Northeast 38-3
Masthead Sloop · Fin w/spade rudder · 1969–1971
A William Tripp Jr. design featuring a fin keel and spade rudder, evolving the original Northeast 38 for improved handling
Designed by William H. Tripp Jr, built by A. Le Comte.
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Character
Where this design lands on the numbers a shopper trusts — read straight from her own ratios.
A balanced, easily-driven cruiser — comfortable and forgiving for coastal work.
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The family
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