To those who know, a true Down East lobster yacht is the ultimate blend of form and function. Designed by renowned Down East architect Spencer Lincoln and built by Atlantic Boat Company, ITHAKA’S classic New England work boat lines stand out in any harbor. The result of generations of progression in lobster boat design, the Duffy 42 was conceived as a work boat with a large cockpit and protected house to serve as a commercial lobster vessel on the often rough waters off the Maine coastline. Her “built down” hull form provides a stable ride through the worst sea conditions, easily powered by her single Lugger engine (maneuvering is aided by a powerful bow thruster). But she’s not all work boat. Her spacious cockpit (three feet longer than originally designed) functions as an extension of her main salon, a fantastic space to relax for the evening in a deck chair. Moving forward, ITHAKA’S beautifully crafted interior is warm and inviting – her open salon able to easily accommodate a number of guests for dinner or cocktails. Two spacious cabins provide comfortable accommodations for six (including the convertible salon berth), complemented nicely by a generously sized head with separate shower stall. Her owner has taken great pride in maintaining her systems to the highest degree and she has just returned from a summer trip to Alaska.
Lugger engine and Northern Lights generator – Webasto hydronic heat – crane and dinghy chocks on top deck – recent Garmin electronics – Starlink HP dish with Peplink router – recent bottom paint (August 2024)
Name of vessel | ITHAKA |
Model | Duffy 45 |
Year | 2000 |
Builder | Duffy Atlantic Boat Company |
Designer | Spencer Lincoln |
Price | $425,000 USD |
Location | Seattle, WA |
Length (feet) | 45 |
Beam (feet) | 12'6" |
Draft (feet) | 4'6" |
Displacement (pounds) | |
Ballast (pounds) | |
Engine model | Lugger 6125A |
Engine horsepower | 490 |
Engine hours | 4297 |
Fuel tank capacity (gallons) | 610 |
Water tank capacity (gallons) | 250 |
Holding tank capacity (gallons) | 40 |
Interior Accommodations
Ithaka’s interior accommodations echo her overall theme – elegant, simple and comfortable. Her living spaces are finished in a combination of teak, off white paint and laminate. The cabin sole is teak and holly throughout with the exception of laminate with carpet overlay in the salon, and cabin doors are constructed of solid teak with laminate panels. Countertops in the galley and head are Corian. Staterooms feature ample storage space for long term cruising with large drawers and tall hanging lockers. Well placed handholds throughout make movement easy even in rough weather.
Starting forward, the spacious master stateroom features a walkaround berth at the forward end of the cabin. There are reading lamps on the bulkhead at the head of the berth. At the foot of the berth, four drawers provide excellent storage. The hull ceilings are finished with oak battens. At the starboard aft end of the cabin there are three draws and a locker. There is a hanging locker to port. Aft to starboard is a additional hanging locker and a locker with shelves. A flat screen TV is mounted above.
Aft and to port of the master stateroom is the head and separate shower stall. The head is finished in easy to maintain white painted surfaces. A Dometic electric head is located at the aft end of the compartment. There is a mirror on the bulkhead. A Corian countertop stretches the length of the compartment forward of the toilet. At the forward end of the counter is the sink with a small locker below and three drawers. Outboard along the hull side, a sliding door locker with shelf above provides additional storage for small items. Just aft of the head is the large separate shower stall. A opening port provides ventilation. There is a large locker outboard in the shower stall.
Across the passageway to starboard is the guest stateroom. Two bunks outboard provide sleeping arrangements for two. Reading lamps over each berth provide task lighting in addition to overhead light. Below the lower bunk there is storage space. At the aft inboard end of the cabin, there is a bank of three drawers. A mirrored cabinet provides access to the back of the dash. Two opening ports and a small overhead hatch provide ventilation.
Three stairs lead up the passageway from the forward cabins to the main salon. The forward end of the salon is dedicated to the helm and navigation station. To starboard is the helm station with folding seat. From this seat, there is excellent 360 degree visibility and easy access to all of her controls and navigational systems. Windows surround the salon and there are windshield wipers and defrosters on the three forward windows. To starboard, a sliding door allows access to the side decks and provides great ventilation. Opposite the helm station to port, there is another folding seat. There is a chart table forward with storage below in a lift-top locker. Outboard is a sliding door that provides access to the side deck.
At the starboard aft end of the main salon is a large U-shaped dinette that will comfortably seat six. The settees are upholstered in a tan/blue pattern. The dinette table is of beautifully varnished teak. The large windows slide open to allow another source of fresh air. A stainless compression post wrapped with leather at the forward inboard end of the dinette provides a good handhold for moving about the cabin. Two drawers on the inboard end of the settee benches provide readily accessible storage. There is additional storage space below the seats. Curtains are fitted on all of the windows in the aft end of the salon.
The galley is opposite the dinette to port along the cabin side. The L-shaped counter makes excellent use of the space and allows the chef to interact with guests while relaxing at anchor or watch the scenery while under way. A front-loading refrigerator/freezer is located at the aft end of the counter. Just forward is the Dickinson three burner propane stove and oven with pot and pan storage below. The window outboard slides open and allows for excellent cross ventilation. Forward and inboard is the deep sink with single lever faucet. Below the sink is a large locker and drawer. At the forward end of the galley counter there are three drawers. There is built in storage above the counter for silverware, utensils, etc.
