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$135K

1986 Cape George

Cutter·
Portland, Maine
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$135K
USD · Asking Price
36 ft
Length
1986
Year
Cutter
Type
Portland, Maine
Location

About This Vessel

measures 36 ft, and is located in Portland, Maine, powered by Yanmar 4JH2TE 47.00HP.

Hattie Lee is a beautifully maintained Cape George 36 that is a proven blue water cruiser. In 2023, a Cape George 36 won the Golden Globe around the world race skippered by Kristen Neuschafer, the first woman to ever win the race. Hattie Lee has been upgraded over the years to feature rebuilt bulwarks in structural areas, external chain plates, recently rebuilt teak decks, main cabin top, bowsprit, and much more. It is offered as a convenience by this broker/dealer to its clients and is

Highlights

Rebuilt / Reinforced bulwarks around stern, stanchion bases, and stress areas at chainplates.Fore stay, back stays and bobstay replaced - 2025Remainder of standing rigging dates from 2021new teak decks & teak in cockpit and mast area - 2017

Exterior

Cabin: rebuilt with added fiberglass, painted w/ Awlgrip - 2021Topsides: Awlgrip oyster white; jade sheer & boot stripe; touch up - 2021Varnished butterfly hatch, main hatch, Dorado vents, cockpit trim & toe railToe rails taken down to bare wood & 4 coats varnish applied in  2022Two coats Epifaines applied annuallyHard FRP dodger - 2012New bimini - 2022Most stainless fittings and parts replaced or rebuilt and rebedded - 2010Ten bronze opening portlights. Removed, re-bedded and reinstalled - 2021Opening ports combined with main hatch, butterfly hatch, and fore hatch (plus two interior fans) provide superior ventilation and good natural lightingSecure cockpit with tether attachments pointsBoom gallows with bronze traveler track at rear of cockpit

Mechanical / Electrical

Engine: Yanmar 3 JH2TE 47 hp with 3700 engine hrsKanzaki transmission: model KM3A; reduction ratio 2.64:1Dual Racor 75500MAX primary fuel filtersElectromax 120 Amp alternator with serpentine belt, new 2017Prop: 4-blade self feathering propeller provides efficient power with very low drag. Variprop, new 2010; adjustable pitch fwd & reverseThree new AGM slimline batteries (total capacity 630 AH) installed - 2025Mastervolt controllerNew electrical panel, wiring, LEDs, etc added - 2012-13220 wiring installed - 2013Mastervolt battery charger capable of charging from 110v or 220v added - 2012Mastervolt inverter - 2014New engine start battery - 2021120 Amp Electromax engine alternator - 2017Two solar panels, total 175 watts with Blue Sky regulator

On Deck / Rigging

Painted aluminum keel stepped mastSpinnaker pole stored on mastDouglas fir bowsprit with teak platform rebuilt - 2021Fastrack sail track system added in 2011 makes for easy raising and loweringHarken roller furlers on jib and staysail - 2021Separate sail track for storm try sailDyneema runner stays for staysails on air locks, remotely retractableFore stay, back stays and bobstay replaced - 2025Remainder of standing rigging dates from 2021External 3/8” 316 S/S side stay chainplates - 2009Rebuilt rear chain plates - 2009; removed, inspected, rebedded - 2025New oversized 316 S/S cranse fitting at end bowsprit installed in 2008Rebuilt bow fitting for staysail - 2009New bronze stem fitting for bobstay - 2025New S/S bow pulpit - 2010New extended s/s stern pulpit - 2010New 1/4” S/S lifelines - 2010New s/s lifeline stanchions and mounting brackets - 2010(2) Lewmar 48 ST bronze primary winches(4) Lewmar 40 ST bronze winches: two secondary and two cabin top Lewmar 30 and 40 aluminum halyard winches on mastLewmar 16 reefing winchAll winches 2008 or newerSpinlock line clutches on mastLewmar line clutches for runners, etc6 to one purchase Harken main sheet block (attaches on traveler at base of boom gallows) - 2010Harken air blocks on runner stays. Variety of other high quality hardware such as Garhauer, Schaefer & Lewmar blocks and stoppersLofrans Tigres anchor windlass Main anchor 66 lb spade on 230’ high tensile 5/16” chainSpare anchor ready on port side, Fortress FX 23 on 200’ of 8-strand rodeMonitor wind vane self-steering - installed 2007

