2009 MJM 29z Downeast
“TRUE LOVE”
Description
Conceived by legendary yachtsman and MJM founder Bob Johnstone and designed by renown naval architect Doug Zurn, the MJM 29z blends timeless Carolina flare with Downeast styling for modern performance, fuel efficiency, and all-weather capability. Built with advanced lightweight construction and exceptional laminate quality, the 29z was engineered to deliver Bob Johnstone's vision of "half the fuel, twice the fun."
True Love has been meticulously maintained by her current owner for the past nine years and is offered with a desirable list of upgrades and equipment. Most notably, she is powered by a new Yanmar 370 HP diesel engine with approximately 15 hours, providing outstanding reliability, economy, and performance.
Is the MJM 29z a good boat for family outings and entertaining?
The MJM 29z is an excellent design for day and overnight outings to the Cape and Vineyard and Nantucket and beyond. The hull design and construction handles the chop easily. She is rated CE Mark Offshore Category B which is the highest rating available for boats under 40'.
How many people can go along at the same time?
She has the most seating possible and level floor from the stern to the helm so excellent for entertaining. The boat is rated for 8 people so take your family and friends.
Why should I consider True Love over other MJM 29z's?
True Love has a new Yanmar 370 diesel installed in 2025 and was stored out of the water in 2026. The motor has just 20 hours. This engine update was voluntary - the original motor was fine. The seller decided to get a new motor installed and get a little more speed.
Notable features include:
- New Yanmar 370 HP diesel engine (approx. 15 hours)
- Bow thruster for effortless docking
- Trim tabs for optimized ride and handling
- Reverse-cycle air conditioning and heat
- VacuFlush head system
- Electric anchor windlass
- Raymarine multifunction display, radar, and autopilot
- Classic Downeast design with Carolina flare
Efficient, lightweight composite construction
Whether you're cruising the islands, exploring coastal harbors, or enjoying weekend adventures, the MJM 29z delivers an unmatched combination of comfort, seaworthiness, efficiency, and classic styling.
A rare opportunity. At the time of listing, True Love is the only MJM 29z available on the U.S. market. Schedule your private showing today.
Dunigan Marine Group is pleased to assist you in the purchase of this vessel. This boat is centrally listed by Cape Yachts. It is offered as a convenience by this broker/dealer to its clients and is not intended to convey direct representation of a particular vessel
Overview
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Key features
Key Features:
- New Yanmar 8LV 370 hp engine and stern drive installed by well respected Coecles Harbor Marine, builder of the Coecles Harbor 38 Runabout on Shelter Island.
- Doug Zurn design
- One couple cruiser with convertible Vee Berth, galley, and enclosed head below
- One level cockpit and tons of seating. She is perfect for entertaining
- Helm and companion seats swivel aft to increase the full size seating plan
- Hardtop over the helm deck area for extended season boating
- Opening windshields forward with wipers and washers
- Teak decking
- Swim platform with swim ladder
- Hot and cold cockpit shower
- Side Power Bow Thruster
- Muir electric anchor windlass with Lewmar claw anchor with 250' rope/chain rode
- High pressure fresh water washdown for chain can be operated from the helm
- Ocean Air screens/shades for opening deck hatches - plenty of air and light for the cabin
- Halogen lighting with dimmers
- Vacuflush head with 10 gal holding tank and overboard macerator
- Princess single burner cooktop
- Tappan Microwave
- Seafrost refrigerator in top load ice box
- Raymarine electronics including MFD,
- Radar
- Autopilot
- VHF radio
- Clarion stereo
Interior and Exterior Layout
Interior:
- Beautiful varnished cherry hull ceiling strips and moldings
- Gloss varnished teak and holly sole
- Foam-backed vinyl overhead liner
- V-berth cushions with backrest cushions in Ultraleather upholstery make for comfortable place to relax
- Table on tapered leg may move from cockpit to v-berth area
- V-berth converts to large double bed for cruising
- Hanging locker and shelves over the berth cushions
- Enclosed head with Vacuflush toilet, shower, sink vanity, mirror, and locker
- Ocean Air combination shade/screen for overhead hatches
Galley:
- Galley runs aft to port with Corian counter,
- Top load ice box with 12v DC SeaFrost refrigeration
- Polished single stainless steel sink
- Hot and cold pressure water
- Seagull water filter
- Tappan Microwave
- Princess single burner ceramic cooktop
- Drawers and lockers
- Trash bin accessible through spring-hinge door
Exterior:
- One level floor from cockpit to companionway
- Full wrap-around seating port and starboard and across the transom
- Bimini
- Aft cockpit mooring cover
- Hardtop runs from windshield to aft end of helm deck
- Back drop and side curtains provide weather protection but can be easily removed when guests are on board in nice weather
- Helm and Companion seats telescope and rotate so they can be used facing aft when entertaining
- Side deck access to the bow and anchor locker
- Two windshields open with electric actuator
- Windshield wipers and washers
- Stainless steel hand rails and bow rail for added safety
- Electric anchor windlass with Lewmar plow anchor and chain and rope rode
Hull and Deck:
- Hull is Awlgrip Flag blue with white boot stripe and green anti-fouling paint
- Superior composite construction vacuum bagged E-glass, and Kevlar and oven post-cured with structural foam cores in the hull and deck
Additional information
- Fenders and dock lines
- 30 amp Shore power cord
- Life jackets
Broker Comments and Disclaimer
True Love presents a unique opportunity to buy a great condition classic small cruiser with a new Yanmar diesel with so few hours. This is the only MJM 29z available on the US MLS system as of this listing date so don't wait for spring. Buy now, ship her south, and you could be boating all winter.
Note: this listing is preliminary and details will be updated soon. Photos courtesy of the team at Coecles Harbor in Shelter Island where True Love was stored this summer.
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.
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