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From a design by Ralph Stanley, Maine boatbuilder Jarvis Newman built a series of 32' fiberglass lobster fishing boats, some of which were taken as bare hulls by other Maine builders with their eyes on yachtsmen rather than lobsters. This Newman 32 was one such, finished out by Lee S. Wilbur as a cruising boat for two or a day boat for eight or more people. Holds ten, seats six, sleeps two and admired by all. Soundings Magazine acknowledged her good looks in a feature article published in the January 2023 issue. Launched in 1980, "Spirit" found her way to the Chesapeake Bay, where the current owners have cherished her for nearly 20 years. They are retiring from yachting and must sell.

From the bowsprit anchor carrier to the teak swim platform, Spirit is actually 34f feet long. Her major distinctive feature is a pilot house, where steering, engine controls, GPS are found to starboard and a dinette to port, and a flybridge above with helm and engine controls. Aft of the pilot house there's a roomy cockpit with a full-width settee aft and storage under it, a freshwater shower outlet and a propane locker to port with another storage locker to starboard and two more beneath the floorboards. Down three steps forward from the pilot house, the cabin has a galley with sink, refrigerator, propane stove and storage to port, and a head compartment with electric toilet to starboard. A closet comes next and then there are two V-berths. On the foredeck there is a Lewmar windlass, a Vetus bow thruster and a raw water pump for hosing down a muddy anchor.

This is a one of a kind vessel that is a must see! Call the listing broker today to set up a showing!

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