The Northshore 38 stands as one of the most successful performance cruisers ever produced, bridging a unique gap between the Australian and British marine industries. Originally designed by the legendary Joe Adams in the early 1980s, the yacht was the flagship of Northshore Yachts in Australia. However, the design eventually made its way to the United Kingdom, where Northshore Yachts (the builder of the Southerly and Vancouver lines) produced the updated Northshore 380. The vessel is widely regarded as a "sailor’s boat," designed with a focus on hydrodynamic efficiency and a balanced helm rather than the high-volume, apartment-style layouts of modern Mediterranean cruisers. Its reputation for durability and speed has allowed it to remain a staple in both club racing circuits and offshore cruising communities for over four decades.
Used Northshore 38 Sailboats for Sale
- Make
- Northshore
- Model
- 38
- Builder
- Northshore Yachts
- Designer
- Hank Kaufman
- Number Built
- 120
- Production Year(s)
- 1983 - 1995
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