Downeast 38 Kth Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Henry Morschladt and Bob Poole·1974·Down East Yachts
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Hull type
Monohull · full
Rig
Ketch
LOA
38' · 11.58 m
Displ.
21,000 lbs · 9,525 kg
First year
1974

The Downeaster 38 is a quintessential example of the "classic plastic" era, a vessel designed to evoke the aesthetic of traditional New England workboats while utilizing the thenmodern advantages of fiberglass construction. Conceived by Bob Poole and designed by Henry Mohrschladt—who would later gain fame for his work with Pacific Seacraft—the Downeaster 38 was the flagship of Down East Yachts Inc. during its production run from 1974 to 1981. With approximately 251 hulls built, it remains the most popular model in a lineup that included the smaller Downeaster 32 and the larger, more commodious Downeaster 45.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
Ask, not sold
Recent listings · 90 d
Listed for sale
3-month price trend
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Countries with listings
Global market

Recent Listings

2 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Comparable models

Similar length overall, displacement, and era. Click a row to jump to that model's market page.

Peer cross-shop

10 designs · same segment
ModelLOAMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 d
Nauticat 3837.5'$ 107,7124523
Island Packet 3838'$ 102,0003819
Endeavour 3737'$ 30,000156
Downeast 3838'$ 43,750144
Shannon 3837.75'$ 64,950132
Downeast 38 Cutter38'$ 39,000116
Camper & Nicholsons Nicholson 38$ 46,92094
Kadey-Krogen 3838.16'$ 77,40066
Endurance 3837'$ 87,26153
Morgan 3837.67'$ 44,97555

Frequently asked questions

01What should I look at instead of a Downeast 38 Kth?+
Comparable models include Nauticat 38, Island Packet 38, Endeavour 37. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.