Northeast 38-1 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

William Tripp Jr.·1962 – 1965·~20 hulls·Le Comte
Northeast 38-1 drawingBuilder drawing
Hull type
Monohull · fin
Rig
Masthead Sloop
LOA
38.25' · 11.66 m
Displ.
16,000 lbs · 7,257 kg
First year
1962

The Northeast 381 represents a definitive moment in the transition from traditional wood construction to the fiberglass era, blending the design pedigree of William H. Tripp Jr. with the meticulous craftsmanship of the LeComteHolland shipyard. Launched in the early 1960s, the "Mark I" (often designated as the 381) was conceived as a highquality offshore racercruiser that could compete under the CCA (Cruising Club of America) rule while providing a level of interior luxury rarely seen in early production GRP (glassreinforced plastic) vessels. With its long, graceful overhangs, a subtle spring in the sheer line, and a choice of sloop or yawl rigs, the Northeast 381 established LeComte as a premier builder for discerning American yachtsmen who sought European joinery and robust oceangoing capabilities.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 42,900
Ask, not sold · 4 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
2
4 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
0.0%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
1
United States (100.0%)

Recent Listings

5 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Where they're listed

Northeast 38-1 listings span 1 country. United States leads with 3 listings.

Median ask by country
USD · past 12 months
Share of listings
Count · past 12 months

Country breakdown

3 listings · 1 country
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
United States$ 42,90031100.0%

Comparable models

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

Peer cross-shop

11 designs · same segment
ModelLOAMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 d
Sabre 3837.83'$ 49,9004017
Island Packet 3838'$ 102,0003819
Downeast 3838'$ 43,750144
Shannon 3837.75'$ 64,950132
Downeast 38 Cutter38'$ 39,000116
Northshore 3837.99'$ 56,923113
Cabo Rico 40042'$ 154,900104
Ohlson 3837.06'$ 34,78095
Morgan 3837.67'$ 44,97555
Endurance 3837'$ 87,24053
LeComte 38-1You are here$ 42,90042

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used Northeast 38-1 cost?+
The median asking price for a used Northeast 38-1 over the past 12 months is $42,900. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Northeast 38-1 sailboats are for sale?+
2 Northeast 38-1 listings have gone live in the last 90 days, and 4 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Are Northeast 38-1 prices going up or down?+
The median asking price for the Northeast 38-1 has remained stable over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month median.
04Where are Northeast 38-1 sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used Northeast 38-1 listings over the past 12 months are United States (100.0%).
05What should I look at instead of a Northeast 38-1?+
Comparable models include Sabre 38, Island Packet 38, Downeast 38. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.