Downeast 38 Kth Sailboats for Sale

Hull Type

Monohull · long

Rig

Ketch

LOA

38' · 11.58 m

Disp.

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.