BLINDEIGHT — a 1996 Regal Commodore 402 with a story worth knowing, priced at $79,900.
This boat gets her name from the blind date that brought her owners together and the lucky number eight that followed. She was originally owned for 15 years by a U. S. Air Force-trained diesel mechanic and licensed captain who personally serviced both Cummins 330 engines throughout his ownership. That level of mechanical care is nearly impossible to find in the used boat market. My husband and I inherited her and invested significantly in a comprehensive cosmetic and mechanical refit from 2024 through 2026, bringing every system fully current while honoring the mechanical foundation the original owner established. She performed flawlessly throughout the entire 2025 season.
A lifetime on Connecticut's freshwater means zero saltwater corrosion anywhere on this vessel — hull, through-hulls, running gear, or mechanical systems. That's a meaningful advantage over the majority of comparable boats on the market.
KEY FEATURES:
- Twin Cummins 330 diesel engines, under 1,250 hours — Cared for by a military-trained diesel mechanic for 15 years, then fully serviced in 2025 and 2026 including oil and filters, air filters, and engine cleaning and repainting. Diesel power means better fuel economy per mile, longer engine life, and greater reliability than comparable gas engines — and twin Cummins at this hour count are genuinely rare.
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- Forward stateroom with queen berth — Completely updated in 2026 with new vinyl grasscloth herringbone wallpaper, Sunbrella fabric accents, 10-inch memory foam mattress, luxury bedding, and courtesy lighting throughout storage areas.
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- Westerbeke 8.0 BTD 8KW generator, under 1,250 hours — Water pump rebuilt April 2026. Dual AC/DC electrical system with two shore power inlets, inverter/charger, and two new 100Ah AGM Die Hard Marine Platinum house batteries installed 2025.
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POWER & DRIVE:
Engine: Twin Cummins 5.9L 330hp diesel (660hp combined)
Hours: Under 1,250
Fuel: Diesel
Fuel Capacity: 265 gallons
UPGRADES:
Aft cabin updated 2026 with new Sunbrella herringbone fabric accents
Salon features cream leather and marine vinyl sectional, flat screen Samsung 24-inch Smart TV
Full head with separate shower stall, electric marine toilet serviced 2026, new LED overhead bulbs
Power-adjustable captain's chair with helm bolster
Marine Air Systems AC and heat fully operational, including dedicated vent at captain's seat
Air Lock bipolar ionization dual air purification system
Propellers and shaft packing seals replaced 2020; vessel dry-docked 2020–2023, recommissioned 2024
Freshwater pressure pump replaced 2025; new shore power lines 2025; electrical transformer replaced 2024
Professionally winterized and shrink-wrapped annually, most recently 2024 and 2025
LOCATION:
Haddam, CT 06438. Currently in a seasonal premium slip at Midway Marina on the Connecticut River — slip is included or negotiable with sale (a $5,300 value already paid for the 2026 season). All recent maintenance records available. Survey welcomed and encouraged
