Sail a Bluewater Cruiser

38 ft
Boat length
Up to 6
Passengers
Captained
This boat is rented with a captain
92%
Owner’s response rate

The boat

Welcome aboard my Downeaster 38 , "Fred B. Wood"! Designed by renowned naval architect, Henry Morschlad, , this Downeaster is in exceptionally good condition. Downeaster's are known as being stout and seaworthy bluewater cruisers. They can be found all over the globe. This experience is available for up to six guests! (Please note that I recently upgraded to a larger Downeaster 38 from an Ericson 27 which is shown in some of the photos!)



You can choose between a half day or full day adventure. Your half day adventure starts at Jack London Square. The route will depend on wind conditions; however, our goal is to cross the bay to see the marvelous sites of South Beach Harbor (home of the SF Giants), the financial district, the bay bridge, and then Treasure Island. During the tour you'll see amazing wildlife; including, flocks of pelicans, sea lions, and the occasional dolphin!



A full day advantage allows a cruise to Angel Island and out to the Golden Gate Bridge based on conditions.



This is an active experience! I will review the basics of sailing (wind angle, general terms for operating the vessel, and rules of the road). You will take a turn at the helm (wheel), manage the sheets that control the sails, and raise and lower the sails. Naturally, you are also welcome to just sit back and enjoy the amazing views.

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David
Owned by
David
5.0
(9 ratings)

Amenities

Bathroom
Stereo
Stereo Aux Input
Cooler / Ice chest
Shower
Refrigerator
Anchor
Grill
Depth finder
Radar
VHF Radio

Specifications

Year
1978
Length
38 ft.
Make
Downeaster
Model
38
Capacity
6
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Boat location

Exact location information is provided after a booking is confirmed.

Your crew

Boat owner
David
David
5.0
(9 bookings)
USCG Licensed Captain with over 25 years of boating experience.
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  • Response rate: 92%
  • Avg. response time: < 12 hours

Things to know

Allowed on boat

pets
swimming
smoking
alcohol
kids under 12
fishing
glass bottles
shoes
liveaboard
red wine

  • Free cancellations until 5 days before the booking start time.
  • 50% refund for cancellations between 3-5 days before the booking start time.
  • Cancellations within 2 days of the booking start time are non-refundable.
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This boat belongs to a Commercial Owner, an independent boat rental company. A Commercial Owner is an independent, Boatsetter-approved boat rental company who provides their own insurance to their guests.


A security deposit hold (not a charge) will be placed on your credit card 48 hours before your booking starts to cover any incidental damage that may occur during your rental. This hold is released 48 hours after the booking is complete, if no claims are made. The security deposit amount for the boat you are booking will be outlined during the check-out process.

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If requested, the owner can provide a list of available captains for bareboat charter or the renter can use their own qualified captain. If the boat is being time chartered, the owner will provide the Captain.