI 20 Tri-data display
• All new canvas, strataglass and pilothouse seat cushions
• Installed Viking 6-man Offshore Liferaft with cannister and stainless cradle

2017

• Repowered with NEW Yanmar 6LY 370hp diesel engine

2015-2019

• Superstructure, decks and non-skid repainted
• New stainless steel fridge/freezer drawers in galley/pilothouse
• Installed propane locker and gas distribution system
• Installed Cruisair Air Conditioning with reverse cycle heat
• Redesigned helm station to add bench which converts to a small single berth
• Fabricated and installed custom stainless steel bow seat

Hull and Deck

• Medium Grey vinyl hull wrap NEW 2021
• White boot stripe
• Green antifouling bottom paint
• White painted superstructure and two-tone buff tan non-skid decks NEW 2015ish
• Varnished teak cabin top handrails, brows, bow sprit, hand holds and accents
• Sunbrella "Toast" exterior canvas and strataglass
• Stainless steel bowrail with custom integrated bow seat
• Stainless steel cleats, fairleads, rub rails, chafe guards and fittings
• Lewmar stainless steel windlass with capstan NEW 2021
• Galvanized Bruce style anchor with stainless steel anchor swivel shackle and galvanized anchor chain
• Teak swim platform with stainless steel folding swim ladder with 5 rungs
• Large open aft cockpit with no fixed furniture (great for fishing or entertaining)
• Removable dinghy chocks in aft cockpit (dinghy shown in photos is not for sale)
• Traditional varnished sika spruce mast and boom
• Harken capstan in the aft cockpit including 2 line clutches w/ jammers
• Mast and capstan winch system allow for operation as a dinghy davit or stabilizer sail
• (3) commercial deck hatches in aft cockpit for access to steering gear and systems
• Kingsley Bate varnished chairs and custom folding cocktail table
• Viking 6-man liferaft in valise and stainless mount on hardtop 
• Traditional semi-displacement hull has a reasonably flat section aft, a slight deadrise and soft chine

Pilothouse

• Pilothouse can be completely enclosed with canvas/strataglass aft curtains and starboard side "window" and it can also be opened up by removing or rolling up that canvas and opening the 2 port side windows over the galley and all 3 forward windshield windows
• Custom bench seat to starboard converts to a single berth 
• Storage lockers beneath bench seat
• SeaDek EVA foam decking NEW 2021
• Gorgeous 3 strand rope handholds mounted to overheads
• Perforated vinyl headliner with varnished teak battens NEW 2020
• Coffee bar forward to port with custom galleyware storage
• Aft cockpit shower is a true "outdoor shower" not a handheld. Mounted to pilothouse just aft of the galley
• 4 deck hatches provide easy access to the engine and mechanical compartments

Helm and Electronics

• Helm is to starboard with a comfortable bench seat with varnished teak ladder back
• Side helm half-door provides easy access to side decks
• Oversized stainless steel Destroyer steering wheel with suede leather wrap
• Dual lever throttle control
• Teak footrests
• Garmin GPSmap 7608xsv touchscreen chartplotter NEW 2019
• Garmin GMR Fantom enclosed array HD radar NEW 2019
• Garmin AIS 300 NEW 2018
• Garmin B60 Transducer (depth/temp) NEW 2018
• Garmin GMI 20 Tri-data display NEW 2018
• Simrad AP20 Autopilot
• iCom VHF radio
• Kenwood stereo system
• Sidepower bowthruster throttle control
• Trim tab controls
• Stainless steel manual search light
• (3) windshield wipers
• Horn
• Windlass control switch
• Engine hatch control
• Ritchie compass
• Weems and Plath clock and barometer
• 12v fan
• 12v outlet

Galley

• Galley is to port running the full length of the pilothouse
• Stainless steel commercial-style counter tops
• Integrated double basin sink
• isotherm DR160 stainless steel refrigerator and freezer drawers NEW 2015ish
• Princess 3 burner propane stove with potholders and wood cutting board top
• Convection microwave oven
• Varnished teak louvered storage cabinets and drawer
• Custom glass and knife storage
• (2) Windows slide open to provide ventilation (with sliding bug screens)

Accommodations

Companionway from pilothouse to cabin is 3 steps with louvered privacy doors. Down below is an exceptional layout with a large center island berth forward and 2 sailboat style "quarter berths" port and starboard aft, perfect for children or grandchildren. The head with toilet and shower is to starboard with plenty of storage. This entire area is climate controlled via an air conditioner and diesel heater.

• Center island berth forward with 3 large drawers below
• Battened cabin sides
• Teak handrails and shelves
• Plenty of storage throughout with two built-in "dresser" areas with above and below counter storage
• Overhead opening hatch with bug screen
• Opening portholes
• (2) single "quarter berths" port and starboard aft with footwell extending aft under helm and galley areas in pilothouse
• Cruisair 16000 BTU air conditioner
• 12v fans
• Dimmable reading lights in each berth

Head

• Head is to starboard with integrated shower and privacy door
• Stainless steel basin sink
• Sink faucet extends for operation as a shower
• Picture frame mirror
• Tons of storage in 4 lockers and 3 drawers
• Raritan PH Super Flush manual toilet NEW 2020
• Teak grate in sole
• Diesel heat outlet
• Overhead hatch and porthole provide lots of natural light and ventilation
• Overhead light and dimmable sconce light

Mechanical and Electrical

• Yanmar 6LY2A-UTP 370hp marine diesel engine with 940 hours NEW 2017
• "1000 hour" service just completed winter 2025
• Racor fuel filter with pressure gauge
• Troll valve
• Engine compartment fire suppression system
• Main engine hatch is on a custom hydraulic lift to provide effortless access at the push of a button
• Sidepower bow thruster
• 5 blade propeller
• Spurs line cutter
• Trim tabs
• AGM batteries
• Xantrex Freedom X battery charger/inverter
• 30 amp shore power inlet
• Prosafe galvanic isolator
• Fresh water pump
• Water heater
• Espar diesel heater
• Macerator overboard discharge black water pump

Equipment

• 4 Docklines
• 4 Fenders
• 4 PFD lifejackets
• Viking 6 man liferaft (expired 11/2022)
• EPIRB
• Dyer Dhow dinghy seen in photos does not convey with the sale of this vessel
• Any tools, parts, clothing, linens, kitchenware, artwork, gear or any other personal items seen onboard or in photos/video are at the discretion of the Seller

Disclaimer

East Coast Yacht Sales 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. This is a custom Downeast boat built to the original owners specifications at that time. 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.

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