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1970 Dyer 29

Eider

$49,000

Barrington, RI · 29 ft

Overview

Type
Cruisers, Downeast

Specifications

Year
1970
Make
Dyer
Model
29
Condition
Used
Category
Power
Nominal length
29 ft
Length overall
29 ft
Beam
9.5 ft
Max draft
3 ft
Location
Barrington, RI

Description

EIDER — 1970 Dyer 29 Extended Hardtop

EIDER is a beautifully maintained example of the iconic Dyer 29, a Downeast-style cruiser renowned for her timeless design, practical layout, seakindly handling, and rugged construction. Built by Dyer in Warren, Rhode Island, the Dyer 29 has been in continuous production since 1955 and has earned a well-deserved reputation as a capable and comfortable coastal cruiser.

EIDER is particularly well equipped for extended cruising, with a substantial battery bank, 250 watts of walk-on solar, and a Victron charging system providing excellent off-grid capability. Her accommodations include a comfortable V-berth, galley with pressure water, refrigerator/freezer and propane stove, and an Air Head composting toilet.

Her built-down hull and 350 HP Crusader 454 provide a combination of substantial construction and strong performance. She comfortably cruises at 10–15 knots, with a top speed of approximately 22 knots. Recent mechanical work includes a rebuilt transmission, new exhaust components, starter, fuel pump, shaft, PSS dripless shaft seal, and control cables.

Her owners have invested extensively in her over the past five years, but are reluctantly offering her for sale as they find themselves ready to move on from boating.

EIDER offers the classic Dyer 29 design with substantial recent improvements, capable performance, and a proven history of coastal cruising.

Additional details

Additional details

1970 Dyer 29 Extended Hardtop — Hull 63

All improvements, additions, and repairs have been completed within the last five years.

ELECTRONICS

  • Simrad GO9 XSE Multifunction Display with C-MAP

    • GPS, sonar, speed, etc.

  • Simrad Halo Dome Radar, displayed on MFD

  • Simrad NAC-2 Autopilot with compass and drive unit

  • ICOM M424G VHF Radio with GPS

  • Refurbished 5" Danforth binnacle compass

ELECTRICAL

  • New Duracell Ultra batteries:

    • 1 Starter: 27M, 620 CCA, 100 AH, 190 Reserve Capacity

    • 2 House: 31 DT, 800 CCA, 110 AH, 210 Reserve Capacity

  • Echo charger for separate house and starter battery charging

  • Two 125-watt walk-on solar panels

  • Victron MPPT solar controller and monitors

  • Cabin and reading lights

  • Running lights

  • No shore power outlet

ACCOMMODATIONS

  • V-berth for two with new cushions

  • Storage below berths

  • Full-length shelves above berths

  • Galley:

    • Stainless steel sink with pressure cold water

    • Small refrigerator/freezer

    • Propane camp stove

    • Covered cabinets

  • Enclosed head area with Air Head composting toilet

  • Hanging locker

MECHANICAL

  • Indmar 1992 Crusader 454, 350 HP gasoline engine

  • Freshwater cooled

  • Engine extensively refurbished by professionals over the past five years, including:

    • Engine beds

    • New aluminum exhaust manifolds, risers, elbows, and mufflers

    • Rebuilt carburetor

    • New air filter

    • Rebuilt Velvet Drive transmission

    • Flame arrester

    • New starter

    • New fuel pump

    • Fuel, voltmeter, oil pressure, and tachometer gauges

    • New shaft with Drive Saver and dripless/packless PSS sealing system

    • New shifter and control cables

    • Fume detector

TANKS

  • Two 45-gallon fuel tanks

  • One 25-gallon water tank

HULL & CABIN

  • New Awlgrip hull paint — black with slight green tint

  • Foredeck and cockpit side panels re-cored with Core-Cell rigid foam core

  • Opening windshields with new shatter-proof glass

  • New side-window plexiglass

  • All external and internal teak trim stripped and varnished

  • New side rails installed on cabin exterior

CANVAS

  • Thurston canvas panels for sides and rear of bridge deck area

  • Cockpit shade/Bimini

OUTSIDE EQUIPMENT

  • Two anchors with chain and nylon rodes:

    • 25-pound CQR

    • 15-pound Danforth

  • Bow pulpit with anchor roller

  • Two bow cleats

  • Stern teak swim platform with ladder

  • Teak side-mounted swim ladder

  • Teak folding table with mounting stations in cockpit and bridge deck

  • Four teak folding chairs

  • Cushions for all seats and chairs

  • Large Cordova cooler/icebox

  • St. Croix removable dinghy davits

SAFETY

  • Lifesling-style Man Overboard package

  • Three fire extinguishers — 5-B:C Size 1, dry chemical

  • Assorted PFDs

ADDITIONAL

  • 8'3" West Marine RU-250 roll-up inflatable dinghy with lifting rings

Disclaimer

The Company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.

Engines

Crusader 454

Year
1992
Power
350 horsepower