Yacht Detail
2002 Custom 38' (11.58 m) Libby Downeast
Newburyport, Massachusetts, United States
BAD HABITS
Custom-built with working-boat DNA and proven capability, BAD HABITS is a rare opportunity to own an authentic piece of Maine maritime craftsmanship.
- Downeast
- Power
- Used
- Diesel
- Fiberglass Hull
- HIN/IMO: LBS380280202
Description
BAD HABITS is a rare custom Ernest Libby design built in Beals Island ME. She is the perfect blend of classic Downeast craftsmanship and performance, with custom amenities for the enthusiastic angler. She was originally built for both recreation and commercial use. Her current owner made several recent upgrades and ran her for fishing charters.
ON DECK
· Generous wheelhouse with helm station, 360° view, and settees port & center
· Over-sized open cockpit - 13’ beam
POWER
· 575 hp Scania D112-42 M w 8,500 hrs, heat exchanger cooled w/dry stack exhaust
· cruising speed of 14 -16 kts
· 7.5 kw MASE generator
· Carries 375 gallons of fuel – unbeatable range
ELECTRONICS
· 3 VHFs (Standard Horizon, ICOM)
· 2 Radar - Furuno 1595 & Raymarine Radar
North Star 952X GPS & 2 Raymarine Hybrid touch
· Raytheon L1250 Depth sounder
· Raymarine Autopilot
· Ritchie Compass
ACCOMMODATIONS/INTERIOR LAYOUT
· Comfortably sleeps 4, 2 upper/lower berths in cabin forward; Jabsco electric head w/shower
· Galley: stainless steel sink, Isotherm fridge & Sharp microwave
· Jensen AM/FM Sirius satellite CD/DVD/VCR
· Flatscreen Samsung TV
FISHABILITY
· Electric pot hauler w/davit (2023)
· Large insulated livewell on center w/a 4500 gpm pump
· Mounted rod holders on side gunnels, transom & wheelhouse roof
· Fitted w/a multitude of high-end fishing equipment & deck gear (inventory available)
· Custom outriggers & standing rigging
· Several built-in tackle boxes in wheelhouse
· Walk thru transom
Custom-built with working-boat DNA and proven capability, BAD HABITS is a rare opportunity to own an authentic piece of Maine maritime craftsmanship.
UPGRADES
2025
· New 8D 12v house battery
· 2 Durabrite lights w/new wiring installed (1 spot/1 flood)
2024
· Garbor plug installed in keel
· 3 new thru hulls
· Removeable daybed installed in cabin
2023
· New second station & helm w/controls
· New electric pot hauler w/davits
· New 4500 GPM washdown/livewell pump
· New hydraulic hoses to helm on rear deck
· Satellite antenna for TV
Aspire Yacht Sales is pleased to assist you in the purchase of this vessel. This boat is centrally listed by Merri-Mar Yacht Basin. It is offered as a convenience by this broker/dealer to its clients and is not intended to convey direct representation of a particular vessel
Specifications
HIN/IMO: LBS380280202
LOA: 38' (11.58 Meters)
Type: Power- Used
Year: 2002
Beam: 13'
Draft Min: 4' 5''
Cabins: 1
Sleeps: 4
Heads: 1
Maximum Speed: 16 Knots
Cruise Speed: 14 Knots
Fuel Type: Diesel
Hull Material: Fiberglass
Air Conditioning: Yes
Tower: No
Bridge Clearance: 28'
Fuel Tank: 375 Gallons (1419.53 Liters)
Fresh Water: 40 Gallons (151.42 Liters)
Holding Tank: 15 Gallons (56.78 Liters)
Builder: Ernest Libby
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Engines
Engine 1
- Engine Make: Scania
- Engine Model: D12-42 M
- Engine Year: 2002
- Engine Type: Inboard
- Power HP: 575.00
- Power KW: 428.78
- Fuel Type: Diesel
- Hours: 8500.00
Generators
Generator 1
- Generator Make: MASE
- Generator KW: 7.50
Full Details
Listing MLS by Yachtr.com
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