Downeaster 38

[SV Dulcinea]

Originally Posted by Ryban

I don't hear much talk of this particular yacht, and I'm not sure why. I've read that they have are tried and true offshore vessels, they have very heavy displacement and a DLR > 350, and they seem like they're wellish-built.

Why are they so affordable? The ones here on the west coast are selling between 35-45K and look (from photos) like they're in good condition.

1977 Down East 38 Sail Boat For Sale - www.yachtworld.com
1975 DownEast 38 Cutter Sail Boat For Sale - www.yachtworld.com

I think they are not well known. The were built for a short span of years and the modern way of thinking os to sacrifice stability for flash and speed.

[Jolly Roger]

Mine is the big brother to the 38, the DE45. I’ve had it ten years and altered it to what I want, not because I had to, (for the most part anyway), but because I wanted to.
This included changing the rig from a ketch to a schooner and replacing the bowsprit with an aluminum one, which is stronger and lighter than any wooden sprit.
You can read about my extensive alterations at HOME

[andrewgealt]

Anyone here know where to get a mainsail cover pre fabricated for the D38?

[psk125]

Talk to a sailmaker.

[andrewgealt]

Hi!
Wondering if you might have a lead on boom covers for the D38? I’m located in middle Baja, MX and there’s no canvas shops around. Hoping there might be a standard boom cover available.

Thanks

[andrewgealt]

Looks like an interesting read! Thanks for posting.

[andrewgealt]

Greetings!

Would you happen to know the dimensions of the DE38 mainsail boom cover?

[Don C L]

Originally Posted by andrewgealt

Greetings!

Would you happen to know the dimensions of the DE38 mainsail boom cover?

As a start:

Cutter’s foot length is 16.8
Sloop’s foot length is 15.8

According to info online. But any sailmaker will know too. You don’t have the old cover?