Dickinson propane three burner stove/oven with broiler
(2) propane tanks
Xintex propane solenoid control and sniffer/alarm
Nova Kool front loading refrigerator and separate freezer
Dometic electric toilet
Webasto DBW2010 hydronic cabin heater
Everhot tankless water heater
Torrid 15 gallon stainless water heater
Electronics and Navigation
Garmin 7610 XSV touch screen radar/chartplotter
Garmin 24” HD radar antenna
Garmin wireless remote
Garmin GHC 50 autopilot control head (2023)
Garmin MSC10 satellite compass (2023)
Garmin AIS600 with silent switch
Raymarine ST40 bidata display
RAM mount for ipad
Icom IC M506 VHF radio
Ritchie compass
Fusion FCV-585 AM/FM/Sirius stereo receiver
Stereo speakers for cockpit and salon
LG flat screen TV in forward stateroom (can be installed on mount in salon)
Starlink Flat High Performance dish mounted on mast with Peplink router (2023)
Horn
Jabsco searchlight
Windshield defrosters
(3) windshield wipers
Chelsea clock and barometer
Anchor light and navigation lights
Electrical Systems
12v DC and 120v AC electrical systems
30 amp Smartplug shore power inlet with 50’ cord
50amp to 30amp shore power adapter
Guest 2450 galvanic isolator
Bass AC/DC electrical distribution panel with AC and DC ammeters and voltmeters
Magnum MS2812 inverter/charger
(3) Lifeline GLP8DA house batteries (2022)
(1) Lifeline GLP8DA engine start battery (2022)
(1) generator start battery
(2) solar panels
Victron MPPT control display
Mechanical Systems
Lugger 6125A 490 horsepower diesel engine (rebuilt at 2000 hours, total 4297 hours)
Lugger engine control panel with tachometer, temperature oil pressure and voltmeter gauges
ZF IRM311A.1 transmission with trolling valve
PSS dripless shaft seal (bellows replaced 2023)
5 blade bronze propeller (installed)
4 blade bronze propeller (spare stored in lazarette)
Shaft brush
160 amp 12v alternator
Kobelt dual lever engine throttle/shift controls
Lenco trim tabs
Oil change pump plumbed to engine and transmission
Dual raw water intakes and strainers, with valve to pump bilge in emergency
Spare alternator and starter
Side Power bow thruster
High water alarm for lazarette bilge pump
Warning lights for upper, lower and lazarette bilge pump operation and engine room light
Northern Lights AC generator (679 hours)
Northern Lights control panel with coolant temperature, oil pressure and voltmeter gauges
Racor 500 primary fuel filter for generator
Tank Tender tank monitor for fuel, water and holding tanks
Par Max raw water wash down pump with accumulator tank
Flo Jet pressure water pump with accumulator tank
Deck and Hull
Ithaka’s hull is blue Awlgrip with a gold pin stripe and white boot stripe. Her bottom is painted black. She has a spray knocker that extends about half her length aft from the bow. There is another rub rail that extends along the aft quarter of the hull. At the transom, there is a teak swim platform. A swim ladder to starboard folds up under the swimstep. A hinged door at the starboard side allows easy access from the cockpit to the swimstep. Ithaca’s spacious cockpit echoes her workboat feel. The space is fantastic for relaxing at anchor in her folding deck chairs. The cockpit is trimmed with varnished teak. Storage is available in lockers beneath the bench at the forward end of the cockpit and the lazarette space below the cockpit which is accessed via four Freeman Marine water tight deck hatches. Ithaka’s side decks can be accessed either from the cockpit or via sliding doors to port and starboard at the forward end of the cabin. A tall pulpit rail extends forward to the bow. Handrails also run along the cabin top to port and starboard. The foredeck is easily navigated and provides excellent access to the bow pulpit with dual anchor rollers. A Lofrans windlass with up and down foot controls is mounted just aft of the pulpit.
Ithaka’s upper deck is accessed via a ladder from the foredeck. Handrails run the length of the house top to port and starboard. There is an articulating davit to port that allows a dinghy to be stored on the cabin top.
Ithaka’s underwater configuration is based on generations of development in lobster boat design. Her “built down” semi displacement hull is well regarded for its seakeeping ability, aided by a fine entry, fuller midships sections below the waterline and a full length keel. The five blade bronze propeller is protected by a skeg which extends from the aft end of the keel. Aft, her hull shape flattens which allows her to run at speeds at good cruising speeds if necessary. Her construction is of solid fiberglass below the waterline with balsa core above the waterline and in her deck and house.
Lofrans 1500 anchor windlass
Rocna 33 anchor with Mantus swivel and 350’ G4 chain with rope rode
Up and down foot controls at foredeck
Solar vent for anchor locker
Windlass remote switch at helm
AA150 chain counter
Bronze samson post at foredeck
Raw water wash down at foredeck
Barrett Enclosures canvas bimini (2022)
(4) Freeman deck hatches
Scotty downrigger mounts and 12v power at cockpit coaming
Teak flagstaff and US ensign
Folding teak cockpit table with canvas cover
Two folding deck chairs
Dinghy crane with docks on cabin top
Miscellaneous and Safety
Lifering
Lifesling MOB recovery device
Dickinson BBQ with rod holder mount
Boat hook
Exclusions
Aft deck chairs