Stonington Yacht Sales
194 Water Street
Stonington, CT, US, 06378
Tel:860-303-0543
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2000 Martha's Vineyard Shipyard Custom 30 Downeast Cruiser

location icon Mystic, Connecticut
Year 2000
Length 30 ft
Price
$75,000

"In a world of bling, Betty Hunt has grace. In a world of complexity, she’s simple. In a world of excess and overstatement, she’s practical and down-to-earth". SOUNDINGS, MAY, 2009

From the drawing board of Thomas Hale (long-time owner of Martha's Vineyard Shipyard, designer of the Wasque's and Vineyard Vixen's) come ETHYL (once BETTY HUNT) - launched as Tom's personal boat.  She is designed to be a simple, elegant and graceful power cruiser with everything you need and nothing you don't.

 In today's world, this wise approach can help one remove the clutter of life, and as soon as one steps aboard and she sure does help you breathe a sigh of "ahhhh".  This is the kind of boat that just gets under your skin in the most positive way.

She has won awards, but she daily wins the admiration of the experienced boaters who run across her and know a good vessel when they see it. ETHYL is different, and not fast, but beautiful, interesting and well behaved.  What more could one want?

Available for inspection at your convenience in Mystic, CT.  Highly recommended.

 

 

 

Specifications

Year Built 2000
Category Power
Length Overall 30 ft
Beam 9 ft
Max Draft 3'2 ft
Construction Wood
Hull ID MVSTH001G000
Drive Type Direct
Engines 1
Total Engine Power 140 hp
Cruising Speed 9 mph
Maximum Speed 12 mph
Fuel Tank Cap. 90 gal
Fuel Tank Mat. aluminium
Water Tank Cap. 50 gal
Water Tank Mat. Plastic
Water Heater Cap. 0 gal
Holding Tank Cap. 20 gal

Engine 1 Specifications

Make: Yanmar
Model: 4LH-HTE
Fuel: Diesel
Engine Power: 140hp
Type: Inboard
Drive Type: Direct
Year: 2000
Engine Hours: 470
VESSEL OVERVIEW

Isn't she lovely? The photos tell as good a story as any, until one get's aboard and experiences ETHYL in person.  Then the magic of this fine vessel will be very apparent.

The layout is excellent - both in the cockpit/helmdeck and in the interior.  Not only is ETHYL an eye-catcher, but she works great for cruising, day trips and entertaining.  There is a lot to like about this vessel.

An article on this boat was published in Soundings in 2009 - here is a link:

https://www.soundingsonline.com/news/lobster-yacht-exudes-old-fashioned-grace

An interesting note - she was designed in 1941, but not built until 2000.  There are more interesting details in the article.

Seller reports fuel consumption at 3 gallons per hour at 8 knots.  he has owned her since 2010 and she evidences excellent care.

NOTE:  Topsides, cabin house, decks, hardtop, and toe rails all re-painted by Snediker Yacht Restoration 11/2023.  

CONSTRUCTION:

ETHYL was built under the direction of Tom Hale at Martha's Vineyard Shipyard, with Rick Brown of Far Cry Boats leading the construction team.

  • Hull:  Cedar on Oak.  1 inch cedar planks on 1 x 1.5 inch oak frames.  Frames are on 14 inch centers. 
  • Deck:  Marine plywood with epoxy and fiberglass covering.
  • Cockpit sole is natural teak
  • Fasteners are silicon bronze.
  • Bronze Hardware - cleats, chocks, windlass, steering wheel, ports, bow trail, cowl vents, etc.
  • Worm Shoe on keel.

LAYOUT:

  • Large cockpit with extended hardtop
  • Wrap-around seating aft in cockpit, with seat and backrest cushions.  Storage beneath each seat section
  • Well soundproofed engine box with cushion.
  • Steering station to starboard
  • Helm and companion seats are folding captain's chairs
  • Interior is accessed via a teak companionway with a teak bi-fold door
  • To starboard is the galley with a three burner CNG stove and a single sink with cold water via a foot pump.  Storage in drawers and lockers.
  • To port is the head with a manual toilet, a sink and a "medicine cabinet".
  • The salon is forward with settee port and starboard - and fillers to create a large berth.
  • Chain locker all the way forward
  • There are seven bronze opening ports
  • Two overhead hatches add additional light and venitialion in the interior
  • Finishes are Herreshoff style, white with teak trim.
  • Cabin sole is teak and holly

ELECTRONICS:

  • Raymarine ST40 Depth sounder
  • Garmin 2006C GPSmap plotter
  • Furuno radar
  • Standard Horizon Explorer VHF
  • Danforth Constellation compass with Brown mounting plate
  • Clarion Stereo

MISCELLANEOUS: 

  • Sitka spruce mast and boom (painted white), with steadying sail and anchor light. Note - not currently installed but easily returned to use.
  • DC power breaker panels
  • Three batteries (lead acid, 1-2 years old) with selector switches
  • Jabsco remote control chrome spotlight
  • Windshield wipers (3)
  • Ideal Electric windlass in bronze with control at helm
  • Electric bilge pump
  • Two fuel tanks, 45 gallons each.  Powder coated 5063 grade aluminum, new 2017.  
  • Polyethylene water tank
  • Polyethylene holding tank
  • Electric fuel gauges at helm, new 2017
  • Cockpit cushions for stern seat and engine box
  • Filler panels and cushions for vee-berth
  • Two bronze cowl vents with Dorade boxes on cockpit hard top provide ventilation to the engine space
  • Teak swim platform with teak swim lader
  • Extended anchor roller at bow
  • Emergency tiller for top of rudder post.
  • Bruce Anchor with chain and rode

 

 

 

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.
Additional Contact Information
Stonington Yacht Sales represents high quality, distinctive vessels, and buyers and sellers who appreciate finely tuned services to meet their unique needs. Please call John Farmelo to learn more about this vessel and our comprehensive, and somewhat exclusive, brokerage services.
John C. Farmelo
Stonington Yacht Sales, LLC
at Dodson Boatyard, Stonington CT.
860-303-0543
john@stoningtonyachtsales.com