Navigation Equipment

Furuno radar/chartplotter (TZT3 12f) - 2021Raymarine F1-504 MULTI Speed, Depth, Wind - 2021Standard Horizon GX2200 w/ AIS receiver; RAM mic for cockpitFuruno GPS - 2009M802 Icom SSB - 2009 (disconnected)Autopilot: Raymarine 4000+; LCD digital display2 Ritchie BN-2 bulkhead 4 1/2” compasses

Sail Inventory

780 sq feet total working sail area gives plenty of sail area to move HATTIE in light winds; plan to reef above 10-12 knotsAll working sails specifically designed and built by Chesapeake Sails (extra reinforcement, triple stitched seams etc.)Mainsail - 358 sq ft, Chesapeake Sails Well-reinforced, full battens, 3 reef points, like new condition - 2023Jib (yankee) 240 sq ft - 2009Staysail 182 sq ft - excellent condition - 2022Cruising spinnaker with sock, excellent condition - 2010 Storm try sail - 2009

Canvas / Covers

Most of the canvas on HATTIE is Sunbrella (color: Toast) except for the awningsAll canvas is very good to excellent conditionThe canvas and windows for hard dodger replaced - 2025New Bimini and bimini window - 2022Mainsail cover - 2018Liferaft cover - 2018Aft sun awning added - 2012Fore sun awning added - 2017Various hatch cover canvas

Galley

Gimbaled two-burner Seaward propane stove with pot rail & retainersTwo-basin sink with pressure waterFresh water hand pump (disconnected)Large icebox with 3” plus insulationGrunert water-cooled refrigeration

Interior Accommodation

Quarter berth starboard aft by chart tableLong bench settee to port with lee clothU-shaped settee to starboard with lee clothWide forward V-berth with filer piece / cushionWet head with teak shower gate and electric sump pumpConvertible faucet and shower head Groco manual flush toilet - 2023Holding tank, epoxy, 14 gallon - 2012

Dinghy

Achilles inflatable dingyHonda BF2.3D four stroke 2.3 HP engineFuel tank and jerrycanTeak bracket on transom for outboard storage underway

Safety Equipment / Spares

Winslow 4-person life raft; 2025 certification; cabin top or cockpit storage optionsSpare tiller3 dry chemical fire extinguishers, two large Halon extinguishersCarbon monoxide alarmLuke 80 lb traditional fishermen’s storm anchor44 lb spade anchorFortress FX 55 storm anchorFiorentino 9’ parachute sea anchorGalerider drogueSpare 120 AMP alternatorMany engine, plumbing and electrical spares including: 3-blade bronze prop. Miscellaneous engine, plumbing, electrical spares sailing blocks and hardware, etc., etc

Vessel Overview

Year1986
MakeCape George
Vessel NameHattie Lee
CategoryCutter
ConditionUsed
BuilderCape George Boat Works
Hull MaterialFiberglass
Fuel TypeDiesel

Dimensions

Length Overall36 ft
Beam10 ft
Max Draft5 ft
Gross Tonnage11

Performance & Capacity

Fuel Capacity65 gal
Fresh Water95 gal

Engines & Mechanical

Engine Count1
MakeYanmar
Model4JH2TE
Power47.00 HP
FuelDiesel
Hours3700.00 hrs

We Will Assist You With

Full sea trial arranged
Independent marine survey
Title search & documentation
Closing coordination
Financing introductions available
Insurance referrals available

Your Broker

Jared Neff — Neff Yacht Sales Broker
Jared Neff
Yacht Broker · 20+ Years Experience

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