custom 38 Photographs

This pilot house, 38 foot boat was designed and built by the Frazier Nelson Shipyard in 1938 to service freighters. It was purchased and renamed the JOHN D in 1981 for use as a fishing boat on Lake Superior. In 1984 the John D was completely renovated at a cost of over $80,000; completely sand blasted, a double primer coat applied and then painted grey, repowered with a new 175 HP Izuzu inboard diesel engine, which currently has around 1600 hours of use, moved the pilot house, plus other upgrades. The John D is 38 feet long, 38 foot waterline, 10 foot beam, and 4 foot draft. She cruises at 9-10 knots at 3800 rpm, with a max speed of 12-13 knots at 4700 rpm. She uses about 1 gallon per hour at cruising speed and carries 200 gallons of fuel. She is very clean and has a V berth and head, but no cooking facilities. So she is ready to customize your way. Displacement is 14 tons.
The following gear is included:
Batteries (2)
Battery switch
Battery charger
Dockside electrical cable
Depth sounder
Compass
Anchors and rode (2) Danforth and Navy
Bow and stern anchor davits
Electric windlass
Bimini with new canvas, windows, zippers, etc. ($4,500 value)
Cockpit awning
Fenders and lines
Life Jackets
Auxiliary tiller for rudder
Outriggers (2) at 10 feet each
Skis
Fishing gear and tackle
With whatever customization you desire she would be a great boat for:
Fishing
Cruising
River boat
Canal boat
Harbor tour boat
Hauling supplies
Etc.