"Vintage" is a beautifully preserved sedan cruiser that boasts a striking downeast design. This thoughtfully crafted Cape Dory 36 is built for durability on the water, providing excellent accommodations, a generous layout, and just the right touch of luxury to ensure comfort for you and your guests. Perfect for the Great Loop, this vessel features dependable diesel twin screws, secure side decks, and exceptional visibility. As described by her knowledgeable owner: “Vintage has been the reliable long-range cruising vessel I desired when I purchased it a decade ago. My daughter and I have explored the Northeast annually, enjoying extended stays at Block Island while anchored. With its comfortable accommodations, generator, air conditioning, and spacious galley, it's the ideal platform for enjoyable cruising at a steady pace. All systems receive regular maintenance and perform reliably.” According to the Power Boat Guide, the Cape Dory 36 Flybridge is not only economical to operate but also visually appealing, with a classic style that resonates with traditional boating enthusiasts. It features a modified V-hull with a sturdy fiberglass bottom and a protective keel, while the interior showcases handcrafted teak cabinetry and trim that the brand is known for. The standard two-stateroom layout includes a mid-level galley, and large salon windows enhance the feeling of space. The cockpit is ample enough for several anglers and their gear, equipped with a transom door and teak covering boards. Additional highlights include a teak bow pulpit, swim platform, wide side decks, and a compact flybridge with a forward helm. Optional 250hp GM 8.2 diesels cruise at 19-20 knots, reaching a top speed of approximately 22 knots. Accommodations in this 1988 Cape Dory Flybridge blend classic elegance with practical design for comfortable cruising or fishing. It features reverse cycle heating and air conditioning, along with a generator, perfect for longer journeys or quick trips to the canyon. The forward primary cabin includes a V-berth with filler cushions, ample drawer storage beneath, a large hanging locker, and additional shelving. Ventilation comes from two stainless steel opening ports and a deck hatch. The starboard guest stateroom offers over-and-under bunks with storage, a sizable hanging locker, and a comfortable dressing seat, complemented by two stainless opening port windows. The spacious head compartment includes a newer electric head, a separate shower stall, a vanity with sink, and plenty of storage. The galley boasts parquet flooring in a U-shaped design, double stainless steel sinks, a Norcold refrigerator/freezer, pressurized hot/cold water, an upgraded electric stove, and a microwave, all bathed in natural light from large salon windows. The salon features an L-shaped settee that converts into a berth and a hi/low teak table, creating a bright and airy atmosphere throughout. The galley is equipped with a Norcold refrigerator, double sinks, a Kenyon electric stove, and white Formica countertops, with 12-volt lighting and stainless opening ports. The electronics include a newer Garmin GPSMAP 1040XS chart plotter with radar, a Standard Horizon VHF radio, and a stereo system. The boat is powered by twin GM Detroit 8.2 250HP diesel engines with approximately 2,200 hours, regularly maintained and featuring new shafts, turbochargers, and more. Additional features include custom upholstery, stainless steel rails, a Simpson Lawrence anchor windlass, a new teak swim platform, a dinghy with a rebuilt outboard, and numerous safety and comfort enhancements, ensuring a well-equipped and enjoyable cruising experience."
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