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The Hughes 38, a Sparkman & Stephens design, shares a production lineage with the Hughes 35, known as Lady K. Both vessels were purchased new in the late 1970s by two friends at the Windsor Yacht Club, where they raced together for over two decades.0:58 While the Hughes 35 is an IOR-rated boat featuring a tumblehome hull and a sail drive, the Hughes 38 is a non-IOR design with a traditional shaft-driven Yanmar 3G diesel engine and a significantly larger interior layout.4:44 The 38-foot model includes a larger V-berth, an expanded head, and a dual-access icebox.10:47 Recent upgrades to the Hughes 38 include a new transmission, depth sounder, and speed instruments.12:35 The vessel currently requires repairs for soft spots in the deck.12:43 The Hughes 38 is a capable world cruiser with a pedigree popularized by sailing writer Fatty Goodlander.6:48

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