Custom 38' Libby Downeast

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