Only 15 Made — We Found This Rare Sailboat for $39K | LeComte 38 | TOUR

• March 28, 2026 by BoatFools Sailing |
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Only 15 Made — We Found This Rare Sailboat for $39K | LeComte 38 | TOUR

Ahoy BoatFools Nation!

Every once in a while, a boat shows up that stops us in our tracks.

This is one of those boats.

Canadian Ken and I were tipped off to what can only be described as a true barn find — a 1966 LeComte Northeast 38 MKII, owned by the same family for more than 20 years and now quietly coming to market.

And here’s the kicker…

Only 15 of these Mark II models were ever built.

Designed by legendary naval architect William H. Tripp Jr. and built in Holland by LeComte Yachts, the Northeast 38 represents a golden era of yacht design — where performance, craftsmanship, and beauty were expected to coexist. The perfect boat for the nostalgic mariner...

CHAPTERS:
00:00 Opener
00:23 Intro to this STUNNER!
02:12 Keel, Rudder & Topsides
06:17 HUGE Cockpit
09:47 Up to the Bow
14:00 Below Deck
16:11 Galley & Nav Station
18:25 The Head
19:10 V-Berth
21:11 The Diesel!
24:03 Final Thoughts

And this one?

She absolutely delivers.

What Makes This Boat Special:
Timeless lines that turn heads in any harbor
Solid fiberglass hull + Airex-cored decks (no soft, wet wood-cored decks!)
Sea-kindly motion and proven offshore pedigree
Classic teak interior with that unmistakable warmth

With an LOA of 38’3” and a narrow, elegant beam, this is a boat that feels every bit like a proper offshore thoroughbred.

The Market Reality:

Comparable Northeast 38s have recently listed between $42K–$49K.

This one?

$39,000.

And when you factor in condition, pedigree, and sheer rarity… it starts to feel like something more than just a listing.

TO CONTACT THE SELLER FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE EMAIL: [email protected]

⚠️ The Pattern We Keep Seeing

After touring more than 100 sailboats, we’ve noticed something:

Some boats don’t sit.
They get chosen.

And boats like this — honest, well-kept, and quietly exceptional — tend to disappear fast.

So the question is:

Is this one of those boats?

If you’re into classic sailboats, bluewater designs, or just appreciate a boat that was built when things were done right… this is one you don’t want to miss.

⚓ Let us know in the comments:
Would you take this over a modern production boat?

See you next time!
-BoatFools Sailing Team

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